NEW AND RARE FRENCH CANNAS. 
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT. 
An entirely new and distinct variety ; in addition to being mottled 
and spotted, it is distinctly striped. The variation in the striping 
is remarkable in the highest degree. In some petals the coloring 
matter runs in even bands of red and yellow, others on the same 
stem will be all red, some flowers will be entirely red, andevensome 
spikes will have only a small proportion of yellow coloring, while 
the others on the same plant willshowremarkable variegation. Like 
all plants bearing variegated flowers it is variable, inasmuch as it 
loses and regains the variegation irregularly, but after three years’ 
trial we have yet to find a plant that lost it permanently. It is a 
very remarkable variety and well worthy of a place in every 
collection. Height, 4 to 5 feet. 
OLYMPIA. Very free bloomer, bears large trusses, always erect, 
and stands the sun a long time. The color is a violet-purple, 
striped with crimson, showing a blue tinge after the flowers have 
been out for a day. 
GLORIOSA. Color, bright, rich crimson, with wide border of 
deep golden yellow. One of the most showy and handsome varie- 
ties. Invaluable for bedding. 
CONQUEROR. The petals are often 3 inches long by 2 inches 
broad, and very thick and durable. Color, rich orange-scarlet 
dappled bright maroon; edged yellow. 
MARTHA WASHINGTON. One of the best, and the most 
superb pink variety yet introduced. The flowers are very large 
and frequently have 5 broad petals; the trusses are immense, 
and the color pure bright rose; very beautiful and attractive. 
Height, 2% to 3 feet. 
LURAY. Large, well-formed flowers of a very attractive rosy 
pink color. A very free bloomer. 
BLACK PRINCE. Intense dark velvety maroon; grows strong 
and erect, 3 to 4 feet; fine dark red stems, and deep green leaves 
edged with purple. A superb variety in its color. 
BEAUTE POITEVINE. A very fine dark crimson variety with 
dark metallic green foliage and deep rich crimson flowers. A 
magnificent bloomer. Undoubtedly a magnificent variety. 
QUEEN CHARLOTTE. A grand, large-flowered, ever-blooming 
French Canna, with a distinet golden belt around each petal, the 
centre brilliant orange-searlet, with crimson tones. The plant 
is sturdy and compact ; flowersare stout and densely set. (See cut.) 
Price for the above, dormant roots, up to April Ist, 15c. each, $1.50 
per doz.; growing plants, ready April Ist, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
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THE «DAZZLING”’ COLLEC 
This fine collection was shown on a Colored Plate in our catalogue two 
years ago. The varieties are still most distinct and attractive. 
ALSACE. Delicate sulphur yellow, changing to a creamy white 
without spots. Very free flowering, medium height. 
BUTTERCUP. Intensely bright yellow, as lustrous and 
bright as the ‘‘ buttercup ” of our fields. Large flowers and 
trusses, a constant bloomer, medium height, green foliage. 
DEFENDER. Clear rich yellow, striped with bright scarlet ; 
3 to 3144 feet high. This is the best of the spotted and 
splashed varieties we have. 
DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. This is decidedly the 
darkest and richest colored Canna in existence. The flowers 
are a deep, rich crimson-maroon witha velvety appearance. 
Grows about 4 feet high, very dark green foliage. 
GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT. See description at head of 
next column. 
ORANGE QUEEN. The color is very distinct, being 
a true burnt-orange. It is handsome in foliage and habit, 
blooms most profusely, grows in ordinary seasons about 
3 to4feet high. A unique and handsome sort. 
PRES. McKINLEY. Brilliant crimson with scarlet shad- 
ing. Dwarf habit, growing only 2144 to3feet. Trusses 
large, deep green foliage. A very fine variety. 
P. J. BERCKMANS. A grand, robust-growing Canna, 
large, deep green foliage, flowers a rich shade of carmine- 
crimson, soft and yet brilliant, broad, strong petals. 
ROSALBA. Ground color creamy white, changing with age 
to pure white, liberally spotted with rose-pink. Grows 4to 
5 feet high ; anabundant bloomer, handsome green foliage. 
ROSEMAWR. Bright, rosy pink, elegantly mottled with 
rose. The plant makes a vigorous, handsome growth, 
averages about 3 feet in height. 
SIR TREVOR LAWRENCE. Soft carmine-rose, changing 
to delicate rosy pink. Around the entire flower, but 
broader at the ends of the petals, is a distinct border of 
bright yellow. Height, 4 to 5 feet; green foliage. 
SOUV. D’ANTOINE CROZY. Intense scarlet, rich and 
dazzling, bordered with a broad, rich golden yellow cdge, 
and does not fade or scorch in the hot and dry weather. 
Price, dormant roots, up to April Ist, 15c. each, set of 12 for 
$1.50; growing plants, after April Ist, 25c. ea., set of 12, $2.50. 
