Italian, French ^il^ American (Mannas! 



THE eREHM ©F HLL NEW VHRIETIES. 



THERE has been nothing ofl'ered In recent years S 

 that possesses such real and Intrinsic value B 

 as these new Cannas. They are not only among S 

 the very finest plants for bedding, but will be in ^ 

 gieat demand by those who desire something (5 

 choice and rare to vary the monotony of outdoor p 

 gaidening. They also make elegant pot or box J 

 plants for house culture in Winter. "• 



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Two Qrand New Italian Cannas. 



"ITALIA" and ''AUSTRIA." ^ 



Being an entirely new race of Cannas, and >i 

 altogether distinct from anything introduced h 

 heietofore, they have been very appropriately 2 

 called "Urchid-flowering Cannas." Both varie- ^ 

 ties have flowers of immense size, frequently ^ 

 measuring six inches across; the coloi-s are dis- mi 

 tmct and pleasing, and the flowers are produced g 

 in the greatest profusion. They grow about 6 feet p 

 high, and are most vigorous and free in habit. S 



"ITALIA" I 



Is of a bright orange scarlet, with a very ^ 

 broad, golden yellow border; the flowers, which 5 

 aie produced on massive stems about 16 inches g 

 long, are set well above the foliage; the foliage is n 

 large and heavy, similar to that of iMusa Ensete. w 

 $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50. 



"AUSTRIA" 



Is a counterpart of Italia in every way, ex- 

 cept In the color of its flowers, which are of a 

 pure canary yellow, with a few traces of small, 

 led spots in the centre of the two inside petals. 

 65 cents each; 2 for 81.00. 



Pr»f ^i cr» ' will send, postpaid, one 2 

 1 \ji *P'-0" good strong root of each C 

 of the Grand New Italian CANNAS, ? 

 "Italia" and "Austria." 5 



New American Canna. 2 



"PHILADELPHIA." g 



This beautiful new canna grows 2 to ;^ feet 

 high, with bright scarlet flowers, 5}^ to 6 inches ai 

 across, petals 1% to 1% inches wide, not re- g 



New American Canna."EQANDALE" 



Poliagedark bronzy maroon, interlaced 



with green, the inOst perfect of dark leaved 



I'leties Flower heads of compact form, color 



blight cheirv. The leaf and flower harmonize 



beautifully, standing out from other varieties in 



be Miulight, on account of its brilliancy. 4 feet. 



20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



New American Canna. "GOLDEN STAR." 



The flowers, which are elegantly fringed, are of a rich 

 golden yellow, with scarcely a spot. They are produced in massive, 

 compact trusses, showing otr to the greatest advantage, and borne in 

 succession throughout the entire season, even when only 10 inches high, 

 so that at no time is the plant out of bloom. It is the dwarfest of 

 any of the cannas, and invariably of uniform height. The rich dark 

 green foliage is of tough leathery substance. 



20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



New French Canna. "ANTOINE RIVOIRE." 



One of Mr. Crozy's novelties of 1895— sent out at ?2.50 each. It is a 

 dwarf but strong grower, with bluish green foliage, and bears very 

 dense clusters of large rosy pink flowers, reflecting a shade of s'almon 

 and producing an effect entirely distinct from any other Canna. It is 

 continually in bloom from early summer until fall. 

 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



New American Canna. "FLORENCE VAUGHAN." 



The Spotted Canna. (,'olor, clear lemon yellow, spotted with bright 

 red; foliage, massive dark green. The size and form of the flower is by 

 far the best introduced to date, and decidedly the best mottled sort. 

 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



The Favorite French Canna. "HADAME CROZY." 



The flower heads are of the largest size, of a dazzling crimson scar- 

 let, bordered with golden yellow. The petals are very wide and broad- 

 ly rounded. It is of vigorous growth, yet dwarf in habit, seldom ex- 

 ceeding 4 feet high. The foliage, is of a rich, cheerful green. 

 15 cents each; 4 for .50 cents. 



The Popular French Canna. "PAUL HARQUANT." 



No collection of Cannas is complete without this variety. Flower 

 as fine as the finest Orchid. The color is a bright salmon, with a car- 

 mine tint. The flower has a silvery lustre, which lightens it up with a 

 silvery sheen, making the salmon of the flower very brilliant. 4% feet. 

 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



flexed, a glowing color, pronounced by Mr. 

 Wm. Falconer as the finest red canna in his g 

 collection, which includes all the best varie- ai 

 ties known. It will undoubtedly supersede all ' 

 others of similar shades. . 



35 cents each; 3 for $1.00. ? 



New American Canna. "ALSACE." g* 



The white canna. A vigorous grower, with clear green foliage, 4 feet » 

 high; produces from 12 to 18 shoots in a season from a single eye; an ear- S 

 ly and continuous bloomer. Spikes of flowers full, dense, crowded with _ 

 flowers, which, upon opening, are of a delicate sulphur yellow, changing g 

 very soon, however, to a creamy white without spots. We had a row of 

 1,000 plants, which, while in bloom, was a solid mass of white, a grand % 

 and novel sight. It is decidedly the most desirable canna for its unique & 

 color, and will be indispensable wherever contrast in color is required. 2 

 40 cents each; 3 for Sl.OO. S 



New American Canna. "COLUMBIA." e 



The brilliant scarlet Canna of the year and one that will be grown ^ 

 largely when better known. It is a most robust and healthy grower, ^ 

 producing immense trusses of brilliant scarlet flowers, as large in pro- P 

 portion as the trusses. The foliage is a rich, bright green, broad and gj 

 thick and not inclined to wilt quickly as in some other varieties. Do u 

 not fail to include Columbia in your order. S 



35 cents each; 3 for $1.00. g 



New German Canna. "QUEEN CHARLOTTE." ^ 



When seen in groups, or even singly, the brilliancy of this fine Canna g 

 dazzles the ej'e. The intense velvety crimson is enhanced and more ;» 

 vividly brought out by the broad golden band around each petal. The G 

 plant "is sturdy and compact, the flowers stand well above the hand- P 

 some, Musa-like foliage. Each main stem is followed by lateral shoots, H 

 thus ensuring an unbroken succession of flowers. No other Canna has ' 

 ever attained such immediate popularity. j 



25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. ? 



New American Canna. "CHARLES HENDERSON." 5 



A splendid compact dwarf grower; heads of bloom of large size; the k 



Individual flowers very large. Color, bright crimson, centre of the flower m 



marked with golden pencilings. This is a handsome variety; a desirable «£ 



companion to P'lorence Vaughan. Grows about 3><^ feet. ^ 



20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. o 



The Pink and White Canna. 



"ALBA ROSEA QRANDIFLORA," 



A most beautiful and distinct Canna. It is grand beyond descrip- » 

 tlon. Light rosy blush, changing to ivory white, with reddish pink S- 

 centre. Immense large trusses of symmetrically arranged blooms, " 

 very freely produced. This novel and beautiful Canna is now indis- J 

 pensable and eagerly sought after, still very scarce. Include a plant of Z 

 this variety in your order by all means; grows 4 feet high. g' 



25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. g, 



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^^,, Mixed New Cannas ♦.♦♦ 



I have grown many varieties, not mentioned above, 

 which limited space compels me to offer in mixture only, 



at the very low price of lO cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 

 85 cents per dozen, postpaid. - - - - 



^ Special New ©anna Offer. * ^ 



One strong, dry root of each of the above 14-* 

 New Cannas, making a collection of unsur- ]? 

 passed attractiveness, for only « 



$3.25 postpaid.- 



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