BRILLIANT, UNPARALLELED NOVELTIES!!! 



ALEXANDRE BILLARD — One of the finest Red Cannas ever intro- 

 duced. The flowers are of extra size, and of the clearest shade 

 of rich carmine, borne in large spikes, standing erect in the midst 

 of the green foliage. Grows from 3 to 3X feet high. .$1.00 each. 



ALPHONSE BOUVIER— 5ft.— Color brilliant crimsonralmost scarlet 

 when it first opens, changing to a deep, dazzling crimson as flow- 

 ers develop. It bas a habit of dropping the flower cluster a trifle 

 as the second flowering shoot begins to push above the first, and 

 tbe shoots flower three or four times in succession, a large plant 

 having as many as forty clusters at a time. 15c each ; §1.50 per 

 doz. ; -810.00 per hundred. 



ARMAND PAYNE— Another of the yellow spotted varieties, yet 

 having charms peculiarly its own. Ground color creamy yellow 

 sprinkled over with minute blotches of red. Foliage lighter 

 shade of green than the other varieties. Grows about 3 feet 

 high and surmounted by large spikes of flowers. 81.00 each. 



CONSTELLATION — A striking variety, distinct from Doyen Jean 

 Lisbaud. Ground color a trifle deeper shade of canary and the 

 markings much bolder and of a brighter shade of red. Foliage 

 deep green, veined lighter. Height, 3 feet. 81 00 each. 



DOYEN JEAN LISBAUD — The daintiest of all spotted Cannas. 

 Ground color of flowers is soft canary yellow, profusely covered 

 with small blotches of rich salmon red. Foliage is green and 

 massive. Grows 2 1 a to 3 feet high and is a profuse bloomer. $1. 



EXPLORATEUR CRAMPBEL— A most superb variety, grows 

 about 4 ft. high ; leaves rich green and nicely shaped. Flowers 

 large and broad, color a clear vermilion, scarlet tinted, with 

 crimson spots, distributed very evenlv over petals. 15c each ; 

 SI. 50 per dozen ; 810.00 per 100. 



FLORENCE VAUGHAN — 4 1 ., ft,— Undoubtedly the finest sent 

 out ; color rich golden yellow, spotted with bright red ; 

 flowers of great substance and perfect form, borne in 

 large heads and in the greatest profusion : foliage massive and 

 of a rich green color ; 20c each ; 82.00 per dozen ; 815 per hundred. 



M. CASIMER PERIER— No words can convey the full grandeur of 

 this new Canna. It has no weak points, but excels in every 

 respect, and can truly be called a king among its competitors. 

 It is a dwarf, growing about 3 feet high, possessing luxurious 

 dark green foliage. The flowers are of immense size, of the 

 richest cardinal shade, with a touch of yellow in the throat. 

 The spikes of bloom make a bouquet in themselves. SI. 00 each. 



MADAME CROZY — i ft. — Flowers dazzling crimson scarlet, bordered 

 with golden yellow; a marvelous and rich combination of colors. 

 The plant is of vigorous growth, yet very dwarf in habit, rarely 

 exceeding four feet in height. The foliage is of a rich cheerful 

 sreen and verv massive. 15c each : 81.50 per doz. : 810.00 per 100. 



MLLE. LISKA LORENZ— Clear shade of yellow, completely covered 

 with large blotches of deep blood red. Band of yellow on the 

 edges with an occasional glimmer of yellow through the center. 

 This variety is more profusely marked and spotted than any 

 other. Foliage green. Height 3 feet. 81.00 each. 



PAPA CANNA — Named in honor of the great Canna specialist. M. 

 Crozy. Reflects great credit upon its introducer, being seemingly 

 perfect in everv way. Blooms of richest vermilion. 81.00 each. 



PAUL MARQUANT — 4jV ft.— The most pleasing and beautiful on ac- 

 count of its large size and entirely distinct and novel color.which 

 is difficult to describe, and which is frequently compared in soft- 

 ness to an Orchid, is of a bright salmon scarlet, passing to a rosy 

 carmine with a peculiar silvery lustre, which lights up the sal- 

 mon very brightly. The foliage is of a dark green, and its habit 

 verv dwarf. 15c each : 81. 50 per dozen ; 810.00 per hundred. 



PAUL SIGRIST. NEW GILT-EDGED CANNA— Entirely distinct from 

 all other varieties: it is of the general style and habit of Ma- 

 dame Crozy, with flowers quite as large as that standard va- 

 riety. The petals are broad and massive, of a rich dazzling 

 crimson several shades deeper than Alphonse Bouvier. with a 

 broad, golden yellow border. This variety is a grand acquisi- 

 tion. Fine plants, 25c each ; 82.00 doz. ; 815.00 per hundred. 



QUEEN CHARLOTTE -3 ft.— A fine new variety from Germany, 

 claimed to be the finest introduction up to date. The enormous 

 flower spikes towering grandly above the foliage bear a beauti- 

 ful bouquet of large flowers of perfect form, with petals of vel- 

 vety grenade blood red. broadly banded with the brightest 

 canary yellow. Fine plants 50c each : $3.50 per dozen. 



SOUV. DU PRES. CARNOT— Distinct variety, commanding attention 

 wherever seen. Blooms are of extra size and a cross in color be- 

 tween a rich orange and bright red. favoring the latter. Foliage 

 also demands special mention, being a rich bottle green, over- 

 spread with deep plum, srivina it a beautiful effect. Grows about 

 3 feet high. 81.00 each. 



SPECIAL OFFER— One fine plant each of the above 15 Grand Nov- 

 elty Cannas for only $7.50. 



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