From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 159 
Twelve Selected Cannas 
FANAL.’ An intense fiery cinnabar-red that compels attention. An ideal 
rower, producing a great abundance of flowers on upright stems well above the 
Folince! One of the best bedders. Height 4 t. 
GENERAL MERKEL. One of the freest-flowering varieties; of a brilliant 
scarlet suffused with orange, the base and the edge of the petals are marbled 
with golden-yellow. Height 4 ft. 
GLADIATOR: A rugged strong-growing variety which withstands our sum- 
mer storms better than almost any other variety. The flowers are bright yellow, 
thickly spotted with crimson. Blooms freely all summer. Height 4 to 5 ft. 
HUNGARIA. Large florets in good sized trusses; freely produced. The color 
is a beautiful rose-pink. Height 34 ft. 
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. 
DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. This is decidedly the darkest and richest 
colored Canna in existence. A deep, rich crimson-maroon. A particularly at- 
tractive and useful bedding variety. Height 4 ft. 
ORANGE BEDDER. Particularly attractive bright orange, with just enough 
searee subusion to intensify the dazzling mass of color, very free blooming. 
eight 5 ft. fi 
RICHARD WALLACE. This is an ideal bedding variety; color a refreshing 
canary yellow. The flowers are of good size held well above the foliage, a clean 
vigorous grower, and very free flowering. Height 4 ft. 
SOUV. D’ANTOINE CROZY. Intense scarlet, rich and dazzling, rich 
golden-yellow edge. Does not fade or scorch in hot weather. Height 4 ft. 
WASHINGTON. A very fine dark crimson variety with dark metallic green 
folicee and deep rich crimson flowers of great beauty. One of the best bedding 
varieties. 
WM. MUEHLE. Vermilion-scarlet, overlaid with orange. It is a compact 
grower, producing immense trusses and flowers. Height 4 ft. 
WYOMING. A brilliant orange. Bronze purple dela e. The massive flow- 
ers and bronze foliage form a striking contrast. eight 6 ft. 
Price, dormant roots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $18.00 per 100. Set of 
12 for $2.50. Growing plants, ready April Ist, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 
Set of 12 for $3.00. 
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of vivid-crimson flowers. 
plants, ready April 1st, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 
Wintzer’s Colossal Canna 
Canna we have seen. Individual florets often measure over 
he color is a bright scarlet. The plant, a strong vigorous 
free flowering. It is of the Italian or Orchid flowering type and 
1 ; Price, dormant roots, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. Grow- 
ing plants, ready April 1st, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 
_ Cannas in Quantity for Massing 
The wonderful colorings and blendings we have in our modern Cannas were never 
dreamed of a few years ago. With the introduction of many new varieties each year 
the popularity, of this flower is steadily increasing and much interest is being taken 
e 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, me- 
ium and Ea a varieties for arrangements in beds. Dormant roots of 
s e 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 New yy 
earlier in the South; later in the North. They should be set about 18 inches apart. 
$15.00 per 100. Growing plants, ready April Ist, $20.00 per 
_ The largest flowerin 
eight inches across. 
Price, dormant roots, 
100. Not less than 25 sold at 100 rate.. 
New Red Canna 
The President 
Color bright glistening scarlet. The individual florets often 
measure seven inches across when open. The flowers are borne on firm upright 
stems, jee high enough above the foliage to show the entire head. Height 5 ft. 
. Price, dormant roots, 30c. each; $3.00 per doz. rowing 
plants, ready April 1st, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. ; 
Yellow King Humbert Canna 
popular King Humbert. A majestic stately warlelye 
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as the same habit of growth and free flowering qua 
right yellow and lightly spotted with red. This is the best 
pebow Canna now on the market. The flowers are of the largest size, heads full and 
orne well above the foliage. 
$2.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100. Growing plants, ready April 1st, 30c. each, $3.00 
per doz., $20.00 per 100. Not less than 50 sold at the 100 rate. 
Nokomis Canna 
_ This handsome Canna makes well balanced plants, 4 to 5 feet high. The foliage 
is very dark green heavily veined and edged with bronze. Bears immense trusses 
Price, dormant roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. Growing 
(See illustration.) Price, dormant roots, 25c. each, 
ork; 
All Canna roots listed on this page are delivered transportation paid in the United States or possessions. 
& Purchaser pays transportation charges on Growing Plants. 
