NEW FLORAL GUIDE—SPRING, 1899. 47 
The Best 
Amcrican Cannas 
NOT ORIGINATED BY US. 
AMERICAN FLAG.—Fine silvery pink flow- 
ers, elegantly shaded and veined with deep crim- 
son; handsome and vigorous; 3 feet. Dormant 
roots only, 10 cts.; $1.00 per doz. postpaid. 
BLACK BEAUTY.—By far the darkest and 
most handsome colored foliage of any Canna yet in- 
troduced. A rare and truly magnificent variety ; 
tich, glowing crimson flowers; 43 feet. Potted 
plants only, 50 cts. each ; $5.00 perdoz by express. 
SUORBANK.—(The new yellow Canna).—A giant 
in size, throwing up a whole clump of flower stalks 
— to 6 feet high, and bearing flowers 6 to 7 inches 
across—mostly semi-double. Color, beautiful rich 
canary yellow, the throat finely spotted crimson ; 
bears immense trusses of large, widely expanded 
flowers. Dormant roots, 10c.; doz. $1.00 postpaid. 
CHARLES HENDERSON.—A fine crimson 
variety ; very compact grower ; elegant dark-green 
foliage on purple stems ; large flowers and trusses ; 
deep, rich crimson with yellow flame at the throat; 
3 feet. Dormant roots only, 10 cts ; $1 00 per doz. 
postpaid. $6 00 per hundred by express. 
CHICAGO.—4 feet; bright vermillion scarlet; 
splendid trusses of large, brilliant flowers, bold and 
erect; very handsome and popular in the west 
Dormant roots only, 10 cts.; $1.00 per doz, post- 
paid. $6.00 per hundred by express 
COLUMBIA.—One of the finest red varieties in 
cultivation ; produces many branches, all loaded 
with flowers at the same time. Dormant roots 
only, 15 cts. ; $1 50 per doz. postpaid. 
EGANDALE.—A fine bronze-leaved variety, 
pretty cherry-red flowers, borne well above the 
foliage ; handsome and distinct Dormant roots, 
15 cts.; $1.50 per doz. Potted plants, 25 cts. post- 
paid. $2.50 per doz. by express. 
FLORENCE VAUGHAN --3 feet; rich gol- 
den yellow, thickly spotted with bright red ; one 
of the finest yellow spotted kinds ; constant bloom- 
er. Dormant roots only, 10 cts; $1.00 per doz., 
postpaid. 
FLAMINGO.—A fine crimson variety of good 
form and habit; continuous bloomer. Dormant 
roots, 15 cts.; $1.50 per doz. Potted plants, 25 cts. 
postpaid. $2.50 per doz. by express. 
Special Offer: 
NOTE. 
bloom almost as quick. 
free with every order. 
TARRY TOW N,— Brilliant cherry-red ; a dwarf 
compact grower, and an exceedingly free, early 
and continuous bloomer; highly recommended 
Dormant roots only, 20 cts. ; $2.00 per doz. postpaid. 
ELDORADO.—(New golden-yellow Canna).— 
Medium height ; flowers large and borne in great 
profusion the whole season ; bright, clear golden- 
yellow, faintly dotted with red, one of the bright- 
est and handsomest golden-yellow varieties. Dor 
mant roots only, 10 cts.; $1.00 per doz. postpaid. 
MRS. FAIRMAN ROGERS.—(The New- 
port Canna).—Considered one of the most beauti- 
ful gilt edged varieties to date; neat, compact 
growth, two to three feet high; large spikes of 
superb flowers, lovely vermillion scarlet, exquis- 
itely edged with rich canary yellow ; splendid for 
pots and bedding. Dormant roots, 15 cts; $1.50 
per doz. Potted plants, 25 cts. postpaid. $2.50 
per doz. by express. 
PIERSON’S PREMIER.—A brilliantly varie- 
gated variety in the way of Queen Charlotte ; centre 
of petals deep crimson, with wide golden edge. 
Grows dwarf and compact, about 3 feet high; 
highly valued for bedding, also for pots and house 
culture. Dormant roots only, 15 cts, $1.50 
per doz. 
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND.—Fine, large 
flowers in heavy erect trusses ; rich, bright orange 
scarlet ; very showy and handsome ; 3 feet. Dor- 
mant roots, 20 cts.; $2.00 per doz. Potted plants, 
30 cts. postpaid. $3 00 per doz. by express. 
PRESIDENT McKINLEY.—A very hand- 
some deep crimson variety ; grows low and com- 
pact; elegant large trusses of beautifully formed 
flowers ; bright rich crimson ; 22 feet. Dormant 
roots, 25 cts.; $2,50 per doz. Potted plants, 35 cts. 
postpaid. $3.50 per doz. by express. 
ROBERT CHRISTIE.—Brilliant orange scar- 
let, borne in enormous trusses; a strong vigorous 
grower and tremendous bloomer. Dormant roots 
only, 15 ets.; $1.50 per doz. postpaid. 
SUN BEAMS.—Bright clear yellow; flowers 
very large and freely produced; highly recom- 
mended. Dormant roots only, 15 cts.; $1.50 per 
doz. postpaid. 
The Seventeen Varieties, all fine live roots, except Black 
Beauty, which is potted, only $2.50 packed to express. 
Our Specially Prepared Dormant Canna Roots cost much less than Potted Plants and 
Cannas should not be set out till ground is warm and weather settled ; they 
can be grown nicely in pots or boxes in doors till time to plant out. 
We send full cultural directions, 
