BEST STANDARD CANNAS. 



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NEW CANNA, QUEEN CHARLOTTE. 



The Sensational Gilt=edged Canna, 



Queen Charlotte, 



In absolute distinctness and harmony of 

 color, size and substance of individual flower, 

 form of truss and wonderful profusion and 

 continuity of bloom, this sensational new 

 Canna is the acknowledged Queen of all Eu- 

 ropean introductions, either for bedding or 

 single specimens. It is a dwarf, sturdy grower, 

 seldom exceeding three feet in height, with 

 massive bluish-green foliage of splendid sub- 

 stance, which stands winds and rains with im- 

 punity. The flowers are large, finely formed, 

 of excellent texture, and in color are most 

 striking and unique — bright orange scarlet, 

 irregularly banded with a wide margin of 

 golden yellow, which Nature has blended and 

 harmonized so perfectly as to produce an 

 effect upon the eye that is too beautiful to de- 

 scribe, and must be seen to be appreciated. 

 With the exception of "Flamingo," it is 

 the freest blooming of all Cannas. From the 

 time it becomes established in early Spring 

 until the first frost, it blooms in unbroken 

 continuity. The enormous trusses of bloom 

 tower greatly above the foliage, giving each 

 spike the appearance of a perfect bouquet. 



We unhesitatingly recommend this grand 

 variety as one that will give perfect satisfaction 

 to all. We were the first to color-plate this 

 grand variety in this country, and our stock 

 can be relied upon as genuine. You will 

 miss a real treat by not including QUEEN 

 CHARLOTTE in your order. We make 

 the price low. 



20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 6 for $1 ; $1.50 

 per dozen. 



The Best Standard Cannas* 



Prices, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 6 for $1; $1.75 per dozen, postpaid by mail. 



Egandale. — An excellent variety with bronzy foliage and 

 splendid scarlet flowers, which are of nice form, large, and 

 of good substance. We consider this an extra good Canna. 

 Sure to please. 



Paul Marquant. — A grand Canna, owing to the splendid 

 size and color of flowers, which are bright salmon scarlet, 

 passing to rosy carmine with peculiar silvery lustre. 

 Specially good. 



Explorateur Crampbel. — One of the best Cannas for 

 bedding or single specimens. A strong sturdy grower, 

 with clear vermilion scarlet flowers, spotted like rain-drop 

 with scarlet. Very fine. 



Alba Rosea Grandiflora. —Without exception it is one 

 of the most beautiful and distinct Cannas in the list. It is 

 grand beyond description. Light rosy blush, changing to 

 ivory white, with reddish pink centre. Immense large 

 trusses of symmetrically arranged blooms very freely pro- 

 duced. This beautiful Canna is now indispensable and 

 eagerly sought after ; still very scarce. Grows 4 feet high. 



Charles Henderson. — We consider this to be one of the 

 very finest Cannas for outdoor cultivation. It is a wonder- 

 fully free and continuous bloomer, bearing its magnificent 

 flowers in large, compact trusses throughout the season. 

 As a late-flowering variety it may be considered one of the 

 best, if not the best. The flowers are very large, of splen- 

 did substance, and in color are a nice solid crimson. It 

 grows to a height of about sH to 4 feet, and for bedding 

 purposes or single specimens is a variety of rare beauty. 



Florence Vaug-han. — Now well known. This fine Canna 

 sold for $3 each three years ago. Very large blooms ; bright 

 yellow, heavily marked with scarlet dots. A first-class 

 Canna and deservedly popular. Extra fine for bedding or 

 for single specimens ; grows 4 feet high. 



Golden Star. — This is the best yellow Canna in commerce. 

 It is a seedling of Star of '91 and is the dwarfest of all 

 Cannas, seldom growing over j8 inches high. Foliage rich 

 green, of a peculiarly tough, leathery consistence. The 

 flowers are large, of good substance, and in color are away 

 ahead of the many so-called yellow Cannas — a rich deep 

 golden yellow, absolutely solid, with the exception of a few 

 scarlet points in the throat of the small petals. They are 

 freely produced in compact, massive trusses. 



Madam Crozy. — This fine Canna is still recognized as the 

 standard by which others are judged. It is now known 

 and planted everywhere ; it seldom exceeds 4 feet in height. 

 Flowers very large; brilliant scarlet, bordered with golden 

 yellow ; can be had in bloom throughout the year. We 

 have a large stock of this excellent and popular variety. 



Orange King". — Pure brilliant orange. A superb Canna. 

 Ample foliage, large and graceful habit, sometimes attain- 

 ing a height of 4 feet. Always surrounded with a gorgeous 

 crown of bloom; a constant bloomer. 



Anonyma {an extra fine bedding Canna). — Owing 'to the 

 uniform, vigorous growth, freedom of bloom and richness 

 in color, this variety we recommend as one of the very 

 finest for bedding purposes. It is especially suited for 

 bordering or massing. Grows about 4 feet high. Coloi 

 rich deep crimson. Flowers large and of splendid sub- 

 stance. Large erect trusses. A first-class variety. We 

 offer it at a low price — 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1, 

 postpaid by Mail. By Express, 5 for 50 cts.; 12 for $1 ; 25 

 for $2; $6 per 100. 

 SPECIALi OFFER.— One each of all the Cannas, 28 



varieties in all, including Italia, Austria, Alsace and Flamingo, 



described on pp. 98, 101, strong pot plants, by Express, for 



$6.50. These are the most distinct and desirable Cannas in 



existence. 



Fl AMI NOO ' Tne most sensational Canna of the century. Color solid crimson, without spot or blemish ; has the 

 rL,r * IT1,i ^ VJV - / * true Gladiolus form found in no other variety. Don't fail to read description of it on page 100; a 

 color-plate illustration on page 99 gives an idea of its wonderful beauty. Strong plants, 30 cts. each. 



