Bed of Famous West Grove Cannas 



Dingee Magnificent Everblooming Cannas 



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 intro- 

 duced the Canna Flamingo, at that time considered the 

 finest flower of the kind, and when Dr. Van Fleet, now con- 

 nected with the Horticultural Department at Washington, 

 was in our employ. Since that time wonderful improvement 

 has been obtained in the development of new varieties, such 

 as increasing the size of heads and individual flowers, the 

 ::olor of the blooms, the size of the plants and the length of 

 the blooming period, all of which has increased the popular- 

 ity of the gorgeous flowers. Cannas are easily grown, and 

 will thrive in almost any situation. 



Cannas are not hardy and should not be planted until 

 danger of frost is past. Take the roots up in the fall and 

 store them in a warm, dry place. 



No flowers will make such an attractive bed. Rapid in 

 growth, freedom of bloom and ornamental foliage makes 

 them so desirable for planting in beds, on lawn or yard, and 

 especially after early blooming bulbs are done. 



Best New Cannas 



PRESIDENT — Considered by all to be ihe best red variety 

 yet introduced. Produces immense heads of glowing crim- 

 son flowers, 7 inches across the open bloom, on strong, erect 

 stalks well above the foliage; 4 feet in height. Price, 40c 

 each; 3 for $1.00. 



MRS. WOODROW WILSON — A good, strong, robust grower 

 and exceptionally free bloomer. Light 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; 5 for $1.00. 



PANAMA — The unusual color marking of this new Canna is 

 its attractive 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. 



KING HUMBERT — A glorious Canna. The finest we have 

 ever seen. Grows to a heilght of about 5 feet. Immense 

 dark bronze foliage with great heads of orange-scarlet 

 flowers, striped crimson. 20c each; 6 for $1.00, postpaid. 



GOEDEN GATE — 3% feet. Blooms when opening- are almost 

 pure gold, but soon change to orange-crimson and apricot, 

 with deep carmine red at throat. Very striking. Price, 20c 

 each; 6 for $1.00, postpaid. 



WINTZER'S COEOSSAE— 4 feet. The gorgeous, vivid scarlet 

 blooms produced all summer long. Blooms retain their 

 color during the hottest weather. Price, 20c each; 6 for 

 $1.00, postpaid. 



CITY OF PORTLAND — 3 feet. Beautiful shade of deep pink, 

 deeper color than its parent, Mrs. Alfred Conard. Blooms 

 produced in marvelous profusion. Price, 20c each; 6 for 

 $1.00, postpaid. 



LAFAYETTE — 3% feet. Immense heads of intense scarlet 

 blooms. One of the finest crimson varieties. Price, 20c 

 each; 6 for $1.00, postpaid. 



YELLOW KING HUMBERT — 4 feet. A sport from the bronze 



foliage variety of the same name, but with blooms of yellow 

 dotted with red, and green foliage. So far has proved 

 equally as good as King Humbert. Price, 20c each; 6 for 

 $1.00, postpaid. 



EUREKA — 4% feet. Immense trusses of substantial flowers 

 of almost pure white. 20c each; 6 for $1.00, postpaid. 



FIREBIRD — The trusses are very large, compact and showy; 

 with nicely -rounded petals 2% or more inches wide. The 

 color is extremely desirable, being absolutely pure scarlet 

 with no suffusion of streaks or blotches. 3 to 4 feet. Price, 

 20c each; 6 for $1.00, postpaid. 



OLYMPIC — Gilgantic heads. Rich oriental red, with a lighter 

 shade toward the center. 20c each; 6 for $1.00. 



METEOR — A brilliant new crimson Canna of unusual merit. 

 Green foliage, massive blooms. 20c each; 6 for $1.00. 



MRS. ALFRED F. CONARD — 4 feet. One of the latest intro- 

 ductions. Color a beautiful shade of salmon-pink. Flowers 

 of immense size. Producing blooms so freely as to make a 

 continuous show for several months. Price, 20c each; 6 

 for $1.00. 



ROSEA GIGANTEA — 3 to 4 feet. A magnificent showy Canna 

 of a rose to carmine-pink shade. Flower heads of immense 

 size. 20c each; 6 for $1.00. 



All Cannas furnished in dormant roots up until April 1st, 

 thereafter pot-grown plants. 



Standard Varieties 



Red and Crimson Shades 



Brandywine — Bronze-leaved; crimson. 4% feet. 

 Charles Henderson — Solid crimson. 3% feet. 

 Duke of Marlborough — Crimson. 3% feet. 

 Egandale — Dark foliage; scarlet. 3% feet. 

 Express — Scarlet crimson. 2% feet. 

 Florida — Scarlet with golden band. 2% feet. 



Price of Standard Varieties in strong- roots up until April 

 1st, after that v/ell-rooted plants from 3-inch pots, 15c each, 

 $1.75 per dozen, postpaid. Every plant is guaranteed to grow. 

 After each variety we have indicated the height of the plant 

 when fully grown. 



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