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Our Front Cover Illustrations 1 



are well worth more than passing notice. Our artist has been particularly happy in showing three of the grandest 

 plants of the year in an effective as well as artistic manner. The three superb plants shown — Emerald 

 Feather, Swainsonia Alba and Swainsonia Splendens — were painted from nature and are therefore 

 in no sense exaggerated. Indeed we have seen specimen plants of Emerald Feather growing so magnifi- 

 cently with hundreds of graceful fronds over fifteen feet in length that, if anything, our illustration fails to do it 

 justice. In these three novelties we have the showiest, freest blooming, quickest growing, in short, the most 

 effective decorative plants for house culture now known. Do not fail to give them a trial. They will be a 

 source of genuine delight from the day you get them. 



Emerald Feather. 



(Asparagus Sprengeri.) 



Not since the Smilax was popularly introduced in 

 England in 1861 has there been anything in the way 

 of an evergreen plant to equal it until the introduction 

 of this grand new decorative plant, which has surpassed 

 it in every way, and has fairly bounded into popularity. 

 We, as well as all other lovers of beautiful plants, pro- 

 nounce it the grandest introduction brought out in the 

 past twenty-five years. It possesses extraordinary value, 

 and is destined to become immensely popular. During 

 the past year it has been the ambition of every wide- 

 awake grower to outdo his fellow-craftsmen in having 

 a large stock of this superb new-corner. We have been 

 particularly fortunate in growing it to perfection, and 

 our large stock of plants with their bright, emerald-green 

 hue presents a sight not soon forgotten. There is no 

 plant that we can compare it to that will convey the 

 proper idea of its wonderful beauty. It must be seen 

 to be appreciated. 



For planting in pots, vases or hanging baskets it 

 stands without an equal. We admire it most in a 



hanging basket, as it droops most gracefully and natur- 

 ally, sending out numerous feathery fronds, which, 

 within the short space of a year, make a growth of 4 to 

 8 feet, forming an exquisitely handsome and dainty 

 picture. As a window, table or parlor plant it is 

 equally effective. We have plants in our possession 

 4 to 5 feet across, with fronds 10 to 15 feet in length. 

 Such plants readily sell at $10 each. It remains fresh 

 and green throughout the whole year, and the fronds 

 retain their freshness after cutting for six weeks if 

 placed in water. Being a strong, vigorous grower, it 

 resists all the diseases that usually attack house plants, 

 and withstands a dry atmosphere as no other plant 

 will. It produces small, white flowers, which are suc- 

 ceeded by red berries, which form a striking contrast 

 against the dark-green background. Our illustration 

 on front cover page gives an idea of the beauty of th 

 grand new plant. For a quick effect three or more 



plants should be used. The results they will produce 

 will both amaze and delight you. 



Stroug tliree-inch pot plants, 25c. each 



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Larger plants, 30c. each ; 4 for $1, postpaid by mail. 



Swainsonia or Swanflower. 



A Queen among Winter=blooming Plants. 



These beautiful Swainsonias are the best and beyond 

 doubt the most satisfactory of all Winter-blooming 

 plants. The Swainsonia has all the good features that 

 go toward making a first-class plant such as may be 

 recommended in the highest terms. For Winter 

 blooming we know of no other plant that will equal it 

 in the beauty of its flowers, the profusion in which they 

 are borne, and the vigorous, healthy habit of growth. 

 It has splendid fern-like foliage, and bears its flowers 

 almost perpetually the year round. There is scarcely 

 a day when it is without flowers. The flowers are 

 borne in elegant sprays of thirty to forty flowers each, 

 "n appearance they strongly resemble Sweet Peas. 

 Just imagine a plant that is fully as pretty as a Fern 

 having hundreds of flowers, which in every way are the 

 equal of Sweet Peas ! You can thus form an idea of 



Strong- three-inch pot plants, 25c. each ; 2 for 4:0c.; 4 for 75c. 



6 for $1, postpaid by mail. 



For 50C. we will send, postpaid by mail, one each (strong three-inch pot 

 plants) of Emerald Feather, Swainsonia Alba and Sivainsonia 

 Splendens, or for 65c. these three superb novelties and a blooming bulb of the Cuban Lily, illustrated on 

 last page of cover. Here is a chance to secure the grandest novelties of the year at bargain prices. 



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the beauty of the Swainsonias. Will thrive in any sit- 

 uation — if a trifle shaded so much the better. If you 

 want shov/y plants, something that will give you an 

 abundance of flowers, try these lovely new Swan- 

 flowers. They are special favorites of ours because of 

 their sterling qualities. 



ALBA (white). — Magnificent, large, satiny-white 

 flowers just like Sweet Peas. When you see them 

 you will agree with us that they are simply ex- 

 quisite. 



SPLENDENS (pink).— An exceedingly rare and 

 beautiful variety, identical with Alba except the 

 flowers which are a deep, shiny pink. The con- 

 trast between the two varieties is strikingly beauti- 

 ful. Be sure to try them both. 



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ADDRESS 



The Dingee & Conard Co., 



WEST GROVE, PA, 



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