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WE have kept abreast of the marvelous improvements made in Cannas, and in this collection we have the cream 

 of the hundreds of varieties in cultivation. These are magnificent varieties, and every lover of beautiful 

 Cannas will plant them because they have no equals— they are the best. While there are one or two va- 

 rieties which the introducers claim to be pink, we can positively assert that the Duchess of Marlborough 

 is the only absolutely pure pink in existence to date. There is a wide difference between flesh color and a pure 

 pink. The Duke of Marlborough is the darkest of all Cannas, Alsace the nearest white, Flamingo by all odds 

 the best crimson. Eldorado the best yellow spotted variety, Queen Charlotte the queen of gilt-edged varieties, 

 and Austria, the giant -flowered Canna, the largest of all. This is the collection par excellence. This collection 

 cannot be had elsewhere at any price ; oar price does not represent one-third its true value We are thorough 

 believers in having none but the best, and we are sure no one will gainsay our claim of having in this collection 

 the finest Cannas of the year. They are totally distinct from all other varieties. 



..Set of Seven Superb Cannas Described Below, Postpaid by Mail, for $2.00.. 



The only Pink Canna: 



DUCHESS OF MARLBOROUGH. 



We consider it a rare honor to have the privilege of 

 introducing this sensational new variety, which to date 

 is the only absolutely pure pink Canna in existence. This 

 is the color that we and others have long sought— pure 

 pink. Imagine our delight when we first beheld this 

 lovely variety in bloom. Picture to yourself the gor- 

 geous sight of a truss over a foot in length, towering 

 grandly above the foliage, bearing forty-two perfect 

 large flowers, fully five inches across, that were as pure 

 pink as nature ever conceived. It is not to be wondered 

 that we are enthusiastic over this treasure. Space will 

 not permit of a lengthy description ; we simply say that 

 this is one of the most magnificent Cannas we have ever 

 seen, and it will so impress every one who plants when 

 they see it in bloom. It is unusually free flowering and 

 sends up spike after spike of lovely flowers of splendid 

 substance. We refused S5.00 a plant for this variety last 

 June. 60 cts. each ; 5 for $2.75. 



The Nearest White Canna: 



ALSACE. 



" The White Canna." This hasbeen applied to one or 

 two varieties, but since the advent of this lovely variety 

 the other claimants have been forced to take a back seat. 

 D mil this variety came, Alba Rosea Grandiflora was the 

 nearest white. Alsace can now justly claim that honor, 

 for, until closely inspected, its flowers appear pure 

 white. It is a vigorous grower, attaining a height of four 

 feet, forming large and compact clumps ; an early and 

 continuous bloomer, producing innumerable spikes, 

 densely crowded with flowers of fine form and of most 

 unique color. Upon opening, the flowers are a delicate 

 light yellow, changing very soon, however, to creamy 

 white without a spot of any kind. Alsace is an out-of- 

 door Canna, and owing to the rare shade of color is in- 

 dispensable where contrast is necessary. It is a rare 

 novelty, bound to become extremely popular. Be sure 

 to get the genuine stock, which is scarce. 25 cts, each : 

 5 for $1.00; $2.00 per dozen. 



The Darkest Canna: 



DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH. 



This remarkable variety has no rivals. It is absolutely 

 distinct— a color unapproached by any other Canna. It 

 is superbly beautiful, and experts pronounce it to be one 

 of the finest and rarest-colored Cannas in existence. It 

 is the darkest of all— a rich crimson velvety maroon, 

 almost the same shade as a Prince Camille de Rohan 

 Rose, a shiningpurplish black. It isa remarkable color 

 to find in a Canna. The flowers resemble Flamingo in 

 form, are fully as large and have splendid substance. 

 They arc produced in large, erect, compact trusses in 

 amazing profusion. Its remarkable floriferousness is 

 accounted for by the fact of its being an unusually vig- 

 orous grower. The stock of this grand variety is much 

 sought after. It will become one of the famous Cannas 

 of the year. 50 cts. each ; 5 for I2.25. 



The Best and Freest-blooming Crimson Canna : 

 FLAMINGO. 



Originated and introduced by us and now one of the 

 most famous Cannas known, and by all odds the best 

 crimson-flowered variety in cultivation. A true ever- 

 blooming variety with superb large flowers of exquisite 

 reflex form, of excellent substance, possessing a depth 

 and richness of color found in no other Canna ; intense 

 glowing crimson, without spot or blemish. It grows but 

 three feet high, and whether grown indoors or under the 

 scorching rays of the Summer sun, it is usually crowned 

 with one, two and often three spikes of glowing crimson 

 flowers, presenting an array of gorgeous color difficult 

 to equal. It is the best Canna of its color. See descrip- 

 tion in supplementary catalogue. 40c. each ; 4 for $1.50. 



The Queen ot Gilt-edged Cannas : 



QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 



We unhesitatingly recommend this lovely variety as 

 one that will give perfect satisfaction to all. It is thor- 

 oughly distinct, and for harmony of color, size and sub- 

 stance of flower, form of truss and continuity of bloom 

 is the acknowledged queen of gilt-edged Cannas. Grows 

 dwarf and sturdy ; flowers large, color bright orange 

 scarlet, irregularly banded with a wide margin of golden 

 yellow. It is one of the freest blooming Cannas, and, 

 from the time it becomes established until severe frost, 

 it is never without flowers. The trusses are borne aloft 

 above the foliage and look like perfect bouquets. This 

 is one of our favorite varieties, and we believe there is 

 none better. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 6 for $1.00. 



The Best Yellow Spotted Canna: 

 ELDORADO. 



By far the best yellow spotted Canna that has yet been 

 introduced ; none of the others come near it. The f ower 

 is not pure yellow, but so nearly so as to show no trace 

 of any other color at a short distance. Upon close ex- 

 amination it is finely speckled with the lightest red, 

 which seems to intensify the yellow a few feet away. It 

 throws up an immense spike of bloom, very compact, 

 and blooms very freely. Petals are broad and finely 

 formed ; habit dwarf and compact: was awarded a cer- 

 tificate of merit at the New York Canna show. 25 cts. 

 each ; 5 for Si. 00 ; 52.00 per dozen. 



The Largest-Flowered Canna: 

 AUSTRIA. 



One thousand dollars ($1000.00; were refused by the 

 originators for one plam each of Austria and Italia' This 

 merely suggests the extraordinary merit of this giant- 

 flowered Canna. The flowers areol enormous size, fully 

 eight inches across ; each flower is furnished with five 



?etals, giving them the appearance of being double, 

 he trusses are enormous, frequently measuring a foot 

 and a half in length. Color pure yellow, spotted car- 

 mine. Flowers produced with wonderful freedom : \vrv 

 strong growe- . reaching a height of eight to nine feet. A 

 well-established plant of Austria, with its massive foliage 

 bearing a dozen or more large flower spikes, is a sight 

 not soon forgotten. 2a cts. each ; 3 for so cts.; 6 for Si.oo. 



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