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" FLAMINGO (fla<Biii'go). A tropiad biitl of bright color."— IPMi/m-* 



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This peerless pedigree Canna was originated and 

 first introduced by us in 1895, and now, after thorough 

 tests, professional and amateur flower growers aljxe 

 agree that it ia the grandest thin^ yet seen in Oannas. 

 Tnis century has been fruitful in bringing forward 

 many triumphs in commercial science, and ''Fla- 

 MiKOo" is justly regarded as one of the crowning 

 triumphs in horticulture. It is impossible to conceive of any flower more striking than "Fla- 

 mingo." No Canna— 4n fact, no flower— will compare with it in the exquisite finish, the glorious 

 richness and depth of color, profusion, sureness and wonderful freedom of bloom and ease of 

 culture. It is the admiration of all who hare seen it. As a Winter-blooming flowering pot 

 plant it is imposing and grand. It blooms continuously throughout the entire Winter, but 

 whether grown indoors or under the scorching rays of the Summer sun, it is constantly sur- 

 mounted with a glowing crimson crown of perfect blooms, whose sparkling brilliancy is all the 

 more intensified by its luxuriant deep-green, tropical-like foliage. 



Truly the plumage of the Flamingo bird, after which it is appropriately named, cannot be 

 brighter than the gay, flaming flowers of this splendid plant. 



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Once established, there is hardly a day when it is with- 

 out flowers. It rarely grows more than 3 feet in height, 

 and commences to bloom when from 6 to 8 inches from the 

 ground. The individual flowers are large, more than four 

 mches across, heavy in texture, and are of the most refined 

 reflexed form (like a Gladiolus) so much sought after, and which is found in no other Canna ; the 

 petals are nearly *Z inches in diameter. The flowers cluster around the stem in an even manner, 

 giving the truss the grace and finish of a Hyacinth spike. The trusses of bloom are borne aloft 

 in a firm yet most graceful manner. The size of truss is enormous, usually measuring a foot in 

 height and 7 to 8 inches in diameter. Two or more side spikes are generally provided, which 

 replace in succession the main truss as soon as its bloom has faded. Imagine a plant crowned 

 with three to six of these splendid spikes, thus presenting an arrav of gorgeous color, relieved by a 

 background of musa-like foliage, and it will be at once concedea that we have a plant which lor 

 decorative value, either for single specimens or massing, is not equaled by any plant now known. 



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The color of the fiowers is beautifcd beyond description — in- 

 tense glowing crimson, without a spot or blemish of any kind. Of 

 the many Cannas whose fiowers are described as crimson (all of 

 which we have tested) none will compare with " Flamingo " in brilliancy, depth and richness ; 

 alongside of "Flamingo" their color seems tawdry and dull, while in habit of growth and 

 fiowering, and form of fiower, it is entirely distinct from all others. Many of the older varieties 

 of Cannas are of French origin, but the florists of America have, during the last few years, made 

 the Canna the subject of their skill, and now we have gone clear beyond the French productions. 

 " Flamingo " is an American Canna, and its lastre is not dimmed under the most critical com- 

 parison with any variety, either American or French. It stands out as the most magnificent all- 

 around Canna now in cultivation. 



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The price two seasons ago was $1.50 per plant, and, though it 

 seemed rather high, all our available stock was quickly absorbed. Upon 

 putting it at a popular price last year, more than ten thousand plants 

 were taken long before the season was over. Many of our customers were asked to wait two 

 months before their orders could be filled. Now we have prepared for the demand that will 

 surely be greater this season than ever before. We have a large stock of fine pot plants, not dry 

 roott, as are usually sent out, and those who plant them will soon be rewarded by a display of 

 brilliant fiowers that will give more satisfaction than could possibly be gotten from the same 

 amount invested in any otheL fiowers. Be sure to include it in your ordbr ; it is the one plant 

 among all others you don't want to miss getting. 



PIUGE*— Strong plants (not dry roots), ready Ibr blooming* 

 80 ots. each ; 4 Ibr $1 ; 10 for 9a.25« postpaid by 



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The DIngee & Conard Co., Rose Growers, West Grove, Pa. ^ 



