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-fNew Dwarf French Large Flowering Cannas.4^ 



This new class of Cannas, 

 introduced by Monsieur Crozy 

 of France, are very dwarf in 

 habit, while their foliage is 

 very luxuriant and varied in 

 color, from tlie lightest pea- 

 green to the dark rich bronze. 

 But their great merit consists 

 in the form and great size and 

 dazzling brilliancy of their 

 flowers. Tliese colors range 

 through all sliades of yellow 

 and orange to the richest 

 crimson, scarlet and vermil- 

 ion. Many are beautifully 

 spotted, some are striped and 

 flaked. They flower freely 

 from seed the first season if 

 the seed is sown earlj-. Pour 

 scalding water over the seed 

 and then let them soak in 

 warm water near the stove for 

 twenty-four hours before 

 planting. Don't let them be 

 in the scalding water long 

 «nough to cook them. Seed 

 started in this way in Febru- 

 ary will produce blooming 

 plants in July and will bloom 

 continuously till frost and 

 then the roots may be taken 

 up and stored till next spring. 



646. Canna, Mme. Crozy. 

 One of the most magnificent 

 Cannas ever raised; a very 

 vigorous dwarf grower, with 

 bright green foliage ; compact 

 habit, throws up quantities of 

 flower stalks ; the blooms are 

 extra large, of bright vermil- 

 ion red, bordered with gold, 

 and of beautiful Gladiolus 

 form. Pkt.,20c. 



647. C. EMILE tE- 

 C L, A I K E. Flowers large, 

 bright golden-yellow, mottled 

 and spotted crimson and scar- 

 let. Pea-green foliage. As a 

 cut flower it will be found 



useful, as its peculiar eolor gives it the appearance of an 

 orchid. One of the best and most distinct varieties. Roots, 

 20c. each; pkt., 15c. 



648. C. President Carnot. A strong grower with 

 upright foliage of fine silky purple; very free in bloom; 

 flower large and round ; color a soft crimson, lined and 

 pointed a lighter shade. Pkt., 15c. 



649. C. tittle Gypsy. 



Very dwarf, beautiful dark 

 foliage ; young growth of a 

 pinkish brown tint, flowers 

 brilliant cherry color, in light 

 airy trusses. Pkt., 15c. 



650. C. Antoine Crozy. 



Rich shade of crimson, fine 

 spike; foliage dark green, 

 edged purple. Pkt., loc. 



651. C. Felix Croiisse. 

 Glaucous green foliage ; large 

 coppery red flowers. Price, 

 20c. each; pkt., 15o. 



652. C. Henry Martin. 

 Orange scarlet; e.ttra large 

 flowers ; foliage dark green. 

 Price,roots,20c. each; pkt., 15e. 



653. C. Nabob. Magnifi- 

 cent foliage; shaded and 

 striped purplish red; large 

 ci'im.son scarlet flowers. Price, 

 35c. each ; pkt. , l.'ic. 



654. C. Francisque Morel. 

 One of the finest ; good 

 grower, free flowering; 

 blooms large, long petalled, 

 bright cherry red. Pkt., loc. 



655. C. Oriental. Dark 

 foliage, shaded chocolate ; 

 flowers rich scarlet ; very 

 sliowy. Pkt., loc. 



645. C. I/arge Flower- 

 ing French Varieties. 



Mixed. Pkt., 15c. 



OLDER SORTS. 



640. C.MarechalVaillant. 



Foliage rich maroon ; large, 

 bright orange flowers ; 5 ft. 

 Pkt., 5c. 



641. Tricolor. Foliage green, red and creamy yellow; 

 bright scarlet flowers; 3 ft. Oz., 75c.; pkt., 5c. 



642. Finest Mixed. Embracing twenty of the best sorts. 

 Oz.,40c.; pkt., 5c. 



643. C. Gigantea. 8 ft. Pkt., 5c. 



CANNA ROOTS. 



C. Ehemanni. The most distinct of all Cannas on account 

 of its large oval soft green leaves and carmine-red flowers, which are 

 produced on long flower stems; each of the smaller branches bears 

 about twelve flowers. 20c. each ; $2.00 doz. 



C Einile lieclaire. Flowers large, bright golden-yellow, 

 mottled and spotted crimson and scarlet. One of the best and most 

 distinct varieties. Pea-green foliage. 20c. each ; $2.00 doz. 



C. Noutoni. Is quite distinct from Ehemanni in coloring, being a 

 rich shade of crimson scarlet. The flowers are very large, growing 

 erect instead of drooping. The foliage is of a beautiful bluish green. 

 20c. each ; $2.00 doz. 



C. Kobusta Perfecta. A most distinct and handsome sort, bearing 

 immense leaves twelve to eighteen inches wide and three feet long, of a 

 bright bronze-red color, and reaching a height of twelve feet. 15c. each; 

 $1.50 doz. 



C. Henry Martin. See description above. 20c. each ; $2.00 doz. 



One each of above roots prepaid, by mail, for 75e., or three 

 each for $2.00. 



CEDKONELLA. 



670. C. Cana. An interesting evergreen plant froraNew Mexico, 

 with fragrant foliage and long spikes of crimson flowers ; 2 ft. Hardy 

 COCKSCOMB, QUEEN OP THE DWARFS. Pkt.. 15c. perennial. Pkt., 10c. 



CELOSIA (Cockscomb). 

 Interesting and brilliant plants of tropical origin, which never fail to please the grower and attract attention; one of 

 the most satisfactory plants for garden decoration. Half-hardy annuals. 



675. C. Cristata, Dvrarf Crimson. Large, velvet-like combs ; 1 ft. Pkt., 5c. 



676. Cristata, Variegata. Brilliant combs of crimson and gold ; 3 ft. Pkt., 5c. 



677. Japonica. A distinct handsome variety, combs of the most brilliant scarlet and rufHed like lace; 2J^ ft. Pkt., 5c. 



678. Glasgow Prize. Very fine, dwarf variety ; brilliant crimson comb, and handsome dark variegated foliage; 1ft, 

 Pkt.. 10c. 



679. Cristata. Finest mixed. Pkt., 5c. 



680. C. Queen of the Dwarfs. A very dwarf variety growing only eight inches high, with combs seven to ten 

 inches across of a rich dark rose color, of very even growth. A fine bedding sort. Pkt., 15c. 



681. C. Plumosa. Of bushy pyramidal growth, each branch being tipped with a spike of bright crimson flowers ; very 

 fine. Pkt., 10c. 



