102 



DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



CANNAS. 



Excelleut ))laiits for garden decoration. Where sul)- 

 tropical eftecte are desired they are indispensable. Tlie 

 varieties offered are the cream of existing sorts, and bear 

 flowers of similar size and form as Gladiolus. 

 Adolph Weick. Eich pea-green foliage, very dwarf and 

 compact habit, flowers large, of a rich crimson scarlet, 

 shaded with orange. A free-blooming and attraotivt- 

 sort which should be in every collection. 30 ets. 

 Ehemanni. The most distinct of all C'annas on account 

 of its large oval soft green leaves and carmine-red flow- 

 ers, which are produced on long flower stems ; each of 

 the smaller branches bears about 12 flowers. Tht- 

 flowers are as large as a Gladiolus, and are used t.. 

 advantage in bouquet-making. This is one of the luii-t 

 striking and desirable Canuas ever introduced, and 

 cannot be too highly recommended. 40 cts. each. 

 Nouttoni. Is quite distinct from Ehemanni in coloring, 

 being a rich shade of crimson scarlet. The flowers are 

 very large, growing erect instead of drooping. The 

 foliage is of a beautiful bluisli green, growing very 

 compact and remarkably free-flowering, forming nearly 

 solid masses of rich, warm coloring. The plant doe^ 

 not exceed 6 feet in height. 40 cts. each. 

 Rosaeflora. Foliage bluish green, flowers rich carmine 



rose; a profuse bloomer. 40 cts. each. 

 Robusta Perfeeta. A most distinct and handsome sort. 

 bearing immense leaves 12 to 18 inches wide and 'i feer 

 long, of a bright bronze-red color. Tlie habit of the 

 plant is very robust ; in rich soil it will attain a height 

 of S feet and at a short distance a|)|)ear like the 

 Abyssinian Banana. Unlike the other varieties, it 

 flowers but little. This should be largely used, a^ 

 with it fine efl^ects can be made. 30 cts. each. 

 Set of 5. $1.50. 



CANNAS-Select Old Sorts. 



Brenniivgsi. Broad green foliage, ornamented with 

 broad bands of yellow; constant variegation. 



iMons. Allegatiere. Large green and bronzy-i)urple 

 foliage ; very large orange-red flowers. 



Premices de Nice^ Long green leaves; golden yellow 

 flowers. 



President Faivre. Foliage si)leudid bronzy maroon, 

 flowers large brilliant crimson. 



Sonv. de Barrillet Deschamps. (Jreen, shaded ma- 

 roon ; large crimson flowers. 



Victor Lemoine. Dark bronzy green leaves; very large 

 orange flowers ; .5 feet. 



Zebrina. Beautiful large,- bronzy-shaded foliage. 

 25 cts. each ; set of 7 varieties for $1..50. 



C.\NN.\ EhEM.\NNI- 



\\ M ->\\ A\ \L 



NEW CARNATIONS. 



Wm. Swayne. Strong, vigorous grower, bearing early 

 and continuously large, full, fragrant flowers of a pure 

 white. Being very firm and of heavy texture, it will 

 prove valuable for shipping long distances. 

 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1.00. 



Firefly. Similar in habit and appearance to Crimson 

 King, but a decided improvement in color. The 

 flowers are borne on long stems and are a rich shade 

 of crimsiin. 



Gerinania. Of robust and branching habit. The flow- 

 ers measure 2 to 3 inches in diameter, are very double 

 and perfectly circular, with smooth petals. In color 

 it is a deep, rich canary, and shows no trace of any 

 other shade. 



L. Lianiborn. A dwarf, compact grower, bearing on 

 long stems fine, waxy, white flowers ; a profuse bloomer 

 and can be grown on low benches. 



Mabel. Pure white, finely fringed; of dwarf habit and 

 a profuse bloomer. 



Maud Granger. One of the very freest varieties, bearing 

 large, fragrant, pure white flowers, occasionally pen- 

 cilled rosy crimson in the centre. 



Mrs. Holme.s. .\n improvement on Sunrise, and a 

 variety that will be in demand as a jwt-plant. Color 

 deep butt', flaked bright scarlet; flowers of good size 

 and very fragrant. 



25 cts. each : set of S for .■j;i..50. 



