NEW AND CHOICE LARGE-FLOWERING CAN N AS. 



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New and Choice Large=Flowering Cannas. 



ROM the first appearance of this wonderful plant upon the floral horizon a few years ago, we 

 have observed with the keenest interest its marvelous developments from the old and un- 

 sightly Indian Shot plant to the types of modern Cannas, such as Flamingo, Golden Star, 

 Queen Charlotte, Austria, Italia, etc Our list comprises the very choicest varieties in com- 

 merce, all of them being the brightest types to be found of their color. The Canna is a 

 specialty with us and our introductions are numbered among the best in cultivation. Flamingo is 

 the best crimson, has no equal, while for a dwarf j-ellow variety, Golden Star is unsurpassable. This 

 year we offer Italia and Austria, two magnificent varieties that sold the past Autumn at |io each. 



Cannas are of the easiest cultivation ; they will thrive in any soil that will produce ordinary 

 garden vegetables. They are not hardy. Plant after all danger of frost is past, and take up at the 

 end of the growing season and store away in the dark secure from frost. For effective decoration 

 Cannas cannot be surpassed. They bloom the first year and are quick to give results. They con- 

 tinue in bloom throughout the entire season. If you have never seen the finer varieties of Canna« 

 in bloom there is a genuine treat in store for you by planting any of those offered in our New Guide, 



4^ At prices named, all plants v^^ill be sent postpaid t>y l^Iail. ICeniember 

 all our Cannas are pot plants, :koX DRY R.OOXS, as are usually sent out. 



Italia. 



Flowers of enormous size, 8 inches across ; attains the 

 height of 9 feet. One thousand dollars ($iooo) was refused 

 toy the originator for one plant of it and Austria. Color after 

 the style of Queen Charlotte. A magnificent variety. See 

 •description and illustration, page 82. $1 each, pot plants. 



Austria. 



The counterpart of Italia except in color of flowers, which 

 is pure golden yellow with petals dotted with carmine. A 

 superb variety, now offered for the first time. See page 83 

 for description and illustration. $1 each for pot plants. 



Souv. d'Antoine Crozy. 



This is a perfect gem, and in our estimation the finest gilt- 

 ■edged variety yet introduced. The flowers are large, with 

 well-rounded and crimped petals, which are of the most in- 

 tense scarlet crimson, rich and dazzling, and are bordered 

 with a broad rich golden yellow border. Souv. d'Antoine 

 Crozy and Queen Charlotte retain their rich colors planted 

 in the hottest sun. In habit the plant is all that can be de- 

 sired, being of strong, vigorous growth but dwarf habit, 

 forming symmetrical, compact plants about three feet high. 



NEW CANNA, QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 



A superb and valuable new variety. 50 cts. each for strong 

 plants. 



Madame A. Bouvier. 



A magnificent new variety of singular exotic beauty. It 

 has been appropriately called the Orchid-flowered Canna. 

 It is a clear, healthy grower, attaining a height of about 3^ 

 feet. The flowers are really superb, very large and spread- 

 ing, and in color a medium shade of red, dotted with deep 

 crimson. Each petal is irregularly banded with bright 

 golden yellow, which is carried down into the throat of th« 

 flower. We pronounce this to be one of the very finest ne\^ 

 Cannas. 50 cts. each for strong pot plants. 



Papa Canna. 



M. Crozy, the originator of Mad. Crozy and other cele 

 brated Cannas, claims this new variety as his finest variety uf 

 to date, and it certainly is a grand addition to the alreadi 

 gorgeous array of reds. It is not quite 3 feet high, and is a 

 compact, vigorous grower, bearing in the greatest profusion 

 immense spikes of flowers, the single flowers being of the 

 grandest size and finest form. The color is pure deep red. 

 This variety is remarkable for its large flowers and wonderful 

 freedom of bloom. 50 cts. each, strong pot plants. 



The Sensational Gilt-edged Canna» 



Qaeen Charlotte. 



In absolute distinctness and harmony of 

 color, size and substance of individual flower, 

 form of truss and wonderful profusion and 

 continuity of bloom, this sensational new 

 Canna is the acknowledged Queen of all Eu- 

 ropean introductions, either for bedding or 

 single specimens. It is a dwarf, sturdy grower, 

 seldom exceeding three feet in height, with 

 massive bluish-green foliage of splendid sub- 

 stance, which stands winds and rains with im- 

 punity. The flowers are large, finely formed, 

 of excellent texture, and in color are most 

 striking and unique — bright orange scarlet, 

 irregularly banded with a wide margin of 

 golden yellow, which Nature has blended and 

 harmonized S£» perfectly as to produce an 

 effect upon the eye that is too beautiful to de- 

 scribe, and must be seen to be appreciated. 

 With the exception of "Flamingo," it i.- 

 the freest blooming of all Cannas. From the 

 time it becomes established in early Spring 

 until the first frost, it blooms in unbroken con- 

 tinuity. The enormous trusses of bloom 

 tower greatly above the foliage, giving each 

 spike the appearance of a perfect bouquet. 



We unhesitatingly recommend this grand 

 variety as one that will give-perfect satisfaction 

 to all. We were the first to color-plate this 

 grand variety in this country, and our stock 

 can be relied upon as genuine. You will 

 miss a real treat by not including QUEEN" 

 CHARLOTTE in your order. We make 

 the price low. 

 Strong pot plants (not dry roots), 25 cts. 



each ; 3 for 60 cts.; 5 for $1. 



