Supplementary edition of our new guide to rose culture for 1900

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The Famous D. & C. Flower Seeds

NONE BETTER—THE BEST THE WORLD PRODUCES.

HOUSANDS of planters in all sections of the country will testify to the surpassing excellence of the D.

& C. Flower Seeds. We claim for them that they are the best (mot because they are the cheapest)

offered anywhere, and that they are the cheapest because they are the best the world produces.

We take special pride in the Seed Department of our business, and propose that every packet of Seeds

bearing the D. & C. imprint shall contain the best and purest seed that can be grown. Our seeds are grown

for us by the most experienced seedsmen of this country and Europe. We guarantee every packet of seed

sent out by us to be this year’s crop. We buy the best, send out full-sized packets, and sell at prices lower
than the lowest. Full cultural directions on each packet. |

$1.25 Worth of Seed for $1.

Orders for seeds amounting to $1 can select seeds to the value of $1.25;
orders for $2 can select seeds to the value of $2.50, and so on. 25 cts.
worth of seed free with each dollar’s worth ordered. € 4 & & K& &

Three Brilliant New Dwarf “Cupid” Sweet Peas.

By crossing and recrossing the original White Cupid upon the different tall Sweet Peas, the three splendid
new varieties have resulted. These are all black-seeded, of vigorous growth, with full-size flower yielding

a rich profusion of bloom. They have the same dwarf habit of growth peculiar to the original Cupid, rarely

exceeding 8 inches in height.

NEW CUPID SWEET PEA, ‘‘ TRILBY.’’—Fine, large. flowers, color deep, glowing scarlet. Brilliant
and startling. A wonderful variety. Pkt. 24 seeds, 25 cts. each; 5 pkts. for $1, or $2 per dozen pkts.

NEW CUPID SWEET PEA, COUNTESS OF RUDUOR.—Flowers of immense size, 3 and 4 on a
stem. Color a clear light lavender throughout. Superb. Pkt. 24 seeds, 25 cts. each; 5 pkts. for $1, or. $2
per dozen pkts.

NEW CUPID SWEET PEA, BOREATTON.—Large, bold flowers. Color deep mauve, underlaid and
suffused with rosy purple, keel heavily striped with rich purple. Glorious form. Pkt. 24 seeds, 25 cts. each;
5 for $1, or $2 per dozen pkts.

The |pading Rose hrowers ofAmerica.The[)]|NGEE & CONARD © =
OUR NEW SWEET PEAS.

ASE of culture, their sureness and prolonged profusion of bloom, beauty and exquisite fragrance have made Sweet

Peas preéminently the People’s Flower.

They have always been prime favorites with us, and in OUR NEw GUIDE

for 1892 we first predicted that it was our belief that Sweet Peas were destined to become the popular Summer
flower. This prediction has been fulfilled, ana their popularity extends from one end of the country to the other.
We offer for 1900 the choicest and most distinct new varieties and the best standard sorts that we cannot do without.

Prices are as low aS can be made, furnishing liberal packets and the best seed.

packet. Don't fail to plant a few Sweet Peas this year.

Full cultural directions on each

STANDARD LIST OF SWEET PEAS.

PRICE OF ALL SWEET PEAS on this page, 5 cts. per pkt.; 6 pkts. for 25 cts., except where noted.
et ae AMERICA.—Brightest blood-red, striped. Oz., 10 ets.; 14 lb., 20 ets.; Ib.,

lb.

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60 cts.

APPLE BLOSSOM.—Bright rosy pink, beautifully blended with white.
Oz., 10 ets.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts,

AURORA.—Largest size, richly flaked with salmon-orange on white
ground (see cut).

‘*BEAUTY CUPID.”’—The general color eftect is a delicate yet decided
rose color, nearly white at edges and slightly striped carmine at
base; grand. Oz., 20 cts.; 14 1b., 60 ets.; Ib., $2.

BLACK KNIGHT.—Large and finely formed: wine-brown, wings almost
black after opening. Oz., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.

BLANCHE BURPEE.—The finest pure white. Oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.;

Oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 ets.; lb., 75 ets.

, 70 cts.

BLANCHE FERRY.—The finest strain of the ever-popular pink-and-
white Sweet Pea. Early and profuse bloomer.
25 ets.; lb., 70 cts.

BLUSHING BEAUTY.—Delicate flush-pink ; hooded form. Oz., 10 cts.;
V4 \b., 20 ets.; lb., 60 cts. é

BRILLIANT.—Bright glowing scarlet ; most dazzling shade.
14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25.

CAPTIVATION.—Beautiful light magenta or claret color.

14 lb., 25 cts.: 1b., 70 cts.

PEE’S COUNTESS.—The most beautiful shade of lavender.
10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.

DAYBREAK.—Watered ; carmine markings on a white ground. O7z., 10
cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.

EMILY HENDERSON.—The earliest pure white; notched; standard.
Oz., 10 cts.; 44.1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 55 ets.

EMILY LYNCH.—Deep rose-pink, shaded with buff. Oz., 20 cts.; 14 1hb.,

Oz., 10 cts.; %4 lb.,

Oz., 15 cts.;
Oz., 10 ets.;
Oz.,

25 ets.; lb., 70 ets.
GRAY FRIAR.—Beautiful; watered; purple shadingson | NEW GORGENS.—Deep salmon-orange, heavily veined

white ground. Oz., 10 cts.; 4% lb., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.
HER MAJESTY.—Large, bordered flowers of a most beau-
tiful rose color. Oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 ets.; lb., 75 ets.
KATHERINE TRACEY.—Sott but brilliant pink; only
twoonastem. Oz.,10cts.; 14 lb., 20 ets.; Ib., 55 ets.
LOVELY.—Soft shell-pink; the most beautiful shade of
pink. Oz., 10 cts.; 44 1b., 25 cts.; Ib., 75 ets.
MAID OF HONOR.—White edges, beautifully shaded
with blue. Oz., 10cts.; 14 lb., 25 ets.; lb., 75 cts.
METEOR.—Standard ; a bright orange-salmon; wings
veined with pinkish rose. Oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 ets.;

Ib., 65¢.

MONARCH.—Deep bronze-maroon and dark blue. Oz.,
10 cts.; 44. 1b., 20 ets.; Jb., 50 cts.

MRS. ECKFORD.—Beautiful shade of primrose-yellow.
Oz., 10 ets.; 14 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.

NAVY BLUE.—Absolutely distinct. The general effect is
dark blue. A most vigorous grower; of good size and
elegant form. An entirely new color and the only true
blue Ae ci Oz., 20 cts.; 2 ozs., 25 cts.; 14 lb., 60
cts.; lb., $2.

with deeper shade; wings darker. Oz., 15 cts.; 44 |b.,
40 cts.; Ib., $1.50.

RAMONA.—White, daintily splashed with pale pink.
Oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.

SALOPIAN.—Rich, glowing crimson, tinged orange
scarlet. Oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 ets.; lb., 75 ets.

SENATOR.—Bright brown and chocolate, shaded and
striped on white. Oz., 10 cts ; 44 1b., 25 ets.; lb., 70 cts.

STANLEY.—Rich dark maroon ; the deepest and richest
coloring in Sweet Peas. Oz.,10c.; 14 1D., 25c.; Ib., 70c.

WHITE CUPID.—The original dwarf Sweet Pea ; of close,
compact growth; eight inches high and two feet
across and bearing a profusion of snow-white blos-
soms. Oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 25 ets.; 1b., 90 ets.

PINK CUPID.—Identical in growth with the preceding,
but having black seeds; is more hardy and vigorous
during the cool Spring weather. Itis a profuse bloomer
and the beautiful color is identical with that of the
popular Blanche Ferry. Standard; a bright rose-
pink ; wings pure white or very faintly tinged with
flush-pink. Pkt., 5c. ; 0z., 15c.; 44 Ib., 40e.; 1b., $1.25.

Complete Set of Thirty Standard Varieties described above for $1.25.

ECKFORD’S NOVELTIES IN SWEET PEAS.

MRS. DUGDALL.—One of the largest. Comes uniformly
three to a stem. Average size 114 inches across. Color
light carmine-rose with a neat tint of primrose ; wings
the same tint. Perfect form, incurved but not hooded.
Per pkt., 10 cts.; +4 0z., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.25.

COUNTESS CADOGAN .—The flowers are above average
size, of splendid form, slightly hooded, borne three to
a stem. Color light blue. Superb. Per pkt., 10 cts.;
1 02., 25 cts.; 02., 40 cts.; 14 Ib., $1.25.

DUKE OF WESTMINSTER.—Reautiful rosy claret—
almost a pure seef color. Flowers of grand size. Per
pkt., 10 cts.; 34 0z., 25 ets.; oz., 40 ets.; 14 lb., $1.25.

LADY GRISEL HAMILTON.—Most attractive light lav-
ender standard, with azure-blue wings. Hooded

form, extra large in size, borne three onastem. In
some respects superior to New Countess. Very daintv.
Per pkt., 10 cts.; 4 02., 25 ets. ; oz., 40 cts.; 14.1b., $1.25.

LADY SKELENERSDALE.—Similar to Apple Blossom.
Light carmine standard, shading to white at base;
wings almost white, showing pale carmine veins at
first. Flowers hooded and of fine form, of average size.
Per pkt., 10 cts.; 44 02., 25 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 14 Ib. $1.25.

OTHELLO.—A very deep maroon seef color. Might be
termed a hooded Black Knight. Standard slightly
hooded, widely expanded and incurved. Flowers
very large, borne three onastem. The best dark Sweet
Pea. Per pkt., 10 ects.; 14 0z., 25 ets.; oz., 40 cts.;
1% \b., $1.25.

Complete Set of 6 new Eckford Sweet Peas for 50 cts.; any 3 pkts. for 25 cts.
OUR NEW SWEET PEAS MIXED.
This surpassing mixture includes the very finest and most distinct varieties now in cultivation, including those

described above. No strain offered will give better results.
Eckford’s Mixed Sweet Peas.—A standard and reliable quality. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.;

Large pkts., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 74 lb., 15¢.; 1b., 40c., postpaid.
4,\b., 15 ets.; lb., 45 cts.

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9 pkts., $1. Trade packet of 1000
seeds for 75 cts.

Superfine
Strain.

O easily grow the best Verbe-
: nas, they should be raised
from seed, as Plants raised
; from cuttings seem to be more sub-
jeet to disease and rust than ever,
while plants raised from our Super-
; time Mixed Seed, sown in March,
| are & mass of healthy flowers and
foliage, almost as dense as Sweet
| Abyssum Little Gem and nearly as
| témerant. The superb strain of
Wexenas here offered is beyond
qwrestion the finest ever sent out.
‘ke trusses are large, with flowers of unusual
» size, ¢mbracing a remarkable range of colors,
slmades and markings. From early Summer

until Tate Fall the plants produce their mag-
. nificent flowers in great abundance. The seed
| Should be sown early in pots, boxes or hot-
; beds, and transplanted when three or four
, inches high. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 8 pkts. for 25c.;
| 44 0z., 40 ets.; 44 0z., 75 cts.; per oz., $1.50.

OUR GRAND
~ Success Coleus.

HIS valuable selection has attained widespread popularity,
and to all has preven a success, surprise and delight. In
our picture we had the artist show single leaves of four
of the most distinctly colored and marked varieties; but

every variation, color and marking we. have ever seen in the
finest assorted Coleus is included in the ‘‘ SuccEss CoLEvs.’’ The
directions for culture are extremely simple. Start the seed in
pots, boxes or pans, whichever is the most convenient, just as
you would seed of any other tender plant that is usually started
indocrs. When the little plants show four leaves, thin out by
transplanting a proportion to other pots, ete., and thus ‘‘ SuccEss
CoLEUs” can be grown until the season for planting out in the
open ground, which should not be done until all danger of frost
is past. We have thoroughly graded and mixed ‘‘ Success
CoLEus ”? and put it into liberal packets, so that a single packet
can be depended on for a complete collection of colors and

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Betteridge’s Prize.—An improvement on the Ger-
man Quilled Aster; splendid large flowers of
varied colors. Mixed seed, 2 feet.

Chrysanthemum-Flowered Dwarf.—Plants 10 to 12
inches high, bearing handsome Chrysanthe }
mum-shaped flowers; all colors mixed. i

Cocardeau, or New Crown.—Large, double; cents
white, quilled,-with bright color petals. We.

New Queen of Spring.—Of all Asters it is the earli-
est; if the seed is started early it will flower in
full perfection before the calendar months of *
Spring have ended. In any ease, started with
other Asters, it will flower from two to three
weeks earlier. The plants are vigorous and
healthy, of low, dwarf growth, and produce their
queenly white double flowers. profusely on leng
Stems, making them unsurpassed forcutting. 10e.

New White Branching Aster. —Flowers pure white,
extra large and can hardly be told from a Chry-
santhemum. Blooms early.

New Diamond Mixed.—The flowers are extremely
beautiful, 2 to 2144 inches across, each petal being

SESANG a NW VAP ANN distinctly incurved. The plants grow 18 to 20

\\ “<¢ Eel FF GRIN SA AN inches high. The colors range from pure white
ISAAGIINS. FESS NR ERS to blackish purple and dark, rich crimson. 6c.

ZY, ANY Say New Triumph.—This novelty forms compact plants
only 8 inches high, each -with large flowers 244
to 3inchesacross. Color purescarlet. 10c.

New Dwarf Bouquet Mixed.—Plants 6 to § inches
high, compact and covered with flowers.

New Dwarf Pzony Perfection.—The plants do not
grow over 12 inches high, and are of neat, com-
pact habit, blooming profusely; the flowers are
very large, of fine form, perfectly double; the
colors are strikingly rich and brilliant. 10ce.
—Light Blue, Shining Dark Scarlet, Pure White. 10e.
—Black Blue, Black Blue and White. 10c.

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TRUFFAUTS PHONY-FLOWEKED PERFECLION ASTER. —Finest Mixed.— Al) the above colors, 14 02., 75¢.

Set of 8 Perfection Asters, 65 cts.
Prince of Wales.—New and very fine. The plants grow about 15 inchesin height. The flowers are deep red. 10¢.
Truffaut’s Pzony-Flowered Perfection Asters Mixed.—One of the best varieties in every respect ; flowers very large,
double and beautifully incurved; grows about 18 inches. Over twenty-five distinct colors are included in the
splendid strain we offer (see cut). Mixed seed, 14 0z., 50 cts. 10€. i } Mitdadiacde 7
Mixed Varieties of Asters for General Planting.—Our own mixture, embracing many of the choice varieties deseribed.

4 02., 25 cts.; 0z.. 75 cts.
FOUR GRAND NEW ASTERS.

SEMPLE’S BRANCHING.—This is a magnificent new | QUEEN OF THE MARKET.—New and entirely aistinct.
American strain producing handsome double flowers Blooms early and profusely. Assorted colors.
on large stems. We offer finest colors mixed. COMET MIXED.—The long, wavy and twisied petals
WHITE QUEEN.— Without exception the best dwarf form a dense half globe resembling the Japanese
Double White Aster ever introduced. Wonderfully free Chrysanthemum.

bloomer. 10c.
MARGUERITE CARNATIONS.

Giants of California.—This is a greatly im- . =
proved strain of the New Marguerite Carna-
tion, which is so popular because it produces
fine, fragrant, double flowers in only four
months from seed (see cut). The plants are
dwarf and compact, though of vigorous
growth. Come into bloom earlier even than
the Marguerites. Produce much larger and
more finely double flowers and continue to
bloom profusely until the flower buds are
destroyed by heavy frosts. Seed scarce! A
packet contains only about 75 seeds. Finest
colors, mixed, per pkt., 15cts.; 2 pkts.,

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Marguerite New Dwarf Double.—This is a
grand novelty, producing in wonderful pro-
fusion throughout the entire season flowers
of splendid form, equaling the finest Carna-
tions in size and substance. It grows as
realy, from seed as a China Pink, and is
in full bloom twelve to fifteen weeks after
sowing. Equally good for pot or garden cul-
ture. Fully ninety per cent. of the flowers
are double; their fragrance is delicious.
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5 Cents per packet 37.2% pkts. for 50 cts.; 25 pkts. for $1, postpaid.

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SPECIMEN PLANT, NEW CELOSIA OSTRICH FEATHERED MIXED.

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Beautiful Celosias.

Ostrich Feathered Mixed.—The beautiful red and ma”oon
flower plumes are borne in marvelous profusion single
plants producing 25 to 50 plumes, ranging in length from
6to 8inches. Grows quickly, making blooming plants
three months after seed is started. Oz., 50 cts.

Golden Feathered.—Identical with Ostrich Feathered
Mixed, excepting color of flowers, which are beautiful
golden yellow. Superb in every way.

Balsams.

OUR PERFECTION BALSAMS
ARE UNSURPASSED.

When Extra Fine Show Flowers are wanted, Balsams
should be started in boxes or hotbed, and transplanted
when 3 or 4inches high, but they are generally sown in
open ground, where they are to remain, and in this way
give excellent satisfaction.

Perfection Double White.—The most perfectly double,
pure snowy-white flowers imaginable. 14 oz., 50 cts.

Perfection Apple Blossom.— This dainty Balsam well de-
serves its name; exquisitely colored.

Perfection Flashing Red.—A brilliant variety.

Perfection Bright Yellow.—Novel and valuable.

Perfection Lavender.—Exquisite double flowers.

Solfe meg, [he Best.—White spotted and striped with
red.

Perfection Camellia-Flowered Balsams, Finest Mixed.—
We have taken great pains with this mixture, and we do
not feel the slightest doubt but that it is the finest selec-
tion of mixed Balsams ever offered. O2z., 50 cts.

Two New Begonias.

Vernon.—The flowers are of an intense brilliant deep red
color, and are magnificently set off by handsome foliage.
Seeds started in February or March will make flowering
plants by early Summer, and continue in most striking
effect until Autumn ; comes absolutely true from seed.
A superb novelty. 10 ets.

Vulcan.—This grand new variety might be called appro-
priately ““The Scarlet Vernon Begonia.” Planted
side by side, the: Vulcan is identically of the same
growth and free-flowering character, while it completely
eclipses the Vernon in the intense brilliancy of the
flowers. Each plant is covered with intense fiery scarlet
fluwers, even the stamens tipped with fiery red. 10 cts

5 Cents per packet

The DINGEE & GONARD (0. WEST GROVE. Pa.

for all Seeds offered on this page, except where noted ;
25 cts.; 12 pkts. for 50 cts.; 25 pkts. for $1, postpaid.

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DOUBLE LARGE-FLOWERED DAHLIA.

Dahlias from Seed.

Each year this new plan of raising Dahlias finds increased
favor with flower people. Dahlia seeds germinate quickly,
and the plants grow very rapidly. For best results start
the seed indoors early and transplant when all danger of
frost is past.

Dahlia, Choicest Mixed Pompon.—Beautiful flowers.
Gracilis (New Single Striped). — Immense single flowers,
embracing a brilliant variety of colors, striped varie-
gated, flaked and dotted ; foliage Jaciniated. 10 ets.
Double Large Flowered Mixed.—Very choice. 1
Superb Single Mixed.—Many consider single Dahlias the
most beautiful and graceful of all. The flowers are extra
large. star-striped and borne in great profusion from
July to October. 10 cts.

COSMOS HYBRIDUS.

Cosmos Hybridus.

This magnificent race of plants is of rapid growth,
quickly attaining a height of 5 to7 feet. The bushes are
a mass of elegant foliage until they bloom in September.
From then until November the plants are literally covered
with showy flowers resembling Dahlias. They range 1n
color through all shades of rose, purple, flesh and pure
white. They are easily raised from seed, and increase in
popularity year by year. A writer in Success with Flowers
says the plants will continue blooming into the Winter if
taken up and potted and brought indoors.

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LARGE-FLOWERED NEW DWARF DOUBLEPINK. Nai. size flower.

DIANTHUS PINKS.

Few flowers €an equal Dianthus in variety and brilliancy
of color, blooming all Summer and Fall until prevented
by severe frost. They live over Winter, and give satisfac-
tion and pleasure the second season. Splendid for bedding.
New Large-flowered Dwarf Double Pink (see cut).—New
and very fine. Grows only 9 to 10 inches high, produc-
ing immense numbers of extra-large double flowers of
perfect form. Colors from pure white to deep crimson.
Dwarf Fireball.—A greatly improved, very dwarf variety,
covered with showy double large flowers.
Dwarf Snowball.—The companion variety of Fireball;
like it in every particular, except pure white flowers.
The Bride.—Flowers 3 inches across; color pure white,
with large crimson centre, shading off into the white.
Chinensis( Double Chinese Pink).—Clusters of pretty dou-
ble flowers; mixed colors. Per oz., 25 cts.
— — — Albus fi. pil.—Best double white.
Imperialis fl. p!. (Double Imperial Pinks).—Finest mixed
seed; bright and showy colors. Per 0Z., 50 cts.
eddewiggii, Finest Single Mixed.—Per oz., 50 cts.
—— Finest Double Mixed.—All colors. Per oz., 60 cts.
— —— Mourning Cloak. —Darkest of all Dianthus; the al-
most black petals each have a margin of pure white.
Heddewiggii, Dwarf Snowball.— Double white flowers.
Crimson Belle.—Very large, dark-red flower.
Eastern Queen. —Beautifully marbled, maroon.
Laciniatus Double Red Blotched.—White, blotched red.
Dianthus Mixed Seed for Bedding.
We have prepared a careful mixture of the above varie-

ties, suitable for beds and borders. Per 4 0z., 30c.; 0z., 50c.

Complete set of 15 Dianthus, 50 cts.
MIGNONETTE.

It is unnecessary for us to praise this popular flower ;
everybody is familiar with its well-known sweetness and
graceful sprays of bloom.

Pure Machet.—We offer absolutely pure seed. Heretofore
it’has been badly mixed Per % oz., 20 cts.

Giant White Spiral.—Grows 2 or 3 feet high, perfectly
erect. Spikes 15 inches long. Color pure snow white,
much unlike anything else in cultivation. +
Common Sweet Mignonette.—The good, old-fashioned
Sweet Mignonette; it isthe flower for the millions; we
offer the best strain. Per oz., 10 cts.

Parson’s White.—Very sweet, one of the best whites.
Golden Queen. —Masses of golden yellow. Per 0z.; 20 cts.
ak ' The set of 5 Mignonettes for 20 cts. ;
Fine Mixed Seed for General Sowing.—For a succession
-of bloom we recommend our Standard Mixture, War-

ranted Fresh Seed. Per oz., 25 cts.

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NASTURTIUM LADY BIRD.

: NASTURTIUMS.
The improved or dwarf Tom Thumb varieties offered
below are unrivaled in gorgeous color and graceful effect :
they can be planted in the poorest soil, and will bloom
protusely until after frost. A bed of Tom Thumb varieties

| is a splendid sight.

Cloth of Gold.—A valuable new variety ; very scarce ; the
foliage is of bright golden yellow, which, with the in-
tense scarlet flowers borne in great profusion, makes an
unusually attractive display. Per 02z., 15 ets.; 14 Ib., 50e.

Crystal Palace Gem.—Sulphur spotted maroon. Oz., 10c.

Empress of India.—Its profusion of bloom and dazzling
richness of color isremarkable. The plants are of dwarf,
bushy habit, the leaves being a very dark purple, mak-
ing a fitting background for the brilliant crimson flow-
ers. Per oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 35 ets.

Golden King.—One of the best yellows.
Y 1b., 50 ets.

King of Tom Thumbs.—Intense scarlet flowers; magnifi-
cent for bedding and vases. Per oz., 10 cts.; 14 Ib., 35c.

King Theodore.—Deep, rich crimson flowers. Oz., 15 ets.

Lady Bird (see cut).—A strikingly beautiful variety ;{the
ground color of the flowers is rich golden yellow; start-
ing from the base, each petal is barred with a vein of
bright ruby crimson. Per oz., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 50 cts.

Pear!.—The best white sort. Per oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 35 ets.

Rose.—A most delicate color; a very beautiful variety.
Per 0z., 20 cts.; 14 lb., 65 ets.

Ruby King.—Flowers a rich ruby color; foliage dark. Per
0z., 10 cts.; 44 lb., 35 cts. é

Spotted King.—Rich orange, spotted maroon. Oz., 15 cts.

Tom Thumb Varieties Mixed.—One of the best mixtures
for color and variety. . Oz., 10 cts.; 4 lb., 25 cts.; Ib., 90e.

Set of 12 Dwarf Nasturtiums above for 15 cts.
Tropzolum.
Tropzoium or climbing Nasturtiums are among our very
best and cleanest climbefs; they require little care and
flourish in almost any soil.

Tropzolum Lobbianum.—Splendid varieties, mixed: all
colors. Six feet. Per oz., 10 cts.; 144 1b. 30 cts.;1b., $1.
Cardinal.—Brilliant flowers of dark cardinalred. Per 0oz.,
20 cts.; 14 1b., 65 ets.

Giant of Battles.—Showy sulphur, spotted red. Per oz.,
15 cts.; 14 lb., 50 cts.

King of the Blacks.—Very dark brownish red. Per 0z.,
15 ets.; 44 1b., 50 ets.

Lucifer.—Splendid dark scarlet color ; foliage rich bronze
green; full of flowers until frost. Oz., 15c.; 14 1b., 5Gc.

Peregrinum.—The canary bird flower. Per oz., 35 ects.

Majus Finest Mixed Tall Nasturtium.—A good assortment
of the best colors; the succulent seed pods are excellent
for pickling. Peroz., 10 ets.; 14 lb., 25 cts.;-lb., 75 cts.

The set of 5 varieties named above for 25 cis.

New Tropzolum.

Hybrids of Madam Gunther.—A new race of climbing
Nasturtiums, which is said to flower earlier and more
abundantly than Tropzeolum Lobbianum. They are
remarkabie for their wide range of colors, almost every
known color being included in the fine mixture that
we offer. Per oz., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 40 cts.

Per oz., 15 ets.;

for all Seeds offered on this page, except where noted; any 6 packets for
"25 cts.; 12 pkts. for 50 cts.; 25 pkts. for $1, postpaid. ~

NEW IMPERIAL GERMAN PANSIES.

This is the best strain in existence for general planting.

| The magnificent flowers are extra large, perfectly shaped,

and embrace the rarest and most beautiful varied colors,
superbly mottled, veined, marbled and spotted on back-

| grounds ofevery imaginable shade. Entirely hardy.

imperial German Splendid Mixed.—This unparalleled
mixture embraces over jifty different varieties, with many
more colors and markings; it is the finest mixture of
Pansies ever offered for general planting. Large pkt.,
10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.; 7 pkts., 50 cts.; 15 pkts., $1; 4
02., 65 cts.3 14 02., $1.25; oz. $4.50.

The following Varieties are 10 cts. per packet. |

1. Black Prince.—Magnificent flowers. Rich, glossy black.
2. Black Blue.—Intensely rich, very distinct. :

3. Crown Prince.—Velvety black, with golden-bronze face.
4. Dark Mahogany with White Margin.—The darkest ma-
hogany with clear-cut edge of white.

5. Dark Mahoagny with Yellow Margin.

6. Deep Yellow.—Very rich, spotless.

7. Emperor William, I!mproved.—Always true.

8. Gloriosa Perfecta.—Of areddish, steel-blue color, with
white and pink edge. Called the Rainbow Pansy.

9. Improved Fancy Striped.—Flamed and striped.

0. Jet Black.—Dr. Faust, or Black Knight,

Large Spotted Yellow.—Attractive.

Large Spotted White.—Showy flowers.

Large Spotted Mixed.—Superbly spotted or blotched.

14. Light Blue. —Delicate color.

45. Marbled Mixed.—Beautifully marbled.

| §6. Odier, or Five Spotted.—Of unrivaled beauty ; each

petal has a large blotch, with clearly defined margin.

| (7. Purple Mantle.—A splendid, very rich color.

18. Red Riding-Hood.—Shades of brilliant red.
19. Rosy Lilac.—A quiet, pleasing color.

| 20. Silver Seam.—Deep purple with edge of white.

21, Snow Queen,or Snow Fairy.—Spotless white.
22. Ultramarine Blue.—Beaconsfield Improved.

| 23. Golden Bronze, Marbled.—Od4, striking.

| 24. F

ancy Varieties, Splendid Mixed.—Most beautiful,
fancy striped, blotched, mottled fiowers.

| 25. Show Varieties, Splendid Mixed.—All the best solid

colors or “‘ Selfs,”’ saved from named flowers.
Complete set of 26 Imperial German Pansies for $2.00.

THREE GRAND NEW PANSIES.
10 cts. per pkt.; any 3 pkts. for 25 cts.

Fire King.—Rich, deep colors; the three lower petals set
off the intense deep red mahogany of the blotches on
each of these petals, the perfect tone of which isbrought
out by the rosy red of the two upper petals. i

Peacock.—A gorgeous Pansy; each petal is blotched with
dark purple violet on lighter blue ground, changing to a
Might claret color, distinctly edged with white (see cut).

Rosy Morn. — Exquisite rosy red, distinctly edged with
white ; the red in the lower petals is almost purple.

5 Cents per packet

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_PHLOX GRANDIFLORA MIXED.

PHLOX DRUMMIONDI GRANDIFLORA.

For a splendid mass of color and constant display Phiox j
The profusion of bloom isremarkable. It |

is invaluable.
grows with little trouble, but likes rather rich ground.

Seeds can be sown where plants are to grow; have plants |

about 10 inches apart. :

Alba.—Pure white, large flowers. — ad ae

Black Brown.—A distinct color, the darkest in Phloxes.

Crimson Bouquet.—New and distinct, color bright crim-
son, flowers large. bi

Dwarf Fireball.—Brilliant fiery scarlet; splendid for
edging or massing. ant

Dwarf Snowball.—A grand white sort. Indispensable in
messing 3 forms a striking contrast with the brighter
colors.

New Large Yellow.—A superb variety; large ‘heads of |}

rich straw-yellow flowers.
Starred and Fringed.—Of rare beauty, a great novelty.

Star of Quidlinburg.—The flowers of this distinct variety |

are totally unlike any others; they are perfectky star-

shaped, five pointed, and frequently measure 1% inches |

from tip to tip.
Half Dwarf Varieties Mixed.—A desirable mixture for

plants of medium height ; can be used for borders with |

good effect, 34 foot.
The set of 9 Grandiflora varieties named above for $65 cts.

Phiox Grandiflora Mixed. ar

We believe Grandiflora Mixed Phlox to be the grandest |
strain ever introduced. The habit of growth is very neat }

and compact; the flowers are of uniform size (about one
inch in diameter) and are produced in the greatest pro-
fusion ; the colors embraced in this mixture show @ won-
derful diversity, comprising 28 distinct shades and
markings. Every order should include some of this
superb strain. Per 14 0z., 30 cts.; per oz., $1.

CHRYSANTHETIIUIIS.

Golden Feather.—Beautiful, large, Daisy-like flowers, 2 to
3 inches in diameter, dark, velvety centre, circled with
bright glowing yellow, outer circle rich crimson; a
superb variety.

Inodorum Plenissimum.—It flowers abundantly the first
season from Spring-sown seed producing hundreds of
perfectly pure snow-white flowers, which can be con-
tinually cut, and new blooms at once appear; remains
in bloom all Summer; a most valuable variety.

_Fine Mixed Varieties.—Embracing the above and other

varieties. Per oz., 50 cts.

Japanese Chrysanthemums.—We recommend to amateurs
our selection of Japanese or perennial Chrysanthemum
seed ; it is saved from a prize collection, and includes

all the latest improved types. It is not generally known © |

that large, vigorous plants of Chrysanthemums for
Autumn blooming can be raised from Spring-sown seed.
We offer choicest mixed seed, as described above, per
pkt., 15 cts.; 2 pkts., 25 cts.

BEAUTIFUL NEW FRENCH CANNAS.

Originated by a skillful and celebrated French grower,
Mons. Crozy. Theyare entirely distinct. The profusion
of bloom issomething remarkable. Colorsrange through
crimson, rose, scarlet, yellow, salmon, etc., many flowers
being beautifully striped and spotted. Peroz., 40 cts.

for all Seeds offered on this page, except where noted; any 6 packets for
25 cts.; 12 pkts. for 50 cts.; 25 pkts. for $1, postpaid.

PETUNIAS.,

Our New Fancy-Flowering Strain.

Thisis unquestionably the finest and most valuable strain
of Petunias in existence.. Every year the crop is graded
toa certain high type, whichis few seeded, and the minute
seeds carefully gathered by hand: The cost of production
is so great that the cropis actually worth more than the
same weight of gold. The flowers are grand in size and
are produced in great abundance. The colors range from
pure white through the delicate shades of rose to deep
pink, some flowers being marked and stained in the most
beautiful manner, while the purple and dark colors are
rich and strizing ; our mixture is made with care, so that
a fine collection of distinct varieties, double and fringed,
can be raised from a single packet. Sure to satisfy. 20 cts.
per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 50 cts.; 7 pkts. for $1.

Giants of California.— Gigantic flowers (often five inches
and more in diameter), of every conceivable shade of
crimson, pink, lavender, pure white, etc. One ofthe chief
points of excellence is the deep throat and diversity of
veiningsin the throat. Many ofthe flowers have a clear
yellow throat, while others havea pure vegetable black one,
so deep that it seems to show no veining. 15 cts. per
pkt. ; 2 pkts. for 25 cts.; 5 for 50 cts.

Red Star.—Fine for bedding. Each flower has a distinct
white star on rich purplish red ground. 2

La rge Flowering Double.—Will produce a fair proportion
of double flowers.

New Striped and Blotched.—Dwarf strain of great excel-
lence ; large flowers, beautifully blotched and striped
Hybrids Superfine Mixed.— Magnificent bedding Petunias,
Flowers are of large size, embracing all colors known to

Petunias. Per’ oz., 40cts.

Set of 6 Petunias named above for go cts.

VERBENAS.

If there is anything that can be called the flower for the
millions, it isthe Verbena. Good, healthy plants can now
be produced from seed with such little expense as to make
it entirely unnecessary to buy plants or cuttings.

Scarlet Defiance.—Brilliant scarlet. This is the best deep
colored variety grown. 10 cts.

Sea Foam—Candidissima.—Beautiful pure white. The fine
trusses of flowers are very sweet. 10 cts.

Primrose (Lutea).—The nearest yellow of any.

Mypride Mixed.—Good imported seed, mixed colors. Per
A.

0z., 35 cts.; 44 oz. 60 cts.; Oz., $1.25.

5 Cents per packet

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Coccinea Grandiflora Rosea.—Very beautiful flowers of an
orange-rose color; height three feet.

Patens.—Handsome bluish-green, leathery foliage, and
erect, strong stems, bearing heads of broad, tubular-lip-
ped flowers, which for superb rich blue color are unsur-

passed. 10 cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts. for 25 ects.; 7 for 50. cts.
Splendens Nana Compacta.—New and distinct. Our stock

The [gating Rose Growers ofAmerica:[he P| NGEE & CONARD @-> \

is direct from our special grower, and the finest type of }

its class, having four times the blooming capacity of the
ordinary Salvia. Habit of growth very com pact, branch-
ing freely and producing the greatest profusion of gor-
geous miniature scarlet flowers ; flower spikes very erect
and all above the foliage, forming a plant 2 feet high
and 21% feetin diameter. A foot high of almost solid

flowers, far surpassing in beauty all other varieties of ;

Salvias. Full cultural directions on each packet (see;cut).

ZINNIAS. ~

The Zinnia has been so much improved, it would hardly
be recognized as the Zinnia of ten years ago. Flowers are
large, finely formed, and as double as Dahlias; the colors
bright, showy and attractive.

New Giant Mixed.—This is by far the largest Zinnia in cul-
tivation; the flowers are borne in great profusion and
are of immense size, frequently 5 to 7 inches across, and
perfectly double ; the petals being of great consistency,
they are not affected by heat, remaining in good cone
dition for weeks; the colors are clear and vivid.

Dwarf Snowball.—Compact bushy plants, covered with
snowy white flowers.

Dwarf Fireball.—Exactly like Snowball in habit, but flow-
ers in direct contrast; dazzling fiery scarlet.

Tom Thumb Mixed.—This is the dwarfest of all Zinnias:
grows only4 to 6 inches high. Flowers perfectly formed
and as large-as those of the tall Zinnias. All colors.

Zebra Striped Mixed.—A large percentage of the flowers>

are double and perfect in shape, of all colors, such as
orange, crimson, pink, yellow, violet, rose scarlet, white,
ete., three-fourths of which are striped, spotted and
blotched with different shades, no two plants alike.

New Double Lilliput.—The range and variety of colors is
remarkable—the most vivid scarlet and deep, shinin
crimson, the purest white, deep golden yellow an
salmon pink, with many intermediate shades.

Best Double Mixed.—A special collection of splendid
colors ; the flowers are perfectly double and beautifully
formed. Per oz., 40 cts.

Set of 7 Zinnias named above for 30 cts.

VIOLAS, or Tufted Pansies.

Extremely popular in Europe for bedding, Violas, or
Tufted Pansies, should be used more generally in America.
Sow the seed in May, and whenin flower in August or
September, transplant into well-enriched beds, assorting
as to color or arranging in any design desired. They
bloom from early Spring well into Summer. Finest
mixed. Per pkt., 10 cts.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.

for all Seeds offered on this page, except where noted; any 6 packets for
25 cts.; 12 pkts, for 50 cts.; 25 pkts. for $1, vostpaid.

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Perennials.

In the following list will be found Biennials and Peren-
nials that do not bloom until the second season. They
include many of our oldest and most popular flowers.
The seed can be sown in the Spring with the Annuals, or
in the early Autumn; in the latter case the beds should
be shaded and watered until the plants appear.

Carnations and Picotees.

Magnificent flowers, large, perfect in form, and delight-
fully fragrant. Seed sown in May or June will bloom
splendidly the following season. A succession of young
plants should be had every year, as old plants are injured
by the Winter, while young ones are perfectly hardy.

Carnation German Extra Double Mixed. — Seeds from
named flowers; very choice. Per pkt., 15 cts.; 4 pkts.
for 50 cts.; 10 pkts. for $1.

Choice Double Mixed.—A good selection. 10 cts. _

Picotee, Finest Double Mixed.—A splendid strain. 10
cts. per pkt.

Phlox Perennial.

Can be readily grown from seed. Plants grow in splen-
did clumps, which are gorgeous with brilliant heads of
bloom. Entirely. hardy.

Finest Varieties Mixed.—Saved from our own collection,
embracing the newest and best kinds. Per pkt., 10 cts.;
6 pkts.for 50 cts.; 15 pkts. for $1.

Pea Perennial.

Perennial Peas being perfectly hardy give much satis-
faction ; they die down to the ground every Winter and
start again in the Spring.

Perennial Pea Splendens.—A beautiful species from Cali-
fornia; handsome dark red flowers. 15 cts.
Perennial Peas.—All varieties mixed.

Sweet William Dianthus.

A very old and popular flower, unsurpassed for border
or bedding plants. We offer the best double varieties.

Sweet William Perfection.—Finest double, mixed ; large.

Auricula Flowered.—Flowers in trusses ; colors beautiful.

PAEONY.—A well-known, hardy, herbaceous plant ; with
large, double flowers of various shades of rose, crimson,
white. 15 cts. per pkt.

VIOLA ODORATA (Blue).—The popular Sweet Violet;
flowers early in the Spring; seed slowly germinates,

WALLFLOWER.—Fine German Double Mixed.

EVERLASTING FLOWERS.

Everlastings are very pretty for growing in the flower
beds, and are valuable for drying for Winter decoration.
All the varieties we offer are of the easiest cultiva-
tion. The flowers should be picked somewhat before
they expand, and be hung up to dry in small bunches,
using care to have stems so they will dry straight.

Acrolinum.—One of the most beautiful of the Everlast-

ings ; grows about 18 inches, and bears a great number }

of Daisy-like flowers. Mixed colors.

Ammobium.—Small, pretty little white flowers, very dis-
tinct in habit; 18 inches.

Gomphrena ( Bachelor’ s Button).—Very pretty and distinct ;
globular-shaped flowers. Best to start seed in a hotbed.
Mixed colors. Do not pick flowers for saving before they
are fully expanded.

Helichrysum.—Splendid, large and full flowers, of good
variety of colors; seeds can be sown in open ground.

— — — Monstroswm.— Double flowers, mixed colors.

— — — Golden Baill.—Rich golden yellow.

— — — Fire-Ball.—Splendid fiery red.

— — — Dwarf Varieties Mixed.—Al\ colors.

Helipterum Sandfordi.—One of the choicest of Everlast-
ings; grows a foot high. Beautiful little yellow flowers.

Waitzia Grandiflora.—Fine large yellow flowers, borne in
clusters; best to start the seedsin hotbeds.

Xéranthemum.—Very neat, free-blooming plants of com-.

act habit; the leaves are silvery, and flowers borne on
ong stems. Finest mixed colors.
Mixed Everlastings.—Our own mixture. A single packet
includes a great variety.
The complete set of 10 named Everlastings for 40 cts.

(. WEST GROVE. Pa.

ror GREENHOUSE |
~ and CONSERVATORY.

Under this head will be found seeds of plants that are
especially adapted to house culture, and while it requires
careful treatment to grow them successfully, it is an inter-
esting study to watch the development of these rare and
beautiful varieties. We have selected the strains of seeds
offered with greatest care. Full cultural directions on
each packet.:

Agapanthus Umbellata (Lily of the Palace).—Blue flowers ;
beautifuland easily grown. 10cts. per pkt.; 3 pkts., 25 cts.

Begonia, Tuberous-rooted, Single Mixed.—Extra-fine. 25
cts. per pkt.

Begonia, Finest Double Mixed.—25 cts. per pkt.

Calceolaria Hybrida—Tigrina Pumila.—Beautiful house
plants. We offer a selection of best dwarf varieties ; can
be grown without stakes. 25cts.per pkt.

Cyciamen Persicum.—Orchid-like flowers; very fragrant.
10 cts. per pkt.

Ferns Mixed.—Spores of many varieties. 25 cts. per pkt.

Fuchsia.—Choice varieties, single and double mixed. 25
cts. per pkt.

The Trailing Fuchsia (Procumbens).—Exceedingly pretty
trailing plants, for pots or hanging baskets ; crimson red
berries, size and shape of robins’ eggs. 15 cts. per pkt.

Geranium, Apple-scented.—25 cts. per pkt.

Fine Mixed Pelargoniums.—Rare varieties. 25cts. per pkt.

Gloxinia Hybrida.—Best quality, mixed. 25 cts. per pkt.

Heliotrope, Fine Mixed.—Much appreciated. 10c. per pkt.

Linaria Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy).—10 cts. per pkt.

Boston Smilax.

The well-known Boston Smilax; beautiful, graceful foli-
age and pretty white flowers. We offer a fine strain of
American-grown seeds. Per oz., 50 cts. 10 cts. per pkt.

Primula (Chinese Primrose).

The best Primulas can now be grown from seed, requir-
ing little extra care. The great perfection to which this
well-known and beautiful class has been brought has made
them unequaled in popularity. Our seed gives the best
satisfaction, as we have been careful to secure the finest
Strains of Primulas in existence.

Full cultural directions printed on each packet.
Azure Blue.—Thecolor isa
beautiful rich blue, and
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The Best Red.—A bright
and much admired vari-
ety; the color is very
rich, brilliant and strik-
ing. 20 cts. per pkt.
Crimson Velvet. — This is
the deepest, darkest, finest
colored double’ Primrose
inexistence. 20c. per pkt.
Scarlet Gem.—Brilliant
and intense rich scarlet
crimson. 20 cts. per pkt.
Superb Fringed Varieties,
Mixed Seed.—10c. per pkt.
Fern Leaved, Mixed.—Much admired, large flowers. 20
cts. per pkt. ‘
Splendid Mixed Large Flowering.—A superb mixture. 15
cts. per pkt.
The Best Double Mixed.—All colors; a valuable strain. .
25 cts. per pkt. ; :
Obconica.—This is an unusual Primula and unquestion-
ably the most desirable of all Primulas for outdoor plant-
ing; a very prolific bloomer, flowering continuously
throughout the year, producing a profusion of lovely
white flowers delicately tinted with lilac. Can be grown.
to good advantage as a pot plant during Winter months.
10 cts. per pkt. '

Complete set of 10 Primulas for $1.50.

PRIMULA, DOUBLE,

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forall Seeds offered on this page, except where noted ; any 6 packets for
25 cts.; 12 pkts. for 50 cts.; 25 pkts. for $1, postpaid.

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-ABRIDGED
LIST OF

STANDARD FLOWER SEEDS.

For want of space we briefly describe on this page some of the choicest standard flower seeds, whose value is

none the less depreciated by the short descriptions.
and most in demand at the present day.

Calendula (or Pot Marigold).

New Oriole.—Exira large; color golden yellow.

New Trianon.—Bright sulphur yellow, centre brown-
ish black.

Meteor.—Creamy centre, edged glowing orange. Per
0Z., 20 cts.

Pot Marigold.—Finest double mixed. Per oz., 15 cts.

Calliopsis or Coreopsis.

Golden Wave or Drummondi.—From June to Octo-
ber are densely covered with beautiful yellow blos-

soms.
New Double, Finest Mixed.

Cand ytuft.

New Empress.—Pure white flowers.

Snow Queen.—Handsome pure white flowers,
New Carmine.—Brilliant scarlet. Per oz., 30 cts.
Tom Thumb.— White, very dwarf, 4 to 6 inches.
Fine Varieties Mixed.—Oz., 20 cts.

Castor Oil Bean (Ricinus).

Zanzibarensis.—Grows 12 to 14 feet high in one sea-
son ; gigantic foliage. Oz., 20cts.; 4 1b., 60 cts.; 1b., $2.

Gibsonia Mirabilis.—Strikingly beautiful.

Borboniensis Gigantea.—Grows 15 feet in one season.

Cocksconib.

New Dwarf Queen.—The finest and most improved
variety of its class yet sent out in this country ; very
dwarf, 6 to 8 inches in height; heads 10 to 12 inches
across; color ruby red.

New Japanese Crimson.—Grows about 2 feet in
height; scarlety crimson combs.

New Japanese Orange.—Similar in habit to the
erimson; vivid shining crange, fine.

Empress. “Truly colossal combs, 25 to 30 inches across
being not unusual; the color is bright red, rich and
velvety.

Dwarf varieties; All colors; 1 foot.

Cobzea Scandens.

A most graceful climber; the foliage and large bell-
shaped, violet-colored flowers are very striking.

Convolwulus (Morning-glory).

Major.—Mixed; toto 15 feet. Per oz., to cts.

Minor.—Fine for edging; crimson and violet; beauti-
ful; 1 foot. Per oz., 15 ets.

Mauritanicus.—Beautiful blue flowers; fine for hang-
ing baskets and vases. Per 0z., 20 ets.

Cypress Vine.

Searlet and White.—Mixed. Per oz., 20 cts.
Scarlet, Ivy-Leaved.—Ivy-like leaves and fiery scarlet
flowers in great profusion. Per 0z., 20 cts.

The Foliage Moonflower.

It grows from seed sown where the plants are to grow.
For porches, arbors, screens, or any place where a
dense shade is wanted in a short time, nothing is
equal to this variety. The large, handsome, bright-
green leaves are thick and leathery, vines wonder-
fully luxuriant and very tough, standing storms,
winds or abuse well. Itshould be included in every
order.. Per 0z., 20 ets.

Daisy (Bellis).
Fine German Double Mixed.

Longfellow.—Large, double, dark-rose colored flowers.
Snowball.—Perfectly double flowers ofthe purest white.

Eschscholtzia (or California Poppy).

Mandarin.—Brilliant scarlet.
ey Cardinal.—Flowers profusely; charming rose
color.
ee Double White.—Remain in bloom until after
ost.

Fine Mixed Seed.—All colors. Per 0z., 30 cts.

5 Cents per packet

All of them are popular sorts—those that are best known

Hibiscus (Finest Hybrids),

Highly ornamental plants for groups and hedges; fully
described on page 110. The Hibiscus we offer are the
FINEST HYBRIDS, and not the ordinary Mallows
usually sold. $1 per oz.

Holliyhkhocks.

New Double Japanese Variegated.—Large semi-
double flowers blotched with rich black ; beautifully
margined deep white, slightly tinted with rose.

Double Dwarf White.— Dw arf; beautiful white dou-
ble flowers.

Double Allegheny Hollyhocks. — Undoubtedly the
finest mixed strain yet sent out. to cts. per pkt.; 3
pkts., 25 cts.; 7 pkts., 50 cts.

Lobelia.
White Gem.—The compact little plants look like a
ball of white.
Gracilis.—Blue; trailing habit.
Cardinalis.—F lowers of most intense vermilion scarlet.
Finest Erinus Varieties Mixed.—Per oz., 50 cts.

Marvel of Peru (Four O’Clocks).

Multiflora.—Perfectly hardy, continuing to bloom
year after year; large violet-colored flowers.

New White Tom Thumb. —Literally covered with

pure white flowers. Per oz., 35 cts.
New Hybrids.—All the best colors mixed. Oz. ., 15 cts.

Marigold.

The Eldorado.—Perfectly double; large; color light
primrose to deep orange.

New Brown Marble.—Grows about 12 inches high;
double; of richest golden yellow ground color, mar-
bled velvety brown.

New Orange Marble.—Exactly like Brown Marble,
except in color; two shades of yellow, orange and
golden.

noes Orange Flowered.—Extra large; color clear
oran

Frénett Double Varieties.—Finest mixed.

Myosotis (Forget-me-not).

Eliza Fonrobert.—Color beautiful sky blue, with clear
yellow eye; altogether unsurpassed.

Myosotis Palustris.—The old-fashioned blue Forget-
me-not.

Alpestris Alba.—Grows about 6 inches ; flowers white.

Elegantissima.—Foliage variegated silver; sky-blue
flowers.

Nicotiana Affinis.
Pure white Bouvardia-like flowers.

Portulaca.
New Bronzed Striped.— Very distinct.
New Double Scarlet.—Brilliant double flowers.
Grandifiora Double White.—Large and double.
Grandiflora Rose Flowered Mixed.—A famous strain
celebrated for its rose-like double flowers. 1{ 02., 2oce.

Poppies.
Snowdrift.—Beautiful heads of snowy white flowers.
Fairy Blush.—New variety; delicate blush color.
Mikado.—Large double flowers, fringed and twisted ;

eolor white and crimson scarlet.
Golden Gate.—Large flowers of every conceivable form
and color.

New Nankeen Yellow.—The perfect Paeony-shaped

flowers are borne in constant succession on erect
strong stalks; grand.

New Cardinal. —Enormous, douple, cardinal- scarlet
flower

Shirley ‘Mixed. —Double and single flowers, frequently
meastiring over 4 inches in diameter; all colors.

The Bride.—Pure white single selection from Papaver
Somniferum; flowers extra large. The spotless white
single flowers waving in the breeze present a magni-
ficent appearance.

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NDER this heading we offer all the Standard Vegetables.. We
have no place in our list for varieties possessing little or no
merits—all the varieties offered herein have proven them-
selves meritorious and are such as will meet the require-
ments of the most exacting gardener.
put up in liberal packets, with full cultural directions on each.
At prices named, we pay the postage on all seeds ordered by

All our seeds are

the packet, ounce, quarter pound, half pound, pound, pint or quart, and we

guarantee safe delivery in all cases.

You run no risk,

For each dollar sent us for Seeds the purchaser may
select twenty-five cents’ worth of Seeds FREE.

ASPARAGUS, Barr’s Mammoth.—Very tender and
succulent and free from fibre, making shoots fit for
market in a single day. Oz., 10 cts.; ¥{ 1b., 25 ets.;
1b., 75 cts.; one-year-old roots, $1 per 100, by Express.

BEANS (DWARF OR BUSH), Saddleback Wax.—
Pod large, long, straight, round and very full of
meat; absolutely stringless, Pint, 25 cts.; qt., 45 cts.

Extra Early Red Speckled Valentine.—One of the snap
shorts. Very early, productive, tender and of rich
flavor. Pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.

Best of All.— Well-known as one of the best green-
odded varieties; the long pods are fleshy, string-
ess and of rich flavor. Pint, 25 cts.; quart, 35 cts.

Golden Wax.—Very early; stringless. None better.
Pint, 25 cts.; quart, 35 cts.

BEANS (POLE OR RUNNING), King of the Gar-
den Lima.—The most productive ofall Limas. Im-
mense pods, fine quality. Pint, 25 cts.; quart, 45 cts.

Henderson’s Bush Lima.—Dwarf, bushy grower, re-
quiring no stakes. Enormouscropper. Two weeks
earlier than any other Lima. Small beans. Pint,
20 ects.; quart, 4o cts.

New Stringless Green Pod.—The first and only string-
less green-pod bean. The earliest and best of all
dwarf green-podded varieties. Pint, 25 cts.; quart,
45 cts.

New Early Black Lima.—Ten days to two weeks earlier
than any other Lima. Delicious flavor. Pint, 25
cts.; quart, 45 cts.

White Creaseback. — Very early and productive;
stringless and very fleshy; of fine flavor. Pint, 25
cts.; quart, 45 cts.

Lazywife.—One of the best known late Beans. Unsur-
passed for snap shorts; also excellent for Winter.
Pint, 30 cts.; quart, 45 cts.

BEETS, Improved Blood Turnip.—Unequaled for table
tse; flesh deepest blood red. Oz., 10 cts.; % Ib.,
15 cts.; lb., 45 ets.

Eclipse.—Fine grained and sweet, globe shaped, very
smooth. One ofthe best. Oz., 10 cts.; lf 1b., 20 ets.;
1b., 55 cts.

Edman’s Early Turnip.—Rich bronzed ; handsome tur-
nip-shaped Beet; very tender. Oz., 10 cts.; % lb.,
20 ects.; Ib., 55 cts.

Long Smooth Blood Red.—One of the best late varie-
ties; keeps well; can be sown up to the middle of
June. Oz., 10 cts.; 4% 1b., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts.

Lane’s Improved Imperial Sugar Beet.—Enormously
roductive. Fine for stock feeding. The best sugar
eet. Oz., 10 cts.; Y{ 1b., 15 ets.; 1h., 40 cts.

5 Cents per packe

CABBAGE, Burpee’s Original Surehead.—Celebrated
as the surest heading and best main crop Cabbage.
Fine for familyor market purposes. Oz., 20 cts.;
Y lb., 60 cts.; % 1b., $1; Ib., $2.

Early Jersey Wakefield.—A superb early variety; re-
pitecaee hard and solid. Oz., 20 cts.; ¥%{ 1b., 60 ets.;
b., $2.

Superior Large Late Flat Dutch.—One of the best late
varieties; large, solid, broad and flat. O2z., 15 cts.;
Y 1b., 40 cts.; 1b., $1.25.

Fottler’s Brunswick (Short Stem).—One of the best
Drumheads. Good for Summer, Fall or Winter;
heads weigh from 20 to 30 pounds. Oz., 15 cts.; 4%
Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.50.

CARROT, Oxheart or Guerande.—Unexcelled for table
use. Oz., 10 cts.; %{ 1b., 25 ets.; 1b., 75 cts.

Improved Long Orange.—Uniform, smooth and of
large size. Oz., 10 cts.; % 1b., 20 cts:; Ib., 65 cts.

Danvers Half-Long Orange. — Produces enormous
crops; very smooth and handsome. OQz., 10 cts.; 4%
1b., 20 cts.; Ib., 65 ets.

CAULIFLOWER, Extra Early Dwarf Erfurt (£2tra
Selected).—Solid, pure white heads of splendid qual-
ity. Pkt., 20 cts.; % oz., $1.50; 0Z., $2.50.

Our Best Early.—This is the very best early .Cauli-
flower in cultivation; snow white. Pkt., 20 cts.; 4
0Z., 85 cts.; 0Z., $3.

CELERY, White Plume.—Famous as one of the ear-
liest and best. Oz., 20 cts.; 4% 1b., 60 cts.; Jb., $2.

New Golden Self-Blanching.—TZhe best early Celery.
Perfectly solid, crisp and of delicious flavor. % oz.,
20 cts.; 0Z., 35 cts.; % 1b., $1; Ib., $3.50.

New Giant Pascal.—The best Winter Celery. Thick,
solid, entirely stringless, and the best keeper. Oz.,
20 cts; ¥{ lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.

EGG-PLANT, New York Improved Purple.—Flesh
white, of splendid quality ; very productive. % oz.,
20 cts.; 0Z., 35 cts.; % 1b., $1; 1b., $3.50.

SUGAR CORN, First of All.—Earlier than the Early
Corn by three days to a week. Tender and sweet.
Pint, 25 cts.; quart, 40 cts.

The Cory.—There is no better variety for table or
market use. Pint, 20 cts; quart, 35 cts. By Ex-
press, $1 per peck; $3.50 per bushel.

Stowell’s Evergreen.—The best medium variety for
canning and market. Pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts.
By Express, $1 per peck ; $3 per bushel.

for all Seeds offered on this page, except where noted; any 6 packets for
25 cts.; 12 pkts. for 50 cts.; 25 -pkts. for $1, pestpaid.

[ue leading Rose Growers ofAmevica.The |) |NGEE & CONARD @»

Standard Vegetable Seeds (Continued).

POPCORN, Queen’s Golden.—Very tender; of deli-
* cious quality. Pint, 20 cts.; auart, 4o cts.

CUCUMBER, Giant Pera.—Crisp, tender and prittle,

' with few seeds ;.a grand variety. Oz., 15 cts.; Y% lb.,

40 cts.; 1b., $1.50.

Nichols’ Medium Green.—A fine double variety, splen-
Gid for pickling; very productive. Oz., 10 cts.; %
Ib., 20 ets.; Ib., 60 cts.

London Long Green.—An extra-good variety; firm

and crisp. Oz., to cts.; 4 1b., 25 ets.; 1b., 70 ets.

White Pearl.—Solid, tender and crisp; splendid for
_ slicing. Oz., 10 cts.; % 1b., 30 cts.

Improved Early White Spine or Arlington.—Cannot be
surpassed for marketing orpickling purposes. Oz.,
~~ to ets.3; Y%{ 1b., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts,

Early Green Prolific or Boston Pickling.—Needs no
praise; immensely productive. Oz., Io cts.; % 1b.,
25 cts.; 1b., 70 cts.

LETTUCE, California Cream Butter.—Quality very
rich and buttery to the taste; heads short and solid.
QOz., 15 cts.; % 1b., 40 cts.; 1b., $1.50.

Early Curled Simpson.—One of the earliest.
ets.; % lb., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.

Hard Head.—Grows rapidly and heads early; flavor
sweet and buttery. Oz., 15 cts.; % 1b., 4octs.; 1b., $1.50.

Hanson’s Improved Hard Heading.—Sweet, crisp and
tender; grows to large size. Oz., 15 cts.3; 4% Ib., 40
cts.; lb., $1.25.

MUSKMELONS, The Emerald Gem.—Superb quality
unequaled by any other variety; ripens early. Oz.,
to cts.; Y% Ib., 20 ets.; Ib., 65 ets.

Hackensack.—Large size and uniform; very produc-
tive and of delicious flavor. Oz., 10 cts.; 4% 1b., 20
ets.; 1b., 60 cts.

Montreal Green Nutmeg.—One of the best. Oz., 10
cts.; 4 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts.

WATERMELON, Delaware.—Fully ten days earlier
than Ironclad ; solid, luscious and sugary. Oz., 10
ets.; % 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 ets.

Mammoth fronclad.—The best all-around Melon in
cultivation. Grows to enormous size; ripens early.
Oz., 10 ets.; %{ 1b., 20 ets.; 1b., 60 ets.

Cuban Queen.—Famous for its superior merit; will
grow anywhere; ripens early ; flesh tender and de-
. licious. Oz., 10 cts.; %{ 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts.

MUSTARD, New Chinese.—One of the best varieties.
-Qz., 10 cts.; Y% 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 50 cts.

ONIONS, New Mammoth Silver King.—A superb Ital-

ian Onion that grows to immense size the first sea-

. son from seed; skin silvery white; flesh snowy
white. O2z., 25 cts.; 4% Ib., 75 cts.; 1b., $2.50.

The Prizetaker.—Most famous of all Onions. Im-

- Mefise size, sometimes weighing 4 to 6 pounds each.

Flesh pure white, fine grained, mild and delicatein
flavor. Oz., 15 cts.; % 1b., 4o ets.; 1b., $150.

Best Yellow Globe Danvers.—The best all-around
Onion for general planting. We offer the true
stock. Oz., 15 tts.; 14 1b., 40 cts.; 1b., $1.25.

Large Red Wethersfield.—The best large red Onion;
fiesh purplish white, fine grained and highly fla-
vored. _Oz.,-15 cts.; % 1b., 40 ets.; 1b., $1.40.

PARSLEY, Emerald or Extra Curled Dwarf.—Oz., 10
cts.; % Ib., 20 ets.; 1b., 65 cts.

New Fern Leaved.—Foliage exquisite in form and

color; invaluable for decorations and garnishing.
Oz.; 10 cts.; 1% 1b., 20 ets.; 1b., 65 cts,

Oz., I0

PARSNIPS, Long Smooth or Hollow Crown.—Tender,

sugary and considered the best for general cultiva-
tion, © Oz., 10 ets.; %{ Ib., 20 cts.; Ib., 50 cts.

Improved Guernsey.—A Superb variety ; roots smooth,
flesh very fine grained. Oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.:
Ib., 50 cissee en Se 3

PEAS, Extra Early Premium Gem.—We recommend
this as the best wrinkled Pea in cultivation. Pima
_-25 cts.; quart, 4o cts.
Bliss’s Everbearing.— Bears continually; grows
inches to 2 feet. Pint, 20 cts.; quart, 40 cts.

Stratagem.—Grows about 2 feet, and is literally com
ered with immense pods, many 5% inches in leng#i®
Pint, 20 ets.; qtiart, 40 cts.

American Wonder.—Grows 8 to 10 inches and is earlier
than other varieties; ready for use 30 to 35 days
after planting. Pint, 25 cts.; quart, 45 cts. |

Champion of England.—One of the best late varieties ;
grows 4 to 6 feet high ; pods and peas of the finest
quality. Pint, 20 cts.; quart, 35 cts. :

Laxton’s Evolution.—Valuable for main crop; strong
grower, 3 to 4 feet; quality the best. Pint, 30 cts.;
qttart, 50 cts. :

PEPPERS, Golden Upright.—Undoubtedly the best
yellow Pepper; flavor mild and pleasant. 0z., 25
cts.;. 4% ib., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50. =

Ruby King.—Bright ruby red color; flavor mild and |

pleasant. Oz., 25 cts.; 4% 10., 75 ets.; 1b., $2.25.

PUMPKINS, Goldén Oblong.—Splendid Pie Pumpkin.
Flesh light yellow, quality the best. Oz., 10 cts.; 4
1b., 30 cts.3 Ib., $1.

Genuine Mammoth.—The Melon that causes much

astonishment at country fairs, often measuring 3

feet in diameter and weighing 150 to 200 pounds.
Splendid quality. Oz., 15 ets.; % Ib., 40 cts.; b.,
$1.50.

RADISHES, Early Round Dark Red.—One of the best

extra-early varieties; crisp and firm. Oz., 10 cts.3
¥Y% 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 55 cts.

Early Long Scarlet Short Top.—One of the very best of
the old well-known sorts. Oz., 10 cts.; 4% 1b., 20
ets.; 1b., 55 cts.

New Long Cardinal.—Extraordinarily early, being fit
for use 25 days after planting; finest quality. Oz.,
to ets.; % 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts.

Large White Globe.—One of the best Summer sorts.
Oz., 10 ets.; % 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 55 cts.

Improved Charter or Shepherd Radish.—One of the
best for all seasons; keeps crisp and tender 6 to 8
weeks. Oz., 10 cts.; ¥% lb., 20 ets.; 1b., 55 cts.

SQUASHES, Early White Bush Scalloped or White
Patty Pan.—Well known. O2z., 10 cts.; &% lb
cts.; lb., 50 cts.

Fordhook.—One of the best; all-the-year-around
Squash. Oz., 10 cts; % Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts.

Hubbard.—The standard Winter Squash.: Oz., 10 cts.;
¥{ Ib., 25 cts.; lb., 75 ets.

Mammoth Chili.—A giant variety; known to weigh
299 pounds; rich quality and a fine keeper. Oz,
15 cts.; 4 lb., 4o cts.; 1b., $1.25.

TOMATOES, Extra Early Advance.—One of the earii-
est; very handsome, large, red fruit. Very prolific.
Oz., 25 ets.; % 1b., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50.

New Matchless.—Known everywhere as the best red
Tomato for family and rcrket use. -Large and
tender. 1% 02.; 20 ets.; 0z., 35 cts.; 4 1b., $1; Ib., $3.50.

Ponderosa.—A grand Tomato. Rich crimson; very
meaty, firm and juicy ; flavor delicious. Oz., 35 ets.

New Dwarf Champion.— Yields enormous crops; color
dark red; of excellent size and quality. Oz., 25 cts.;
YZ Ib., 75 cts.; Ib., $2-50..

TURNIPS, Breadstone.—Flesh white, tender and fine

grained. Cooks in fifteen minutes or less. Extra
good. Oz., 10 cts.; % Ib., 30 cts.; Ib., $1.

Early White Dutch Strap. Leaved.—An early variety;
- flesh mild and juicy. Oz., icsts.3 4% Ib., 20 cts.; ib.,
50. cts. 3 : : i =
Improved Purple Top Yellow Ruta Baga-—A heavy
~ eropper and good keeper; the best, O2Z., 10 cis.; 4
_Tb., 20 et&.;1b,, 60'cts. ei eee ee

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Karly Pea as the earliest
of all, and best for the family
garden. This superb variety
is Qur.own tested stock, and we stake
our reputation on it. As will be seen by our illustration, the
pods are of fine size and borne in the greatest abundance {
and perfection; indeed, the yield is extraordinary for an Ex-
tra Early Pea, and it ripens up evenly, allowing the crop to §}
be cleared away promptly, which: is a strong point in its*¥
favor. Weare confident that all who once plant The Din-
gee & Conard Company’s Extra Early Pea will
have no other. Large pkt., 10 cts.; pint, 20 cts.; quart, 40
cts., postpaid. By Freight or Express, % peck, 60 cts.; peck, $1; bushel, $3.75.

Burpee’s Bush Lima Bean.

‘«“BURPEE’S BUSH LIMA comes absolutely true from seed. The bushes
grow 18 to 20 inches high, of stout grewth and always erect, yet orunching so vigor-
ously that each plant develops into a magnificent circular bush from two feet to three
feet in diameter. The bush character is thoroughly established, not one plant
in a thousand showing any disposition to ‘run.’ Bears large crops and is also a
sure cropper. It is an immense yie/der, each bush bearing from 50 to 200 of the
handsome large pods, well filled with very_large beans, which are identical in size
and luscious flavor with the well-known large Pole Limas.”’ Per pkt., 10 cts.; per pint,

25 cts.; per quart, 45
cts., by Mail, postpaid.
By Express or Freight.
per quart, 30 cts; 2
quarts, 55 ets.: 4 quarts
for $1; per peck, $1.75; 4
bushel, $3.25 ; per bushel,
$6.50.

AUSTRALIAN
BROWN ONION.

Is of medium size, won-
derfully hard and solid;
the most attractive for
market both in form
and appearance. Ripens
early, never making any
stiff necks or scallions.
Every seed seems to pro-
: duce a good-sized Onion.
; Four weeks earlier than
' Red Wethersfield. Keeps
indeanitely. Color of
skin clear amber-brown. Sis
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.: FROM NATURE. NATURAL 6i2E.
; 2 0z., 30 ots.; 34 Ib., 50cts. ; ; WEN
AUSTRALIAN BROWN ONION, Ib., $1.75, postpaid. ed oe ee :

The [pading ROSE hrowers ofAmenica.[he])|NGEE & CONARD ©.

“Tyrian”’ Plant Sprinkler.

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‘“TYRIAN"’? PLANT SPRINKLER is as essential to
the success of your plants as the soil they grow in.
With it you can, without injuring your plants or soak-
ing the earth, quickly sprinkle them. It will render
valuable aid in keeping the foliage fresh and healthy
and free from insects of all kinds. ‘Throws a spray
“just like rain.’’ Its vaiue is so apparent that, once
secured, you will not be without it again.

Postpaid by Mail, 75 cts. each.

Sulpho- Tobacco Soap.

For the sure and easy extermination of all insect life
on plants, trees and animals, SULPHO-TOBACCO SOAP
is a matchless preparation. It is safe, clean and effec-
tive, and absolutely harmless. It dissolves readily in
water, like ordinary soap».and can be applied with a
TYRIAN SPRINKLER, to the fatal discomfort of all
species of insects. Both the soap and sprinkler are
necessary adjuncts to the successful culture of plants.

Six-ounce packages of-soap, sufficient for three gal-
lons of water, 30 cts. each, postpaid by Mail.

---- SPECIAL OFFER....

For $1 we will send, postpaid by Mail, a ‘ Tyrian’
Sprinkler and a six-ounce package of Sulpho-Tobacco
Soap; also a valuable booklet—

‘‘The Window Garden; How to
Care for It.’’

Pediereed...
Scotch Collies.

The Scotch Collie is the ideal dog. Strong,
wise and watchful, wonderfully intelligent,
he is beyond question the most useful as
well as the most handsome dog for the
home. He is a jolly, good-natured dog, very
affectionate, easily trained, and a splendid
companion. A safe playfellow for children.

We believe our strain of dogs is not ex-
celled by any kennel in the country either in
breeding or marking. None but Pedigreed
Puppies sold which are entitled to registry
in the American Kennel Club Stud Book.

Full and authentic pedigree sent with
each puppy. Write us for prices and
further particulars. Address

HILLSIDE KENNELS,
West Grove, Pa.

Stearns’ Ball-Bearing
Lawn Mower.

(PATENT APPLIED FOR.)

THE LIGHTEST RUNNING, CHEAPEST AND
BEST LAWN MOWER IN THE WORLD.

Such is the Stearns. -There is just the same reason
for the use of ball-bearings on a Lawn Mower that
there is on a bicycle—TO MAKE IT RUN EASY.

The Stearns runs easier than others, cuts faster,
cleaner, more evenly, leaving the lawn perfectly smooth.
The knives are made from Howe, Brown & Co.’s spe-
cial steel, the highest class steel used on any mower.
They retain their keen edge under continuous use.
Note the prices, which are for machines delivered at
Express or Freight office here:

PRICES—10-inch, $5; 12-inch, $6; 14-inch,

$7; 16-inch, $8 ; 18-inch, $9;
20-inch, $10.

atker’s Excelsior Plant Food

Ts arich fertilizer, odorless, clean
to handle and absolutely free
from acids. It is a true plant
food. If you want your plants
to grow to perfection, use it.
Your plants will grow stronger
give brighter and richer colored] §
flowers and more of them, if]]
they are fed with Walker’s Plant
Food. Helpful the year round.

Large package, sufficient to
feed twenty-five plants twelve
months, 50 cts., postpaid.

Smaller package, to feed
twenty-five plants six months, !
25 cts., postpaid.

Popular Gardening Books.

GARDENING FOR PLEASURE (Henderson).—
If you wish to cultivate Vegetables, Flowers or
Fruits for private use, read the new and revised edi-
tion of Gardening for Pleasure. This book treats of
everything connected with Gardening indoors and
out, and has been especially written for amateurs.
404 pages, illustrated. Price, $2, postpaid, by Mail.

ROSE CULTURE, (Ellwanger).—A well-written
and valuable work on Roses and their culture. $1.25,
postpaid.

PRACTICAL FLORICULTURE (Henderson).—
If you desire to engage in the business of growing
Cut Flowers or Plants for sale, we advise you by all
means to read the new and revised edition of Practi-
cal Floriculture. 325 pages, fullyillustrated. Price,
$1.50, postpaid, by Mail.

THE GARDEN’S STORY (Ellwanger).— This
thoroughly delightful book tells in the most charm-
ing manner how to enjoy the garden from the first
rosy-cheeked Daphne till the last Monk’s-hood Spire.
$1.25, postpaid.

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The Dingee & Conard Co.’s Lawn Grass Seed.

A Special Mixture of the Best Natural Grasses for Making New Lawns and Renovating Old Ones.
_This mixture of Lawn Grass Seed is the result of careful experiment and comparison, and we regard it as
the best combination for general sowing. It produces a smooth, even and velvety green sward that is particularly
attractive and pleasing.

i In preparing the ground for seeding, break to the depth of 10 to 12 inches with plow or spade and pulverize thor-
oughly ; be careful to see that the surface grading admits of free upper drainage, so that the water will not collect in
pools after heavy rainfalls. Sow the seed carefully and evenly in quantities of about one quart to each 300 square feet
(15 x 20 feet), or five bushels to the acre; then with a fine harrow or rake cover and give a top dressing of animal manure,
ground bone or some other good commercial fertilizer. Seeding may be done at any time during the Spring, Summer
or Fall months; but the best results are obtained by sowing during April, May, September or October; if the work is
done during the Fall months, a heavy top dressing of stable manure may be applied; in the Spring, the gross matter
‘may be removed, leaving the surface clean. If manure is used in preparing the soil, in the Spring it should be incor-
porated with the earth. To renovate lawns where the grass has disappeared in places—with a steel rake scratch the
surface thoroughly and after sowing a liberal quantity of seed rake the spot over well in order to cover... In cases where
the surface earth has been removed or covered by a clayey or sandy subsoil it will be necessary to restore at least a part
of the original loam. The use of manures and compost in liberal quantities will be of great assistance.

Price by Mail Postpaid.—One quart, 25 cts.; four quarts, 90 cts.

By Express.—$1.25 per peck ; one-half bushel, $2.25 ; $4.00 per bushel.

“Qut o’ Sight” Mole Trap.

Many of our customers have written us that they have
. been greatly troubled with moles in their lawns.

The *‘ Out o’ Sight’’ Mole Trap has many advantages
over all others. It is designed and built right, easy to
set without danger to operator, can be used in hotbeds
on account of its height, pedal can be set
so sensitive that it is impossible for the
mole to pass under the trap without be-
~ ing eaught. It is the best and cheapest
. trap made. It will catch when others
2 fail. Full’particulars with each trap.

FS we Price, $1.00, by Express,
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