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THE DINGER & CONARD COMPANY'S 



GRAND NEW CANNA ^{sQ^CQ THE NEAREST WHITE. 



^f^RIOR to the introduction 



(^^ ofthis variety, Alba Rosea 

 '^f^ Grandifiora was the near- 

 est white. This splendid 

 new variety, however, can now 

 justly claim that honor, for until 

 closely inspected its flowers ap- 

 pear pure white. It is a vigorous 

 grower, attaining a height of 

 about 4 feet, forming large, com- 

 pact clumps. It is an early and 

 continuous bloomer, producing 

 throughout the growing season 

 innumerable spikes, densely 

 crowded with flowers of the finest 

 form and most unique color yet 

 seen in any Canna. Upon open- 

 ing, the flowers are a delicate sul- 

 phur yellow, changing very soon 

 however to a creamy white with- 

 out a spot or blemish. In size 

 and form the flowers are all that .^^ 

 could be desired — large, evenly '^ 

 reflexed, with broad petals of ex- |^ 

 cellent substance. This is a re- 

 markable variety and one that 

 will undoubtedly become very 

 popular. Alsace is an out-of- 

 door Canna, and owing to the rare shade of color is indispensable 

 where contrast is necessary. This variety is absolutely new, and 

 although the price we paid for it was extremely high, we have 

 made the price extremely low for such a rare novelty. Strong pot 

 plants, 35 cts. each ; 3 for ^i ; 6 for Si. 75 ; $3.25 per dozen. 



THE BEST 



Standard Cannas. 



NEW CANNA, ALSACE. 



Important Notice.— In comparing our prices with 

 others, remember that we send out our Cannas in pot plants, noi 



dry roots, as usually sent out. The purchaser runs no risk — each plant will grow quickly and bloom early. It requires time 

 to get a well-established plant from a dry root; therefore, in order to assure our customers satisfaction we send out nothing 

 but pot plants with strong roots. Price — Strong pot plants (not dry roots), 25 cts. each ; 5 for ^i, postpaid by Mail. By 

 Express, 20 cts. each ; 7 for ^i ; 50 for $7 ; ^13.50 per hundred. 



Alphonse Bouvier. — One of the grandest varieties yet j 

 introduced. A remarkably luxuriant grower, sometimes 



attaining a height of 6 to 7 feet ; massive rich green foliage. 



Flowers large, finely formed, and produced in profusion. 



Color rich brilliant crimson, almost approaching scarlet 



when it first opens, changing to a deep dazzling crimson as 



the flowers fully develop. A superb variety. 

 Alba Rosea Grandifiora. — Without exception it is one of 



the most beautiful and distinct Cannas in the list. It is 



grand beyond description. Light rosy blush, changing to 



ivory white, with reddish pink centre. Immense large 



trusses of symmetrically arranged blooms very freely pro- 

 duced. This beautiful Canna is now indispensable and 



eagerly sought after ; still very scarce. Grows 4 feet high. 

 Charles Henderson. —We consider this to be one of the 



very finest Cannas for outdoor cultivation. It is a wonder- 

 fully free and continuous bloomer, bearing its magnificent 



flowers in large, compact trusses throughout the season. 



As a late-flowering variety it may be considered one of the 



best, if not the best. The flowers are very large, of splen- 

 did substance, and in color are a nice solid crimson. It 



grows to a height of about 35^ to 4 feet, and for bedding 



purposes or single specimens is a variety of rare beauty. 

 Crown Jewel. — Golden yellow, evenly dotted with small 



scarlet points. Very vigorous and free bloomer. Grows 



31^ to 4 feet high. 

 Florence Vaughan. — Now well known. This fine Canna 



sold for $3 each two years ago. Very large blooms ; bright 



yellow, heavily marked with scarlet dots. A first-class 



Canna and deservedly popular. Extra fine for bedding or 



for single specimens; grows 4 feet high. 

 Golden Star. — This is the best yellow Canna in commerce. 



It is a seedling of Star of '91 and is the dwarfest of all 



pi A /Vl INOO ' "^^^ vno'iX sensational Canna of the century. Color solid crimson, without spot or blemish ; has the 

 '' * true Gladiolus form found in no other variety. Don't fail to read description of it on page 80; our 



color-plate on page 79 gives an idea of its wonderful beauty. Strong plants, 30 cts. each. 



Cannas, seldom growing over 18 inches high. Foliage rich 

 green, of a peculiarly 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 the throat of the small petals. They are 

 freely produced in compact, massive tresses. 



Madam Crozy. — This fine Canna is still recognized as the 

 standard by which others are judged. It is now known 

 and planted everywhere ; it seldom exceeds 4 feet in height. 

 Flowers very large ; brilliant scarlet, bordered with golden 

 yellow ; can be had in bloom throughout the year. We 

 have a large stock of this excellent and popular variety. 



Orange King*. — Pure briliant orange. A superb Canna. 

 Ample foliage, large and graceful habit, sometimes attain- 

 ing a height of 4 feet. Always surrounded with a gorgeous 

 crown of bloom ; a constant bloomer. 



Anonyma {an extra-fine bedding Canna). — Owing to the 

 uniform, vigorous growth, freedom of bloom and richness 

 in color, this variety we recommend as one of the very 

 finest for bedding purposes. It is especially suited for 

 bordering or massing. Grows about 4 feet high. Color 

 rich deep crimson. Flowers large and of splendid sub- 

 stance. Large erect trusses. A first-class variety. We 

 offer strong pot plants at a low price — 20 cts. each ; 3 for 

 50 cts.; 7 for$i, postpaid by Mail. By Express, 4 for 

 50 cts.; 9 for ^i ; 25 for 1^2.50. 



SPECIAL. OFFER.— One each of all the Cannas, 19 



varieties in all, including Italia, Austria, Alsace and Flamingo, 

 described on pp. 80. 82, 83, strong pot plants, by Express, for 

 $6.50. These are the most distinct and desirable Cannas in 

 existence. 



