O UR EXCELSIOR_STRAIN 

 OF SUPERB HYBRID 



CANNAS. 



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

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

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

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

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

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

 „ ,„ii;.. tr, «ti11 fi,rrherTdcTto"tl.e charm and beauty of their home surroundings. It is scarcely four years since the introduction oi this wondertul 

 :ure new, rare and ^™NenOTelt«iB /dnring^interval we have been assiduously at work, nursing our handful of seedlings, experimenting and hy bridal ng^c^mpar^ng notes 



plant has been attempted on 

 with the results obtai"^ 

 strain of Cannas that 



We claim that we offer absolutely the finest 



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



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skilled and scientific hybridization oi ine u«™ ™"»f™ " „"Jebv a skilled artist from the living subjects, and are not exaggerated in the slightest details. It is difficult for brush or language 

 ^S^^^S^SS^lP^^^^^^^ am ° f * h J? gr °^ P 4 e ? tL .^e foliage ofall the varieties fs massive and luxuriant, which in itself com 



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^iHnStu^and tecorSvTfeature: and imparts a tropical aspect to their immediate suroundings. 



foliage and soil 

 such plants. 



When sent bi/ mail the plants are usually so targe that it becomes necessary to prune them bark slightly fhis treatment 



- aqain a fresh and munruiat f/mwth entttmenccs at oner. If the plants are sent by express, the 



nearly as satis/actorv as /'"lioi/ed plants; it U'itl there/ore be observed thai our prices are low for 



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^~^GFand Heca Cannas, Illustrated on Colored Plate 



rn i nEN STAR (D. & C. Co.).— A bloom-spike of this great novelty is shownoncotor- plate. ™5ii™ 

 deed Droned * -em and now ranks as the BEST YELLOW CANNA IN COMMERCE. It is a seedling 

 of Sta?of qi and is u dwarf and compact as its parent, seldom growing over iS indua high and i S far 

 suDeriorin vWor and floriferousness. Foliage rich green, of a peculiar tough, leathery consistence The 

 flowers are large, of good substance, and in color are away ahead of the many so-called yellow Cannas- 

 a rich, deep golden yellow, absolutely solid, with the exception of a few scarlet points in ""throat of 

 the small petals. Our artist has endeavored to show one of the distinguishing characteristics of the nov>- 

 er^-eac h lar-e petal is noticeably fimbriated, giving the flower a unique and pleasing appearance. 

 They are freelv produced in compact, massive brasses, an established plant constantly carrying four or 

 five trusses at the same time. It has proved most effective for bedding, and, from its peculiarly compact 

 habit makes an ideal pot plant for decorative purposes. We predict an immense popularity tor this 

 splendid Canna, and have grown a large stock, and consequently make the price very low tor such a 

 sterling novelty. Price for strong, potted plants, 50 cts. each ; 3 for $1.20, postpaid. 



OIEEN CH \RLOTTE f Konioin Charlotte).— This splendid new variety is of German origin and isone 

 of the most distinct of all Cannas. Its sale has not as yet been pushed, as the stock has been held at an 

 enormously hi-h price. We have succeeded in growing a limited stock, and now give it the first color- 

 plate illustration it has had in this country. The flowers are large, of good substance and are,extremely 

 unique in color, as will be seen by color-plate; deep crimson, irregularly banded with a. wide 

 golden yellow. It produces the flowers on strong, erect spikes and is exceedingly floriferous. 

 of growth it is all that could be desired, rarely exceeding a height of four feet, 

 March 15th. Price, 80 cts. each ; 2 for 51.50. 



ALBA ROSEA GRANDIFLORA.-Known as the White Canna, and truthfully illustrated in our 

 color-plate. Light rosy blush, changing to ivory white, with reddish pink centre. The best light Canna 

 now known. Immense large trusses of symmetrically arranged blooms, very freely produced. This novel 



argin of 

 In habit 

 Ready for delivery 



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

 this variety in vour order by all means; grows four feet high. Price, 40 cts. each; 3 for Si.oo, 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 

 figurefor the yard or lawn. Price, 40 cts. each; 3 for Jr. 00, postpaid. 



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

 to Alba Rosea. Very large flowers, freely 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 $i.oo, postpaid. 



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

 color-plate illustration. Very vigorous and fret- 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. 



ANONYM A (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. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— One each 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 

 $2.75. These are the most distinct and desirable Cannas in existence. 



►Splendid J4erxt JVIiseellaneoas Cannas* 



FLORENCE VADGHAN.- Now well known. This fine Canna sold for $3.00 each two years ago. 

 Very large blooms ; bright yellow, heavily marked with scarlet dots. A first-class Canna, and deserv- 

 ingly popular. Extra fine for single specimens ; grows four feet high. Price, 30 cts. each ; 3 for 75 

 cts.. postpaid. 



NADA3I CR03CY.— This fine Canna is still the recognized standard by which others are judged. It is 

 now known and planted everywhere ; it seldom exceeds four feet in height. Flowers very large ; bril- 

 liant scarlet, bordered with golden yellow ; can be had in bloom throughout the year. We have a large 

 stock of this excellent and popular variety. Price, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts., postpaid. 



SXAR OF '91.— Well known and widely advertised. With the exception of Golden Star, the most dwarf 

 of all Cannas. Color bright scarlet, sometimes streaked and bordered with orange; seldom grows over 

 eighteen inches. Price, 30 cts. each ; 3 for 75 cts., postpaid. 



POCAHONTAS.— (Novelty 1S94.) The best dark-leaved Canna. Foliage ample, very dark purple, as 

 highly colored as a Dractena. Large orange-scarlet blooms freely produced. Of the hundreds of dark- 

 leaved Cannas we have tested, Pocahontas is the only one adapted to pot culture. Two feet. Price, 40 cts. 

 each; 3 for $1, postpaid. 



CANNA FLACCIDA.-The Orchid Canna ; very distinct and novel. A vigorous grower, attaining the 

 height of four feet, with large, light-green oval leaves. Flowers very large, averaging five inches in 

 diameter, beautifully crimped and feathered, resembling a gigantic orchid; color a beautiful shade of 

 lemon yellow. Blooms early and with great freedom. Price, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts., postpaid. 



ORIFLADIHE (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 peculiarbeauty 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. 



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

 zations as we have of late undertaken, thousands of magnificent varieties arc 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 

 coloror 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. so ; 100 for $8. 



DARK-LEAVED 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 ; :oo for $8.25. 



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

 Mail postpaid, for SB3. 



SPECIAL OFFER.— For $4.50 we will send by Mail, postpaid, one each of the entire collection of Cannas described on this page, 15 varieties in all, or by express, at purchaser's expense, for $4.00. 

 This offer is unprecedented, as the collection in point of genuine merit and distinctness is unsurpassed and cannot be duplicated elsewhere. 



ir*aT 

 Notes- 



daily until in a measure established. Subsequent cultivation con- 



«. sists in keeping the soil loose and free from weeds and in sup- 



r*\ lT+1 IUsT origin .they will not endure frost, and therefore should not be plying water freelv i n cases of severe and prolonged droughts. If 



'^- W I (UrQ! .transplanted in the open ground until the indications of late a constant succession of bloom is desired, remove the seed pods 



Spring frosts have disappeared. Select, if available, a warm, as soon as they begin to form, and when the last flowers of a 



sunny situation lor planting, si.m.-what sheltered from high winds; particular truss have faded, cut, the stem awav close to the ground ; 



work a few forksful of well-rotted stable manure or a handful or] as a result new shoots will spring up and a constant succession of 



twoofwood ashes, orsomegood fertilizer, into the soil, covering bloom maintained, the plants in the meantime increasing in 



ntl ten inches in depth ; in the : size, beauty and luxuriousness throughout the entire season. 



i earth closely and compactly! After the leaves have been killed by frost, cut awav and discard 



i contact of the | the tops, lift the clump, and, after shaking off a large portion of 



nd the ground the earth, place in a box and store in a frost-proof cellar, giving 



just sufficient water from time to time to keep moist. If treated 



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space two feet in diameter : 

 centre set the Canna, pn 



about the roots and stem, not "permitting the clo 

 manure; should the weather he de:ir and warm „.., 



hat dry, water freely after planting and continue to do t 



properly they should be in the beat condition to transplant again 

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

 months, the entire clump may be transferred to if 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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Address THE DINCEE & CONARD COMPANY, 



WEST GROVE PA. 



