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VE1YT1IMG FOR THE QAIRBJEM-Floweip BnaSIbss 



HENDERSONS 

 SELECTION OF 



LARGE FLOWERING C ANN AS 



Magnificent New Gannas 



We offer the following magnificent new Cannas, improvements on existing varieties 

 and sure to please all admirers of fine new sorts. These show the great improvement 

 being made in this popular plant. In profusion of bloom they are remarkable; 

 beginning early in summer tney send up shoot after shoot, thus continuing in 

 flower all summer. It is no exaggeration to say that the flower spikes, in size, 

 richness, and diversity of color, are equal to many varieties of Gladiolus. 



CHEERFULNESS 



Its beautiful bright fire-rpd or deep orange flowers appear early and 

 continue without interruption until frost. Add to the prevailing color 

 a golden border and center with each petal flaked carmine-crimson, and 

 you may form some conception of this fascinating variety with its erect 

 stems always topped with clusters of cheerful color held high above the 

 foliage. Height 3M feet. Price, dormant roots, 50c. each, S.">.00 per doz. 



EUREKA 



This variety is the result of many years of careful hybridizing, and is 

 the beat white Canna for all purposes. A strong grower with glossy green 

 foliage. Flowers freely all season. Height 4 ' •• feet. Price, dormant roots, 

 23c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



LAHNECK 



A free grower, producing an abundance of flowers on erect stems, well 

 above the foliage. The color is rose with lines and shadings of scarlet 

 carmine hues. A narrow gold border adds to the beauty of this charming 

 vari ty. Height 4 feet. (Sec engraving.) Price, dormant roots, 30c each, 

 $3.00 per doz. 



POCAHONTAS 



Large oriental-red flowers borne on firm upright stems, just high enough 

 above the foliage to show the entire head. The foliage is a dark bronze- 

 green .vith emerald shadings; the ribs a darker bronze. Height 4 feet. 

 Price, dormant roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



REMARKABLE 



This distinct and effective bronze-leaved variety stands out boldly among 

 other sorts, not only because of its height but because of the beautiful scarlet- 

 carmine flowers and green-bronze foliage. The tall and graceful habit and stroll" 

 coloring is remarkable. Height 6 feet. Price, dormant roots, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz 



WINTZER'S COLOSSAL 



The largest flowering Canna we have seen. Individual florets often measure over eight 

 inches across. The color is a bright scarlet. The plant a strong vigorous grower and very 

 free flowering. It is of the Italian or Orchid flowering type and very striking. Height 5 

 feet. Price, dormant roots, 23c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



KING 

 HUMBERT 



A brilliant orange-scarlet 

 with bright red shadings. Large 

 trusses of blooms, the individ- 

 ual flowers being six inches in 

 diameter. Foliage a rich, 

 reddish bronze with lighter 

 shadings. Where foliage effect 

 is desired nothing richer can be . 

 found. It is broad and massive. 

 The finest red foliage and 

 flowering variety grown. 

 Height 5 feet. (See engraving.) 

 Price, dormant roots. 2Cc. each, 

 $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. 

 Not less than 50 sold at the 

 100 rate. 



Henderson's Garden Guide 

 and Record, described on 

 page 2 of cover, gives many 

 helpful suggestions for grow- 

 ing flowers and vegetables. 

 Price 25c, or sent free with 

 orders amounting to $2.00 or 

 over, if asked for when order- 

 ing. 



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founded 8 by Peter Henderson in 1847 <m n 3 b y °hu1on ed Charles Henderson ^L„s Peter and Howard M. Henderson 



