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" FLAMINGO (fla-min'go). A tropical bird of bright caXoT"— Webster. 



Positively the Finest of all Cannas for Winter Blooming. 



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This peerless pedigree Canna was originated 

 and first introduced by us last year, and now, 

 after thorough tests, professional and amateur 

 flower growers alike agree that it is the grandest 

 thing yet seen in Cannas. This century has 

 been fruitful in bringing forward many triumphs 

 in commercial science, and "Flamingo" is 

 justly regarded as one of the crowning triumphs 

 in horticulture. It is impossible to conceive of 

 any flower more striking than "Flamingo." 

 No Canna — in fact, no flower — will compare 

 with it in the exquisite finish, the glorious 

 richness and depth of color, profusion, sure- 

 ness and wonderful freedom of bloom and 



ease of culture. It is the admiration of all who 

 have seen it. As a Winter-blooming flowering 

 pot plant it is imposing and grand. It blooms 

 continuously throughout the entire Winter, but 

 whether grown indoors or under the scorching 

 rays of the Summer sun, it is constantly sur- 

 mounted with a glowing crimson crown of per- 

 fect blooms, whose sparkling brilliancy is all the 

 more intensified by its luxuriant deep-green, 

 tropical-like foliage. 



Truly the plumage of the Flamingo bird, 

 after which it is appropriately named, cannot 

 be brighter than the gay, bright flowers of this 

 splendid plant. 



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IT IS A TRUE EVER=BLOOMINQ CANNA 9.9. 



Once established, there is hardly a day when 

 it is without flowers. It rarely grows more than 

 3 feet in height, and commences to bloom when 

 from 6 to 8 inches from the ground. The indi- 

 vidual flowers are large, more than 4 inches 

 across, heavy in texture, and are of the most 

 refined reflexed form (like a Gladiolus) so much 

 sought after, and which is found in no other 

 Canna ; the petals are nearly 2 inches in diam- 

 eter. The flowers cluster around the stem in an 

 even manner, giving the truss the grace and 

 finish ofa Hyacinth spike. The trusses of bloom 

 are borne aloft in a firm yet most graceful man- 



ner. The size of truss is enormous, usually 

 measuring a foot in height and 7 to 8 inches in 

 diameter. Two or more side spikes are generally 

 provided, which replace in succession the main 

 truss as soon as its bloom has faded. Imagine 

 a plant crowned with three to six of these 

 splendid spikes, thus presenting an array of 

 gorgeous color, relieved by a background of 

 musa-like foliage, and it will be at once 

 conceded that we have a plant which for 

 decorative value, either for single specimens 

 or massing, is not equaled by any plant now 

 known. 



• • • • DISTINCT IN COLOR • • • • 



The color of the flowers is beautiful beyond 

 description — ^intense glowing crimson, without 

 a spot or blemish of any kind. Of the many 

 Cannas whose flowers are described as crimson 

 (all of which we have tested) none will compare 

 with "Flamingo" in brilliancy, depth and 

 richness ; alongside of " Flamingo " their color 

 seems tawdry and dull, while in habit of growth 

 and flowering, and form of flower, it is entirely 

 distinct from all others. Many of the older va- 



rieties of Cannas are of French origin, but the 

 florists of America have, during the last few 

 years, made the Canna the subject of their skill 

 and now we have gone clear beyond the French 

 productions. "Flamingo" is an American 

 Canna, and its lustre is not dimmed under the 

 most critical comparison with any variety, 

 either American or French. It stands out as 

 the most magnificent all-around Canna now in 

 cultivation. 



• • • • A FINE STOCK • • • • 



The price last season was $1.50 per plant, 

 and, though it seemed rather high, all our avail- 

 able stock was quickly absorbed. Upon putting 

 it at a popular price this year, more than ten 

 thousand plants were taken long before the 

 season was over. Many of our customers were 

 asked to wait two months before their orders 

 could be filled. Now we have prepared for the 

 demand that must surely come for a plant so 



PRICE — Strong plants (not dry roots), ready for blooming, 



40cts. each; 3 for $1.00; 10 for $3.00, postpaid by mail. 



The Dingee & Conard Co., Rose Growers, West Qrove, Pa 



fitly adapted for Winter blooming. We have a 

 large stock of fine pot plants, not dry roots, as 

 are usually sent out, and those who plant them 

 will soon be rewarded by a display of bril- 

 liant flowers that will give more satisfaction than 

 could possibly be gotten from the same amount 

 invested in other plants or bulbs. Be sure to in- 

 clude it in your order ; it is the one plant among 

 all others you don't want to miss getting. 



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