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UR list comprises the very choicest Can nas in commerce, all of them being the best to be found 

 of their color. The Canna is a specialty with us, and our introductions are numbered among 

 the best in cultivation. Cannas are of the easiest cultivation ; they will thrive in any soil that 

 will produce ordinary garden vegetables. They are not hardy. Plant after all danger of frost 

 is past, and take up at the end of the growing season and store away in the dark secure from 

 If you have never seen the finer varieties of Cannas in bloom, there is a genuine treat in store for 



you by planting any of those offered in our New Guide. 



At prices named, all plants 

 will be sent postpaid by Mail. 



Pygmae or Yellow Flamingo. 



New Dwarf Yellow Canna.— We now offer for the first 

 time a beautiful new ever-blooming Canna, a seedling of 

 Flamingo. In every respect except color of flowers it is identical 

 with Flamingo. Possibly it is dwarfer. The flowersi have the 

 same Gladiolus form, are of splendid size and excellent sub- 

 stance ; large heads of pure yellow flowers, with lower petals 

 faintly dotted with carmine. It is a strong, compact grower, 

 and is bound to take its place in the front rank. Strong plants, 

 50 cts. each ; 3 for $1.25. 



Mrs. Fairman Rogers. 



This is an exceedingly fine, new gilt-edged Canna, the stock 

 of which is both scarce and valuable. It is a dwarf, compact 

 grower, reaching a height of two to three feet ; bears large spikes 

 of flowers as large as Queen Charlotte. The color is deep scarlet, 

 edged with bright canary yellow. A remarkably fine Canna, 

 and considered one of the best. 30 cts. each ; 4 for $l.uO. 



John White, 



New Variegated Canna.— This is a remarkable novelty in 

 Cannas. The foliage is broad and massive, and beautifully 

 striped with white, yellow and rose, edged with red, producing 

 a grand effect. This variety will take front rank as a decorative 

 foliage plant The flowers are small and of a bright red color. 

 it you want the most unique Canna of the vear, order John 

 White. 30 cts each ; 4 for $1.00. 



Premier. 



The dwarfest growing of all Cannas under ordinarv circum- 

 stances, growingonly about three feet high. It is about two feet 

 Bhorter than Florence Vaughan. The plants grow unusually 

 coin pact. Ft holds its flowers longer than any other variety, 

 and during the height Of the season is a perfect mass of bloom. 

 The Bowers are large, and in color are between Queen Charlotte 

 and Souv. de Anin mi Orozy, the centre of the petals being much 

 darker and richer in color than Queen Charlotte, with a narrow, 

 gilt-edged border. 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1 .00. 



Philadelphia, 



A fine new Canna, of uniform growth, about four feet, 

 blooming evenly and profusely. Hears large spikes of crimson 

 scarlet Mowers, that are of good si/.e and substance; altogether 

 a Canna Of considerable merit. 20e. each ; 3 for 50c; 7 for 81.00. 



Austria 



The counterpart of Italia except in color or flowers, which 

 are pure golden yellow, with petals dotted with carmine. A 

 superb gian! flowering Canna— a perfect gem in every way. 20 

 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1.00. 



Italia. 



Flowers of enormous size, eight inches across, and of en- 

 tirely distinct form ; attains a height of nine feet. One thousand 

 dollars ($1000.00) was refused by the originator for one plant of 

 it and Austria. The color effect is after the style of Queen Char- 

 lotte, bright scarlet, surrounded by a golden-yellow band. The 

 flowers are produced in immense heads, about sixteen inches 

 long, and are borne well above the foliage. Each flower has 

 five petals almost equal in size, giving the flowers superb grace 

 and finish Produces spike after spike of gorgeous flowers ; fo- 

 liage large and massive. 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1.00. 



Beaute de Poitevine. 



An ideal Canna, with large, finely made flowers, borne erect 

 in large spikes. Color bright rich crimson. Comes into bloom 

 very early and blooms with great persistency. A really fine 

 Canna, difficult to surpass. 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1.00. 



Burbank. 



Flowers truly gigantic ; in size and form they resemble 

 Austria and Italia. Grows about five to six feet high ; one clump 

 often sends up fifteen to twenty flower spikes. Color canary 

 yellow, lower petals spotted crimson. 40 cts. each ; 2 for 75 cts. 



Souv. d'Antoine Crozy. 



A perfect gem. The flowers are large, with well-rounded 

 and crimped petals, which are of the most intense scarlet crim- 

 son, rich and dazzling, and are bordered with a broad, rich, 

 golden-yellow border. Retains its rich colors planted in the 

 hottest sun. In habit the plant is all that can be desired, being of 

 strong, vigorous growth, but dwarf habit, forming symmetrical, 

 compact plants, about three feet high. 35 cts. each ; 3 for $1.00. 



Papa Canna 



Not quite three feet high and a compact, vigorous grower, 

 bearing in the greatest profusion immense spikes of flowers, the 

 single flowers being of the grandest size and finest form. The 

 color is pure deep red. 35 cts. each ; 3 for $1 00. 



Professor, 



The best dark-leaved Canna.— This is bv all odds the 

 best of the dark -leaved Cannas. It combines the" valuable fea- 

 tures of having foliage of the darkest hue, together with splen- 

 didly formed, glowing crimson flowers. It is a strong grower, of 

 medium height, with massive foliage, almost black in color, 

 that endures winds and rains without injurv. Wherever con- 

 trast is wanted this varietv cannot be dispensed with. A single 

 specimen makes a fine show. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for 

 $1.00 ; $1.50 per dozen. 



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