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HORTICULTURE 



March 9, 1918 



Dreer*s Grand New Cannas for 1918 



Ten truly marvelous .icqulsitlons, Introducing 

 new tones of color and showing the highest de- 

 velopment In form and habit. 



r\ll>lINE HEAI'TV. Dopp tirlRht carmine flowers freely 

 proiluml hlRh aboTc the hesry <lark-Krooii follnRp 

 wlilcli liiii « narrow red niarRln. Tlie flowers while not 

 n» Inrce as those of Olympic arc of a much lirlKhtcr nnil 

 more plenslnt; tone. 4Mi ft- "5 cts. each; JT.BO per do«. 



CHKKRFTI.NESS. No more appropriate name coulil be 

 Blvrn to this tirllllnnt novelty. Its beautlfnl brlRht flre- 

 n^l or deep ornnire lloworn appear early and continue 

 without Interruption until frost. Adil to the prevailing 

 color a (tolilen border and centre with each petal flaked 

 carmine-crimson and you may form some conception of 

 tills fascinating variety with Us erect stems always 

 topped with clusters of cheerful color held high above 

 the foliage. 3 Mi ft. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per doz. 



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

 growing free-flowering golden yellow. 3 ft. 40 cts. 

 wich : J-I.OO per doz. 



r>.\ZZl.ER. Time and again the past season the dark 

 green foliage of this variety has been bidden beneath the 

 mass of clusters of deep flre-red flowers. The intensity 

 of coloring and freedom of blooming coupled with 

 compact habit, make this variety the peer of the best 

 for bedding purposes. 3Mi ft. 35 cts. each ; $3.50 per 

 doz. 



GOLDEN EAGI^. A wonderfully intense golden-ycllow. 

 Very free upright grower. The large flowers arc pro- 

 uccd In great clusters well above the foliage. 4% ft. 

 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



HARMONY. Great clusters of good-sized, well-formed 

 Geranium-red flowers are arranged on good stems In 

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

 lar appearance. Altogether a dignified harmonious 

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



rOPPy. Intense poppy-red. Large perfect florets in 

 good trusses over greenish-bronzy foliage. Rich and 

 effective. 5 ft. 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



SALMON CJtIEEN. 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. 



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

 Canna. Is particularly noteworthy. Our first Impulse 

 was to call It "La Prance," 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 NEWER CANNAS 



SUPERB. This variety is unique In color and truly su 

 perb; having large, clean bright oran,;oscarlet blos- 

 soms of good substance, produced on strong stalks 

 with glnucous-bronzy foliage giving a most pleasing 

 • fTcct. 5 ft. 40 ctH. 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. 



CLEOPATRA. A striking beauty. Wonderful deep car- 

 mine-crimson flowers surmounting the dark glaucous- 

 bronze foliage. This variety stands out strongly In 

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



DRAGON. 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 OF TRUCE. 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. 



GAIETY. Reddish-orange mottled with carmine and 

 edged with yellow. The tongue Is yellow and densely 

 spotted with carmine. 4',4ft, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



LAFAYETTE. In some respecta resembles the variety 

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

 more erect and the plant grows taller. 6 ft. 30 cts. 

 each ; $3.00 per doz. 



POCAHONTAS (Hronzcd-Ieaved Olympic). Large orlen 

 tal-red flowers borne on Arm upright stems, just high 

 enough above the foliage to sbow the entire head. The 

 foliage Is a dark bronze-green with emerald shadings; 

 the ribs a darker bronze; one of the best recent Intro 

 ductlons. 4 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 bronze color 

 of the buds which harmonize with the rich bronze foli- 

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



VAROCNA. 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. 4% ft. 25 cts. each ; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



One each of the Eight Varieties for $2.00 



HENRY A. DREER, 



714 and 716 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 



The above prices are intended for the trade only 



