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Typical Spike of Newer Cannas. 



HephistO. One of the darkest crimson varieties yet intro- 

 duced. The flowers, which are of large size, are held well 

 above the bright green foliage; 3. 1 , feet. 20 cts. each; §2.00 

 per doz. ; $15 00 per 100 



ninnehaha. Of most distinct and novel coloring, being a 

 pale flesh overlaid with soft rose and cream tints, reminding 

 one of transparent sea shells. 50 cts, each. 



New York. A bronze-leaved, Orchid-flowered variety, with 

 very intense brilliant carmine flowers of great beauty. A 

 strong grower; 6 to 7 feet high. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



One each of the above 



CANNAS. 



No other bedding plant will give the same uniform good 

 results in our varied and trying climate. They do well in 

 all sections of the country, and stand pre-eminently at the 

 head of the list, succeeding in any sunny position in any 

 kind of soil, but responding quickly lo liberal treatment. 

 For best results the beds should be spaded two feet deep 

 and a liberal amount of well-decayed manure of any kind 

 thoroughly incorporated, and at all times supplying water 

 freely. For best effect plant in large masses of one color, 

 setting out the plants 2 feet apart. To find the number of 

 plants required for any bed from 3 to 20 feet in diameter 

 see table on page 133. 



All have green foliage unless otherwise specified. 



VARIETIES OE RECENT 



INTRODUCTION. 



Dr. Budlngen. One of the most brilliant scarlets, both 

 the individual flowers and the trusses being of large size; 

 bronze foliage; 4 feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 

 Feuermeer. A. brilliant fiery scarlet, of medium size; 

 but exceptionally free-flowering, and one of the most 

 effective for massing; 4 feet. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 

 Uladioflora. Remarkable on account of the unusual shape 

 of its- flowers, which look like a large Gladiolus; color 

 crimson, changing to carmine- rose, with an irregular 

 edge of gold; 3 \ feet. 50 cts. each. 

 Rosea Gigantea. Extra large flowers, borne in such abund- 

 ance that the mass of color on each plant is truly amazing; 

 individual petals are 2.] inches across; a deep, rich rose, almost 

 a coral carmine; 4 to 5 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 

 William Saunders. A gorgeous bronze-leaved variety; 

 flowers of a bright crimson-scarlet, often measuring 5 inches 

 across, of remarkable substance and durability. The plant is 

 of a uniform habit of growth, about 4 feet high. 35 cts. 

 each; $3.50 per doz. 

 8 new sorts for $2. 50. 



GRAND DARK-LEAVED CANNA "BLACK BEAITY." 



In dark-leaved Cannas no variety attracts so much attention and is so effective as "Black Beauty;" and while its flowers are 

 «mall, the massive foliage of the plant is of such an intense rich color as to at once place it at the head of the list of ornamental bed- 

 ding plants, where foliage or sub-tropical effect is wanted. The plant grows 5 to 6 feet high, with foliage of the richest glistening 

 bronzy-purple, shaded black, and having crimped, wavy margins. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



ITALIAN OR ORCHID-FLOWERED CANNAS. 



Of the many orchid-flowered Cannas introduced, those offered below are the most distinct and desirable. The habit of growth 

 of all is remarkably vigorous, attaining a height of 6 to 8 feet, while their flowers frequently measure over 6 inches across. 



Allemania. Pleasing dark salmon with golden markings. 



Italia. Blight orange-scarlet, with broad golden-yellow bor- 

 der; the flowers are produced on massive stems, set well above 

 the foliage, which is large and heavy. 



King Humbert. In this grand Canna we have a combination 

 of the highest type of flowers with the finest bronze foliage. 

 Its flowers measure 6 inches in diameter, produced in 

 gigantic trusses, a brilliant orange-scarlet with bright red mark- 

 ings; foliage broad and massive, of a rich coppery- bronze; 

 5 feet. 



Austria. Pure canary-yellow; line large open flowers, with 

 lew reddish dots in the centre of the two inside petals. 



Louisiana. A strong, vigorous-growing variety, attaining a 

 height of 7 feet, producing a dense mass of glossy green 

 foliage and vivid scarlet flowers. 



Pennsylvania. One of the best; remarkably free, of an in- 

 tense vermilion-scarlet, overlaid with an orange sheen; foliage 

 rich green. 



Wyoming. Bronzy-purple foliage, with immense spikes of 

 massive orange flowers. 



Price, 15 cts. each; $1.25 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Set of 7 varieties, $1.00- 



We offer a splendid list of New and Rare Garden and Greenhouse Plant* this season See pages 128 to 132. 



