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THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



New Lychnis, Double Rose, 



Remarkably Free Flowering 



Sure to Grow. Quick to Bloom 



Plenissima Semperflorens. — For freedom and continu- 

 ity of bloom, and richness and graceful beauty of flower, 

 this splendid new hardy perennial possesses extraordi- 

 nary value. With us, under ordinary cultivation, it has 

 bloomed with a persistency that no other flower we 

 know can lay claim to. Our illustration does not ex- 

 aggerate in the least. It is remarkably floriferous, pro- 

 ducing hundreds of flowers in the course of the season. 

 The flowers are of an exquisite rose color, and are borne 

 in clusters on long stiff stems, making them of great 

 value in cut-flower work. Of easy culture and rapid 

 growth; the plant quickly attains a height of 12 to 18 

 inches, and is constantly sending out laterals or side l|( 

 shoots which in a short time are crowned with panicles 

 of buds and flowers, No one can fail to be pleased \ 

 with this lovely new plant. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 

 7for$i. 



New Hybrid Hibiscus. 



This splendid new Hardy Hybrid Hibiscus was pro- 

 duced after long and careful hybridization of the Mos- 

 chatus and Californicus types. The flowers are produced 

 in great profusion ; they are somewhat cup-shaped and 

 of immense size, frequently measuring 6 to 8 inches in 

 diameter. The colors range from pure white through 

 all shades of blush and pink to bright rosy crimson. 

 They bloom during July and August, and continue in 

 bloom a long time ; the plants are perfectly hardy, 

 growing from the root every Spring and forming large 

 clumps 3 to 4 feet high, and nearly as wide. 15 cts. each ; 

 4 for 50 cts. Larger plants, 20 cts.; 3 for 50 cts. 



NEW LYCHNIS, DOUBLE ROSE. 



New Hybrid Hibiscus Seed. 



The new Hvbrid Hibiscus described above can be easily raised from seed ; most of the seedlings bloom the first season 

 and make fine, showy clumps the second year. The seed we offer was saved from our own plants the past season, and in- 

 cludes all colors. Price, per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.; 7 pkts., 50 cts.; oz., $1. 



New Hardy Hibiscus, Crimson Eye. 



One of the most satisfactor^fand valuable of all the hardy flowering shrubs. It blooms the first and every year. The top 

 dies down in Winter, but sends up a strong new growth every Spring, which is crowned with magnificent blooms in August. The 

 flowers are immense with broad, flat petals, making each flower as full and as round as a large-sized dinner-plate. The color 



is clear snow white, with an intensely brilliant crimson 

 spot at the base of each petal, making a crimson eye 

 two or three inches across in the centre of an immense 

 flower. Perfectly hardy, and will grow anywhere. In- 

 creases in size and beauty year after year. 15 cts. each ; 

 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1. 



The Beautiful New Azalea Mollis. 



This grand variety is the most brilliant and showy of 

 all this family, and is considered the ideal plant fonpot 

 culture; it is also valuable in the open ground, where it 

 is entirely hardy. It forms a compact symmetrical bush 

 of'handsome proportions. Its beautiful flowers are large 

 and showy, covering the entire surface of the plant with 

 bloom. The colors are very diverse, and of the greatest 

 richness, ranging through shades of yellow, orange and 

 red, and intense rosy crimson. The large trusses of 

 bloom make a gorgeous display that finds its equal in no 

 other plant we know. The plants will be sent you in a 

 dormant state, with the flower bud already formed.Teady 

 to open. 



They are easy to succeed with, being absolutely sure 

 to bloom under ordinary treatment. When the plant is 

 received, place it in a fairly rich, loamy soil, and keep 

 for a few days in a darkened situation. Keep fairlv 

 warm and water moderately. Then gradually bring 

 into the light and heat, and water sparingly once a day. 

 Don't fail to order an Azalea. It is sure to become im- 

 mensely popular. 



Fir.e large plants 6 to 9 buds 60 cts. each, postpaid 

 In* Mail. Extra large plants 15 to 20 buds, 75 cts. each, 

 by Express only. 



NEW AZALEA MOLLIS. 



