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Betl of Famous West Grove Cannas, 



Dingee Magnificent Everblooming Cannas 



(Note illustration in color on page 70). 



The introduction of these wonderful decorative 

 plants in this country is so woven into the history 

 of West Grove that it is known far and near as 

 the home of magnificent plants. Starting back 

 many years ago when we first introduced the 

 Canna Flamingo, at that time considered the 

 finest fiower of the kind, and when Dr. Van Fleet, 

 now connected with the Horticultural Depart- 

 ment at Washington, was in our employ. Since 

 that time wonderful improvement has been ob- 

 tained in the development of new varieties, such 

 as increasing the size of heads, and individual 

 flowers, the color of the blooms, the size of the 

 plants and the length of the blooming period, all 

 of which has increased the popularity of the gor- 

 geous flowers. Cannas are easily grown, and will 

 thrive in almost any situation. 



Best New Cannas 



Cannas arc not hardy and should not be planted 

 until danger of frost is past. Take the roots up 

 in the fall and store in a warm, dry i)lace. 



No flowers will make such an attractive bed. 

 Rapid in growth, freedom of bloom and orna- 

 mental foliage makes them so desirable for plant- 

 ing in beds, on lawn or yard, and especially after 

 early blooming bulbs are done. 

 MRS. WOODROW WILSON— A good, strong, 

 robust grower and exceptionally free bloomer. 

 Fight green foliage veined. Color a rich but 

 soft crimson pink with very large flowers with 

 broad, overlapping petals. Blooms soon after 

 planting, continuing until frost. 25c each. 

 PANAMA — The^ unusual ^ color marking of this 

 new Canna is its attractie feature. The orange- 

 red petals are bordered with a broad edge of 

 golden-yellow. Flowers large and overlapping. 

 Free bloomer. 20c each; 6 for $1.00, postpaid. 

 All Cannas furnished in dormant roots up until 

 April 1st, thereafter pot grown plants. 



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