DREER'S SELECT CANNA ROOTS 



?.^^IS^ V^}^^?^J° ''^'"^ "^S°^'i °" receipt of order. Demand is strong. 



Dreer s Select Cannas are tlie best and most popular varieties in commprrp 

 The roots offered here are all grown at our Riverton Nurseries They ^Jill be 

 freshly divided for orders at time of delivery, and therefore their vitaliry will 

 not have been impaired by shrinkage in storage after division The nrlces 

 quoted on roots are for strong 2 to 3 eye divisions aivision. ine prices 



All varieties have green foliage unless otherwise specified. 



The President 



Antolne Wlutzer. Large trusses of immense dazzling 

 crimson-scarlet florets. A noteworthy acquisition. 

 $6.60 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 



Apricot. Large bright apricot with cream border. $5.00 

 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



CIieerfaliiesB. Beautiful free-flowering orange-scarlet 

 and yellow. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



City of Fortland, Rose-colored flowers of excellent 

 form, freely produced on healthy plants. $7,00 per 

 100; $60.00 per 1000. 



Commander Byrd. An excellent velvet white sort with 

 flowers somewhat larger than Eureka. The color is 

 creamy white. Forms a vigorous plant growing to a 

 height of about 4-5 feet. S7.00 per 100; $60.00 per 

 1000. 



Copper G-lant. Immense copper red blooms. $8.00 per 

 100; $75.00 per 1000. 



Eureka. A verv fine worthwhile white Canna. $7.00 

 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. 



General Uerkel. Orange-scarlet, marked golden yellow. 

 $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



Earmony. Geranium red flowers with bronzy foliage. 

 $S.OO per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 



Hungaria. Large dainty rose-pink flowers frequently 

 edged cream. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 



King Humbert (Orchid-Flowered). One of the most 

 popular Cannas. Orange-scarlet flowers, deep bronze 

 foliage. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 



Iiouls Cayenx. Giant-flowered, bright rosy scarlet, 

 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



$5.00 



Mrs. Alfred Conard. For a number of years it has been 

 practically impossible to secure true stock of this 

 excellent light "Watermelon pink variety. We have 

 now developed a moderate supply strictly true to 

 name and can offer in limited quantities. $1,50 per 

 doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



Qneen Cliarlotte. Red with yellow 

 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



border. $5.00 per 



Bichard Wallace. An old reliable yellow variety. $5.00 

 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



Bosamnnd Coles. Large orange-scarlet flowers with 

 broad golden border. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



Bosea Gigantea. Extra large, deep rich rose-colored 

 flowers. $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. 



Statue of Iilberty. Large tall-growing orchid-flowered 

 orange with bronze foliage. $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 



1000. 



The Ambassador. Free-flowering brilliant red. Bronze 

 foliage. $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 



The Oem. Large creamy white with carmine spots. 

 $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 



The PreEddent. Immense bright red flowers produced 

 freely In large clusters. $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. 



Timbuctoo. A pure yellow of excellent habit. $6.00 

 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 



Trlomphe. Very free. The best bright crimson. $6.00 

 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. 



UUbers'. Soft rosy carmine, edged creamy yellow. $6.00 

 per 100; $45,00 per 1000. 



Wlntzer's Colossal (Orchid-Flowered). Very large 

 bright scarlet, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. 



Wyoming' (Orchid-Flowered). Massive orange flowers. 

 Rich bronze foliage. $4.00 per 100; $36.00 per 1000. 



Tellow Xlngr Humbert (Orchid-Flowered). Yellow with 

 red spots. Very attractive. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 

 1000. 



Dreer's Select Canna Plants 



All the above varieties also can be supplied in 

 strong 3-inch pot plants, readv April 1, 1940. $1.50 

 per doz.; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. 



Supplied in Plants Only — Ready February 

 Mary Thilow 



An exceptionally fine Canna always admired for its 

 beautiful delicate rosy salmon flower trusses. Combines 

 large size with attractive form. It is a vigorous grower 

 giving a splendid display on account of the color con- 

 trast created by the rich bronzy red foliage. $1.25 per 

 doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Two Remarkable New Fertilizers 



Electra 



The most talked about fertilizer among profes- 

 sional plantsmen that as yet has come to our atten- 

 tion. It has an analysis of 4-9-3 with more than 

 80% of the food in organic form. Highly recom- 

 mended for feeding, forcing, and finishing. 25 lbs. 

 $2.50; BO lbs. $4.00; 100 lbs. $6.75, F. O. B., Phila- 

 delphia. 



Acid Plant Food 



Here is a new fertilizer that will appeal to all 

 professional men who are interested In getting the 

 most out of acid-soil plants such as Gardenia, Azalea, 

 Hydrangea, Camellia, Rhododendron, Heather, etc. It 

 is a well-balanced food with an analysis reading 

 6-15-4. 25 lbs. $2,50; 100 lbs. $5.50, F. O. B.. Phila- 

 delphia. 



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For Other Fertilizers See Fage 86. 



