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THE DING-EE & CONARD COMPANY. 



As bedding plants, or for all purposes of Summer decoration, 

 the New Large-flowered Dwarf Cannas need no further praise. 

 They are universally acknowledged to he the most valuable intro- 

 duction of recent years, and are now planted by the million. 

 The great value of these beautiful novelties for window culture 

 has not as yet been fully recognized, but whenever their cheerful 

 and luxuriant foliage and brilliant blooms are seen, lighting up 

 the dark days of Winter, they are at once appreciated and eagerly 

 sought for. We have made extensive trials of the best Dwarf 

 Cannas for this purpose. Our Canna houses were more admired 

 than any other feature of our vast establishment during the past 

 Winter and constantly presented a most vivid mass of exquisite 

 bloom. As a result of our careful tests we offer the following 

 unrivaled list of Winter-blooming Cannas at prices that place 

 these most desirable novelties in the reach of all. We feel that 

 we are pioneers in recommending Cannas for popular window 

 culture. We have grown and prepared for this purpose a large 

 stock of the choicest varieties, many of which can only be pro- 

 cured from us. 



AXOXYMA. 



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THE FIRST SIX CANNAS IN THE FOLLOWING LIST FORM OUR CELE- 

 BRATED " EXCELSIOR STRAIN," FIRST INTRODUCED THIS YEAR. 



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GOLDEN STAR (Xoveltv, 1894).— The best yellow Carina ever 

 introduced. Pure golden vellow, with light scarlet mark- 

 ing in centre of petals. 18 inches. Price, 50 cts. each ; 

 3 for S1.20, postpaid. 



ORIFLAMME (Novelty, 1894).— Rich scarlet and crimson, 

 broadly margined and mottled with brilliant yellow. 

 Curious, and as beautiful as an orchid. Stock limited. 

 . Price, 50 cts. each ; 3 for §1.20, postpaid. 



OKA>GE KING (Xovelty, 1894).— Clear brilliant orange, a 

 very free bloomer and vigorous grower. 2 feet. Price, 

 35 cts. each ; 3 for S1.00, postpaid. 



CROWN JEWEL (Xovelty, 1S94).— Golden yellow, evenly 

 dotted with small scarlet points, very vigorous and free. 

 The best spotted Canna. 2 feet. Price, 30 cts. each ; 3 for 

 75 cts. , postpaid. 



ANONYMA (Xoveltv, 1894).— Rich deep crimson, large trusses, 

 and always in 'bloom. The be6t deep-colored Canna. 

 2 feet. Price, 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts., postpaid. 



POCAHONTAS (Novelty, 1S91).— The best dark-leaved Canna. 

 Foliage ample, very dark purple, as highly colored as a 

 Dracana. Large orange-scarlet blooms freely produced. 

 Of the hundreds of dark-leaved Cannas we have tested 

 Pocahontas is the only one adapted to pot culture. 2 feet. 

 Price, 40 cts. each ; 3 for S1.00, postpaid. 



FLORENCE TAUGHN (Xovelty, 1893).— This fine Canna sold 

 for S3.00 per plant last year. Large blooms, bright yellow, 

 heavily marked with scarlet dots. A first-class Carina, but 

 does not equal Crown Jewel as a Winter bloomer. 2 feet. 

 Price, 25 cts. each ; 3 for 60 cts., postpaid. 



ALBA ROSEA GRANDIFLORA (Xovelty, 1892).— Light 

 rosy blush, almost white. The only good light Canna. 

 Still very scarce. Blooms well in Winter, if kept warm. 

 214 f eet - Price, 30 cts. each ; 3 for 75 cts., postpaid. 



MADAME CROZT.— This Standard Canna, now grown every- 

 where, makes a fine pot plant. Salmon scarlet, bordered 

 with yellow. We have prepared an immense stock of this 

 reliable plant. 2 feet. Price, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



STAR OF '91.— Well known and widely advertised. With 

 the exception of Golden Star, the most dwarf of all 

 Caunas. Color light scarlet, sometimes streaked with 

 orange. 18 inches. Price, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



.Special Offer.. 



One each of the above splendid 

 Cannas will be mailed, postpaid, 

 for S2.25 ; 3 of each for $5.00. 



CULTURE The figures following the descriptions of the Cannas above listed give the average height each variety may be 

 QUI, unu. ex pected to attain in pot culture. Of course they may exceed this when given plenty of root room and a rich 

 soil. These Cannas will be sent out thoroughly established in 3%-ineh pots. When received, pot them up in 

 light soil containing one-sixth fine rotted manure, or one-fiftieth ground bone. Pot in 5 or 6 inch pots, giving very free drainage. 

 Place in a warm window and water freely, giving full sunlight as soon as established. When this pot is well filled with roots shift 

 to an S or 10 inch pot of similar soil. They will bloom freely in this and may remain some months. As soon as growth is checked 

 by matting of the roots, the plants can be divided and replanted in smaller pots or can be transferred to tubs or boxes holding 

 about a cubic foot of the compost. This will sustain them through the Winter and give a wealth of bloom and verdure. In the 

 Spring the plants should be somewhat divided and planted out in the lawn or border. Remember, Cannas like warmth, sunlight 

 and moisture, and the foliage is benefited by frequent showerings. Try these Cannas, and you will never regret the investment 

 They will return you large dividends in pleasure during the dreary weeks to come. 



Tne Prices given include the Postage, -wnicU we pay. 



