New and Rare French Cannas. 
NOTE.—The height to which these Cannas usually grow, except where stated in description, 
is four to five feet, according to season and soil. The foliage of all is 
green, except where stated otherwise in the description. 
GOVERNOR ROOSEWELT. 
An entirely new and distinct variety ; in addition to being mottled and 
The variation in the striping is remark- 
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, and even some spikes will have only 
while the others on the same 
Like all variegated flowers 
spotted, it is distinctly striped. 
able in the highest degree. 
a small proportion of yellow coloring, 
plant will show remarkable variegation. 
it is variable, losing and regaining its variegation irregularly. 
ALEMANNIA. The flowers are enormous and surpass in size 
even those of the Canna ‘‘Italia.’’ Outer petals scarlet, with 
a very broad yellow border, inside scarlet and dark red. 
ALSACE. Delicate sulphur-yellow, changing to a creamy- 
white without spots. Very free flowering, medium height. 
AMERICA. The foliage is bronze color, with dark red hues 
and metallic lustre. The flowers are enormous, beautiful, 
glowing, purplish-red, flamed and striped. 
BEAUTE POITEVINE. A very fine dark crimson variety with 
dark metallic-green foliage and deep rich crimson flowers. 
A prolific bloomer. Undoubtedly a magnificent variety. 
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. 
BUTTERCUP. Intensely bright yellow, as lustrous and bright 
as the ‘‘buttercup’’ of our fields. Height, 3 feet. 
CONQUEROR. The petals are often 3 inches long by 2 inches 
broad, and very thick and durable. Color, rich orange-scar- 
let dappled bright maroon; edged yellow. Height, 3 feet. 
DEFENDER. Clear rich yellow, striped with bright scarlet; 
3 to 3% feet high. This is the best of the spotted varieties. 
DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. This is decidedly the darkest 
and richest colored Canna in existence. The flowers area 
deep, rich crimson-maroon with a velvety appearance. 
GLOSIOSA. Color, bright, rich crimson, with wide border of 
deep golden-yellow. One of the most showy varieties. 3 feet. 
LURAY. Large, well-formed flowers of a very attractive rosy- 
pink color. A very free bloomer. 
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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 im- 
mense, and the color pure bright rose. Height, 214 to 3 feet. 
MRS. C. W. WARD. Color, a brilliant crimson-scarlet. 
Flowers very large, sometimes almost semi-double, and borne 
in large spikes. The habit is dwarf and compact; flower 
trusses stand well above the foliage. It is an early 
and continuous bloomer; like its parent, President 
McKinley, it blooms when quite dwarf. Height, 2% 
to 3 feet. Where a fine crimson-bedding Canna is 
wanted there is none better than this. 
OLYMPIA. Very free bloomer, bears large trusses, 
always erect, and stands the sun a long time. The 
color is a violet-purple, shaded with crimson. 
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 feet high. A unique and handsome sort. 
P. J. BERCKMANS. A grand, robust-growing Canna, 
large, deep green foliage, flowers a rich shade of car- 
mine-crimson, softand yet brilliant, broad, strong petals. 
PRES. McKINLEY. Brilliant crimson with scarlet shad- 
ing. Dwarf habit, growing only 2% to3feet. Trusses 
large, deep greenfoliage. A very fine variety. 
QUEEN CHARLOTTE. A grand, large-flowered, ever- 
blooming French Canna, with a distinct golden belt 
around each petal, the centre brilliant orange-scarlet, 
with crimson tones. The plantis sturdy and compact; 
flowers are stout and densely set. (See cut.) 
SIR TREVOR LAWRENCE. Soft carmine-rose, changing 
to delicate rosy-pink. Around the entire flower, but 
broader at the ends, is a border of bright yellow. 
SOUV. D’ANTOINE CROZY. Intense scarlet, rich and 
dazzling, bordered with a broad, rich golden-yellow 
edge; does not fade or scorch in the hot weather. 
Price, dormant roots, up to April Ist, [5c. each, $1.50 per 
doz.; growing plants, after April Ist, 25c. ea., $2.50 per doz. 
SPECIAL OFFER, The full collection, 20 sorts, dormant 
roots, $2.00; growing plants, $4.00. 
