Archive image from page 32 of Descriptive catalogue of new and. Descriptive catalogue of new and beautiful roses : the Dingee and Conard Co West-Grove, Chester Co. Penna. : Rose growers, roses by mail, a specialty. 1875[.] descriptivecatal18ding Year: 1875 29 Gladiolus.âThe Gladiolus is the most gorgeous and showy of summer bulbs. The flowers are borne in spikes one to two feet long, and are of the most brilliant and various colors imaginable. The culture is very simple ; when danger from frost is past, set the bulbs about six inches apart, and two or three inches deep. In the Fall take up an
Archive image from page 32 of Descriptive catalogue of new and. Descriptive catalogue of new and beautiful roses : the Dingee and Conard Co West-Grove, Chester Co. Penna. : Rose growers, roses by mail, a specialty. 1875[.] descriptivecatal18ding Year: 1875 29 Gladiolus.âThe Gladiolus is the most gorgeous and showy of summer bulbs. The flowers are borne in spikes one to two feet long, and are of the most brilliant and various colors imaginable. The culture is very simple ; when danger from frost is past, set the bulbs about six inches apart, and two or three inches deep. In the Fall take up and store in a warm place. We offer an excellent assortment of extra fine bulbs, unnamed; they are equal or supe- rior to many of the named sorts. Price, 15 cents each ; $ per dozen. Japan Lilly.âRose colored. This superb flower is now so well known that no description is necessary. It is perfectly hardy; needs no protection, and flowers freely during July and Augustâstrong flowering bulbs; 25 cents. Tritoma Uvaria.âA very striking herbaceous plant, with flower stalk three feet high, bearing flower spikes about one foot long; flowers orange, yellow and scarlet, very showy; root should be kept in cellar over winter ; 50 -cents. HOUSE PLANTS. Begonia Rex.âVery large leaves with a brilliant metallic lustre ; beauti- fully veined and shaded; suitable for vases, baskets, &c.; 25 cents. Crape Myrtle.âA very beautiful flowering shrub ; hardy in the Southern States, but requiring protection in the North, where it can be bloomed nicely in a tub or box ; 25 cents. New Dwarf Pomegranate.âThis magnificent flowering shrub originated â at Louisville, Ky., where it is nearly hardy. Its flowers are a brilliant orange scarletâa very rare and striking colorâand are borne in profusion, even while the plant is quite small. It is considered a great acquisition; 25 cents. Rose Geranium.âThis old favorite needs no description ; any one who has jiot got it wants it; nice plants ; 25 cents
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