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THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. 



HE Carina is a specialty with us. Nd 



plant is so responsive as the Canna 



to hybridization, hence each year great 



numbers of new varieties are thrown on 



the market, many of which are inferior t(| 



existing sorts. When new varieties of 



merit are brought out thev are added tJ 



our collection, but notuntil'we are satisfied 



that they are better than varieties already listed. The Canna is 



easily grown, attaining large size in ordinary soil. For Summei 



blooming they are unequaied. They are not hardv. Plant aftel 



all danger of frost is past and take up again when the tops are! 



killed by frost and store away in a cool, dark place. HeighttS 



when full grown is indicated after each variety. 



Dormant roots such as are usually sent out do not give! 



satisfaction; therefore we o'ffer strong, well-rooted plants 



from pots. We guarantee every plant to grow. Note the low prices. 



PRICE. — Strong growing plants from pots, amply foliaged and well rooted, 15 



cts. each, (except where noted) ; 4: for 50 cts. ; 9 for $1 ; $1.35 per dozen, postpaid.' 



BEST NEW CANNA8 OF RECENT INTRODUCTION 



New White Canna Mont Blanc 



The nearest approach to a pure white Canna and au im- 

 provement over Alsace. The flowers open creamy white and 

 fade pure white. The form is all that could be as'ked for and 

 the substance good; produced in large, erect spikes. Has 

 bright, glossy green foliage. 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts. ; 

 5 for SI. (3 ft.) 



AUGUSTA.— Intense scarlet flowers, widely bordered with 

 clear golden yellow. The largest gilt edged variety, with 

 flowers 5 inches across. Entirely distinct in color and form. 

 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. (3 ft.) 



ALICE ROOSEVELT.-This new seedling Canna is a cross 

 between President McKinley and Duke of Marlborough. The color 

 is brilliant crimson, with scarlet shading. Large trusses, dwarf 

 habit and deep green foliage. 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. 



BETSY ROSS.— A splendid new pink Canna, named after 

 the maker of the first American flag. The flowers are of medium size. 

 of a beautiful, soft pink. It stands the sun well and is a compact, sturdy 

 grower; large, well-filled, erect trusses; rich green foliage. The best soft 

 pink Canna in existence. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. (3 ft.) 



CHEROKEE.— This splendid new variety produces flowers of a rich, 

 dark maroon, and is indeed a royal beauty. The petals are broad, soft and 

 velvety ; large, erect trusses, borne well above fine light green foliage. A 

 vigorous grower, always in bloom; an excellent bedder. 20 cts. each; 

 3 for 50 cts. (3 ft.) 



DR. NANSEN.- Beautiful and highly satisfactory ; remarkably large 

 trusses of pure yellow flowers, with thick and durable petals, retaining 

 their freshness through all kinds of weather. A constant and abundant 

 bloomer. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. (3 fr.) 



FLAMINGO.— Introduced by The Dingee & Conard Co. The grandest 

 crimson variety now known. The co'.or is intense and clear, while the 

 flowers are beautifully made, of large size and b.irne in immense trusses 

 with the greatest profusion. 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1. (2 l A ft.) 



JACKSONVILLE FIRE.— An entirely new variety, never before 

 offered. An exceedingly early and free bloomer, beginning to bloom when 

 only a few feet high and continuing until frost. When in bud the color is 

 dark crimson, changing to orange scarlet in the open flower. The flowers 

 are large and produced in immense trusses. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. (3 ft.) 



MAIDEN'S BLUSH.— Among the best pink Cannas. Large, finely formed 

 flowers, of splendid substance and good truss of bloom ; color clear rose- 

 pink. A rare novelty. (3 ft.) 



PIERSON'S PREMIER.— A seedling variety from Queen Charlotte, of 

 dwarf compact habit. Carmine-scarlet, intermediate in color between 

 Queen Charlotte and Souv. de Antoine Crozy, the center of the petals being 

 darker and richer than Queen Charlotte, with a narrow gilt edge. An 

 exceedingly profuse bloomer. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. {2y 2 ft.) 



PONCE DE LEON — Its color is very unusual, light fiery- 

 orange or brick-red. Very distinct and novel. Flowers are 

 producted freely in heavy, well filled trusses ; long petals 

 somewhat pointed. Extremely dwarf, desirable for pots or 

 vases, and bedding. 20 cts. each ; (2% ft.) 



QUEEN OF HOLLAND — The most beautiful pure, 

 deep orange colored American Hybrid Carina; named in honor 

 of the Queen and having the national color of Holland. In 

 addition to its beautiful and exquisite color it has purple 

 foliage, making it particularly desirable for bedding. Erect 

 trusses of deep orange colored flowers. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 

 50 cts. (3 to 3% ft.) 



ST. JOHNS.— A magnificent gilt edged variety, firstoftered 

 in 1903. Beautiful bright crimson, with a narrow yellow 

 border. Superb large-petaled flowers, produced in well filled, 

 immense trasses. A free and profuse bloomer. 20 cts. each ; 

 3 for 50 cts. (3% ft.) 



ALICE ROOSEVELT 



