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Choice Selected French Gannas 



Note. — The height to which these Cannas usually grow, except where stated in descrip- 

 tion, is 4 to 5 feet, according to season and soil. The foliage of all is green except where 

 stated otherwise. 



Alemannia. Rich orange-red with golden-yellow border, dotted with orange-red spots. 



Inner petals almost entirely red with yellow throat, dotted orange-red. Height, 6 feet. 

 Beaute Poitevine. A very fine dark crimson variety with dark metallic green foliage and 



deep rich crimson flowers of great beauty. One of the best bedding varieties. 



Brandy wine. A beautiful bronze-leaved Canna; intense vinous-red; dappled deep crimson, 



occasionally edged golden yellow. Height, 4 feet. 

 Buttercu.5. Yellow, as bright as the "buttercup" of our fields. Best in its color. 



Because of its dwarf and compact habit it is especially valuable for planting as a 



border around taller sorts. Height, 3 feet. Dormant roots, 20c. each, $2.00 



per doz.; plants, 2oc. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 Charles Henderson. Deep crimson, yellow flame at the throat. A 



ard bedding variety. Used extensively for mass effects. 

 Cinnabar. Cinnabar-red, distinctly edged with golden-yellow. 

 Defender. Clear rich yellow, striped scarlet, splendid for edging. 3 to 



Zy 2 feet. 



Duke of Marlborough. This is decidedly the darkest and richest colored 



Canna in existence. A deep, rich crimson-maroon. 

 Gladio-Flora. Color crimson, changing to carmine-rose with 



even edge of gold to each petal. Height, 3>2 feet. 

 Italia. The coloring is gorgeous in the extreme. Rich golden- yellow 



with patches of brilliant reddish-crimson and irregular spots on upper 



petals. feet. 



J. D. Eisele. Vermilion-scarlet, overlaid with orange. 3 J 2 feet. 

 Louisiana. A ne\v giant, vivid scarlet-crimson Canna. The flowers 



are more than 7 inches across. It grows 6 feet high. 

 Martha Washington. The flowers are very large and frequen 



have five broad petals, the trusses are immense. Color pure 



bright rose. 2 l /i to 3 feet. 

 Mile. Berat. Color a unique shade of soft rosy-carmine, or 



deep pink it might be called. Large trusses. 

 Mrs. Geo. A. Strohlein. Flowers amaranth red, deep bronze 



foliage. 

 Philadelphia. A bright glowing red, very rich and velvety. 

 Pres. McKinley. Brilliant crimson with scarlet shading. 



Dwarf habit, growing only 2J^ to 3 feet. 

 Queen Charlotte. The center brilliant orange-scarlet, with crimson 



tones; with a distinct golden belt around each petal. 

 Richard Wallace. A pleasing shade of canary yellow, large flowers. 

 Souv. d'Antoine Crozy. Intense scarlet, rich and dazzling, rich golden- 

 yellow edge. 

 Wm. Saunders. A beautiful bronze-leaved Canna. It grows 4 to 5 feet 



high. Flowers large, color a bright scarlet. 

 Wyoming. A brilliant orange. Bronze purple foliage. 6 feet. 



Price, dormant roots, except where noted, up to April 1st, 10c. each, 

 $1.00 per doz. Growing plants, after April 1st, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Gannas in Quantity for Massing 



For the convenience of those who are at a loss what varieties to select 

 we make special offer of the best sorts in separate colors. If desired we will 

 select tall, medium and low-growing varieties for arrangement in beds. 



Price, dormant roots, up to April 1st, $7.00 per 100. Growing plants, ready 

 April 1st, $12.00 per 100, 25 sold at hundred rate. By express only, purchaser to pay charges 



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Giant Rose-Pink Canna 



"Rosea Gigantea' 



A giant in size of flower and general worth. Flowers 

 soft rose shading to carmine-pink. A wonderful 

 bloomer, and a fine grower. The flowers are unusually 

 large and are borne in great abundance. (See engrav- 

 ing.) Price, dormant roots up to April 1st, 25c. each, 

 $2.50 per doz. Growing plants ready April 1st, 30c. 

 each, $3.00 per doz. 



New Lilliputian 



Canna "Little Gem 



This makes a compact mass of handsome green 

 leaves surmounted by a wealth of brilliant orange- 

 scarlet flowers, edged with brilliant yellow. The 

 height rarely exceeds two feet, so that its value for 

 edging, for centers of low beds, for planting in her- 

 baceous borders, or for pot culture is apparent. An 

 early and continuous bloomer. (See engraving.) _Price, 

 dormant roots, up to April 1st, 15c; each, SI. 50 per 

 doz. Growing plants, after April 1st, 20c. each, $2.00 

 per doz, $15.00 per 100. 



"The Pres. McKinley Cannas we ordered from you last 

 year were a little slow at first but finally turned out fine 

 and were the handsomest I ever saw. Were well pleased 

 with them." W. G. WATSON, Rochester, N.Y. 



Our Business 

 was 



fourSy Peter Henderson in 1847 



nd is now carried 

 on by his.son 



Charles Henderson TrlndLns 3 Peter and Howard M. Henderson. 



