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ANS TRIAL OF CANNA LILIES 
recently made by the Royal 
Horticultural Society of Eng- 
land, from 220 varieties tested 
the English judges gave to 
C. & J. American Pedigrée 
Cannas over 40% of all the 
awards. Furthermore, C. & J. 
prize winning kinds were the 
only ones to win out in every 
color class represented. 
Since then we have 
introduced superior 
kinds, including 
those on 
this p. 
JUR NEW 
>INK CANNA 
FMRS. ALFRED 
i. CONARD Se eraite Lee a 
olor photograph, reproduced from nature. 
) Among all the prize winning Cannas eo 
«riginated by us the most wonderful advan- 
ves have been made among the pink ones; 
but Mrs. Alfred F. Conard is larger and finer than any 
uf them, and its great beauty makes it worthy to 
lear the name of our good friend, th wife of our 
late President. 
| Has vigorous habit of growth with green foliage; 
Jeads of bloom erect and abundantly furnished; the 
towers have a magnificent spread to their petals, 
vhich are an exquisite shade of Salmon Pink. 
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“SHALLEY’S COMET (1910) 
A striking addition to our galaxy of stars. The 
j'ant is a healthy, vigorous grower, foliage green; 
aight, 3 to 4 feet, and flowers that catch the eye. 
jhey are large and of a blazing scarlet, the throat 
» pure yellow, and a narrow rim of yellow all round 
»ich petal’s wavy edge. Makes a magnificent show 
ilseason. Price, strong plants, $2.00, delivered. 
TRY OUR $1.00 TRIAL TRIO 
As shown in circle on opposite page. 
>» 1. MONT BLANC. Nearest white, 35c. 
» 2. ROSEA GIGANTEA. Large pink, 50c. 
» 3. METEOR. Rich crimson, 50c. 
See descriptions, page 52. Each one 
‘\ds front rank among the newer and 
| er sorts. 
FFER No. 51—3 roots 
for $1.00. 
‘er May Ist, plants $1.15. 
Dormant Roots. 
ieight, 3 ft. Price, strong plants, $2.00, delivered. 
FINEST CANNAS IN THE WORLD 
I CONGRATULATE YOU” 
recently remarked the late Mr. Geo. H. Brown, 
Landscape Gardener of U.S. Public Buildings and 
Grounds, Washington, D. C. 
His successor, Mr. Henlock, further stated that 
no less than 10,000 of our C. & J. Cannas were 
planted on the grounds of our National Govern- 
ment in Washington, last Summer. 
Our C. & J. American Pedigree Cannas won the 
Grand Prize, highest award, at the World’s Colum- 
bian Exposition. 
“In our own country, Antoine Wintzer has 
accomplished more than all the European breeders 
put together, and is most largely responsible’ for 
our modern appreciation of the Canna in Ameri- 
can gardens.’’—Extract from Garden Magazine. 
(Antoine Wintzer is our Vice President and Canna 
originator.) 
It is difficult for anyone not familiar with newer 
introductions to realize the wonderful size, bril- 
liancy and showiness of our New American Pedigree 
Cannas. 
lswonver 1911 OLYMPIC 
Olympic to the ancient Greeks meant highest 
excellence—so does it still. 
Not only does this magnificent Canna surpass by 
a long lead many standard kinds, but more than 
that it is a distinctly new departure in color, being 
a most captivating shade of rich orient red with 
center flamed a lighter shade and dappled carmine. 
Individual blossoms are of the largest size, and the 
huge twenty-flowered clusters make heads that are 
simply immense. 
Our friends who have seen this Canna on trial 
declare it to be distinctly the most attractive and 
fascinating shade they have ever seen. 
Price, well started plants, $2.00, delivered. 
HOW TO PLANT AND GROW 
C. & J. PEDIGREE CANNAS 
Up till May 1st, we send out our Cannas in Dormant Roots, except 
the new kinds which we offer only in potted plants. After May Ist, we 
aim to have all kinds ready in potted plants. 
Dormant Canna Roots may be started indoors during March 
Price, 5c. each more than 
Delivered Free. ‘ : 
bond or April, but should not be set out until weather is settled and the ground warm, 
usually May or June, in this latitude. When planting Dormant Roots do not set too 
deep. The eye should show a little through the ground when done. Plant in good 
rich garden soil mixed with one-half of old rotted stable manure. Set them about 18 
inches apart each way. Water sparingly the first two weeks after planting, when 
growing freely water liberally. It will make them bloom more. In the late Autumn 
_ when killed down by frost, cut off the tops, lift the roots, leaving the earth on, and 
store in a cool root-cellar. Toward Spring, when they show signs of starting, keep 
back as much as possible until the weather is settled and ground warm. When ready 
to plant, divide carefully and cut the roots up like potatoes, taking eare to leave only 
two or three eyes to a root, and then proceed to plant again as shown above. 
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