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HORTICULTURE 



February 16, 1918 



Dreer's Grand New Cannas for 1918 



Ten truly marvelous acquisitions, introducing 

 new tones of color and showing the highest de- 

 velopment In form and habit. 



«'AKMI!S'K BKAUTY. Dcop lirlght <•« mil lie (lowcm freely 

 prodncril lilgb nhoTc the heary dnrk-Rn'oii follneu 

 wlilrli hm n iinrrow red iiiHricln. The flowerd while not 

 an \nrgf ni thoae of Olympic nre of n miirh lirlKhti'r niiil 

 more plenstng tone. 4Mi ft- T6 cts. eiicli ; $7.fpO per do/.. 



CIIKF.RFt'LNESS. No more approprlntc name could be 

 Klven to this brilllnnt novelty. Its beautiful lirlftht lire- 

 rtsl or ileop ornni;f iIowith appear early and continue 

 without InlerruptliMi until froBt. Add to the pn-viillInK 

 •'olor a (folden border and centre with each petal Haked 

 rarmlne-orluiBon and you may form some eoiiceplloii of 

 tlila faaclnatlnf; variety with Its erect atemg always 

 loppeil with clusters of cheerful color held high above 

 the follaite. 3Mi ft. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per dor.. 



CI,OTH OF GOLD. A very attractive dwarf, compact- 

 IjrowlnK frec-flowerlng golden yellow. 3 ft. 40 ct«. 

 inch ; JH.OO per dor.. 



li.\7.7.I.KIl. Time and again the past season the dark 

 green foliage of this variety has been hidden beneath the 

 mass of clusters of deep lire-red flowers. The Intensity 

 of coloring and freedom of blooming coupled with 

 compact habit, make thla variety the peer of the best 

 for bedding purposes. 3^^ ft. 35 cts. each ; $3.60 per 

 dor.. 



(■OL.DKN EAGLE. A wonderfully Intense golden-yellow. 

 Very free upright grower. The lorge flowers are pro- 

 uced In great clusters well above the foliage. 4^ ft. 

 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



II.\BMONY. Great clusters of good-sized, wellfomied 

 licranlum-red flowers are arranged on good stems In 

 Huch a manner as to give the trusses an almost globu- 

 lar appearance. Altogether a dignified harmonious 

 combination. 3% ft. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



I'ori'Y. Intense poppy-red. Large perfect florets in 

 good trusses over greenlsb-bronzy foliage. Rich and 

 effective. 6 ft. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



S.\LMON QUEEN. An entirely new color In Cannas. Rosy 

 salmon-scarlet, blending to a rosy-carmine toward the 

 centre. The large substantial flowers are freely pro- 

 duced in great clusters high above heavy green foliage. 

 Very effective In bedding. 5 ft 40 cts. each ; $4.00 per 

 doz. 



SKNSATION. To get a sensational color-tone In a pink 

 Canna. Is particularly noteworthy. Our flrst impulse 

 was to call It "La France," because the color called to 

 mind the La France Rose, but the tone Is even cleaner 

 and purer; it being a lovely pale-rose. The foliage Is 

 a beautiful glaucous-green; the plant dwarf and com- 

 pact. One of the most noteworthy additions to Cannas 

 In recent years. 3 ft. 75 cts. each. 



TYPE OF NEWEK CANNAS 



SUPERB. This variety Is unique In color and truly su- 

 perb ; having large, clean bright orange-scarlet blos- 

 soms of good substance, produced on strong stalks 

 with glaucous-bronzy foliage giving a most pleasing 

 offcct. 5 ft. 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz. 



One each of the above Ten Novelties for $4.00 



New Cannas From Other Sources 



We offer here eight new varieties which, after several years' trial, have proven themselves worthy of out 



commendation. 



I'OCAIIONTAS (Bronzed-leaved Olympic). Large orien- 

 tal-red flowers borne on firm upright stems, Just high 

 enough above the foliage to show the entire head. The 

 foliage Is a dark bronze-green with emerald shadings; 

 the ribs a darker bronze; one of the best recent intro- 

 ductions. 4 ft. 30 cts. cachr $3.00 per doz. 



CLEOPATRA. A striking beauty. Wonderful deep car- 

 mine-crimson flowers surmounting the dark glaucous- 

 bronze foliage. This variety stands out strongly in 

 etrectivencss. 4 ft. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



I>RAGON. An incessant bloomer, continuing to produce 

 new stalks of flowers until cut down by frost. Dark 

 ox-blood red. 3 ft. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



FLAG or TKUCE. A large flowered creamy-white, with 

 faint pink dots on each petal. The general effect Is 

 white. Not as white nor as tall as Eureka but quite 

 distinct and valuable. 4 ft. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. 



G.AIETY'. Reddish-orange mottled with carmine and 

 edged with yellow. The tongue Is yellow and densely 

 spotted with carmine. 4% ft. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per-<loz. 



LAFAY'ETTE. In some respects resembles the variety 

 "Meteor," but the flowers are not quite as dark, stand 

 more erect and the plant grows taller. 5 ft. 30 cts. 

 each ; $3.00 per doz. 



SAN DIEGO. Chinese-orange or Persian-yellow. The 

 crimped petals are remarkable for substance which 

 enables them to withstand the hot summer sun without 

 wilting. Another charm lies in the dark Ijronze color 

 of the buds which harmonize with the rich bronze foli- 

 age. 4 ft. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



VAROUNA. We have tried this variety for several years 

 and at all times the bright orange-scarlet flowers, com- 

 bined with the good bronze foliage, has won our ad- 

 miration. A free luxuriant grower, producing Its 

 flowers well above the plant. 4Vi ft. 26 cts. each; 

 $2,50 per doi. 



One each of the Eight Varieties for $2.00 



HENRY A. DREER, 



714 and 716 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 



The above prices are intended for the trade only 



Pa. 



