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Title: Our new guide to rose culture : 1898
Year: 1898 (1890s)
Authors: Dingee & Conard Co Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Catalogs Roses Catalogs Nurseries (Horticulture) Bulbs (Plants) Seeds Catalogs Vegetables Seeds Catalogs Flowers Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: West Grove, Pa. : The Dingee & Conard Co.

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nted with pure white marks ;the plant therefore is highly ornamental even when not in flower ; in all other respectsit is like the favorite old Calla. The pure white color of the flowers is lovely in contrastwith the deep black throat; it is easily grown, very distinct, free to bloom, and will givesatisfaction ; we would advise growing two bulbs in a five-inch pot; the culture is verysimple. We have a fine stock of large, solid bulbs, that cannot fail to give the bestresults. 15 cts. each ; 5 for 60 cts.Lily Of the Nile.—Is the favorite old White Calla that always gives satisfaction. Weoffer well-ripened corms, suitable for five-inch pots; no other Calla will give such anabundance of fine flowers and foliage as the California-grown corms we offer. Firstsize, 25 cts.; second size, iq cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1.GRAND SPECIAL OFFER.One strong, blooming bulb of each of the four distinct Callas, illustrated and de-scribed above, postpaid by Mail, for 60 cents.(85) SPOTTED CALLA.
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Our Magnificent Gladiolus. Among Summer-flowering bulbs Gladiolus are as popular as Tulips are amongFall bulbs. They are the gay bright flowers of Summer days. Sure to grow andas sure to bloom, ones collection of flowers is indeed deficient without them.The varieties and mixtures offered on this page combine the most brilliant andgorgeous colors, largest flowers and distinctness; they may be considered thecream of all the varieties now in cultivation. It has been our endeavor to relieveour customers of the confusing task of selecting the best from long lists of varie-ties. Our prices are the lowest to be found anywhere. None but large, sound,blooming bulbs sent. Culture.—Plant in open ground (after all danger of freezing is past),in ordinary soil, 3 inches deep and 6 to 8 inches apart. By planting at differenttimes a succession of bloom can be had. After blooming, the bulbs should btlifted and stored in a dry place, where they will keep nicely and be ready toplant the following seas

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