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.... NEW GflNNfl. GOLDEN SCEPTER. 



A very free blooming variety ; flower stalks have by actual count produced two 

 hundred flowers to a stem. Petals one and a half inches broad and four inches 

 long, color golden-yellow, without spots; lower petals very broad ; height, four 

 and a half feet ; foliage, bright green. For massing this Canna will be very 

 valuable. Price, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 



. . . NEW GflNNfl. GiofWEfi. 



A gigantic dark-leaved Canna; has been grown to the height of eight feet 

 eleven inches, with bright orange scarlet flowers of good size, and cleans it- 

 self. When large masses of dark foliage are required, this Canna will fill 

 a long-felt want; being a fine flowering variety, will add to its value. The 

 foliage is simply superb. Price, 50c. each, S4.50 per doz. 



GflNNfl. PRUDENT CLEVELAND. 



This variety has attracted widespread attention the past season, and is 

 conceded to be one of the very finest introductions of late years. Color is bright, 

 distinct orange scarlet; one of the showisst varieties. It is a fine, compact, vigorous 

 grower, producing immense trusses and flowers of very large size. (See cut.) Growing 

 plants, 40c. ea., $4.00 doz. Dormant roots, 30c. ea., $3.00 doz. 



. . . 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 plant is sturdy and com- 

 pact ; flowers are stout and densely set. ( See 

 cut.) Price, dormant roots, 15c. each, $1.50 

 per doz.; growing plants, ready May 1st, 

 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



. . GflNNfl, AUGUSTA. 



A very striking and distinct new gilt- 

 edge variety. Flowers 5 inches across, 

 intense scarlet, widely bordered with 

 clear golden-yellow. Grows about 3 ft. 

 high, and bears large, open spikes of 

 rich and handsome flowers. Largest 

 gilt-edge variety to date and entirely 

 different from all others in color and 

 form. (See cut.) Price, 40c. ea., $4.00 doz. 



GflNNfl, BE.AUTE P0ITEVINE. 



A very fine dark crimson variety with 

 dark metallic green foliage and deep rich 

 crimson flowers. A grand bloomer and ex- 

 cellent bedding variety. Price, dormant 

 roots, up to Apr. 15, 15c. ea., $1.50 

 doz. Growing plants, ready 

 Mayl, 25c. ea., $2.50 doz. 



NEWER GflNNflS. 



. . General Assortment. 



Brilliant. The three upper 

 segments are clear yellow; 

 the lower petal is bright red, 

 spotted yellow. 

 Caprice. Pink and white. 

 Petals creamy white heavily 

 spotted with lilac rose; lower 

 petal bright cherry red. 

 Chicago. Grand vermilion 

 scarlet; foliage bright green. 

 Giant Crimson. Glowing 

 crimson, spotted with maroon. 

 Grand spikes of large flowers, 

 with well-rounded petals 1% 

 inches wide. Very vigorous, 

 bold foliage of deep green, grow- 

 ing fully 5 feet high. 

 Klondike {California). Pure gilded 

 orange. A color much sought for for 

 bedding. Flowers enormous; petals 2)^ 

 inches wide, well rounded, incurved. Trusses 

 compact, erect, frequently 1 foot across. 

 Densely crowded with flowers. 

 Lorraine. Pure pink with a broad edge of primrose-yellow fading 



after noon to almost pure white. A delicately colored sort. 

 Maiden's Blush. A new color in Cannas, absolutely pure shell-pink. 

 Mrs. Fairman Rogers. Rich vermilion scarlet, edged yellow. 

 Philadelphia. A splendid, bright glowing red, very rich and velvety, 

 an early and constant bloomer, handsome green foliage, medium 

 height. On account of its general style unequalled for bedding. 

 Pillar of Fire. A giant among Cannas, growing 6 to 7 feet high ; very 

 bright scarlet; flowers large, borne in strong, erect spikes. 

 Premier. A seedling from "Queen Charlotte," much more bril- 

 liantly colored, and has the pronounced golden edge of that fine 

 variety; valuable on account of its dwarf, compact growth, 

 rarely exceeding 3 feet. Very useful as a specimen in pots. 

 Richmond Pearson. A spotted variety, light red, on a golden- 

 yellow ground. A very showy and attractive variety. 

 Robert Christie. Brilliant orange scarlet. This variety is a par- 

 ticularly strong grower. Very useful for centres of beds. 

 Tarrytown. An ideal bedding Canna, brilliant cherry-red. 

 Victoria. Immense trusses of large flowers on bold, heavy stalks. The three 

 upper segments pale lemon-yellow, feathered in centre only, with rose spots on 

 pink ground. Lower petal is rich yellow with a distinct and bold design of 

 velvety amaranth red. A very unique and attractive sort. 

 Price for above Newer Cannas, dormant roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. Grow- 

 ing plants, ready May 1st, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. Special quotations for 

 larger quantities. 



