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THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. 



"PHILADELPHIA" the queen of crimsons... 



THIS splendid Canna, originated here 

 in 1896, has been thoroughly tested in 

 different parts of the countr}^ and 

 pronounced by lecding experts as 

 well as amateurs tlie finest 

 and the most beautiful 

 Crimson Canna yet pro- 

 duced ; far superior to all 

 others. The Philadelpiiia 

 grows about three feet high, 

 makes handsome, well- 

 balanced plants, and bears 

 splendid heads of large, 

 finely expanded flowers, 

 which fall off as they fade 

 and leave room for the new 

 ones, which bloom out 

 bright and clear during the 

 whole season. It is tlie 

 Best and Brightest 

 Crimson Canna yet in- 

 troduced. Good Dor- 

 mant Koots, 20 cts. 

 each; Potted Plants, 

 25 cts. eacli, Postpaid. 



•j^ Our C. Sc J. Cannas \n) 

 ^^ are the most eoreeous SY 

 ^j\ Garden Plants now to yj; 



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MARTHA WASHINGTON, (C. & 

 J. '98)— This being a very beautiful 

 pink variety, it seems a fit com- 

 panion for George Washington (see 

 page 48), and we therefore named it 

 Martha Washington. The flowers are 

 very large and frequently ha\ e fi\ e 

 broad petals; the trusses are immense, 

 and the color pure, bright rose ; beautiful 

 and attractive. A vigorous grower ; 

 height, three feet. Nice Dormant Roots, 

 25 cts. each. Potted Plants, 30 cts. 

 each, Postpaid. 



PRIMROSE, (C. & J., '96)— Color, a clear primrose 

 yellow, with rounding petals of excellent sub- 

 .stance; splendid for general culture. It is a free 

 bloomer; a very vigorous grower 

 and is not at all affected by low 

 temperatures or windy weather. 

 One of the prettiest Cannas of- 

 fered this season. No collection 

 complete without the yellow 

 Primrose. Price, Good Live 

 Koots, 1.5 cts. each. Strong 

 Potted Plants, 30 cts. eacli, 

 Postpaid. 



fJEW 

 CRIMSON 



CANNri 



LORRAINE, (C. & J. '98)— An entirely new and charming 

 combination of colors. Soft rose pink, widely bordered 

 with creamy white. Fine erect heads of large well-ex- 

 panded flowers, constant bloomer. Dormant Koots 

 only, 15 cts. ; Potted Plants, 20 cts. each, Postpaid. 



ALBINO, (C. &J. '98)— A lovely variety not much known. 

 Pink centre, broadly margined with ivory white; large 

 finely-formed trusses of charming flowers, novel and dis- 

 tinct. Dormant Koots only, 15 cts. each; Potted 

 Plants, 20 cts, each, Postpaid. 



OTHELLO. (C. & J., 96.)— New Purple-leaved Canna. Dark 

 rich purple foliage, an early and constant bloomer, bear- 

 ing large trusses of splendid orange-scarlet flowers. Dor- 

 mant Koots only, 15 els. each ; Potted Plants, 30 cts. 

 each. Postpaid. 



PILLAR OF FIRE, (C. & J , '97^— The giant of its class, 

 grows six to seven feet high, flowers bright crimson scar- 

 let, borne in erect spikes like blazing torches; continuous 

 bloomer; invaluable for centre of beds, etc. Dormfint 

 Koots only, 15 cts. ; Potted Plants, 30 cts. Postpaid. 



7 BIG BLOOMING BEAUTIES 



in Nice Live Roots, only 85 cts , or Well- 

 Started Pot Plants, only $1.15 postpaid, 



