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THE LOVETT COMPANY. 



Lovett's Select List of Carinas, 



/VLPHONSE BOIVIER. The finest variety of its color 

 known and unsui-passed for bedding. A luxuriant 

 grower, attaining on rich soil a height of six feet, 

 thi'owing almost tmceasingly, strong flower stems beai- 

 ing immense trusses of bright crimson flowers of the 

 very largest size. A large plant in bloom sometimes 

 has on it as many as tliirty or forty of these large clus- 

 ters and nothing can exceed their Tbrilliancy. It begins 

 to bloom very eai-ly and is one continuous mass of crim- 

 son the entire season. Trial and comparison have 

 proved conclusively that no other variety approaches 

 it for grandeur and effectiveness when bedded in masses. 

 Awarded a Bronze Medal at the T^orld's Fair. 5 ieet. 

 Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., SI. 75. 



J. D, CABOS. Distinct and one of the finest. It has 

 highly ornamental, dark, greenish-] naroon colored foK- 

 age with a bronze metaUic lustre. Flowers of the 

 largest size, bright orange or api-icot, sometimes bright- 

 ened with a pinkish tinge, a shade of color that is en- 

 tirely unique. It is a fine grower and an early, profuse 

 and contiuuous bloomer. Bronze Medal awarded at the 

 World's Fair. 4^ feet. Ea. , 20c ; 3 for oOc ; doz. , 81. To. 



Capt. P. de Suzzont. Clear lemon-yellow, dotted ^^-ith 

 pale orange. Large, long spikes and large, well-formed 

 flowers. A profuse bloomer and very valuable and 

 effective in bedding. It has a distinct habit of growth, 

 the foliage approaching the banana. Medal at TTorld's 

 Fair. 5 feet. Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., 81:75, 



Egandale. The foliage is dark maroon and green, 

 erect and compact. The spikes of bloom are large and 

 of fine form, of a beautiful bright cherry color ; a fine 

 combination and harmony of color between flowei- and 

 f ohage. It is excellent in every respectand cannot fail 

 to please. Bronze Medal at World's Fair. 4 feet. Ea.. 

 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., 81.75. 



Henry A. Dreer. Very distinct and handsome. The 

 f oUage is of a striking bronze-pm-ple, ei'ect and com- 

 pact. Both spikes aud flowers are large, of a rich crim- 

 son color and exceedingly numerous, continuing for a 

 long time. It is a reUable sort and will gi\-e universal 

 satisfaction. 4 feet. Ea., iOc; 3 for 50c: doz., 81.75. 



President Carnot. One of the finest of the dark leaved 

 sorts, very distinct and an excellent ornamental plant. 

 The heads of bloom are numerous and large, -with beau- 

 tiful, lai-ge flowers of bright oi ge-searlet suffused 

 with pink. Foliage brilliant, chocolate-maroon, ex- 

 ceedingly handsome. Desirable and effective for bed- 

 ding; a good grower and free bloomer. K'-a feet. Ea., 

 20c; 3for 50c; doz., 81.75. 



l^lrs. Sara Hill. Large spike of finely developed flow- 

 ers, carmine, shaded with crimson; luxmiant green 

 foliage. A fine bedding variety, somewhat late in 

 blooming. 4)^ feet. Ea. 20c; 3for50c; doz., 81.75. 



Secretary Stewart. Dark garnet flowers; spike very 

 large and open. Green foliage. 4>^ feet. Ea.. 20c; 3 

 for 50c; doz., 81.75. 



WILLIAIM ELLIOTT. This we think is by far the best 

 dark-leaved Canna ever offered to the public. The fol- 

 iage is erect, broad and well roimded, with the edges 

 finely frilled or crimped. As highly colored as most 

 Dracaenas. The prevailing tint may be best desci-ibed 

 as a beautiful crimson-pui'ple. brighter on the young; 

 shoots and shading into bronze on the older lea^•es. 

 Nothing can exceed the I'ic'hness of shading on a gi-oup 

 of these grand Canuas; its habit beinj^ to thi'ow up 

 many shoots, thus making the foUage very dense and 

 full. Flowers bright red, but small and unimportant. 

 3 feet. Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., 81.75. 



One each of the nine preceding- varieties for 

 ^1.50. One each of any six for $1.00. 



Three Cannas of Special Merit. 



CH.AS. HENDERSON. Termed the " Crimson Madam 

 Crozy." Almost identical in habit of gi'OTii;h ^\-ifch 

 Mme. Crozj" but entirely distinct, the flowers being of 

 a deep bright crimson. For outdoor bedding it is un- 

 surpassed, by reason of its compact, perfect habit, large 

 size of flower and brightness of its color. Magnificent 

 in the effective grandeur of its bloom and foliage when 

 massed. The plant is a stately aud ^'ig■orous grower. 

 4 feet. Ea., 25c; 2for 40c; do::.! S2.25. 



FLORENCE YAUGHAN. Considered by alL the finest 

 yeUow Canna yet introduced. Of the largest size and 

 most perfect rounded form. Petals wider and more 

 rounded than even Mad. Crozy. Color brilliant golden 

 yellow, dotted with the brightest scarlet, and produced 

 in the greatest profusion thi-oughout the whole season.' 

 Strong, robust grower, \^•ith flower heads of largest 

 size, blooms freely and is wonderfully sho^vy and effect- 

 ive. We can recommend this as being very satisfactory 

 every way and its flowers exceedingly ornamental and 

 striking. It will be found a fine contrast to the pre- 

 ceding when in bloom. Received Bronze Medal at the 

 Y\'orld"s Fair. 41^ feet. Ea., 25c. 2 for 40c; doz., 82.25. 



PAUL BRUANT. Very ornamental and one. of the 

 most abundant bloomers of all. Foliage is a beautif td 

 deep green, edged with purple and of dwarf habit. The 

 fiower-heads are of the largest size, tkrown up well 

 above the foliage, and the color is very distinct and 

 conspicuous; an intense, brilliant, orange-scarlet, pro- 

 ducing a gorgeous blaze of color in the full sunlight. 

 It is sure to give the most satisfactory results and all 

 who plant it will be delighted. Awarded a Bronze 

 Medal at the World's Fair. 5W feet. Ea.. 25c; 2 for 

 40c; doz.. 82.25. 

 One each of the three preceding varieties for 60c. 



General List. 



i>lADAl>l CROZY. Still one of the very best; abso- 

 lutely indispensable foi- bedding aud groups. Enor- 

 mous flower head; deep vermillion-scarlet, bordered 

 ^vith golden yellow. Large white petals. Constantly 

 in bloom. 4 feet. Ea.. 15c; 2 for 25c; doz., 81.25. 



PAUL I>L\RQIIANT, A most distinct and beautiful 

 variety and an exceedingly free bloomer. It has an 

 abundance of very handsome, dark green foliage and 

 throws up flower stems freely. The floAver spikes are 

 very large, and the individual flowers lai'ger than any 

 other. The color is peculiar to itself and may be de- 

 scribed as bright sahnon-scarlet Tsith silvery lustre. 

 Too much praise can hardly be given it. Awarded 

 Bronze Medal at World's Fair. 4\< feet. Ea.. 15c; 2 

 for 25c; doz.. 81.25. 



COUNT HORACE DE CHOISEUL. Particularly valu- 

 able on account of its dwarf habit, beatitiful color and 

 fine flowers. It is close and compact, very dwarf, and 

 therefore adnui-able for pot and tub cultiu-e as well a-s 

 being a fine bedder. The flowers are large, of a beauti- 

 ful deep carmine and. well formed. It is a handsome 

 and ornamental plant and o^ing to its dwarf habit use- 

 ful for many purposes. Awarded Bronze Medal at 

 World's Fair. 3 feet. Ea.. 15c; 2 for 25c; doz.. 81.25. 



GEOFFREY ST. HILLAIRC. Very ornamental. Dark 

 maroon-colored foUage with deep bronze lustre ; flow- 

 ers large and of a brilliant capucine i"ed, being pro- 

 duced in great profusion throughout the entire season. 

 Really remarkable for the amount and intensity of its 

 bloo^n. Very fine for massing and one of the finest of 

 all Cannas. 4i}4 feet. Ea.; 15c; 2 for 25c; doz., 81.25. 



Flamboyant. Large, flaming red blooms. Fine erect 

 gi-een foliage. Numerous spikes of flowers. A good 

 bedding variety. Ea.. 15c; 2 for 2oc; doz., 81.25. 



