BEST PLANTS FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE. 



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PARTIAL VIEW (IF OUR EXHIlUl 



RENCH CANNAS AT THE WORLD'S FAIR 



Large Flowering Dwarf French Cannas. 



Wonderful improvements have been shown in this plant the past few years and every season adds some striking novelties. Our 

 collections this year are far ahead of anything offered before, and embrace all the European and American introductions of 

 this season, as well as the cream of the varieties introduced in the past four years ; these we are now able, on account of our very 

 large stock, to supply at a price permitting their use in large quantities. The spikes of large flowers somewhat resemble Gladiolus, 

 but their much more brilliant colors show grandly against the tropical foliage, which seldom exceeds four feet in height ; the 

 flowers range in color from the deepest crimson, orange scarlet, and salmon to light yellow, many being beautifully mottled and 

 streaked. 



Among the Floricultural Exhibits at the World's Fair nothing attracted so much attention as the exhibit of dwarf Crozy 

 Cannas in front of the Horticultural Buildings, facing the Lagoon. 



In the Bronze Medal Collection, which will be found on page 87 of this Catalogue, we list only such varieties as were awarded 

 the highest honors. Of the nine varieties listed seven were included in our exhibit. 



Tfyree Grarfd NeW Cartas. 



NEW AMERICAN SEEDLING, "ORANGE PERFECTION." 



A new variety of American origin, and one of the brightest and most effective varieties in commerce. In color it is of a bright 

 orange scarlet ; truss large and well formed, retaining the florets for a long time in good condition; habit of plant dwarf, compact 

 and very free-flowering. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



NEW GILT-EDGED CANNA, "PAUL SIGRIST." 



Undoubtedly the greatest novelty in Cannas this season, and entirely distinct from all other varieties; it is of the general style 

 and habit of Madame Crozy, with flowers nearly if not quite as large as that standard variety, while in color it may be almost 

 called a combination of Madame Crozy and Alphonse Bouvier. The petals are broad and massive, of a rich dazzling crimson, 

 several shades deeper than Alphonse Bouvier, with a broad, golden-yellow border. We consider this variety a grand acquisition. 

 Our stock is very limited, and orders will be filled in strict rotation as long as stock lasts. Ready March 1st. $2.50 each. 



CROZY'S NEW GIANT CANNA, "SOPHIE BUCHNER." 



Undoubtedly the strongest-growing Canna of the Crozy type in cultivation, forming majestic-looking specimens in a short time, 

 -with broad, massive, rich green foliage, similar to that of the Abyssinian Banana. The habit of the plant is all that could be 

 desired. Small plants set out in our trial-grounds late in June attained a height of over six feet, and we have no doubt if strong 

 plants were set out early in the season, with thorough cultivation, they would attain a height of over eight feet. The flowers, 

 -which are of good size, are of a bright scarlet overlaid with orange, and are produced in bold, heavy, compact spikes. Ready 

 March 1st. $1.50 each. 



We will furnish one each of these three grand novelties for $4 00. 



