GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE 
Its fiowers, which under 
ordinary cultivation, will measurre six 
inches in diameter, and which are pro- 
duced in heavy trusses of gigantic size are 
of a brilliant orange-scarlet with bright 
red markings; while the foliage is broad 
and massive and of a rich coppery bronze 
with brownish green markings, bold and 
effective; 5 feet. 
Mrs. Kate Gray.The most robust grow- 
ing Canna in our collection, with broad and 
massive foliage of a bright glossy green, 
and forming a beautiful foil to the gigan- 
tie trusses of floxers, which are of a rich 
shade of orange-scarlet overlaid with gold, 
and measures from 6 to 7 inches across. 
Mlle. Berat.——This is a pink variety of 
French origin. Entirely distinct from any 
other sort. It is much the darkest of all 
the Cannas, being dark carmine-red. 
Heads of bloom are held yery erect and 
well above the foliage. A showy, effective 
pedder. One of the finest introductions. 
President McKiniey.—Color, fiery crim-- 
son-secarlet. An early, constant and pro- 
fuse bloomer. Dwarf habit. stools freely, 
making a valuable bedder; height, 2% feet. 
Queen Charlotte.—Rich crimson, with a 
broad margin of yellow. Although old, it 
is still considered one of the best of its 
color. 
Alphonse Eouvier.—Bright crimson flow- 
ers in large, full spikes; height 5 feet. 
One of the best crimson bedders. 
Black Beauty.—The darkest and most 
handsome colored foliage of any Canna. 
Unequaled for center of groups; 5 to 7 
feet high. 
Mme. Crozy.—Scarlet bordered 
golden yellow. Height, 2% feet. 
the most popular varieties. 
Pennsylvania.—One of the best of the 
Tialian hybrids with flowers 6% inches in 
diameter, produced with remarkable free- 
dom in many branched panicles and of an 
intense vermillion scarlet overlaid with an 
orange-scarlet sheen. Rich, massive, deep 
green foliage, 6 to 7 feet. 
Florence Vaughan.—Rich golden yellow, 
bronze foliage. 
with 
One of 
thickly spotted - with red. One of the 
finest variegated varieties. 
All the above Cannas 25c. each, $2.00 
per dozen. 
COLEUS.—Fancy varieties, i0c. each, 
75c. per dozen, $4.00 per 100. Standard 
Me! 5c. each, 50c. per dozen, $3.00 per 
0. 
COLEUS—Christmas Gem (New).—Has 
broad leaves that often measure § inches 
across, beautifully marked with yellow 
and bright crimson. 10c. each. Specimens 
25c. and 50c. each. 
CACTUS.—Crab Claw.—A beautiful red 
flowering variety, usually grafted on the 
Snake Cactus. Makes pretty specimens in 
a short while with ordinary care. 50c., 
75c. and $1.00 each. 
We also have a number of other varie- 
ties of Cactus, from 25c. up. 
CARNATIONS.—There is no sweeter 
flower than the Carnation, and they are 
without question the best of all plants for 
winter blooming. We have a good collec- 
tion of the very choicest kinds in various 
Shades of red, pink and white, and know 
you will not be disappointed in getting 
these varieties. They are large plants, 
ready to begin blooming at once. Many 
of them will be in bud when we send them 
to you. 25c. and 50c. each; $2.50 and $5.00 
per dozen. Young plants, ready from 
February ist, 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen. 
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Croton. 
CROTONS.—Splendid pot plants for the 
piazza or window garden. Leaves are 
brilliantly variegated in every color of the 
:ainbow, and present a fine appearance. A 
<rand bedding plant, standing the hottest 
sunshine, which adds great brillianey to 
their colors. A plant that is sure -to 
please everyone. We offer strong plants 
15c. each, $1.50 per dozen; larger _ sizes, 
25c., 50c. and $1.00 each. 
CALLA ZZ THEOPICA.—(Pot Grown.) — 
Ease of culture, freedom of bloom and 
beauty of flower have made these lilies al- 
most indispensible; 40c. and 50c. each. 
Carnation. 
Crimson King.—’EHardy Everblooming 
Pink.—Color, rich glowing crimson; always 
in bloom. Can be grown either outdoors 
or in pots. Will not fail to please. 15c. 
and 25c. each. 
We strongly advise shipping by Express whenever practicable; this will enable us to 
send much stronger plants and guarantee safer delivery. 
If ordered by mail 
add 25 per cent. of the value of plants to cover postage, as plants, 
shrubbery and seeds take a flat rate of 8c. per pound. 
