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_ shaped; begins to bloom while quite small ; 
fine for pots, edging and borders. Height 2 ¢ ly and continuousbloomer. We recommend 
- feet. Price, $1. it as one of our very best kinds both for bed- 
_ ‘THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY'S 
New American Pedigree Cannas 
) 14 Superb New Varieties for 1898. 
NOTE.—We are the originators and owners of Wintzer’s (now The Conard & Jones Co’s) New 
American Pedigree Cannas, which are undoubtedly the grandest cannas ever introduced, and the most 
gorgeous and handsome flowers for bedding in gardens, lawns, parks, and all kinds of ornamental 
grounds now known. We give special attention to the production of improved varieties and now offer of 
our own exclusive production the following Set of Fourteen Superb NEW PEDIGREE 
CANNAS for 1898, combining new and exquisite colors with flowers of largest size and most per- 
fect form and substance. The prices given are for Strong Pot Grown Plants, (not dry roots), Postpaid, 
Ready MAY rst, except when noted, Set of 14 Warieties, packed to €xp- for $12. 
George Washington—We belieye 
this is the grandest canna of its color yet in- 
troduced ; the flowers are deep velvety crim- 
son, exquisitely shaded, very large size with 
broad rounded petals, and borne erect in 
large massive trusses, an altogether noble 
variety of exqusite finish. Height about 3% 
feet Price, $3 each, postpaid. 
Martha Washington—This is un- 
doubtedly the most superb pink variety yet 
introduced, and a fit companion to the above. 
The flowers are very large and frequently 
have five broad petals; the trusses are im- 
mense, and the color pure bright rose; veTy® 
beautiful and attractive, a vigorous grower 
and a most constant and abundant bloomer. 
Height about 3 feet. Strong potted plants, 
price, $1.50 each. The two varieties — George 
and Martha Washington—for $4, postpaid. 
Buttercup —Real bright buttercup yel- 
low, large, handsomely formed flowers in fine 
open trusses, always clean and bright. One 
of the most pleasing and attractive varieties 
we have seen. Price, $1 each, postpaid. 
Blazing Torch — Brilliant crimson 
scarlet, fine widely expanded flowers in large 
well rounded trusses, exceedingly showy and 
handsome, entirely distinct from all others, 
and a valuable addition to our list of tall- 
growing crimson sorts. Height 4 feet. $1 
each. 
Zephyr—A very handsome New Dwarf 
growing sort, extra jarge finely formed flow- 
ers in handsome, well-filled trusses ; color 
light rose, passing to deep rose; exquisitely 
flowers. A true ever-bloomer. Height, 3 
feet Price, $1. 
Virginia—Large, exquisitely beautiful 
flowers, fully five inches across , bright rose 
pink; ‘arge erect trusses, with handsome 
foliage. Very vigorous and effective either 
singly or in masses. Height, 4 feet. Price, 
75c each. 
Enchantress-Fresh bright, clear pink. 
Flowers of grand size, with large rounded 
petals, and borne in splendid erect trusses. 
An early and constant bloomer. Height, 4 
feet. Price, $1. 
Annie Laurie—A charming new vari- 
ety, bearing exquisite spikes of large, widely 
expanded flowers, rivalling the finest Gladio- 
lusin color Beautiful silver rose, with dis- 
tinct white throat. Height, 2% feet. Price, 
$I. 
Rosemawr—Weask particular attention 
to this grand new variety, which is uu- 
doubtedly one of the most showy and hand- 
some of allthe pink canmas. Its enormous 
masses of flowers and exquisite color attract 
immediate attention. The flowers are extra 
large, having broad, well-rounded petals. fre- 
quently two inches across. The color is 
bright, rosy pink, elegantly mottled with 
rose, shaded rich golden yellow at throat. 
The trusses are immense and borne just the 
right distance above the foliage to show to 
bestadyantage. The flowersare very durable 
and retain their bright. handsome color 
through all kinds of weather. The plant 
makes a vigorous, handsome growth, aver- 
ages about three feet in height and is an ear- 
Mount Etna—Magnificent dark purple ding and house culture. 
foliage ; large, bold, erect trusses Flowers Fine Plants ready now. Price, @Oc each, 
of largest size and intense brilliant crimson ; ES eel oo per doz.; $40 per hundred 
the most superb dark leaved variety to date. 2a) ar aca Be ee 
Exceedingly fine for single specimens, cen- Augusta—A very striking and distinct 
tre of beds, etc A strong, robust grower. } 2eW gilt-edge variety. Flowers five inches 
Needs plenty of room to show its superb } across, intense scarlet, widely bordered 
form and foliage. Height 4 feet. Price, $,, § withclear golden yellow. Grows about three 
Dr. Nansen—Remarkably large Beach: feet high, and bears large open spikes of rich 
ing trusses with fine open flowers of clear, and handsome flowers. Largest gilt-edge 
pure yellow. A constant and abundant variety to date and entirely different from all 
bloomer; a beautiful and highly artistic others in color and camer 
variety ; the petals. are thick and duratle, Be ne donb tee eee each, postpaid: 
retaining their color and freshness throug? a2 Mr re ; 
all kinds of weather. Height 3 feet. Price, Baltimore—Large erect spikes of hand- 
$1, some flow2rs, rich, bright red, with golden 
Rosymorn—Pretty buff salmon flowers, | yellow throat. Leaves beautifully edged 
elegantly bordered and mottled with naa with purple. A first-class sort distinct in 
s color and habit. Height, feet. 
canary yellow and deep rose; lovely sunset Ready now. gaie nee cach, postpaid: 
tints ; handsome erect trusses of fine regular } $5 per doz.; $40 per hundred by express. 
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