Ital ian . Fr ench ^ Am e rican Gannas 



THERE has been nothing offered in recent years that poBsesses such i 

 real and intrinsic value as these new Cannas. They are not only j 

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

 by those who desire something choice and rare to vary the monotony of 

 outdoor gardening. They also make elegant pot or box plants for i 

 house culture iu Winter. 



New American Canna. ♦•ALSACE." The White Canna. 



A vigorous grower, with clear green foliage, producing from 12 to IK 

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

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

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

 without spots. (See illustration below. i I had a row of 1,000 plants, 

 which, while in bloom, was a solid mass of white. A most desirable 

 Canna for its unique color, and will be indispensable wherever con- 

 trast in color is required. 



Strong Roots, 2.5 cents each; 3 for 65 cents. 



New American Canna. "PHILADELPHIA." 



This beautiful new Canna grows 2 to 3 feet high, with bright, crimson 

 scarlet flowers, 5;.2 to ti inches across, petals Ij'^ to l'^ inches wide, not 

 retlexed, a glowing color, pronounced by Mr. W'm. Falconer as the fin- 

 est red Canna in his collection, which includes all the best varieties 

 known. It will undoubtedly supersede all others of similar shades. 

 Strong Roots, 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



New Variegated Leaved Canna. "JOHN WHITE." 



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

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

 retain this color until they gradually mature by losing the yellow and 

 gaining a deep suffusion of pink with an admixture of green, later be- 

 coming green and yellow. The plant in this condition is decidedly 

 striking and novel. It is of dwarf habit, attaining a height of about 

 three feet, and growing strong and vigorous. The flower is a bright 

 scarlet, and although small, compared with the large varieties, it shows 

 a contrasting decorative effect among the light and beautiful foliage. 

 Strong Roots, .30 cents each; 2 for 60 cents. 



New American Canna. "FLORENCE VAUGHAN." 



The .Spotted Canna. Color, 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. 

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



New American Canna. "CHARLES HENDERSON." 



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

 Individual (lowers very large. Color, bright crimson, centre of the 

 flower marked with golden pencllings. This is a handsome variety; a 

 desirable companion to Florence Vaughan. Grows about 3>2 feet. 

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



The Pink and White Canna. 



"ALBA ROSEA GRANDIFLORA." 



A most beautiful and distinct Canna. It is grand beyond description. 



Light ro.<iy blush, changing to ivory white, with reddish pink centre. 



Immense large trusses of symmetrically arranged blooms, very freely 



produced. This novel and beautiful Canna is now eagerly sought after. 



Strong Roots, 2.5 cents each; 3 for 65 cents. 



New American Canna. "COLUHBIA." 



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, .30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



New German Canna. "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 

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

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

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



The Favorite French Canna. "MADAME CROZY." 



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

 bordered with golden yellow. The petals very wide and broadly round- 

 ed. It is of vigorous growth, yet dwarf in habit. 



Strong Roots, 15 cents each; I for .50 cents. 



The Popular French Canna. "PAUL MARQUANT. 



Flower as fine as the finest orchid. The color Is a bright salmon, with 

 a carmine tint. The flower has a silvery lustre; which lightens it up 

 with a silvery sheen, making the salmon of the flower very brilliant. 

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



New American Canna. "GOLDEN STAR." 



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

 golden yellow, with scarcly a spot. They are produced 

 in massive, <'Ompact trusses, showing off to the greatest 

 advantage, and borne in succession throughout the en- 

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

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



New French Canna. "ANTOINE RIVOIRE." 



It is a dwarf but strong grower, with bluish green foli- 

 age, and bears very dense clusters of large, rosy pink 

 flowers, reflecting a shade of salmon and producing an 

 effect entirely distinct from any other Canna. v< >:' 



Strong Roots, 25 cents each; 3 for 6.5 cents. ^^^5^, 



New American Canna. "EGANDALE." ^^ , 



Foliage dark bronzy maroon, interlaced with green, 

 the most perfect of dark le.'ived varieties. Flower heads of compact 

 form, color, bright cherry. The leaf and flower harmonize beautifully, 

 standing out from other varieties in the sunlight. 



.strong Roots, 20 cents each; 3 for 50 cents. 



Special New Canna Offer. 



One strong, dry root of each of the above 18 New Can- 

 nas a collection of unsurpassed attractiveness, for only 

 $3.00, POSTPAID 



TWO GIANT ORCHID-FLOWERINQ CANNAS. 



'ITALIA' 



AND 



"AUSTRIA 



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BEINQ an entirely new race of Cannas, and aliogother distinct from 

 anything introduced heretofore, they have been very appropriately 

 called "Urchid-flowering Caunas." Both varieties have flowers of Im- 

 mense size, frequently measuring six inches across; the colors are dis- 

 tinct and pleasing, and the flowers are produced in the greatest profu- 

 sion. They grow about 6 feet high, and are of the most vigorous habit. 



"ITALIA." 



Is of a bright orange scarlet with a very broad, golden yellow border; 

 the wonderfully large and handsomely formed flowers, which are pro- 

 duced on massive stems about 16 inches long, are set well above the fo- 

 liage; the foliage large and heavv, similar to that of Musa Ensete. 

 Strong Roots, 40 cents each; 3 for Sl.OO. 



"AUSTRIA." 



Is a counterpart of Italia In everj- way, except In the color of its flow- 

 ers, which are of a pure canary yellow, with a few traces of email red 

 spots in the centre of the two inside petals. 



Strong Roots, 30 cents each; 2 for .50 cents. 



New French Canna. "SOUVENIR d'ANTOINE CROZY." 



This is a perfect gem, and in my estimation the finest gill-edged varie- 

 ty 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, forming symmet- 

 rical compact plants about three feet high. 



.strong Roots, 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



New American Canna. "FAVORITE." 



A most handsome Canna producing immense heads of large, dark, 

 glowing red flowers, almost as dark as the Jacqueminot Rose. Foliage 

 is rich, bluish green, while the plant is robust, producing a wealth of 

 bloom continuously. One of the very best dark red Cannas. 

 Strong Roots, 30 cents each; 2 for 50 cents. 



New American Canna. "ORANGE KING." 



Generally conceded to be the finest pure brilliant orange Canna yet 

 oflered, and one which should find a place in every coilection. The 

 plant is of graceful habit with ample foliage, sometimes attaining a 

 height of i feet, and always surrounded with a gorgeous crown of rich 

 orange flowers; a constant bloomer either indoors or out. 

 Strong Roots, 25 cents each; 3 for 6.5 cents. 



5 BRILLiaiVT NEW GHNNAS 



New Italian Canna. "Italia." New Italian Canna. "Austria." 



New French Canna. "Souvenir d'Antoine Crozy." 



New American Canna. "Favorite." New American Canna. "Orange King." 



One Strong Root of each of the above 5 New Cannas, 



only 75 cents, postpaid. 



MIXED NEW eaNNAS. 



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

 including many handsome new seedlings, which limited 

 space compels me to offer in mixture only. 



lO cents each; 3 for 25 cents; 85 cents per dozen. 



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