We have observed with the keenest interest the almost magical development of this majestic 

 ilant during the past few years, and the rapidity with which it has grown in popular estima- 

 ion. From the old Indian Shot Plant, with its inconspicuous, commonplace blossoms, to the 

 ypes of the modern Canna has been a transformation wonderful in nature and pronounced and 

 ruitful of results. We surmise that these newer acquisitions to the lawn, the border and the 

 nazza .will be welcomed with delight by all lovers of the beautiful, who are constantly on the 

 >f their home surroundings. It is scarcely four years since the introduction of this wonderful 

 y at work, nursing our handful of seedlings, experimenting and hybridizing, comparing notes 

 1 producing many remarkable and distinct types. We claim that we offer absolutely the finest 

 in every respect to existent creations. We make this assertion boldly, fearlessly, and, we be- 

 s yet, have been unable to discover any specimens that equal them. They are the products of 

 : and America, and the results secured have more than exceeded our expectations. Our colored 

 ing subjects, and are not exaggerated in the slightest details. It is difficult for brush or language 

 up presents. The foliage of all the varieties is massive and luxuriant, which in itself corn- 

 immediate suroundings. 



Yhen sent by mail the plants are usually so large that it becomes necessary to prune them back slightly. This treatmen t 

 isit, and when planted again afresh and vigorous growth commences at once. If the plants are sent by express, the 

 roots, which are not nearly as satisfactory as foliaged plants ; it will therefore be observed that our prices are low for 



seated on Colored Plate 



and beautiful Canna is now indispensable and eagerly sought after ; still very scarce. Include a plant of 

 this variety in your order by all means ; grows four feet high. Price, 40 cts. each ; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 



ORANGE KING (D. & C. Co.).— The clearest and best of its color (see color-plate). Pure, brilliant 

 orange. A superb Canna. Ample foliage, large an'd graceful habit, sometimes attaining a height of four 

 feet. Always surmounted with a gorgeous crown of bloom ; a constant bloomer and a most striking 

 figure for the yard or lawn. Price, 40 cts. each; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 



CATHARINE LOMBARD {The Pink Canna).— A beautiful new variety and a splendid companion 

 to Alba Rosea. Very large flowers, rreely produced in immense trusses. Color pale salmon pink ; refined, 

 but very striking and^noticeable; grows four to five feet high, with immense banna-like foliage. In our 

 opinion this is one of the most pleasing and distinct varieties now known, and for that reason we deemed 

 it worthy of a color-plate illustration. Price, 40 cts. each ; 3 for $1.00, postpaid. 



CROWN JEWEL (D. &. C. Co.). — Golden yellow, evenly dotted with small scarlet points, as shown in 

 color-plate illustration. Very vigorous and free blooming. We think this is the best yellow bedding 

 Canna known. A large block of Crown Jewel on our grounds was much admired during the past season 

 on account of its even and uniform growth and constant, brilliant color effect. Grows three and one- 

 half to four feet high. Price, 30 cts. each ; 3 for 75 cts., postpaid. 



ANONYMA(D. & C. Co.) — Selected stock. Rich deep crimson ; large erect trusses. This is an extra-fine 

 bedding Canna ; especially suitable for the centres or inner circles of large beds. A specially vigorous 

 variety, unexcelled in producing a vivid and uniform color effect ; grows about four feet high. A fair 

 idea of the flower is given in illustration on color-plate. Price, 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts., postpaid. 



SPECIAX OFFER. — One eacli of the seven grand new Cannas described above and illustrated on 

 color-plate, including Golden Star and Queen Charlotte, strong pot plants, postpaid by mail, for 

 S3. 75. These are tlie most distinct and desirable Cannas in existence. 



sellaneoas Cannas 



ORIFLAMME (D. & C. Co.). — Scarlet and crimson, broadly margined and mottled yellow ; curious and 

 exceedingly lovely. Stock is still scarce. Grows about two and one-half feet high ; profuse and bril- 

 liant in bloom. While very effective as a bedding plant, the peculiar beauty of the flowers is best brought 

 out in pot culture. Price, 50 cts. each ; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 



OUR UNRIVALED MIXTURE OF LARGE FLOWERING HYBRID CANNAS. 



GREBN-IjEAVED VARIETIES (Our Own Production).— In the course of such extensive hybridi- 

 zations as we have of late undertaken, thousands of magnificent varieties are constantly produced. It may be 

 said that all equal and many of them surpass the finest named varieties, but differ from them so slightly in 

 color or markings that they are not available under distinct names. This mixture is really superb ; all colors 

 and shades known among Cannas are represented, and many duplicates of the costliest varieties are also found. 

 We hope all our customers will avail themselves of the opportunity to procure something of special excellence 

 for a very small outlay. Price, strong pot plants, 15 cts. each ; 3 for 40c; 5 for 60c; 12 for $1-25, postpaid. By 

 express, 50 for $4.50 ; 100 for $8. 



DARK-I/EAVED VARIETIES.— We have a large stock of rich purple and bronze -leaved kinds, all 

 being of the large-flowered hybrid type. We have picked out a few specially distinct varieties, and have care- 

 fully culled out all plants at all inferior in bloom or richness of foliage. The range of color in the flowers is 

 not so great as among the green-leaved sorts, as they vary only from orange to crimson, but the foliage is 

 beautiful and rich beyond imagination. Price, strong pot plants, 15 cts. each; 3 for 40 cts.; 5 for 60 cts.; 12 

 for $1.25, postpaid. By express, 50 for $4.50 ; 100 for $8.25. 



SPECIAL OFFER. — One each of the eight splendid miscellaneous Cannas described above, by 

 I Mail postpaid, for S2. 



Cannas described on this page, 15 varieties in all, or by express, at purchaser's expense, for $4.00. 

 and distinctness is unsurpassed and cannot be duplicated elsewhere. 



sure established. Subsequent cultivation con- 1 

 s soil loose and free from weeds and in sup- 

 in cases of severe and prolonged droughts. If | 

 n of bloom is desired, remove the seed pods : 

 jin to form, and when the last flowers of a 

 i faded, cut the stem away close to the ground ; ! 

 ts will spring up and a constant succession of 



the plants in the meantime increasing in 

 ixuriousness throughout the entire season, 

 ve been killed by frost, cut away and discard 

 :up, and, after shaking off a large portion of 



box and store in a frost-proof cellar, giving 

 from time to time to keep moist. If treated 



CONARD COMPANY, 



properly they should be in the best condition to transplant again 

 in the Spring. If required for a house plant during the Winter 

 months, the entire clump may be transferred to a box of rich, 

 sandy soil, having several small holes bored at the bottom to afford 

 drainage, placed in a warm, light room, in which situation new 

 shoots will shortly make their appearance, and in a few weeks 

 the clump will be blooming as profusely as ever; or the clumps 

 may be divided and each growing point — amounting in many 

 cases to twenty or thirty — potted singly, using four or five-inch 

 pots. Plenty of warmth and sunlight and a copious supply of 

 tepid water to the foliage and roots will insure a wealth of attrac- 

 tive verdure and brilliant bloom. 



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