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Choice Selected French Cannas 



Note. — The height to which these Cannas usually grow, except where stated 

 in description, is 4 to 5 feet, according to season and soil. The foliage of all is 

 green except where stated otherwise. 



Alphonse Bouvier. Deep, rich velvety-crimson. Height, 6 feet. 



Austria. Golden-yellow, dotted crimson; giant flowers. 6 feet. 



Alsace. Delicate sulphur-yellow, changing to a creamy-white without spots 



Very free flowering, medium height. A grand variety for massing. 

 Beaute Poitevine. A very fine dark crimson variety with dark metallic 



green foliage and deep rich crimson flowers. A prolific bloomer. 

 Black Prince. Intense dark velvety-maroon;, grows strong and erect, 3 to 



4 feet; fine dark red stems, and deep green leaves edged with purple. 

 Buttercup. Intensely bright yellow, as lustrous and bright as the "buttercup" 



of our fields. Best in its color. Height, 3 feet. Dormant roots, 15c. each. 



Charles Henderson. Deep crimson, yellow flame at the throat. 



Cinnabar. Cinnabar-red, distinctly edged with golden -yellow; a 

 round flower of great substance, held well above the foliage. 



Defender. Clear rich yellow, striped with bright scarlet; 3 to 3 J 

 high. This is the best of the spotted varieties. 



Directeur Potier. A stately, very free blooming variety. Foilage 

 green and abundant. Flowers light orange, brilliant yellow 

 flamed yellow at throat. Very showy and a grand habit. 



Duke of Marlborough. This is decidedly the darkest and richest colored 

 Canna in existence. The flowers are a deep, rich crimson -maroon. 



Fuerst Bismarck. Rich scarlet crimson, large flowers. 3£ feet. ■ 



Gladiator. A rugged, strong-growing variety, which withstands our summer 

 storms better than almost any other Canna. The flowers are bright yel- 

 low, thickly spotted with crimson and bloom profusely. Heads are 

 unusually large and borne on long, strong stalks with tough, deep green fo- 

 liage. A superb variety alone or in masses. {See cut.) 



Italia. Rich golden-yellow with patches of brilliant reddish-crimson and irreg- 

 ular spots on the upper petals. Height, 6 feet. 



J. D. Eisele. Bright vermilion scarlet, overlaid with orange; a fine bedder. 3 J feet. 



Luray. Large, well-formed flowers of a very attractive rosy-pink. 



Martha Washington. The flowers are very large and frequently have 5 broad petals; 

 the trusses are immense, and the color pure bright rose. Height, 2\ to 3 feet. 



Mile. Berat. A grand bedding variety, habit vigorous, growth compact, height 4 to 



5 feet. Large, handsome trusses compactly filled with splendid flowers; color, a unique shade of soft rosy -carmine, or deep 



fine 



feet 



deep 

 edge, 



pink it might be called. 



Mrs. C. W. Ward. Color, a brilliant crimson -scarlet. Flowers 

 very large, sometimes almost semi-double, and borne in large 

 spikes. The habit is dwarf and compact; flower trusses stand 

 well above the foliage. 



Mrs. Geo. A. Strohlein. Flowers amaranth red, deep bronze 

 foliage. Splendid for massing in contrast with light sorts. 



Madame Crozy. A brilliant vermilion-scarlet, bordered yellow. 



Orange Queen. The color is very distinct, being a true burnt- 

 orange. It is handsome in foliage and habit; blooms most 

 profusely. Height, 3 feet. 



Philadelphia. A bright glowing red, very rich and velvety. 



Pennsylvania. The flowers are often 7 to 8 inches across, with 

 petals 2\ inches broad. It will produce double the number 

 of flowers of any other of the Giant -flowering Cannas, previously 

 introduced. Height, 6 feet. Splendid habit and foliage. 



Pres. McKinley. Brilliant crimson with scarlet shading. 

 Dwarf habit, growing only 2\ to 3 feet. 



Queen Charlotte. A grand Canna, with a distinct golden belt 

 around each petal, the center brilliant orange-scarlet, with 

 crimson tones. A stately habit with fine foliage. 



Souv. d-Antoine Crozy. Intense scarlet, rich and dazzling, 



rich golden-yellow edge; does not fade or scorch in the hot 



weather. The most brilliant Canna in existence. {See cut.) 



Price, dormant roots, up to April 1st, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. ; 



growing plants, after April 1st, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 



IMPROVED BLACK BEAUTY. A majestic, stately variety, 

 straight as an Indian, with large massive foliage of the richest 

 bronzy-purple color shaded with black, the edges of leaves 

 gracefully undulating. Where foliage effect alone is desired, 

 nothing richer or more handsome can be found. Height, 6 

 feet. The variety here offered is a distinct improvement on the 

 old " Black Beauty " in flower, being much larger. It also 

 has a much better constitution. 



Price, dormant roots, up to April 1st, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. ; 

 growing plants, ready April 1st, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 

 CANNAS IN QUANTITY FOR MASSING.— For the convenience 



of those who are at a loss what varieties to select we make a special 



offer of the best sorts in separate colors. If desired, we will select 



tall, medium and low-growing varieties, for arrangement in beds. 

 Price, dormant roots, up to April 1st, $7.00 per 100; growing 



plants, ready April 1st, $12.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1,000. 25 



sold at hundred rate. By express only, purchaser to pay charges. 



