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'E show here a fine illustration of this most lov- 

 ely New Pink Canna, and on the back of cov- 

 er we present a fine colored plate of the same. 

 TH:E MAIDBNS BI/USH originated here, 

 and is one of our most beautiful varieties. It is 

 pronounced by experts Pure Soft Pink, an indescrib- 

 able tint of day-drawn loveliness, entirely different from 

 all others. Everyone says" it is one of the sweetest and 

 most lovely shades ever seen. It is an immense bloomer, 

 and bears splendid trusses of exquisite lily like flowers, 

 continuously all through the Summer and Fall till killed down 

 by frost. It is a neat compact grower, with handsome foli- 

 age, and one of the best kinds for bedding ; can also be grown 

 QpYf^G^TE:^ rsg^ nicely in pots or boxes. The only variety of this 

 ^^r.^^..yLy..c^ color yet introduced. Price, good, pot grown plants 



30 cts. Each, 2 for 50 cts. Postpaid, $3 Per Doz. by Express. 



NEW CHERRY RED CANNA, BALTIMORE. ( C. & J. 

 1898). This is a very handsome and valuable new variety 

 which we take pleasure in recommending. It is a good, 

 vigorous grower, making nice, well proportioned plants, 

 and bearing large erect spikes of finely formed flowers. 

 The color is rich, bright cherry red. with golden yellow 

 throat: very lasting and durable; the leaves are fine dark 

 green, beautifully edged with purple. Height 3 to 33^ 

 feet; first-class every way. Price, strong, pot plants, 

 50 cts. each, postpaid ; $5.00 per dozen by express. 



SOUVENIR DE ANTOINE CROZY. A beautiful gilt 

 edged variety, large well rounded flowers in elegant full 

 spikes, rich scarlet crimson; petals finely bordered with 

 golden-yellow; leaded with bright handsome flowers all 

 the time, one of the finest gilt edged varieties; extra fine 

 for bedding. Strong, pot plants, 20 cts. each, postpaid ; 

 $1.75 per dozen, by express. 



COLUMBIA. One of the finest red varieties in cultivation, 

 produces many branches, all loaded with flowers at the 

 same time. Strong, pot plants, 25 cts. each, postpaid; $2.80 

 per dozen by express. 



CORONET. Fine yellow, constant bloomer, good bedder, 

 handsome and desirable, height 3 feet. Price, strong, pot 

 plants, 20 cts. each, postpaid ; $2 per dozen by express. 



ALBA ROSEA GRANDIFLORA also called the " PEACH- 

 BLOW CANNA." Valuable for its charming combina- 

 tion of rose, pink and sunset tints. Strong, pot plants, 25 



ELDORADO, NEW GOLDEN-YELLOW CANNA. Med- 

 ium height; flowers large and borne in great profusion the 

 whole season, bright clear golden-yellow, faintly dotted 

 with red, one of the brightest and handsomest golden- 

 yellow varieties. Strong, pot plants, 25 cts. each postpaid; 

 $2.50 per dozen by express. 



FAIR PERSIAN. True alba rosea or Peachbloom type, 

 lovely sunset tints, shading to rose and creamy blush; 

 3 to 4 feet. Strong, pot plants, 25 cts. each, postpaid; $2.30 

 per dozen by express. 



PINK EHMANII. A most grand and handsome plant, 

 large banana-like foliage, with bright rose-pink flowers. 

 A truly noble canna; originated here. Strong, pot plants, 

 25 cts. each, postpaid ; $2.30 per dozen by express. 



FRANC BUCHNER. Color, orange yellow, flowers very 

 large, very free bloomer; a splendid variety of great en- 

 durance, new and entirely distinct. Strong, pot plants, 25 

 cts. each, postpaid ; $2.30 per dozen by express. 



PAPA CANNA. A splendid Crimson Canna sent out by 

 M. Crozy, who claims it his finest variety to date. T!ie 

 flowers are very large, and trusses enormous; the color is 

 a rich shade of red, finely dotted with deep crimson. 

 Height, 23^ to 3 feet. Strong, pot plants, 25 cts. each post- 

 paid ; $2.30 per dozen, by express. 



MARIGOLD. Color, deep orange, a vigorous growe^' and 

 free bloomer ; very beautiful. Strong, pot plants, 25 tits. 

 each, postpaid; $2.30 per dozen by express. 



SdCCIH.! Offer ^"^ twelve splendid varieties described above, 



ONLY $2.25. Packed to Express here. 



