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ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 



Mixed Primulinus Hybrid 



These hybrids gained by crossing the species Primulinus with 

 the larger varieties of the Gandavensis type, have retained all the 

 daintiness and graceful form of their Primulinus parent, even to 

 the "hood" formed by the drooping of the upper petal, and have 

 an added beauty of exquisite coloring, from the softest primrose 

 to a beautiful rose. Each, 6c; dozen, 60c; hundred, $4.00. 



Gladioli in Mixture 



Persons who do not plant mixtures — no matter how many of 

 the named kinds they plant — will miss much of the pleasure of 

 this grand flower. In color every magnificent and gorgeous 

 combination conceivable is represented. The richest of self- 

 colors, blotched, etc.; finest white and pastels of every tint and 

 color. Each, 6c; dozen, 60c; hundred, $4.00; thousand, $35.00. 



BEAUTIFUL CANNAS— Standard Varieties 



u , < -' an . nas ar e called the poor man's Orchid because one may possess a perfect riot of color in his yard or garden for the minimum of 

 both outlay and labor. They grow rapidly and bloom luxuriantly throughout a long season, requiring merely ordinary hoeing and weeding 

 and they always respond to plenty of water. Soak the ground thoroughly. Planted in beds of any formal shape, in rows or in front 

 of porches and foundation walls, their rich, tropical foliage and bright bloom will repay their care and the insignificant trouble of winter 

 storage. Cannas are among the most popular and magnificent of the summer blooming plants and seem to do equally well in all sections 

 of the country. Cannas are gross feeders; they need a generous amount of fertilizer and in dry weather should be watered freely. For 

 best effects plants set out in large blocks, say 2 feet apart, allowing each plant room for individual development, will make a marvelous 

 showing in any planting plan. Plant Cannas by the dozen and the hundred, there is nothing more attractive for bedding 

 purposes. 



THE PRESIDENT— Height four feet. In color, a 

 rich, glowing scarlet and the immense, firm, rounded 

 flowers, 7 inches across when open, are produced on 

 strong, erect stalks well above the large, rich green 

 foliage. "The President" is superior to any other 

 red variety in the quantity and also the quality of 

 bloom, and the firm flowers resist drought and heat 

 to a remarkable degree. A large bed of this variety 

 was planted last year on the grounds of the Washing- 

 ton Monument, Washington, D . C. Another ' 'Presi- 

 dent' ' Canna bed was on the Garden Pier at Atlantic 

 City, while several more were to be seen in the 

 largest public parks in this country where these 

 beautiful flowers received the unqualified admira- 

 tion of every Canna lover. Naturally a tremendous 

 demand has been created. We consider this the 

 best red Canna ever sent out. 35 cents each ; 3 for 

 95cents;12for$3.50; 100 for $25.00. 

 ALLEMANIA — Ground color yellow, heavily dotted and over- 

 laid with blood^orange. Five feet. 30 cents each; 3 for 80 



cents;12 for $2.80; 100 for $22.00. 

 AUSTRIA — Pure yellow with crimson markings in throat. A 



beautiful shade; the colpr of light. Four and one-half feet. 30 



cents each; 3 for 80 cents; 12 for $2.80; 100 for $22.00. 

 CITY OF PORTLAND — This is one of the most beautiful pink 



Cannas. A fine bedding variety; well filled trusses of large 



flowers. Green foliage. Three feet. 35 cents each; 3 for 95 



cents; 12 for $3.50; 100 fcr $25.00. 

 GAIETY — Reddish orange, mottled with carmine and edged with 



yellow. The tongue is yellow and densely spotted with car- 

 mine. Four feet. 25 cents each ; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00; 



100 for $15.00. 

 INDIANA — Glistening golden orange flowers, with silky texture. 



Very attractive. 25 cents each; 3 for 65 cents; 12 for $2.00; 



100 for $15.00. 

 KING HUMBERT — In this grand Italian Canna we have a com- 

 bination of the highest type of flower with the finest bronze 



foliage. Its flowers, which' under ordinary cultivation will 



measure six inches in diameter, and which are produced in heavy 



trusses of gigantic size, are of a brilliant orange-scarlet, with 



bright red markings, while the foliage is broad and massive and 



of a rich coppery bronze with brownish-green markings. Five 



feet. 35 cents each; 3 for 95 cents; 12 for $3.50; 100 for 



$25.00. 



MEPHISTO — A brilliant deep, rich red; a wonderfully satisfactory 

 Canna. Five feet. 30 cents each; 3 for 80 certs; 12 for 

 $2.80; 100 for $22.00. 

 METEOR — Immense trusses of large, rounded flowers, well dis- 

 played above the massive foliage; brilliant crimson. Flowers 

 keep well and are self -cleaning. Five feet. 30 cents each; 3 

 for 80 cents; 12 for $2.80; 100 for $22.00. # 



MISS FLORENCE HALL (Queen of the Canna Caravan) — 

 We can't describe it, but hope simply to bint at its queenly 

 splendor. Foliage rich green, 3} feet, massive trusses of im- 

 mense flowers, a constant bloomer, and its delicate harmony of 

 colors do not fade in our hottest sun. This is a pink Canna, but 

 unlike anything on the market today. Its blossoms are massive, 

 but it is not its bigness that captivates you, it is its Color. A 

 great peach orchard in full bloom with its rich pink, its warm 

 flesh and glints of gold only suggests the bep.inning of the color 

 scheme in this new child of the Canna family. The outer por- 

 tion of the immense bloom is a rich pink graduating to the center 

 with splashes of warm flesh with just enough of gold flecked into 

 the throat to please the most exacting eye. This Canna is the 

 Marvel of Marvels. 75 cents each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.75; 

 100 for $27.00. 

 MRS. ALFRED CONARD — Grandest flesh-pink, most striking 

 and beautiful; height four feet. 35 cents each; 3 for 95 cents; 

 12 for $3.50; 100 for $25.00. 

 ORANGE BEDDER — This is a particularly useful and attractive 

 beddjing variety, of a bright orange with just epough scarlet 

 suffusion to intensify the dazzling mass of color. Four feet. 30 

 cents each; 3 for 80 cents; 12 for $2.80; 100 for $22.00. ' 

 PANAMA — An attractive rich orange red, well defined edge of 

 bright golden-yellow. Flowers very large, and the immense 

 spread of the individual blooms coupled with its early free flower- 

 ing habit makes this Canna noteworthy. Four feet. 30 cents 

 each ; 3 for 80 cents; 12 for $2.80; 100 for $22.00. 

 RICHARD WALLACE — A light shade of canary-yellow, almost 

 an ecru, with delicate flecks of red; a lovely Canna. Four feet. 

 ■ 30 cents each; 3 for 80 cents; 12 for $2.80; 100 for $22.00. 

 ROSEA GIGANTEA — A large flower with rounded petals and full 

 truss. Color a rosy pink. Four feet. 30 cents each j 3 for 80 

 cents; 12 for $2.80; 100 for $22.00. 

 SECRETAIRE CHABANNE— (Green.) A distinct and pleasing 

 salmon; a fine bedder. Three and one-half feet. 40 cents each; 

 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.75; 100 for $27.00. 

 UNCLE SAM — The most stately of all Cannas; bears three or four 

 enormous bunches of brilliant orange-scarlet flowers; on each 

 stalk. Received an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural 

 Society of England. Six feet. 30 cents each ; 3 for 80 cents ; 

 12 for $2.80; 100 for $22.00. 

 WILLIAM BATES — A light canary-yellow; fine bloomer. Four 

 feet. 30 cents each ; 3 for 80 cents ; 1 2 for $2.80 ; 1 00 for $22.00. 



This is the way a bed of The President looks. Beds of of one color are most effective. 



