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iS> 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. 

 Buttercup. 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.; 

 Cinnabar. Cinnabar-red, distinctly edged with golden-yellow. There is just enough 



of yellow to intensify the red. 

 Defender. Clear rich yellow, striped scarlet, splendid for edging. Produces 



fine large heads of bro3d petaled flowers. This is one of the best spotted and • -^ 



splashed varieties we have. 3 to 3,1 2 feet. 

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



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



attractive and useful bedding variety. 



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



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



petals. 6 feet. 

 J. D. Eisele. Vermilion-scarlet, overlaid with orange. It is a compact 



grower, producing immense trusses and flowers. 3H feet. 

 Louisiana. A new giant, vivid scarlet-crimson Canna. The flowers 



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

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



pink it might be called. Large trusses. A robust grower and 



free bloomer. 

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



and constant bloomer, handsome green foliage, medium height 

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

 son tones; with a distinct golden belt around each petal. 



The flower trusses stand well above the foliage. It is an 



early and continuous bloomer, beginning to flower when 



quite dwarf. 

 Richard Wallace. A pleasing shade of canary yellow, large 



flowers. Makes a bushy, compact plant; the flowers are 



held well above the foliage. 



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



golden-yellow edge. Does not fade or scorch in hot weather. 

 Wyoming. A brilliant orange. Bronze purple foliage. The 



massive flowers and bronze foliage form a s'triking contrast. 6 feet 



Price, dormant roots, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz., S12.00 per 100. 



Cannas 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 de- 

 sired we will select tall, medium and low-growing varieties for ar 

 rangement in beds. 



Dormant roots of Cannas should be potted in 4 or 5-inch pots or planted 

 in shallow boxes in March or April, and kept in a warm place to start them 

 into growth. The started plants may be planted out about May 20th to June 

 10th in the vicinity of New York; earlier in the South; later in the North. 



Price, dormant roots, S10.00 per 100. Not less than 25 sold at the 100 rate 



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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, 25c. each, $2.50 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. 20c. each, S2.00 per doz. 



"The Carinas 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. X. V. 



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