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EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN— Flower Bulbs 



Five Grand New Cannas 



AMBASSADOR. A distinguished-looking Canna. Flowers vivid 

 cherry-red; has luxurious tropical foliage prettily bronzed and makes a 

 splendid color contrast with its brilliant blossoms. Ambassador has a 

 habit of holding its llowers high above the foliage, a feature which makes 

 this variety especially attractive. 



CARMINE BEAUTY. This is an ideal deep, bright carmine Canna. 

 The (lowers arc of good size and are produced high above the heavy dark 

 green foliage, which has a narrow red margin. Height 4K ft. 



ENCHANTRESS. This handsome Canna makes well-balanced plants 

 I to 4 'j feet high. Foliage dark green. The color on opening is a delicate 

 old rose, passing to very delicate rosy salmon as the flowcis age. 



FAVORITE. The best yellow dotted with red. The yellow is as bright 

 as the "buttercup" of our fields and the dots not too pronounced add to 

 its beauty without detracting from the golden mass. Height 4 to 5 ft. 



LOUIS CAYEUX. The flowers arc large, have broad petals, grace- 

 fully rounded and slightly crimplcd. Color bright rosy scarlet. Height 4 ft. 



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

 April 1st. 60c each, $6.00 per doz. Set of five grand new Cannas, offered 

 above, dormant roots, $2.00, growing plants, $2.50. 



Cannas in Quantity for Massing 



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. 



HUNGARIA — Large florets in good sized trusses; freely produced. 

 The color is a beautiful rose-pink. Height .'V. ft. 



Price, dormant roots, 35c each, $3.50 per doz. Growing plants, ready 

 April 1st, 40c each, $4.00 per doz. 



KING HUMBERT. A brilliant orange-scarlet with bright red shadings. 

 Large trusses of blooms, the individual llowers being six inches in di- 

 ameter. Foliage a rich, reddish bronze with lighter shadings. Height 5 It. 



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 llowers are of largest size. 

 1 feet. Green foliage. Price, dormant roots. 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 

 Growing plants, ready April 1st, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 



THE PRESIDENT. Green foliage. Color bright glistening scarlet. 

 The individual florets often measure seven inches across when open. 

 The llowers are borne on firm upright sterns, just high enough above the 

 foliage to show the entire head. Height 5 ft. 



YELLOW KING HUMBERT. A green-leaved sport of the popular 

 King Humbert. It has the same habit of growth and free flowering 

 qualities, but the Dowers 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 illustration.) 



Price, dormant roots, except when' noted. 25c. each, 



$15.00 per loo. Growing plants 



30c each, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100 



100 rate. 



. $2.50 per doz., 



except where noted, ready April 1st, 



Not less than 50 sold at the 



Lilliputian Canna "Little Gem" 



Thismakes a compact mass of handsome green leaves surmounted by a 

 wealth of brilliant orange-scarlet llowers edged with brilliant yellow. The 

 height rarely exceeds two feet, so that its value for edging, for centers of 

 low beds, for planting in herbaceous-borders, or for pot culture is apparent. 

 An early and continuous bloomer. (.Sec illustration.) Price, dormant 

 roots, 25c. each, $2.S0 per doz., $18.00 per 100. Not less than 50 sold at 

 the 100 rate. Growing plants, ready April 1st, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 

 $22.50 per 100. 



YELLOW 

 KING 

 HUMBERT 



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LILLIPUTIAN CANNA "LITTLE GEM" 



Twelve Selected Cannas 



CHEERFULNESS. Its beautiful bright fire-red or deep orange 



(lowers appear early and continue without interruption until frost. Acid 

 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. Height 3 ' .. feet. 



EUREKA. This variety is the result of many years of careful hybridiz- 

 ing, and is the best white Canna for all purposes. Glossy green foliage. 

 Height &X feet. 



FANAL. An intense fiery cinnabar-red that compels attention. An 

 ideal grower, producing a great abundance of llowers on upright stems 

 well above the foliage. One of the best bedders. Height 4 ft. 



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 ft. 



NOKOMIS. This handsome Canna makes well balanced plants, I to 

 5 feet high The foliage is very dark green heavily veined and edged with 

 bronze. Bears immense trusses of vivid-crimson flowers. 



POPPY. Intense poppy-red. bright and effective. Large trusses of 

 flowers well above the rich greenish-bronze foliage. 



RICHARD WALLACE. This is an ideal bedding variety; color a re- 

 freshing canary yellow. The llowers are of good size held well above the 

 foliage, a clean vigorous grower, and very free flowering. Height 4 ft. 



ROSEA GIGANTEA. 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 abund- 

 ance well above the foliage. Height 4 feet. 



SOUV. D'ANTOINE CROZY. Intense scarlet, rich and dazzling, rich 

 golden-yellow edge. Does not fade or scorch in hot weather. Height 4 ft. 



TRIOMPHE. The color is rich velvety blood-red. beautifully shaded. 

 The llowers are large, have broad petals and are borne erect in bold mas- 

 sive trusses. Height 4 feet. 



VERONNA. The flowers are of medium size, deep russet orange with 

 just enough scarlet to intensify the color. Bronze purple foliage. 



WYOMING. A brilliant orange. Bronze purple foliage. The massive 

 flowers and bronze foliage form a striking contrast. Height ft. 



Price, dormant roots, 25c. each. $2.50 per doz.. $18.00 per 100. 

 Set of 12 for $2.50. Growing plants, ready April 1st, 30c. each, 

 $3.00 per doz.. $22.50 per 100. Set of 12 for $3.00. 



All Canna roots listed on pages 158 and 159 are delivered transportation paid in the United States or possessions. 



Purchaser pays transportation on Growing Plants. 



