166^ — Bulbs, Roots, etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1916 



Maulers l>ar^e riowerin^ Gannas 



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While we are aware of the fact that there are more varieties ofcannasthan we list, we consider the sorts offered on these two pages as Ihe 

 most distinct and desirable and you will find our list contains only the very best of the older varieties as well as the newer sorts recently intro- 

 duced. Our cannas are grown on our farm at Newfleld, N. J., and we send out dormant roots in strong divisions from these field-grown clumps. 



Eight Recently Introduced Cannas 



Every year, on our farm at Newfield, X. J., we allot several acres to the growing of 

 cannas and try out all the newer sorts. From a large list of new varieties we have 

 selected eight which show special merit as to fine colorings, large flowers and free 

 blooming qualities. The height given for each canna varies with climate and care. 



BEAC03V. 4 to 434 feet. Green loliage. The color is a very rich cardinal, making 

 it especially desirable for bedding purposes. The florets are of medium size, pro- 

 duced in large compact trusses held well above the foliage. Extremely" free flowering. 

 20 cents eacli; 3 for 50 cents; S1.7.T per dozen, postpaid. 

 GIiADIOFLORA. 3>^ feet. Green foliage. The color of flower is crimson, chang- 

 ing to carmine rose with an uneven edge of gold to each petal. The flowers are of 

 unusual shape, being somewhat like a large gladiolus, while the petals are rounded 

 and so wide they overlap each other, giving it an attractive appearance. 

 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; S2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 GTJSTAV GCMPPER. 3}i to 4 feet. Green foliage. The color is a rich, golden 

 yellow and a distinct shade. The habit of growth is very uniform, the flowers are of 

 good size, borne on heavy trusses well above the foliage. Ideal bedding sort. 

 15 cents eacli; 2 for 25 cents; SI. 25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 HTJNGARIA. 83^ feet. Green foliage. The color ls> blush pink with satiny sheen 

 not unlike the color of a Paul Neyron rose. The plant is very compact and rather 

 dwarf, a free, early and continous bloomer. It is the ideal pink bedding canna. 

 20 cents eacb; 3 for 50 cents; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 METEOR. 5 feet. Green foliage. The color is a bright, dazzling crimson. 

 Flowers are of large size, produced in very large trusses. It is an early and very 

 free-flowering sort, making it a popular variety for bedding purposes. 



20 cents eacli; 3 for 50 cents; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MRS. ALFRED COjVARD. 4 feet. Green foliage. The color is an exquisite 

 salmon pink, a shade that becomes more brilliant as theflower matures. Theflowers 

 are enormous, produced in large heads so profusely as to keep a showing for months. 

 25 cents each; 3 for 60 cents; $2.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 ROSEA GIGANTEA. 4 feet. Green foliage. The color is a A^ery rich, yet soft 

 rose, almost a coral-carmine. The flowers are of enormous size, single petals measur- 

 ing 234 inches across. It is a wonderful bloomer, quite attractive and very interesting. 

 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents: $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 XJ1VCI.E SAM. 6 to 7 feet. Green foliage. The color is a brilliant orange- 

 scarlet. The flowers are large, held erect on fine, well built trusses and strong 

 stems. One of the finest orchid-flowering cannas. In great favor everywhere. 

 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 



Faf ^1 9^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^"^' postpaid, one each of the 

 r 111 ^±»uo above Eight Recently Introduced Cannas. 



Canna, Gladioflora. 



Seven Giant Orcliid Flowering Cannas 



ALLEMANBIIA. 5 feet. Green foliage. The color of the outer petals 

 is a bright scarlet with a broad golden yellow border, while the inner petals 

 are scarlet and dark red, beautilully variegated and mottled. Flowers 9 

 inches across; free blooming. 



15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 IIVDIANA. 6 feej. Green foliage. The color is a glistening golden 

 orange, daintily marked and striped with red. A single blossom is often 7 

 Inches across. An attractive canna. It may be planted anywhere. 

 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MRS. CARL, k:el,SEY. 6 to 7 feet. Green foliage. The color is orange- 

 scarlet, wonderously striped and flaked with golden yellow. The flowers 

 are of enormous size with wavy-edged petals. Entirely distinct. 

 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. 

 MRS. KATE GRAY. feet. Green foliage. The color is a splendid 

 shade of rich orange scarlet, finely flaked and streaked with golden yellow 

 tints. Plant forms a solid mass of green foliage. 



15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 PANDORA. 5 feet. Green foliage. The color is a pure canary yellow, 

 with interior scarlet pencilings; rich and lasting. The flowers are held 

 well above the foliage in large, compact trusses; a splendid bedder. 

 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 

 PENNSYLVANIA. 6 feet. Green foliage. The color is an intense 

 vermilion-scarlet with an orange sheen. Flowers are 5 to 7 inches across, 

 borne on tall, erect stems, above the green foliage. It is a healthy grower. 

 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.2.5 per dozen, postpaid. 

 \VYOMlNG. 7 feet. Purple foliage. The color is a beautiful orange 

 shade. The flowers are borne well above the luxuriant growth of foliage. 

 15 cents each; 2 for 25 cents; $1.25 per dozen, postpaid. 



or 85 cents 



Canna, Uncle Sam 



we will send, postpaid, one 

 each of the above Seven Giant 

 Orchid Flowering Cannas. 



