MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN BULLETIN 95 
into tubs in the house where they will continue to bloom 
for some time. When the flower stalk has furnished its 
last flower, it should be cut off close to the roots so that the 
strength of the roots may be sent into the new stalks. A 
careful survey of the stalk will show when the last flower 
branch has been sent forth. 
Winter Storage-——Cannas should be left out in the fall 
until the frost has destroyed all of the foliage. It is desir- 
able to let the foliage hang on and dry for a few days after 
the first heavy frost; then the tops should be cut off and the 
plants marked with wooden labels stating the name of the 
variety or at least the height and color. The clumps can 
then be dug up and placed in any pit or cellar where pota- 
toes or other root crops would keep well. Too much heat 
or dampness should be avoided. 
It is not necessary to remove all of the soil from the roots 
when they are dug up. The presence of a little soil will 
make the process of ripening much more natural and will 
keep the roots from drying out too much. During the late 
winter or early spring the soil and all excess leaves should 
be removed from the roots and then if desired they can 
be subdivided, care being taken that each section includes 
one good strong eye or growing point. Root cuttings of 
this sort are usually started in the greenhouse in sand and 
when new roots have started are potted in good soil. This 
is the better way to plant cannas as they are then able to 
get a good start before being planted in the outside beds. 
To sum up: cannas require a rich soil and an abundance 
of water, and it must always be remembered that they are 
a tropical plant and must not be planted outside until the 
weather is warm. Observance of these few and simple rules 
should make canna culture easy for anyone. 
The following ninety-two varieties of cannas will be 
found at the entrance of the Economic Garden. All the 
plants have green foliage except as noted. The figures indi- 
cate the pe aye height of the Bee Ng The collection 
was supplied and arranged by Mr. L. D. Yager of Alton, 
Hlinois: 
ALLEMANIA.—The standard light red and yellow orchid type. The 
flowers are very large, and in size and texture resemble the flowers 
of the Wyoming. 6 feet. 
AUSTRIA.—The common yellow orchid type; the standard of its class 
in all gardens, 6 feet. 
BERTHINE BRUNNER.—Good yellow; long, narrow petals, lightly 
dotted with red. 5 feet. 
BLACK PRINCE.—Velvety maroon. 5 feet. 
