THE CONARD & JONES CO.— CANNAS 



A Bed of C. & J. Rosea Gigrantea in /ront of Department of Agriculture Building, Washington. D. C, where "Only the Best are wanted" 



1913 Novelties 



Ifi Originated and introduced by The C. & J. Co. 



>|iBlaDcIie Wintzer. SVj ft. One step nearer tlic perffct white CaMii;i : 

 wliitcr ami lanier than Mont Blanc, which for ten years has been 

 tile best. Jlr. Wint/er looks upon "Blanche Wint/.er" as one of 

 his greatest triumphs, so e.\(|uisitely white and pure are its sclisten- 

 ing petals. .V rather dwarf grower, with green foliage, fine for 

 bordering beds, for individual specimens, and for indoor bloom. 

 Florists' Exchange. September 28, 1912, says, "This is the finest 

 white Canna. undoubtedly, the world has ever seen." Strong 

 plants. $.5.00 each, prepaid. 



SLoveliness. 3 ft. The color of this exquisite Canna is most diffi- 

 cult to describe, but we tliink that "bright ruby carmine" 

 will convey to our customers the entrancing loveliness of this most 

 charming variety. The blooms are formed on large heads, whicli 

 are borne erect, well made petals, are of the new "Gladioflora' ' 

 type, introduced, and the individual flowers with firm, well mide 

 petals are of tlie"new "Gladioflora" type, introduced by us. The 

 foliage is delicate green, which harmonizes perfectly with the bciu 

 tiful flowers. The plant is very robust and will produce (luaiiti'is 

 of flowers in a season. Strong plants. $2.00 each, prepaid, 



iJiTennie Walls Fahnline. 4V4 ft. This glorious combination of pinl< 

 and primrose arouses enthusiasm always on account of its dainty 

 coloring and uni(|ue markings. The lips of the petals are flashing 

 carmine pink, which shades towards a throat of soft primrose, 

 delicatel.v dappled i)ink. Each petal is faintly edged with gold. 

 F^ffect is diint.v. artistic and ''.iscinating. Strong plants. $2.00 

 each, prepaid. 



>{i?anama. 3 ft. The color of this sjilendid Canna is untisuil. being 

 an attractive rich orange red with a w?ll-defined edge of bright 

 golden y^-ilow. The flowers are very large, the petals being almost 

 round ind as broad as they are long. Strong plants, .$2.00 each, 

 Itrepaid. 



■fiMaid of Orleans. -iV^ ft. Ground color is rich cream, over which is 

 shaded and mottled in beautiful fashion an attractive i>ink. The 

 flowers are ver.v large, and the foliage is probably the richest of 

 any of the green leaved kinds, being a soft olive green with the 

 edges tastefully crimped and distinctly marked with bronze. Strong 

 plants. $2.00 each, prepaid. 



OFFER Wl. The above 5-1913 Novelties- 

 one of each— for $10.00 



Ten Winners 



ifi Originated and introduced by The C. & J. Co. 



',i\2 It. .V ])rodigious bloomer with great tlcjwer 

 ose to carmine -pink. It has received the highest 



IJfiRosea Gigantea. 

 heads of soft 



award accorded ally Canna. (The Award of Merit from the Horti 

 cultural Society of England.) 30 cts. each, postpaid. 



WWabash. 4 ft. Bronze foliage. Well described as "Bronze-leaved 

 Kiisea Gigantea," for this (lower has the same great size and car- 

 iiiinc-piiik color as that famous novelty. 35 cts. each, postpaid, 

 iifiOlympic. .'> ft. Rich orient-red with center lighter shade and dap- 

 I)led carmine. Individual blossoms are of the largest size, and 

 make heads that are Simply immense. $1.00 each, postpaid. 



SfiBeacon. 4 to 4% ft. Moderate sized flowers, borne in great ini- 

 jiicssive lii'iids of rich c->rdii;;'l red, which for color effect we 

 think is unparalleled. 2.5 cts. each, i)ostpaid, 



ifijuniata. 4 to 4% ft. Looks like some rare tropical plant, with dark 

 |rr?en foliage, strikingly veined and edged with bronze. I'Tower.s 

 are rich chrome yellow, very u))i(iue. 30 cts. each, postpaid. 



■fi Gladioflora. 3V4 ft. Kemarkable for the unusual shape of the flowers, 

 which look like large gladioli. Color is crimson, ciianging to car- 

 mJDe-rose, edged with gold. 25 cts. each, postjiaid. 



WWilliam Saunders. 4 ft. CoTitiniies all season a blaze ol bloom when 

 (itlieiN are 'off show." The bri;;hl scarlet flowers harmonize l>er- 

 feiMy with the beautiful 'bronze foliage. 25 cts. each, postr)aid. 



OFFER W2. The above 7 for $2 50 Postpaid 



'SfiMeteor (Wintzers). 5 ii lb,' most solid mass of deep dazzling 

 crimson liloom prodiieed is spectacular. I'ndoubtodly Oltr best red, 

 and one that will always be in the front rank when a bright, brill 

 iant crimson color is desired. 35 cts. each, postpaid. 



tJJiMrs. Alfred F. Conard. 4 ft. This has hecniue the most popular pink 

 Canna ever introduced. Its exquisite salmon i>ink flowers are of 

 largest size, so freely produced as to keep a superb showing for 

 months. 35 cts. ea<'li, postpaid. 

 iiiKate F. Deemer. 4 ft. Flowers open oriole-yellow, which changes 

 to turkey-red in the center and throat, while the rest of the bios 

 soin turns almost white. 50 cents eac-h. postpaid. 



OFFER W3. The above 3 for 75 cts.. Postpaid 



COMBINATION OFFER W4. 



The ten Cannas in this column for $3.00, Postpaid 



+ Best by Government Test 



H Best red at the S. A. F. Convention 



