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FIVE GRAND CANNAS 



MRS. ALFRED F. CONARD 



This has become the most popular pink Canna ever introduced and it is unsurpassed I 

 'for planting either singly or in large beds. Its exquisite salmon pink flowers are of I 

 largest size. Wonderfully profuse in blooming, large heads. 4 feet. Green foliage. 

 (See engraving.) Price, dormant roots, 35c. each, S3. 50 per doz. 



CARMINE REALTY 



Deep bright carmine flowers, freely produced high above the heavy dark green 

 foliage, which has a narrow red margin. The flowers are of a much brighter 

 and more pleasing tone than Olympic. Height 4J-3 feet. Price, dormant roots, 

 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. y 



ROSEA GIGANTEA 



A giant in size of flower and general worth. Flowers are a charming shade of 

 soft rose, shading to carmine-pink, particularly clear and pleasing to the eye. 

 A wonderful bloomer and a fine grower. The flowers are unusually large and 

 are borne in great abundance well above the foliage. Height, 4 feet. Price, 

 dormant roots. 25c. each, S2.50 per doz. 



LHLRERG 



A distinct and beautiful variety unique in its coloring of soft rosy-carmine, with 

 creamy-yellow throat and border. It is in flower practically all season, as new 

 flower stalks are constantly appearing before the older flowers fade. 

 Makes a dwarf, compact plant useful for edging beds of taller sorts. 

 Height, 3 feet. Price, dormant roots. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



YELLOW KING HUMBERT 



A green-leaved sport of the popular King Humbert. A majestic, 

 stately variety; with large massive foliage. It has the same habit of 

 growth and free flowering qualities, but the flowers are bright yellow and 

 lightly spotted with red. This is the best yellow Canna now on the 

 market. The flowers are of the largest size, heads full and borne well 

 above the foliage. (See engraving.) Price, dormant roots. 25c. each, 

 $2.50 per doz.. $15.00 per 100. Not less than 50, sold at the 100 rate. 



SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the Five Cannas offered above, S1.25. 



SELECTED CANNAS 



Beacon. Green foliage. Moderate sized flowers of very rich cardinal red which are 

 ' produced in great masses. A remarkable bloomer. The plant makes a vigorous 

 growth, averages about 4 feet in height. 



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. 



Fanal. An intense fiery cinnabar-red that compels attention. An 



ideal grower, producing a great abundance of flowers on upright 



- stems well above the foliage. One of the best bedders. Height 4 feet. 



Gladiator. A rugged strong-growing variety which withstands our 



summer storms better than almost any other variety. The flowers 



are bright yellow, thickly spotted with crimson. Blooms freely all 



summer. Height 4 to 5 feet. 



Hungaria. Large florets in good sized trusses; freely produced. The 



color is a beautiful rose-pink. Height, Z\i feet. Price, 35c. each. 

 Jane Addams. This is an ideal bedding variety; color a refreshing rich 

 yellow with a touch of red at the throat. The flowers are of good size 

 held well above the foliage a clean vigorous grower, and very free 

 flowering. Height 4 feet. 

 Mme. Crozy. The center brilliant orange-scarlet, with crimson 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. Height 4 feet. 

 Mrs. Karl Kelsey. It grows 6 to 7 feet high, luxuriant foliage, green 

 with a narrow edge of purple bearing erect, full heads of enormous 

 flowers. Color orange-scarlet, wondrously flaked and striped with 

 golden-yellow; the petals are wavy -edged. 

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

 yellow edge. Does not fade or scorch in hot weather. Height 4 feet. 

 Wyoming. A brilliant orange. Bronze purple foliage. The massive 

 flowers and bronze foliage form a striking contrast. Height 6 feet. 

 Price, dormant roots, except where noted 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., 

 $18.00 per 100. 



Cannas in Quantity for Massing 



WE AIM TO FILL ORDERS 



The wonderful colorings and blendings we have in our modern 



Cannas were never dreamed of a few years ago. With the intro- 



£^F£* duction of many new varieties each year the popularity of this 



. J»«. * riower is steadily increasing, and much interest is being taken in the 



planting of Canna beds. 



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 desired, we 



will select tall, medium and low-growing varieties for arrangements 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 Xew York; earlier in the South; later in the North. They should be 



set about 18 inches apart. 



Price, dormant roots, $15.00 per 100. Not less than 25 sold at the 100 rate. 

 (For Canna seed, see page 92.) 



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