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CANNA5. 



As in previous seasons, we have again carefully revised our list of Cannas, 

 discarding all those that have shown any weak points or that have been 

 superseded by newer and improved sorts, and we do not hesitate to say that 

 every Canna offered possesses points of merit that make its retention desir- 

 able, and our customers cannot go wrong in one of the sorts offered. 



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OUR STANDARD DOZEN OF 



WELL=TRIED CANNAS. 



The twelve varieties enumerated below are a selection of 

 sorts that have proven themselves perfect in every way, and 

 which will succeed under the most adverse' conditions, in dry 

 as well as in wet seasons. All are of uniform, vigorous 

 growth, and whether planted singly or in masses will make a 

 display certain to give full satisfaction. As we grow many 

 thousands of each, we are in a position to offer them at ex- 

 ceptionally low prices. 

 Alphonse Bouvier. Although introduced in 1891, it still 



stands at the head of tall crimson varieties. A strong grower 



with bright green foliage. Very floriferous, and under fair 



conditions grows 6 to 7 feet high. 

 Alsace. The nearest approach to a white Canna yet in- 

 troduced ; flowers of medium size, and on opening are of 



a pale sulphur yellow, changing to creamy-white ; it is a 



strong, free grower, and very free-flowering ; planted in 



conjunction with the high-colored sorts, it makes a fine 



contrast ; 4J feet. 

 Bronze Seedling. One of the best of the bronze-leaved 



varieties, with bright currant-red flowers ; 4 feet. 

 Duke of riarlborough. The finest of the deep crimson varieties ; 



flower, large truss, exceptionally free-flowering and attractive ; 4 feet. 

 Florence Vaughan. Undoubtedly one of the finest yellow-spotted varieties 



yet sent out. In color it is of a bright, rich golden-yellow, spotted Vith red , 



the flowers, which are of the largest size, of great substance 



and of perfect form, are borne in large heads and in the 



greatest profusion ; the foliage is massive and of a rich green 



color; the plants rarely exceed 3J to 4 feet in height. 

 J. D. Eisele. . A fine vermilion-scarlet, overlaid with orange. 



A strong, free grower, with flowers of good size, with broad, 



well-rounded petals, produced in large, heavy trusses, which 



stand erect and are raised well above the green foliage. One 



of the best of its color; 3J feet. 

 riadame Crozy. The flowers ot this well-known and 



popular variety are of a bright crimson-scarlet, bordered with 



golden-yellow. The plant is of vigorous growth, yet dwarf 



in habit, rarely exceeding 4 feet in height. Foliage bright 



green, and very massive. The flowers are produced on large 



branching stems, which are closely set with bloom, each stem 



being really a bouquet in itself. 

 nile. Berat. The nearest approach to a pink in a first-class 



bedder. Many of the sorts heretofore offered as pink, while 



very pretty in the individual flower, have a " washed-out " 



appearance, both on the single plant or when planted in 



masses. In this variety, however, the larger the mass the 



finer the effect, and when planted in conjunction with yellows 



and high-colored reds it is simply superb. Height, 4 feet. 



Price : Any of the above, 15 cts. each; |1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100 



OR£ERs| 



President McKinley. 

 President McKinley. Color brilliant crimson with a bright 

 scarlet shading. Truss large, compact, of good shape and 

 held well above the foliage, and are produced freely and evenly. 

 Plant is dwarf, 3 feet ; foliage deep green with marked choco- 

 late margin. 



Souvenir d'Antoine Crozy. The richest gilt-edged 

 variety yet inlruduced ; tiie flowers are large, with \\ ell- 

 rounded petals, which are of intense scarlet-crimson, rich and 

 dazzling, and are bordered with a broad, rich golden-yellow 

 band ; in habit the plant is all that could be desired, being 

 of strong, vigorous but dwarf habit, forming symmetrical com- 

 pact plants about 3 feet high. 



Stadirath Heidenreich. A comparatively recent introduc- 

 tion and a variety of great merit, with large spreading flowers 

 ^\ inches across, individual petals frequently being 2 inches 

 wide. Color almost a pure scarlet, with just enough orange 

 to intensify its richness; foliage dark green with bronze mark- 

 ings ; 42" feet high. 



Secretaire Chabanne. Salmon-colored Cannas are, as a 

 rule, not sought after to any great extent ; but in this variety 

 the color is so rich and pleasing as to be entirely distinct, and 

 while it is valuable for planting as a separate specimen or in 

 masses by itself, its greatest value consists in massing it in 

 conjunction with other high-colored sorts, with which it not 

 only harmonizes, but appears to intensify their color. Height, 

 about 4 feet. 



Set of 12 varieties, $1.50. 



Your attention is directed to the color plate of Old-fashioned Hardy Flowers and Hardy Phloxes offered on pages i6o and i6i. 



