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DREER'S LARGE FLOWERING CANNAS 



Cannas are the most economical and effective plants employed in our Gardens. They bloom from early summer until frost 

 in all sections of the country, succeeding in any sunny position in any kind of soil, but responding quickly to liberal treatment. 

 For best results the beds should be spaded about two feet deep, and a generous amount of well-decayed manure of any kind 

 thoroughly incorporated, and at all times freely watered. 



They are most effective when planted in masses of one variety, setting out the plants about two feet apart. To find the num- 

 ber of plants required for any bed from 3 to 20 feet in diameter, see tables on page 119. 



They are also very effective when planted in mixed borders, where their long flowering season insures a constant display of 

 color. 



All varieties have green foliage unless otherwise specified. 



T1VEI.VE NEIJV AND 



RARE CANNAS 



This set contains several varieties which have never 

 been offered before, others that we have now been 

 able to secure in sufficient quantities for the 

 first time, and still others which, altbough 

 previously offered, are still so scarce that few 

 of our customers have had the opportunity 

 to secure them. 



All are desirable acquisitions, introducing 

 new tones of color and showing the highest 

 development in form and habit. 

 Centurian. A very free-flowering, upright, 

 vigorous variety, with large trusses of deep 

 orange-colored flowers held well above the 

 foliage. Distinctly different from all the 

 older sorts of this color, and unusually 

 promising as an effective bedding plant; 5 

 feet. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 

 Cleopatra. A vigorous grower with up- 

 right stalks of bronze foliage surmounted 

 by trusses of wonderful crimson-carmine 

 flowers; unique and effective; 4 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. It seldom exceeds three feet in height. 

 The flowers, of a clear rare pink, are of medium 

 size, good substance, and borne upright on stout 

 stems in great abundance. Each floret has a dis- 

 tinct cream-colored border; 3 feet. Jl.OO each; 

 $10.00 per doz. 

 Fiery Cross. A large flowered bright red variety 

 resembling "The President," but differing from it 

 by showing a yellow base to its petals. Considered 

 by some the greatest red Canna in commerce; 4i 

 feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Flag of Truce. Large flowered creamy- white with 

 faint pink dots on each petal. The general effect 

 is white. Not as pure 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 very freely 

 produced in large clusters well above the foliage. 

 The color is unusually clear and pleasing; 4 feet. 50 cts. each. 



Canna, the President (offered on page 141) 



This variety is one of the earliest to bloom in the spring. 

 $5.00 per doz. 

 Miss riary M. Wallace. A rich soft crimson-pink, flower of large size freely produced in great clusters on rigid, upright stalks. 



Very robust This variety was originated by us in 1918, and in the three years during which it has been under trial, it has been 



admired and praised by all who have observed it; 3^ feet. $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. 

 Nokomis. Unusually effective crimson-carmine, trusses of large flowers surmount vigorous stalks of green-bronze foliage. Very 



distinct, and should please everyone; 4 feet. 50 cts. each. .$5.00 per doz. 

 Poppy. Intense Poppy-red. Large perfect florets in good trusses on greenish-bronze foliage. Rich and effective. The value 



and desirability of this variety have impressed us with increased force each season. One of the very best bedding Caonas; 4J 



feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 

 Sensation. The color of this striking novelty is truly sensational. It resembles that of the popular La France Rose, the color 



of which is always pleasing in any flower. The foliage is a beautiful glaucous-green, the plant dwarf and compact; 3 feet. 



$1.00 each; $10.00 psr doz. 

 Surprise. The brightest red Canna we have. It surpasses in brilliancy all other red sorts, and produces its large trusses with 



great freedom; 4J feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. , . 



The Qem. The immense trusses of flowers are borne well above the foliage on upright branching stems. Color a deep cream 



or straw-yellow dotted with pale carmine. Very refined. A vigorous grower and free flowering. This variety is distinct from 



all others; 4J feet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— One each of the above 12 sorts, a novel collection, for $7.50. 



