Absolutely new types, 

 gigantic in size of flower and growth. 



$1000 



REFUSED FOR ONE 

 PLANT OF EACH. 



In the production of new Cannas the developments have been starth'ng, indeed almost magical. When France gave us 

 Mad. Crozy, the acme of perfection was thought to have been reached. But grander varieties soon came, not only from 

 France, but other countries as well. Germany contributed that magnificent variety, Queen Charlotte, and America has not 

 been behind in the race for supremacy. We pfbint with pride to such superb Cannas as Columbia, Golden Star, 

 and lastly to Flamingo, the brightest star of all. Now Italy has come to the front with perhaps the most gorgeous Cannas 

 yet introduced. In Italia and Austria we have the most distinct, the largest, most valuable and magnificent varieties in cul- 

 tivation. The advent of these giant-flowering Cannas caused the entire floral world to wonder and admire, for the grandeur 

 and beauty of their flowers and their superb majestic growth surpasses the expectations of the most enthusiastic Canna 

 expert. They are truly remarkable in size of flower, freedom of bloom and vigor of growth; the outstretched flowers 

 measure 8 inches across, while the plant will attain a height of 9 feet. The price asked us by the originators — Dam man n 

 & Co., Naples, Italy — for ten plants of each variety was twenty-five hundred dollars ($2500). They refused an offer of one 

 thousand dollars ($1000) for one plant of each variety. These figures may seem enormously high, but the extraordinary 

 merit of these Cannas make them worth the price paid for them. The retail price during the past Autumn was $10 per 

 plant. We now have them in fairly good supply, and we make our prices extremely low for fine pot plants in order that 

 they may be purchased by all lovers of beautiful Cannas. 



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The flowers are identical with our engraving, which was 

 made direct from a photograph, and therefore can be relied 

 upon both as to size, form and color. It will be noticed that 

 the form of Italia and Austria is entirely different from any 

 otlier Canna, there being always five petals almost equal in 

 size, giving the flower superb grace and finish. The color is 

 bright golden yellow, with a large blotch of shining scarlet on 

 each petal, after the style of Queen Charlotte. The flowers 

 are produced in immense heads about 16 inches long and are 



Price, postpaid by Mail, strong pot 

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set well above the foliage. It blooms with the greatest pro- 

 fusion, there being scarcely a day in the growing season when 

 it is without flowers. The habit of growth is simply gigantic — 

 a single plant will attain a height of 9 feet, and form immense 

 clumps, throwing up spike after spike of gorgeous flowers. 

 The foliage is large and heavy, like the Musa Ensete. If you 

 want something new, with real merit, something that will 

 create a sensation wherever seen, don't miss getting one plant, 

 at least, of Italia and Austria. 

 plants, not dry roots, $1.00 each. 

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