DREER’S LARGE FLOWERING 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, andstand pre-eminently at the head of the list, succeeding in any sunny position in any kind of soil, but responding 
quickly to liberal treatment. 
color, setting out the plants 2 feet apart. 
For best results the beds should be spaded two feet deep and a generous 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 
To find the number of plants required for any bed from 3 to 20 feet in diameter see 
planting table on page 117. All have green foliage unless otherwise specified. 
Twelve New and Rare Cannas 
Truly marvelous acquisitions, introducing new 
tones of color and showing the highest develop- 
ment in form and habit. 
Carmine Beauty. Deep, bright carmine flow- 
ers, freely produced high abovethe heavy dark 
green foliage, which hasa narrow red margin. 
The flowers, while not as large as those of 
Olympic, are of a much brighter and more 
pleasing tone. 4} feet. 35 cts. each; $3-50 
per doz, ‘ 
Cheerfulmess. No more appropriate name 
could be given this brilliant novelty. Its beau- 
tiful bright fire-red or deep orange flowers ap- 
pear early and continue without interruption 
until frost. Add to the prevailing color a gol- 
den border and center, with each petal flaked 
carmine-crimson, and you may form. some con- 
ception of this fascinating variety. 3% feet. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
City of Portland. A wonderful bright rosy- 
pink, much deeper in color than Mrs. Alfred 
Conard or Hungaria, a free-flowering vigorous 
grower. 3% feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per 
doz, 
Fairy Queen. The dwarf compact plants of 
this distinct novelty are covered with flowers 
from spring until fall. The plant rarely ex- 
ceeds three feet in height. The flowers of a 
clear rose-pink are of medium size, good sub- 
stance and borne upright on stout stems in great 
abundance. ach flower has a distinct cream- 
colored border. We believe this will become 
very popular. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
Flag of Truce. A large-flowered, creamy-white 
with faint pink dots on each petal. The gene- 
ral effect is white. Not as white nor as tall as 
Eureka, but quite distinct and valuable. 4 
feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Golden Eagle. A grand clear golden-yellow, 
of free upright growth. The flowers are pro- 
duced in large clusters well above the foliage. 
4 feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Harmony. Great clusters of good-sized, well- 
formed, Geranium-red flowers arranged on good 
stems in such a manner as to give the trusses an _ 
almost globular appearance. Carmine-bronze 
foliage. 3} feet., 50 cts. eachs $5.00 per doz. Ps 
Pocahontas ( Bronze-leaved Olympic). Large 
oriental-red flowers borne on firm upright stems, just high 
enough above the foliage to show the entire head. The foli- 
age isa dark bronze-green with emerald shadings; the ribs 
a darker bronze. 4 feet. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Poppy. Intense Poppy-red. Large perfect florets in good 
_trusses over greenish-bronzy foliage; rich and effective. 5 
feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
_ Remarkable. This effective variety stands out boldly among 
; all other sorts, not only on account of its height (6 feet), but 
because of the beautiful scarlet-carmine trusses of bloom sur- 
mounting the rich green-bronze foliage. 50 cts. each; $5.00 
per doz. 
Special Offer. 
Surprise. i 
in brilliancy all other red varieties, and produces its great 
The brightest red Canna we have. It wurpasses 
trusses with equal freedom. 4 to 5 feet. 50 cts. each; 
$5.00 per doz. 
The President. When the Canna Firebird was introduced 
its immense florets and bright red color insured its immediate 
popularity. In offering The President we may best describe 
it as possessing all the good qualities of Firebird, enhanced 
by extraordinary vigor and perfect healthy foliage. It grows 
to a height of 5 feet, and produces its immense trusses of 
giant florets in great profusion. The most sensational intro- 
duction of recent years. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
One each of the above 12 sorts, a novel collection, for $5.00. 
