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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 number 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 thtir 

 long flowering season insures a constant display of color. 

 All varieties have green foliage unless otherwise specified. 



Large-Flowering Canna, The President 

 ' (Oiiered on page 159) 



FOUR SURPASSING NOVELTIES 



IN CANNAS 



Enchantress. We take pleasure in introducing this attractive 

 pink Canna. It is sure to please all who try it. It blooms very 

 freely. The trusses and florets are large. The color on opening 



is a delicate old rose passing to very dejicate rosy salmon as the 



flowers age. 4| ft., Sl.OOeach; $10.00 per doz. 



Frau Dr. Klien. A most promising European novelty. We 

 have observed this variety during the past two years, and are 

 fully convinced that it will prove a popular and valuable addition 

 to our collection. It is a free grower with tall erect stems, suf)- 

 porting large trusses of immense well formed flowers of a glossy 

 carmine-red color. 5 ft., $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Mary Thilow. A most remarkable and valuable novelty, which 

 is most aptly described as a bronze-leaved Mrs. Alfred Conard. 

 The flowers and color are practically identical with that popular 

 salmon-pink variety; the massive foliage, however, is a beautiful 

 bronze. Altogether unique and possessed of practically every 

 good quality demanded in a Canna. $2.00 each. 



The Ambassador. This variety has been carefully watched 

 by us for the last three years, and again this year its wonderful 

 vigor, fine healthy bronze foliage and brilliant cherry-red flowers 

 combine to make it one of the most attractive to the many 

 visitors to our fields. It has appropriately been referred to as 

 the bronze-leaved President. We heartily recommend it. $2.00 

 each. 

 We will supply one each of the above four varieties for $5.00. 



TWELVE NEW and RARE CANNAS 



This set contains several varieties which have never been offered before, 

 others that we have now been able to produce in sufficient quantities for the 

 first time, and still others which, although 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. 



Apricot. Very appropriately named, its color being a rich 

 apricot, very distinct and unique. 4 ft. 



Candelabra. Compact, vigorous habit of growth with tawny 

 orange-scarlet flowers on much branched stalks. 3§ ft. 



Cleopatra. We know of no Canna of a more intense shade of 

 carmine-red, a very free-bloomer with purplish bronze foliage 

 which forms a most harmonious setting for the peculiarly bright 

 flowers. 4 ft. 



Dr. Robert Bosch. A remarkably clean-cut large-flowered 

 novelty of excellent habit, both as to growth and flowering. 

 Many describe the color as orange scarlet, but we believe tango 

 will give a clearer impression of the color. The florets and trusses 

 are large and carried well above the foliage. 4J ft. 



Eglantine. A novel shade of carmine-salmon, bordered and 

 tipped with gold. Vigorous, free-flowering, and a very effective 

 bedder. 3 J ft. 



Fairy Queen. The dwarf compact plants of this variety are 

 covered with flowers from spring until fall. The clear rare pink 

 florets are arranged in round shapely trusses on stout upright 

 stalks. Each has a distinct cream colored border. 3 ft. 



Golden Eagle. A grand, clear, golden yellow of free upright 

 habit, with large trusses of flowers well above the foliage; the 

 best all round yellow. 4 ft. 



Lyon Rouge. This wonderful red Canna came to us from France 

 after the American variety "The President" was introduced. 

 Had that splendid variety not appeared, Lyon Rouge would 

 have been sensational. As it is, this novelty is so distinct and 

 remarkably good that it will find a place for itself among the 

 very best sorts. The habit is all that can be desired, free-flowering 

 and vigorous in growth and bloom. In color it is a deep glowing 

 red, the flowers are large, of splendid round form, and are 

 assembled into great shapely trusses. 



Marechal Petain. A magnificent orange-scarlet with large 

 trusses of well-formed flowers held well above the foliage. 4 ft. 



Pocahontas. One of the very superior varieties. The large 

 deep rose-carmine florets form immense trusses nicely above the 

 deep bronze foliage. A very effective bedding variety. 4 ft.- 



Poppy. Intense poppy-red, large perfect flowers in good trusses 

 over rich greenish-bronze foliage; bright and effective. 4^ ft. 



Rose Gem. A clear glossy rose-pink flower freely produced 

 characterizes this novel variety. In color, it differs from "City 

 of Portland" by having no suggestion of salmon in the clear 

 cheerful rose. 3| ft. 



Price. Any of the above varieties, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100; one each of the 12 varieties foi $5.00. 



