R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO’S SEED CATALOGUE. 
NEW GIGANTIC FLOWERING CANNAS. 
Our collection is one of the bestin the country; our exhibits 
of these beautiful flowers have been awarded numerous prizes. 
The Cannas we offer are all started —not dry bulbs; ready 
in April. 
H. Wendland. Undoubtedly the finest Canna now in com- 
merce. Unlike some others, the flowers are of excellent 
substance with heavy, massive petals. Flowers of extraor- 
dinary size and beauty, produced in large trusses well above 
the broad, handsome, green leaves. Outer petals scarlet, 
with golden-yellow border, fiery red inside and yellow in 
center. It isthe best wehave known. Fourfeet. Each, .50. 
Alemannia. A gem among the new, gigantic-flowering Italian 
Cannas. The beautiful scarlet, golden-yellow-bordered 
flowers are of the largest size, broadly opened and exceedingly 
attractive. The wide Musa-like leaves are an added charm. 
Highly recommended. Five to 6 feet. Each, .50. 
America. This superb sort has beautiful, dark-red foliage, giv- 
ing the enormous glowing red, purple- -flamed flowers a | 
charming setting. Each, .3o. 
Aphrodite. Bears immense trusses of large, golden-yellow 
flowers with large salmon-colored spots. Foliage green and 
broad. Each, .3 
Africa. Flowers very large, of Catleya form; color, rich purple 
scarlet, yellow inside. Leaves bronze color. Each, .3o. 
Asia. Flowers very large, golden yellow, the inner petals dotted 
with scarlet. Each, .30 
Acis. A remarkable and distinct sort, producing large flowers of 
a peculiar pinkish-wine color. Each, .30. 
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Edouard Andre. The spikes bear nine to twelve large flo wets Each. 
of a fiery red with orange-yellow spots of sterling merit : Pear AUS: Fairs | of | $0.3 
La France. Very large and regular flowers of a brilliant orange scarlet. Foliage dark and shining . 4S 
Oceanus. Flowers warm flame color with broad, golden- ney border, spate Inner petals vivid 
scarlet; leaves green. Remarkably fine . : 30 
Pandora. A distinct and beautiful sort, the petals being of a rich red, “margined and mottled with 
golden yellow . . SE GL Bil oA lane taht tr Mey $30 
Pluto. Large and beautiful dark-scarlet flowers .30 
Princess Laetitia. Robust sort with bluish-green leaves and ‘large fiery- crimson “flowers edged with 
yellow. . 30 
Partenope. Very distinct, enormous . spikes of flowers, ‘of. a ‘dark “orange-yellow color never before 
observed in Cannas . ‘ 30 
Suevia. Leaves Musa-like, with large flowers of a ‘pure canary yellow ; “petals satiny and bronzed inside . : «30, 
Wilhelm Beck. Large flowers, sulphur-yellow, spotted with crimson .30 
Austria (or Burbank). Yellow; petals large and broad . . .20 
Italia. Brilliant scarlet, flowers spotted and deeply bordered with yellow 20 
NEW AND CHOICE DWARF FRENCH FLOWERING CANNAS. 
These dwarf French Cannas have become very popular of late, and justly so. 
Their fine and brilliant colors, large flowers, graceful 
and ornamental foliage, and dwarf habit of growth, render them valuable for decoration. 
Each. Each. 
President Bradley. New. A free-growing Madame Camille Dugas. Large yellow flow- 
variety with large flowers; yellow, spotted ers with carmine spots . AL hs $0.20 
AUIELIRCTUEAS ONE 18 fells, Mi Wate! | brats, | 's $0.30 | Madame Ch: Morlin. Fine dark sort .50 
Alex. McLellan. New. This Canna resem- Madame Montefoire. Yeliow flowers eed 
bles the well-known Madame Crozy, but is with clear maroon . ; 20 
a decided improvement upon that sort, the Midway, Color dazzling carmine red. 20 
blooms being much larger, of a brighter Mr. Gladstone. Buff with golden-yellow border 20 
crimsom, and having the yellow border Mrs. Fairman Rogers. Brilliant scarlet with 
well defined ; 30 yellow border; dwarf; very fine ... . 20 
Alsace. Very distinct; flowers nearly white .20 | Octave Mirabeau. Long petals; color red 
Ami Pichon. Large crimson-scarlet .20 penciled with orange . : 20 
Amiral Avellan. Carmine, spotted 20 | Paola Radaelli. Garnet, bordered yellow . 20 
Belle of Newport. Fine yellow : 20 | Philadelphia. An exceedingly popular sort 3 
Charles Henderson. Crimson with gold 20 | President Cleveland. Crimson; very fine 2 
Chicago. Flowers very large. Vermilion .20 | Queen Charlotte. Scarlet with yellow edge . 20 
E. G. Hill. Clear scarlet marbled withcarmine .20 | Rose Unique. Rose carmine Ppa ae be 20 
General de Miribel. Apricot- salmon, spotted .20 | Souvenir Antoine Crozy. Petals large and 
Flamingo. Intense glowing crimson. 20 broad, edged with deep golden yellow, cen- 
Ingegnoli Predilatta. Resembles J.D. Cabos, ter zztense vermilion, one of the best 25 
but is much finer . .50 | Van Den Berg, Jr. Color buff red, spotted 25 
J. Farquhar. Gamet bordered with yellow .20 | Victor. Flowers deepest vermilion crimson, 
John Laing. Red, bordered canary yellow .20 margined with golden yellow IZ 
By mail, remit 5 cents additional each, for postage. 
