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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 

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

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

 engraving.) Price, dormant roots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., .515.00 per 100. Not less 

 than 50 sold at the 100 rate. 



METEOR 



A glorious red variety, or, to be exact, a deep crimson. It makes fine large truss 

 and blooms constantly. The effect produced by the brilliant colored flowers is very 

 striking. Height, 5 feet. Price, dormant roots. 25c. each, 52.50 per doz. 



ROSEA GIGANTEA f 



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. 



UHLRERG 



A distinct and beautiful variety unique in it- 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, com- 

 pact plant, useful for edging beds of taller sorts. Height, 3 feet. Price, dormant 

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



YELLOW KING HUMRERT 



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

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

 growth and fjee 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.. S15.00 per 100. Not less than 50 sold at the 100 rate. 



SPECIAL OFFER. One each of the Five Cannas offered above, 81.00. 



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. 

 Fanal. An intense fiery cinnabar-red that compels attention. An ideal grower, pro- 

 ducing a great abundance ol 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. 

 Gustav Gumpper. This is an ideal bedding variety; color, a refreshing rich 

 golden-yellow. The flowers are of good size, held well above the foliage. This 

 variety has been one of the most conspicuous in our fields. Height, 314 to 

 4 feet. 



Hungaria. Large florets in good sized trusses; freelv produced. The color is 

 a beautiful rose-pink. Height, 3'o feet. 

 Maros. A distinct variety, the flowers of which are creamy white A healthy 

 vigorous grower with fine green foliage. Its great masses of white flowers 

 contrast finely with the crimson sorts. 



Mme. Crozy. The center brilliant orange-scarlet, with eiimson 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-vellow 

 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, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz., $12.00 per 100. 



Cannas in Quantity for Massing 



The wonderful colorings and blcndings we have in our modern 

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

 duction of many new varieties each year the popularity of this 

 flower 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 arrangement 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 Mai 20th to June 10th 

 in the vicinity of New York; earlier in the South; later in the North They should bo 

 set about IS inches apart. 

 Price, dormant roots, $10.00 per 100. Not less than 25 sold at the 100 rate. 



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