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BEGONIAS. 



These are now among 1 the most popular plants for beds of summer flowers. 

 Nothing can exceed the brilliancy and richness of their flowers. From the 

 time the first blossom apoears until all growth is stopped by frost they are 

 never out of bloom. 



Flowering Varieties. 



VERNOX. — Beautiful waxy 

 foliage. Dwarf, compact grow- 

 er. Splendid for bedding in 

 semi-shady places. 



ALBA. — White flowers tinted 

 delicate pink. 



ROSEA. — Beautiful light be- 

 g'onia pink. 



10c. each. $1.00 per dozen. 



BEGONIA REX 



(Ornamental-leaved Varieties) 



Many improvements have 

 been made in recent years in 

 this useful house plant. 

 15e. each. $1.50 per dozen. 



CANNAS. 



Few flowering plants combine so manv fine qualities as the modern Canna — a 

 race of sub-tropical bulbous plants, of most easy culture, rapid reproduction v-»"""" " * '""V 

 and good keeping qualities. The floral world has been astonished by their luxuriance of foliage and gracefulness of bloom, 

 which is of immense size., borne in large masses and trusses, combining in color the brightest and richest shades of yellow, 

 red, orange and scarlet, bringing them to the front as the finest ornamental plant in commerce. Useful for g-arden, green- 

 house or sitting-room. 



AILEMAXIA, — Exceptionally large flowers, frequently 

 measuring 6% inches across, the upper petals salmon, with 

 broad border and markings of golden yellow, while the lower 

 petals are dark salmon marked with yellow in the center; 

 foliage dark green; 6 feet. 



BLACK BEA I TV. — New dark-leaved Canna; has the richest 

 bronzy purple foliage, shaded black with crimped wavy mar- 

 gins, small crimson flower; 5 feet high. 



CHARLES HENDERSON. — Probably the most popular 

 crimson Canna in cultivation, of uniform, compact habit, 

 rarely exceeding ZV> feet in height. 



CHICAGO. — Has been pronounced the best of all red varie- 

 ties. Color clear, deep vermilion, smooth and without mark- 

 ings, except a purplish gloss. 



DAVID HARIM. — Deep bright vermilion, bronze foliage, 

 3% feet high. 



DIKE OF MARLBOROIGH. — Beautiful crimson maroon; 

 the largest Canna grown. A sturdy, erect grower, with fine 

 metallic green foliage; 4 feet. 



EGA ND ALE. — Fine dark variety; flowers of a soft currant 

 red; 3% feet. 



Specimen Plant. Ornamental-leaved Bejgonln. 



FLORENCE VAUGHAN. — The finest yellow-spotted variety 

 yet sent out. The foliage is massive and of rich green color; 

 4 feet. 



ITALIA. — Is of a bright orange-scarlet, with a very broad 

 yellow golden border. The flowers, which are produced on 

 massive stems, about 16 inches long, are set well above the 

 foliage, which is large and heavy, similar to that of the 

 Musa Ensente; 6 feet. (See cut). 



MADAME CROZY. — Flowers of dazzling crimson scarlet, 

 bordered witli golden yellow. A marvelous and rich combina- 

 tion of colors. The plant is of vigorous growth, yet very 

 dwarf in habit, rarely exceeding 4 feet in height. 



QUEEN CHARLOTTE. — This new German sort is one of 

 the handsomest scarlet varieties ever introduced, having a 

 distinct golden belt around each petal. Height, 3% feet. 

 (See cut.) 



SHENANDOAH. — Rich ruby red or bronze foliage, exquis- 

 itely veined and tinted. The beautiful rose pink flowers are 

 produced in large trusses very early and abundantly. 



Nice pot-grown plants of any of the above Cannas, 15c. 

 each. $1.50 per dozen. $10.00 per 100. By express, not prepaid. 



DRY OR DORMANT ROOTS OF THE ABOVE CANNAS. 

 Each, 5c. Per dozen, 35c. By express, not prepaid. 



QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 



