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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



Sauromatum Simlense. 



A rare and curious garden bulb with odd flower and lux- 

 uriant Palm-like foli- 

 age. The spathe of 

 this Calla- shaped 

 flower is two feet in 

 length, with tapering 

 point, and is of very 

 large size. Color of 

 blooms green onout- 

 side, inside yellow 

 spotted with purple. 

 Foliage very large 

 and luxuriant, like a 

 Palm. A rare and 

 curious plant which 

 will create a genuine 

 sensation. Can be 

 planted indoors or in 

 open ground, where 

 it is perfectly hardy. 

 We offer large bulbs 

 that will bloom this 

 year. 20 cts. each ; 

 SAUROMATUM SIMLENSE. 3 for 50 Cts. 



Lilium Longiflorum Albo Marginatum. 



(STRIPED LONGEFIiORUM.) 



This is one of the great novelties of the season in the bulb 

 line. The flowers are as large as the well-known Lilium 

 Longiflorum, while the luxuriant foliage has a broad margin 

 of silvery white, which combines well with the white flowers, 

 giving the plant a unique appearance, just like Dracaena San- 

 deriana. This is a highly meritorious new Lily, and, although 

 of recent discovery, it has already received two first-class 

 certificates. Very rare. Stock limited. Nice, sound bulbs, 

 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts.; 5 for $1. 



The Cinnamon Vine. 



A very rapid grower. It is entirely hardy, therefore a splen- 

 did outdoor climber. The foliage is heart-shaped and a cherry 

 glossy green in color. The delicate white flowers are pro- 

 duced in profusion and are deliciously sweet, emitting a 

 delightful cinnamon odor. Large roots, 5 cts. each ; 7 for 25 

 cts.; 35 cts. per doz. 



Giant Persian Cyclamen. 



The new Giant-flowered Persian Cyclamens are considered 

 by experienced florists the most beautiful and decorative of 

 all pot plants when in bloom. The foliage is broad, massive 

 and graceful, of a dark olive green, beautifully variegated 

 with silver and rose colors. The immense fairy-like blooms 

 are carried on long stems and produced in boundless profu- 

 sion for several successive months, and are delightfully per- 

 fumed. We offer fine large bulbs, imported from the most 

 celebrated grower in Europe. 25c. each; 3 for 60c; 5 for$i. 



Blackberry Lily. 



(PARDANTHUS SINENSIS.) 



A unique hardy perennial and one of the most satisfactory 

 plants for bordering, shrubbery, etc. In habit it is strong and 

 vigorous, growing to a height of 2 to 3 feet, with beautiful deep 

 green foliage, resembling that 

 of the Kaempeferii tyrje of Iris; 

 the Lily-like flowers are pretty 

 bright orange, spotted with 

 red, and are produced in 

 abundance; very showy and 

 attractive; of good size, and 

 borne on tall branching stems; 

 the flowers are succeeded by 

 fruit exactly identical with 

 that of the edible Blackberry, 

 hence the name; the fruit re- 

 mains on the plant until severe 

 cold weather, when they can 

 be cut and utilized for parlor 

 ornaments when dried ; very 

 popular, attracting much at- 

 tention. 10 cts. each ; 3 for 

 BLACKBERRY i.ii.Y. 25 cts.; 6 for 50 cts. 



Columbian Raspberry. l^ b ^o^ pher " 



In making up our list of small fruits, it is our aim to offer 

 only the best varieties in their respective classes. In this way 

 .our customers are relieved of the confusion that long lists 

 must necessarily present. In offering the COLUMBIAN Rasp- 

 berry we recommend it as the best of all Raspberries . It makes 

 canes 10 to 16 feet in length and often over an inch in diameter. 

 Stands the severest Winters unharmed. Fruit, compared 

 with Shaffer, is longer, more solid, adheres more firmly to the 

 stems, is sweeter and of higher flavor when ripe. It is*a deli- 

 cious table berry. Firm enough to carry to market well; 

 stands at the head for evaporating, making jam, jelly, etc. 

 When canned they retain to a large extent their form, color, 

 shape and aroma. The originator very justly claims that it 

 is the greatest Raspberry in existence, and says further, that 

 " the original plant, now nine years old, bore over 28 quarts 

 of fruit." Fruit dark red, rich, juicy and of delicious flavor. 

 Fruit does not drop from the bush. Has produced over 8000 

 quarts to the acre ; 3500 bushes produced an average of 

 5 quarts each, or 17,500 quarts. The fruiting season extends 

 from July to the middle of August. The leading experiment 

 stations and horticulturists unite in sustaining claims made 

 for it by the originator. Strong one-year-old plants, 20 cts. 

 each; 3 for 50 cts.; 10 for $1.50, postpaid by Mail; by Ex- 

 press, $10 per 100. Large two-year-old plants, 25 cts. each ; 

 5 for $1, postpaid by Mail. By Express, $15 per 100. 



The Famous Japanese Wineberry. 



The most popu- 

 lar of all fruits. It 

 belongs to the 

 Raspberry family; 

 perjectly liar dy 

 everywhere. The 

 fruit is borne in 

 large clusters. The 

 berries are enclos- 

 ed in a mossy burr. 

 When ripethe burr 

 opens, exhibiting 

 glossy scarlet col- 

 ored berries. The 

 fruit is juicy and 

 the flavor is deli- 

 cate, luscious and 

 distinct. It com- 

 mences to ripen in 

 July and continues 

 to bear a long time. 

 Especially valua- 

 ble for canning and 

 preserving; makes 

 good wine and jelly 

 of the finest flavor. 



Strong plants, will NEW JAPANESE WINEBERRY. 



fruit this season, 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 10 for $1, post- 

 paid ; $8 per 100 by Express. Extra-large plants that have 

 borne fruit for four years, 20 cts. each ; 6 for #1 ; #1.75 per 

 •doz.; #15 per 100, by Express or Freight only. 



