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Canna "Queen Charlotte," Very large scarlet flowers, deeply 

 margined with gold. 



Florentine, The very large flowers are frequently semi-double; an 

 intense rich crimson color. 



Goldilocks. A clear, rich yellow flower, with very broad petals, some- 

 times slightly spotted with red; dwarf habit. 



Vesuvius. A beautiful combination of salmon, streaked with coppery 

 red. Very large, handsome flowers. 



The RivaJ. The flowers are similar in color to Madame Crozy, and 

 bordered with yellow. It is immense in size, and truly a rival to the parent. 

 15c each. 



Mme. Crozy. Dazzling crimson-scarlet, bordered with golden-yellow. 

 The flowers are produced on large branching stems, which are closely set. 



President Ca.rnot. Fine dark foliage; crimson flowers flecked with 

 darker red. 



Goff rey St. Hilaire* Splendid foliage, streaked maroon and yellow- 

 ish-green; glowing orange-scarlet flowers. 



Madam Allema.gny, One of the best yellows; with short, broad 

 petals of fine orange-yellow, spotted dark red. A rare and scarce variety. 

 15c each. 



Alphonse Bouvier. This is, all points considered, one of the 

 grandest varieties yet introduced. It is a remarkably luxuriant grower, in 

 rich ground attaining a height of 6 to 7 feet. Color is of a rich, brilliant 

 crimson, almost approaching scarlet when the flower opens, changing to a 

 deep, dazzling crimson as the flowers fully develop. 



Mara^nta. Very handsome dark foliage, streaked with dark red and 

 yellowish-green. Very dwarf habit. The leaves are so handsome as to 

 resemble a Maranta; and the beautiful crimson, iris-like flowers are dotted 

 with a darker red. Very dwarf habit; a fine pot plant. 10c each, $1.00 

 doz.; except where noted. 



Magnificent New Coleus, 



Nothing can be more beautiful than these gorgeous plants. They are 

 most satisfactory for house plants, and do well when bedded out in the 

 g-arden. My collection embraces a grand variety of the most brilliant 

 colors. New seedlings, many of the older-named sorts from other collec- 

 tions, and some splendid new seedlings of my own; many beautifully 

 fringed varieties; some with immense leaves; some with the most exquisite 

 colorings imagineable. Twelve choice varieties. In ordering, state colors 

 desired, and a selection will be made that cannot fail to please. 10c, 15c, 

 and 20c, according to variety and size of plants. $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 

 doz; rooted cuttings, 50c doz. Always make a second choice list. 



