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Title: Autumn 1898 new floral guide : bulbs, roses and other beautiful flowers, for winter and spring bloom
Identifier: CAT31294310 (find matches)
Year: 1898 (1890s)
Authors: Conard & Jones Co. (West Grove, Pa. ); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Pennsylvania West Grove Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Catalogs; Roses Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: West Grove, Pa. : Conard & Jones Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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8 THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. the dest hyacinths. (SEE CULTURAL DIRECTIONS, p. 11.) HYACINTHS are the most useful and popular of all hardy bulbs. They come in many lovely shades, and are exceedingly beautiful and fragrant. When planted in open ground in the Fall they bloom splendidly very early in Spring, and for house culture in pots they surpass all other floAvers in exquisite beauty and de- lightful fragrance. They are among the easiest of all flowers to grow, and are absolutely sure to bloom. SPECIAL NOTICE.—We send good, strong, well-ripened bulbs only, such as will be sure to bloom and produce large fragrant flowers of brightest; colors. The prices named include the postage, which is paid by us. You can depend on getting the best goods at lowest prices. We want your orders, whether large or small, and will see that you get liberal value and prompt attention. Single Named Hyacinths Amy—Fine spikes of medium size flowers, deep glowing carmine, very rich and beautiful. 10c. each. Gertrude—Extra fine flowers in large full spikes, lovely pink passing to sil- ver rose, striped carmine. 10c. each. Lord Macauley—Eich bright red, with white centre, extra large spikes, verystriking and beautiful. 10c. each. I Baron van Thuyll— (Blue.) Splen- did large spikes of dark blue flowers, s very handsome. 10c. each. ' Baron van Thuyll—(White.) Pure snow white, large compact trusses. A fine early bloomer. 10c. each. Charles "Dickens—Fine spikes of extra large flowers, tender blush pass- ing to pink, delicately shaded violet. 10c. each. King- of Blues—Beautiful large trusses of elegant dark blue flowers. Very handsome. 10c. each. Fleur d'Or—A lovely shade of pure golden yellow, pretty graceful spikes, very attractive. 10c. each. Mont Blanc—Pure creamy white, grand spikes of lovely large flowers, very sweet. 10c each. Semi ram is—Eich creamy white, faintly tinted with . canary yellow, large waxy flowers in heavy spikes. 10c. each. Cleopatra—Lovely creamy white, tinged with del- j Herman—Beautiful orange yellow, large full icate blush, large trusses, exquisite kind. 10c. each. ; spikes, very handsome and sweet. 10c. each. Special Offer, Best Single Hyacinths for - $1.00, Six for - " 50c.
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Fine Single Hyacinths in Separate Colors. FIRST-CLASS BULBS AT BARGAIN PRICES. We ask special attention to our fine mixed Hyacinths in separate colors, they are first-class selected bulbs, warranted to bloom finely and give excellent satisfaction for Winter bloom in window-garden or greenhouse, and also for bedding in open ground. PURE WHITE.—Lovely large spikes of fine pure white flowers, very sweet. Price, 7 cts. each, 3 for 20 cts., 12 for 60 cts., postpaid. Bv express, $4.50 per 100. BLUSH WHITE.—Lovely creamy white, delicately tinged with soft rosy blush, exceedingly beautiful. Price, 7 cts. each, 3 for 20 cts., 12 for 60 cts., postpaid. By express, 84.50 per 100. DARK RED.—Rich crimson flowers, large full spikes, very handsome. Price, 7 cts. each, 3 for 20 cts., 12 for 00 cts., post- paid. Bv express, SI £0 per 100. ROSE AND PINK.—These are among the prettiest of all, good bloomers and very sweet. Price, 7 cts. each, 3 for 20 cts., 12 for 60 cts., postpaid. By express, $4.50 per 100. DARK BLUE.—Dark rich indigo blue, some almost black. Always greatly admired, and contrasts finely with other colors. Price, 7 cts. each, 3 for 20 cts., 12 for 60 cts., post- paid. Bv express, ?4.50 per 100. LIGHT BLUE.—Lovely violet or porcelain blue, very beautiful and desirable. Price, 7 cts. each, 3 for 20 cts., 12 for 60 cts., postpaid. By express, $4.50 per 100. YELLOW.—This is always scarce, but very beautiful and attractive. Price, 7 cts. each, 3 for 20 cts., 12 for 60 cts., post- paid. Bv express. Si.50 per 100. SINGLE HYACINTHS—ALL COLORS MIXED. A fine mixture of all colors and shades, good, sound, blooming bulbs, fine for bedding out. Price, 7 cts. each, 3 for 20 cts., 12 for 60c, postpaid. By express, SI.50 per 100. WHEN SENT BY EXPRESS THE PURCHASER PAYS THE EXPRESS CHARGES.

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