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Boi^iano-s Named Selected Dwarf French Cannas- 



IN the following 

 list of named va- 

 rieties of Cannas 

 we liave taken spe- 

 cial pains to select 

 only those varieties 

 which have com- 

 mended themselves 

 for possessing the 

 highest develop- 

 ment in size of 

 bloom, form, color 

 and growth, dis- 

 carding all those 

 which have shown 

 any weak points or 

 that have been su- 

 perseded bj' newer 

 and improved 

 sorts. We do not 

 hesitate to say 

 that every Can- 

 na here offered 

 possesses merits 

 that will make 

 the grower of 

 the same more 

 than usually 

 pleased with the 

 flowers produced 



OUR CANNAS 

 travel well, eith- 

 er by mail, ex- 

 press or by fast 

 freights (let dis- 

 tance be no hin- 

 drance in ordering), as hundreds of letters similar to the fol- 

 lowing testify: 



Santa Rosa, Somona Co., Cal. 

 The plants arrived today in best condition. They were unus- 

 ually well packed, very much better than firms usually pack 

 for the long overland journey. LUTHER BURBANK. 



PRICES ARE: 



Onr selection, 4e. each, 35c. per dozen. 



Yonp selection, 5c. eacli, 50c. per dozen. 



If to BO Ity mall, add 3c. per root, 



OP 20c. per dozen. 



New Qiant Orchid Flowered Cannas. 



THIS magnificent new race of Cannas is the sensation in 

 floral novelties. In size and brilliancy of flowers and ma- 

 jestic Musa-like foliage, they are entirely distinct and far 

 in advance of any of the large-flowered Cannas to date; of 

 remarkably strong growth, they soon make fine specimen 

 plants, with 20 to 25 strong stems, bearing immense heavy 

 leaves, each stem crowned with tall spikes of large. Orchid- 

 like flowers, many of which when fully expanded measure 

 6 to 7 inches across. 



AUSTRIA, — Flowers of immense size, many of them fully 

 6 inches across; the petals are very broad, with slightly re- 

 flexed edges, resembling very closely some of the Orchid fam- 

 ily. Plants set out early in the season will before mid-sum- 

 mer form clumps with from 20 to 30 strong stems, each stem 

 surmounted by tall spikes of golden yellow flowers standing 

 upright like immense lilies. 



CALLADIUM, OR 

 __ ELEPHANT EARS. 



ELEPHANT ^^^1^91^ 4^NE of the most effect- 

 EARS. W^^mSIBSS&^ \3 ive plants in cultiva- 



tion for the flower bor- 

 der or for planting out upon 

 jUpon the lawn; it will grow 

 in any gar- 

 den soil, and 

 is of the eas- 

 iest culture. 

 To obtain the 

 best results 

 it should be 

 planted 

 where it will 

 obtain plenty 

 of water and 

 abundance of 

 rich compost. 

 Foliage light 

 green. When 

 full size it 

 stands 6 feet 

 nigh and bears im- 

 mense leaves 3 to 4 

 feet long by 2J^ feet 

 wide. Small roots, 

 each, 5c. Doz., 50c. 

 By mail, add 5c. 

 a root. Large roots, 

 lOc. Dozen, .^l.OO. 



By mail, add 7c. 



per rooi. lyianimoiQ Biae roots, each, 16a. Doz., ^l.BO. If to 

 go by mall, add lOc. per root. 



NEW GIANT ORCHID FLOWERED CANNAS— Continned. 



BURBANK.— The flowers are truly gigantic in size, the 3 

 upper petals spreading fully 7 inches, and the form is really 

 semi-double; toward the inner part the lower petals show fine 

 crimson spots; all the rest of the flower is cf a most beautiful 

 rich canary yellow. The plant is a very strong grower, 5 to 6 

 feet high, with rich green leaves; very wide almost to the tips. 



ITALIA.— Another giant flowering variety. Plant has strong 

 habit of growth, with large deep green foliage. Flowers are 

 large, more gorgeous on account of their glowing colors. The 

 three upper petals are golden yellow, with a large blotch of 

 orange scarlet in centre of each, centre and lower petals 

 scarlet, with narrow edge of golden yellow. 



GOLD-BANDED AND GILT-EDGED NOVELTIES. 



SOUV. D'ANTOINE CROZY.— The very finest of all the gilt- 

 edged varieties to date. Color, dazzling crimson scarlet, with 

 broad-laced border of bright gold. It is a marvelously pro- 

 fuse bloomer. Height, 3 feet. Strong and free growing. 



IMPROVED QUEEN CHARLOTTE.— Larger in size, freer 

 in bloom, and colors more intense. 



ALSACE. — In this variety we have the nearest approach to 

 a pure white Canna. A wonderfully free bloomer and a fine 

 erect grower, making nice shapely plants, about 4 feet high. 

 The flowers at first opening: are a light sulphur yellow, chang- 

 ing to creamy white. 



VARIOUS COLORS. 



PAUL MARaUANT.— The flowers of the bold shapely truss- 

 es are larger than in any other variety; color, shimmering 

 salmon-rose, with silvery luster of many changeable tints. 



DUCHESSE DE MORTEMART.— A vigorous grower, witn 

 large leaves throwing up numerous flower stalks; flowers 

 large and round, composed of large, round petals: color, yel- 

 low, very bright, lightly dotted carmine: 3\4 feet. 



Standard Varieties. 



BEST REDS. 



PIERSON.— The softest, brightest shade of cardinal red. 

 with a touch of gold in the heart; flower almost flat and still 

 the petals overlap: flower and truss of the largest size; com- 

 pact in growth and free in bloom. Height. 4 feet. 



CHICAGO. — Near 4 feet. Grand vermilion scarlet; flowers 

 very large and flat, petals broad and 5 In number, composing 

 a magnificent flower in a very large truss; erect in growth; 

 foliage bright green. The heavy texture of the bloom renders 

 them very durable. 



PAPA CANNA.— Not quite 3 feet high; bears immense spikes 

 of flowers, the florets being of the grandest size and finest 

 form. Color, pure red. Graceful in habit. Foliage, light green. 



PHILADELPHIA.— 2 to 3 feet; bright scarlet flowers. 



CHARLES HENDERSON.— 21/2 feet in height; foliage, clear 

 bright green. Very free, both in growth and bloom. Flower 

 large and round. Color, vermilion red, dotted with crimson. 



ALPHONSE BOUVIER.— The truss is enormous, composed 

 of quantities of flowers. Spikes freely produced. A magnifi- 

 cent grower. Produce a mass of brilliant red, of soft cardinal 

 shade. 



EGANDALE. — Purple foliage; strong, compact flower spikes; 

 color, currant red; the finest bedding Canna of its color be- 

 cause of its harmony of leaf and flowers, and because of its 

 brilliancy it can be seen the farthest, either in the sunlight or 

 at dusk; will make a good pot plant; 3 feet. 



SAM TREALEASB. — Very handsome flowers, rich, pure 

 scarlet, with a narrow band of yellow around each petal. 

 Form of flower is very distinct. 



PRESIDENT Mckinley.— One of the very finest dark 

 flowering sorts. Flower brilliant crimson, with scarlet shad- 

 ing. Large truss on erect spike. 



J. D. BISELE. — Vermilion scarlet, overlaid with orange: 

 flne bedder. 



ORNAMENTAL-LEAVED CANNAS. 

 ANNA "FLORIDA."- The Queen and Ideal Bedding Canna, 

 as well as the grandest pot plant: earliest bloomers coming 

 into flower when 12 inches high, blooming continuously; 

 height, 21/5 to 3 feet in rich soil. It presents the most showy 

 and conspicuous mass of blooms all Summer and Winter, if 

 kept from frost. 



RED AND GOLD. 

 MMB. CROZY.— Gilt-edged red. 



YELLOWS. 



ELDORADO.- The grandest of all the yellow Cannas. Al- 

 most a pure self-bright golden color. Broad petals form a 

 beautiful wide open flower. Spike of bloom very compact; 

 quite dwarf; foliage, bright green. 



FLORENCE VAUGHAN.— A grand yellow of bright golden 

 shade, heavily dotted with bright red. Very broad petals, 

 forming an elegant flower. 



JOHN WHITE. — As an effective plant for the greenhouse 

 and conservatory it is unsurpassed, being everywhere pro- 

 nounced a grand addition to the Canna family. A novel and 

 beautiful plant for decorative and bedding purposes. Remark- 

 ablv hardy and vigorous, standing sun with perfect results. 



