New Carinas 



There has been nothing offered in recent years that possesses such real and Intrinsic value as i^j 



these new Canuas. They are not only among the very tinest plants for bedding, but will be in great B 



demand by those who desire something choice and rare to vary the monotony of outdoor gardening. W 



I'hey also make elegant pot or box plants for house culture in Winter. 



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ALSACE. The White Canna. 



A vigorous grower, with clear green foliage, producing from 12 to 18 ^M 

 shoots in a season from a single eye; an early and continuous bloomer. 

 Spikes of flowers full, densely crowded with flowers, which, upon opening, 

 are of a delicate sulphur yellow, changing very soon, to a creamy white 

 without spots. A most desirable Canna for its unique color, aud will be 

 Indispensable wherever contrast in color is required. 



Stroug Roots, ii5 ceuts eacli; 3 for 60 cents. 



ITALIA. The Orchid- Flowered Canna. 



Gigantic in size; grows 5 to 6 ft. high, with leaves 15 to 18 inches long 

 and eight to ten inches broad; flowers are to 7 inches across, and borne 

 erect in large bold trusses; color brilliant red, the petals widely bordered 

 With clear yellow; very striking and handsome. 



Strong Roots, !30 cents eacli; 3 for 50 cents. 



AUSTRIA. 



A fitting companion to Italia, resembling it in every 

 ■way, except in the color of its flowers, which are of a pure 

 canary yellow, with a few traces of small red spots in the 

 centre of the two inside petals. 



Strong Roots, HO cents eacii; 3 for 50 cents, 



DUKE OF HARLBOROUGH. / 



Decidedly the darkest and richest colored Canna to [, 

 date. The flowers are a deep, rieh crimson maroon with 

 a velvety appearance and good substance, the almost ^, 

 black buds and very close head giving it a still darker '{. 

 look. Its fine form, medium height and distinct color ' 

 Will make it immensely popular. 



Strong Roots, 'io cents eacli; 3 for 60 cents. 



DUCHESS OF HARLBOROUGH, 



Absolutely pure pink. Grows 4 to 5 feet high. Leaves 

 green, 3 feet long, 1 foot wide. Numerous spikes, each 

 With three to four trusses of flowers. Each truss bears from 50 to 70 flow- 

 ers, fully 5 inches across. Trusses frequently a foot in length. 

 Strong Roots, /i5 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. 



OLORIOSA. 



Superb flowers. Centre of petals, dark rich crimson, with border of 

 deep golden yellow. An early and continuous bloomer. Plant very 

 dwarf. Invaluable for bedding and house culture. 



Strong Roots, SO cents eacli; 3 for 50 cents. 



HAIDEN'S BLUSH, 



A new color in Caunas, a delicate flesh pink. Almost the exact color 

 of Daybreak carnation. Large, regular, well expanded flowers; borne 

 In large trusses throughout the growing season. Recommended as 

 one of the very best and most distinct Cannaa recently introduced; 

 everyone wants it as soon as seen. An early bloomer. 



Strong Roots, ^0 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



COLUHBIA, 



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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- 

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



Strong Roots, S5 cents eacli; 3 for 60 cents. 



BRILLIANT, 



While the flowers are only of a medium size, they are so very distinct 

 in color as to be quite noticeable. The three upper segments are abso- 

 lutely pure and clear yellow; in contrast with these, however, the lower 

 petal is of the brightest red, edged and splashed with yellow. 

 Strong Roots, 15 cents each; ii for US cents. 



LORRAINE, 



This is a new departure in color. The petals are marked like Queen 

 Charlotte, but they are pure pink with a broad edge of primrose or sul- 

 phur yellow, fading after noon to almost pure white. This peculiar 

 eff'ect of pink and white is very pleasing. It is also a fine grower, about 

 4 feet high, and with very large, substantial green foliage. 



Strong Roots, S5 cents each; 3 for 60 cents, 



FAIR PERSIAN. 



A pure peach bloora color. Entirely distinct from any other, and 

 most attractive as a novelty. While the flowers are not large, the color 

 ■will please the amateur. The plant is robust, growing 4 to 5 feet high. 

 Strong Roots, 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. 



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 off to the greatest advantage, and borne in succession through- 

 out the entire season, so that at no time is the plant out of bloom. 

 Strong Roots, iiO cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



CHARLES HENDERSON. 



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

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

 flower marked with golden pencilings. Grows about 3% feet high. 

 Strong Roots, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents, 



SOUVENIR d'ANTOINE CROZY, 



This is a perfect gem, and the finest gilt-edged variety yet introduced. 

 The flowers are large, with well rounded petals, which are of intense 

 scarlet crimson, rich and dazzling, and are bordered with a broad, rich, 

 golden yellow border. In habit the plant is all that could be desired, 

 being of strong, vigorous but dwarf habit. 



Strong Roots, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. 



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PHILADELPHIA, 



This beautiful new Canna grows 3 to 4 feet high, with bright, crimson H 

 scarlet flowers, 5>^ to 6 inches across, petals \% to 1"^ inches wide, not H 

 reflexed, a glowing color, pronounced by Mr. Wm. Falconer as the finest 

 red Canna in his collection, which includes all the best varieties known. S" 

 It will undoubtedly supersede all others of similar shades. 



Strong Roots, 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents. ^ 



BURBANK, I 



Flowers gigantic in size, nearly semi-double. A pure canary yellow, J 



showing a few spots of red towards the centre. A very strong grower » 



with rich, thick green leaves, towering 5 to 6 feet high. Resembles 9 



Austria. As a decorative specimen on the lawn nothing could be finer, m 



Strong Roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents, 



AMERICAN BANNER. | 



Clear orange-scarlet, with a broad band of pure yellow; large massive 3 



spikes with bold, round flowers. Foliage bright green; robust grower. » 



Strong Roots, 20 cents each; 3 fur 50 cents. ^ 



COMTE DE BOUCHAUD. 



Special New Canna Offer. 



One strong dry root of each of the 22 New Cannas mentioned on this 

 page, an unsurpassed collection, for only $3.00, postpaid. 



MIXED NEW CANNAS. 



I have grown many new varieties, that I do not list, including some 

 handsome new seedlings, which limited space compels me to offer in 

 mixture only. 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts.; 85 cts. per doz. 



The Leopard Canna. Color, clear lemon yellow, spotted with bright • 



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



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



Strong Roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. >^ 



QUEEN CHARLOTTE. ^ 



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



dazzles the eye. The intense velvety crimson is enhanced and more S 



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



plant is sturdy and compact, the flowers stand well above the foliage. S 



Strong Roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. g 



SALnON QUEEN. '^ 



An Improved Orange King and generally conceded to be the finest e 

 pure brilliant orange Canna yet offered. The plant is of graceful habit * 

 with ample foliage, sometimes attaining a height of 4 feet, and always .« 

 surrounded with a gorgeous crown of rich orange flowers. A constant H 

 bloomer either in the garden or as a pot-plant indoors. 



Strong Roots, 20 cents; 3 for 50 cents. '^ 



One strong root of each of the above 6 New | 

 Cannas only 75 cents, postpaid. i 



(See colored plate opposite.) ^ 



New Variegated Leaved Canna. JOHN WHITE. S 



The leaves when young are of a pale yellow, with narrow margins g, 

 of dark red, the yellow surface being dashed and spotted with green. » 

 They retain this color until they gradually mature by losing the yellow pfl 

 and gaining a deep suffusion of pink with an admixture of green, later ff 

 becoming green and yellow. The flower is a bright scarlet. J 



Strong JEioots, 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents. ~- 



EQANDALE. ? 



Foliage dark bronzy maroon. Interlaced with green, the most perfect "L 



of dark leaved varieties. Flower heads of compact form, color, bright . 



cherry. The leaf and flower harmonize beautifnlly. Its robust bronzy m 



foliage stands out distinctively from other varieties in the sunlight. 1 



Strong Roots, SO cents each; 3 for 50 cents. T 



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