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NEW AND RARE PLANTS. 



SELECT SET OF SIX 



NEW CANNAS. 



\Ve take mucli pleasure in presenting this set of 

 6 Cannas. We consider tliem the " cream " of this 

 year's introductions, and feel sure that each and 

 every one will give the utmost satisfaction. 

 Goliath. The finest crimson Canna extant, and 

 we have no hesitation in predicting a great future 

 for it. It was introduced by the fortunate origi- 

 nator of Queen Charlotte and other prominent 

 varieties. It is of uniform dwarf habit, never ex- 

 ceeding 3 feet in height, wiih broad, massive dark 

 green leaves ; an early and continuo-;:s bloomer, 

 throwing its graceful trusses of large bold flowers 

 just the proper distance .above the foliage ; color 

 rich dazzling crims9n. similar to that old favorite, 

 Alphonse Bouvier. 81.00 each. 

 J. D. Eisele. A magnificent vermilion scarlet 

 overl.ud with orange, raised by one of Europe's 

 foremost Canna specialists, and named in honor of 

 our Nursery Manager. It is a strong free grower, 

 attaining a height of 3i feet, and is without ques- 

 tion the finest scarlet yet offered. $100 each. 

 Menelek. This is the best of M. Crozy's intro- 

 ductions for this season, and one of the most flor- 

 iferous varieties known to us. It is of dwarf 

 compact habit, about So feet feet high, very uni- 

 form, wiih heavy rich green foliage. Its flowers 

 are of good size, with broad petals ; are of a rich 

 nasturtium red, a color which shows well in 

 contrast with other shades. 8100 each. 

 Flirst VOli Hohenlohe. An ideal yellow 

 bedding Canna. lis flowers are of fair size, the 

 upper petals of purest yellow, the lower one 

 slightly marked with crimson. Its strong points 

 are iis great floriferousness, neat compact habit, 

 large spikes of flowers, and the fact that at the distance of only a few feet it appears as a pure yellow. We 

 have no hesitation in placing it at the head of the list of yellows. 7o cts. each. 

 Sam Trelease. This handsome variety originated with Mr. James Gurney, Superintendent of Tower 

 Grove Park, and Head Gaidener of the Missouri Botanical Gardens, and was admired by everyone who 

 saw it in our grounds last summer ; in fact, many prominent Canna growers considered it the best and most 

 distinct new variety in our fields. The greatest merit or this variety is that the flowers open out flat, which, 

 with its very broad petals, which are of good substance, makes a large nearly perfect circular flower, 

 different from .ill other sorts. In color it is the nearest approach to a pure scarlet yet introduced. Very rich and glowing; the 

 edges and centre are marked with yellow about the same as in Mme. Crozy. It grows about 3 feet high, with large, freely- 

 branching spikes of flowers, which are thrown above the foliage of just sufficient height to show them to best advantage. 

 In freedom of flowering we know of no variety that compares with it, and we feel certain that it will soon become one of 

 the popular standard sorts. 50 cts. each. 

 Sunray. An entirely distinct striped variety. The flowers are of large size, open out well, and are produced very freely. The 

 ground color is a rich bright yellow, with stri|ies and dashes of bright scarlet running through almost to the edge of the 

 petals, producing a unique and bizarre effect. (See cut on page 13.) 50 cts. each. 



Special Offer : We will furnish one each of the set of 6 select Cannas for ?4.00. 



New American Canna, 

 President Cleveland. 



A variety that originated in Washington, D. C, where 

 it is used very extensively in the grounds of the various 

 departments. It is of strong, robust habit, growing about 

 3 feet high, with rich green foliage. The flowers, which 

 are bright orange scarlet, are borne in enormously large 

 trusses, standing well above the foliage, making it very 

 conspicuous; an excellent sort for massing. 75 cts. each, 

 $7.")0 per iloz. 



GRAND SPECIAL OFFER. 



We will furnish one each of the twenty- 

 two New Cannas offered on this and next i 

 page, making a collection embracing the 

 best novelties of the year, for $12.00. | 



For General Collection of Cannas see pages ioq to iii. 



Ca.nxa Goliath 



