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Choice Selected French Cannas 



Note. — The height to which these Cannas usually grow, except where stated in descrip- 

 tion, is 4 to 6 feet, according to season and soil. The foliage of all is green except where 

 stated otherwise. 



Alemannia. Rich orange-red with golden-yellow border, dotted with orange-red spots. 



Inner petals almost entirely red with yellow throat, dotted orange-red. Height. G feet. 

 Beaute Poitevine. A very fine dark crimson variety with dark metallic green foliage and 



deep rich crimson flowers of great beauty. One of the best bedding varieties. 

 Brandy wine. A beautiful bronze-leaved Canna; intense vinous-red; dappled deep crimson 



occasionally edged golden yellow. Height, 4 feet. 

 Brilliant. Green foliage. Flowers of medium size, pure golden yellow with two 



curling tongue-like petals of fiery red that dart from the center. Height, 4 feet. 

 Buttercup. Yellow, as bright as the "buttercup" of our fields. Best in its color. 



Because of its dwarf and compact habit it is especially valuable for planting as a 



border around taller sorts. Height, 3 feet. Dormant roots, 20c. each, $2.00 



per doz. ; plants, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 Charles Henderson. Deep crimson, yellow flame at the throat. A 

 ' ard bedding variety. Used extensively for mass effects. 

 Cinnabar. Cinnabar-red, distinctly edced with golden-yellow. 

 Defender. Clear rich yellow, striped scarlet, splendid for edging. 3 to 



3!^ feet. 



Duke of Marlborough. This is decidedly the darkest and richest colored 

 Canna in e.\istence. A deep, rich crimson-maroon. 



Fuerst Bismarck. Rich scarlet crimson. Always bright and showy. 

 3)2 feet. 



Gladio-Flora. Color crimson, changing to carmine-rose with an un- 

 even edge of gold to each petal. Height, 314 feet. 



Italia. The coloring is gorgeous in the extreme. Rich golden- 

 yellow with patches of brilliant reddish-crimson and irregular 

 spots on upper petals. 6 feet. 



J. D. Eisele. Vermilion-scarlet, overlaid with orange. 3}2feet. 



Martha Washington. The flowers are very large and fre- 

 quently have five broad petals, the trusses are immense. 

 Color pure bright rose. 2>2 to 3 feet. 



MUe. Berat. Color a unique shade of soft rosy-carmine, or 

 deep pink it might be called. Large trusses. 



Mrs. Geo. A. Strohlein. Flowers amaranth red, deep bronze 

 foliage. 



Philadelphia. A bright glowing red, very rich and velvety. 



Pres. McKinley. Brilliant crimson with scarlet [shading. 

 Dwarf habit, growing only 2'-^ to 3 feet. 



Queen Charlotte. The center brilliant orange-scarlet, with crimson 

 tones; with a distinct golden belt around each petal. 



Richard Wallace. A pleasing shade of canary yellow, large flowers. 



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

 yellow edge. 



Wyoming. A brilliant orange. Bronze purple foliage. 6 feet. 



Price dormant roots, except where noted, up to April 1st, 10c. each, 

 SI. 00 per doz. Growing plants, after April 1st, 15c. each, Si. 50 per doz. 



Cannas in Quantity for Massing 



For the convenience of those who are at a loss what varieties to <;e!ect 

 we make special offer of the best sorts in separate colors. If desired we will 

 select tall, medium and low-growing varieties for arrangement in bed?. 



Price, dormant roots, up to April 1st, S7.00 per 100. Growing plants, ready 

 April 1st, $12.00 per 100, 26 sold at hundred rate. By express only, purchaser to pay charges 



Giant Rose-Pink Canna 



Rosea Gigantea" 



A giant in size of flower and general worth. Flowers 

 soft rose shading to carmine-pink. A wonderful 

 bloomer, and a fine grower. The flowers are unusually 

 large and are borne in great abundance. (See engrav- 

 ing.) Price, dormant roots up to April 1st, 25c. each, 

 $2.50 per doz. Growing plants ready April 1st, 30c. 

 each, $3.00 per doz. 



New Lilliputian 



Canna "Little Gem" 



This makes a compact mass of handsome green 

 leaves surmounted by a wealth of brilliant orange- 

 scarlet flowers, edged with brilliant yellow. The 

 height rarely exceeds two feet, so that its value for 

 edging, for centers of low beds, for planting in her- 

 baceous borders, or for pot culture is apparent. An 

 early and continuous bloomer. (See engraving.) Price, 

 dormant roots, up to April 1st, 1.5c. each, $1..50 per 

 doz. Growing plants, after April 1st, 20c. each, $2.00 

 per doz, .$15.00 per 100. 



"The Pres. McKinley Cannas we ordered from you last 

 year were a little slow at first but finally turned otct fine 

 and were the handsomest I ever saw. Were well pleased 

 with them." IV. G. W.A.TSON, Rochester, N.Y. 



Our Business 

 was founded by 



Peter Henderson in 1847 '°only°hisTon'^ Charles Henderson ^^^^it^ Peter and Howard M. Henderson. 



