/. T. tOVETT, LITTLE ^ILVER AAEf RED JBAKI<:, N. /. 35 

 UNIQUE AND VARIOUS COLORED ORNAMENTAL-LEAVED. 



Albi Rosea Grandif'.ora. 5 ft. One of the most unique 

 Canuas in the list and very valuable. The flowers are 

 borne on lar^e trusses symmetrically arranged, and 

 are pearly- white shading to rosy-blush in the centre; 

 foliage clear light green. 15c, 



Alsace (J5?a>tc'.s PF/afc). 4 ft. Unique in color; clear 

 bright sulphur, turning to almost pure white. Large 

 and full truss; a vigorous grower and continuous 

 bloomer, but the florets are not large. Valuable for 

 contrasting effect with other varieties. 15c. 



Fair Persian. Of remarkably free-flowering propen- 

 sity, being at all times laden with bloom in very large 

 clusters. Florets large and of good form, a beautiful 

 shell-pink color turning to amber; foliage abundant, 

 very ornamental and stately. 15c. 



Helen Gould. 5 ft. A splendid bedding variety, very 

 distinct in color and habit. It bears innumerable long 

 spikes of beautiful flowers, in quick succession, of 

 bright apricot-otange which, with its showy foliage, 

 produce a most effective and striking appearance. 12c. 



4 ft. Very distinct and (Juite unique in 

 is the nearest approach to a pure pink yet 



halia. 6 ft. The giant "Orchid-flowered Canna." 

 Flowers five inches across, comprised of five petals 

 two inches across, are produced on massive trusses; 

 bright golden yellow, largely blotched with scarlet. 

 Superb foliage, large and heavy, but flowers do not last 

 well. See illustration. 15c. 



IMIIe. Berat 



color. It 



produ'^ed and may be described as a soft shade of rosy 

 carmine, which is very pleasing and effective. It is 

 bright and decided in color, entirely free from the pal- 

 lid, "'washed out" appearance of some so-called pinks. 

 A good grower and free bloomar; foliage bright green 

 and abundant. 15c. 



Rose Lnique. See Twelve Best Can^asi 



ESSEX Co , N. J., May 11th, 1898. 

 Plants arrived In flrst-clasa condition, and inaLy thanks for 

 the extra ones Included. Mrs. W. Doremus. 



Philadelphia Co., Pa., May 16th. 1898. 

 The roses arrived in flne condition. Mrs. Walter Dill. 



Clay Co., III., May 3d, 1898. 

 Plants Just received and appear to be In flne ord r and con- 

 Pltion. Thanks for the extra. W.T.Hamilton. 



Catherine Lombard. 8 ft. Of magnificent, orna- 

 mental appearance and of great value for its fine fol- 

 ia ge effects. 

 The leaves are 

 almost as 

 large and 

 broad as those 

 of a Banana, 

 very luxuri- 

 ant, and of a 

 rich, deep 

 green. It is 

 very desirable 

 for the cen- 

 tres or back- 

 grounds of 

 masses and is 

 a splendid 

 Canna for 

 planting sing- 

 ly. Flowers 

 are salmon- 

 color, of good 

 size, but not 

 conspicuous. 

 See cut. 15c. 



Egrandale. 



See Ttvelve 

 Best Carinas. 



Geoffrey St, 

 Hillaire. 5 ft. 



CATHERINE LOMBARD. ^ grand and 



distinct variety with large, dark chocolate-maroon fol- 

 iage and deep bronze lustre. Large flowers of deep 

 capucine red in large spikes produced in great profu- 

 sion throughout the entire season. Very handsome, 

 and splendid for massing with other sorts. 12c. 



Henry A. Dreer. 4 ft. Distinct and very handsome. 

 Foliage is of a striking bronze-purple, erect and com- 

 pact. The fl jwers are j>roduced on very large spikes 

 and are of fine form and very large; of rich velvety 

 crimson and very numerous It is a reliable sort. 12c. 



J. C. Vaugrhan. 4 ft. Very dark, purplish foliage of 

 rich and handsome appearance; large showy spikes of 

 large flowers, orange-vermilion with satiny lustre. 

 One of the flnest dark-leaved varieties and splendid for 

 contrasting with other fine foliage sorts. 15c. 



Louis Colonib. 33^ ft. Beautiful purple foliage. 

 Very large flower, composed of large, broad petals. 

 Color clear salmon, marbled in scarlet with throat of 

 rosy salmon. Extra fine. 12c. 



Pluto. 3 ft. Fine handsome foliage of rich purplish- 

 red, very effective and ornamental; innumerable stalks 

 of robust growth. Flowers large and well formed, 

 beautiful scarlet-purple, flajpaed.with red inside; trusses 

 large and compact. 15c. 



Professor. S-to 4 ft. Very ornamental dark rich 

 plum color foliage, almost approaching black; massive 

 and strong, thereby being indispensable in producing 

 beautiful foliage effects. Flowers large, intense deep 

 crimson ; a profuse bloomer. The finest dark, bronze- 

 leaved variety I have yet tested. 15c. 



Souv. de Pres. Carnot. Splendid ornamental foliage, 

 really one of the finest of the bronze-leaved varieties, 

 rich chocolate-maroon. Very large flower heads of 

 bright orange -scarlet suffused with pink, compact and 

 fine, most freely produced throughout the season. A 

 very showy and effective Canna. 15c. 



Wm. Elliott. 2 ft. Foliage rather small and narrow, 

 but produced in great masses, highly colored in various 

 shades, with crimson-purple prevailing, shading into 

 bronze upon the older leaves. The edges of the leaves 

 are crimped or curved, imparting a unique and pleas- 

 ing effect. Small, bright red flowers. Especially for 

 vases, etc., and for color effect in massing. 10c. 



Alachua Co., Fla., Nov. 19th, 1898. 

 Many thanks for the plants received from you yesterday. 

 They came all right. C. V. Wells. 



