10H_ Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West 14th St.. New Vork City 



GRAND NOVELTY CANNAS 



We offer the dry roots only, and make sliipini nts, weatlu r permitting, from January till June. 



Canna roots, or tubers, more properly s|)eaking, on arrival should he phu eil in shallow boxes, and started in spliagnum or other green 

 moss, thoroughly watered and allowed to remain until they have grown 6 to 9 inches high, tlien placed in pots, or the open ground, if danger 

 of frost is past. 



King Humbert. 



The Exposition Collection 



Meteor F'^^'ers fully 4 inches across, and abundance of bloom ; 



■* color is a deep crimson. Continues blooming luxuriantly 



all sunnner. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz.,|4o per 100. 



FraU Marie Nagel. J'''" "''f Horiferous of the large white- 

 ° ilowered varieties ; an excellent bedder, 

 contrasting well with high-colored sorts. The flowers are large, with 

 bro.id, well-roundeii petals, and are produced in the greatest i)ro- 

 fusion on ^H-foot, high-branching stems. They are of a cri'amy v\ hite 

 when first Opening, changing to almost a pure white. 15 cts. each, 

 $1.50 [)cr doz., |io per 100. 



ninrlio FIni-n Remarkable for the unusual 



vjiaaio-riora. ^^^^^^ flowers, which 



look like large Gladiolus. Petals are not long, but 

 short antl ronixled and so wide tliey overlap each 

 other, thus giving a very attractive appearance to 

 the flowers; color is crimson, changing to car- 

 mine-rose, with an uneven edge of gi'ld to earh 

 petal. Height 3 '2 feet. 50 cts. 

 each, S5 per iloz., S40 per 100. 



In this 

 g r a n d 



Canna we have a combination 

 of the highest type of flower 

 with the finest bronze foliage. 

 Its flowers, which, under 

 ordinary cultivation, will 

 measure 6 inches in diameter, 

 and which are produced in 

 heavy trusses of gigantic size, 

 are of a brilliant orange- 

 scarlet, with bright red mark- 

 ings, while the foliage is broad and massive 

 andof aricli coppery lironze with brownish 

 green markings. Bold and effective. Makes 

 a gorgeous effect when planted in a mass. 

 5 feet. IOC. each, 75c. per doz., $6 per 100. 



MephistO. "^'^^ darkest crimson va- 

 riety yet introduced. The 

 large flowers are held well above the foli- 

 age. 3 '4 feet. 25 cts. each, 

 $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. 



Minnehaha, it looks like 



an orchid 



with its exquisite opalescent 

 tints; colors that remind one 

 of a dainty transparent sea 

 shell, deepening tlirough 

 shades of gold and cream to 

 a center of peach-blow pink. 

 Height to 4 feet. Stock very scarce. 

 50c. each, $5 per doz., $40 per 100. 



New York. A bronze-leaved, 

 Orchid - flowered va- 

 riety, with very intense brilliant carmine 

 flowers of great beauty, but it is par- 

 ticularly valu.'ible on account of its ex- 

 traordinary durability to withstan<l sun, 

 wind and rain better than any other of 

 this type. 6 to 7 feet. 20 cts. each, $2 

 jjer doz., $15 per 100. 



Rosea Gigantea. This beautiful 



variety has ex- 

 tra-large flowers, which are borne in 

 such abundance that the mass of color 

 on each plant is amazing. Single petals 

 are 2'A inches across; color a deep, 

 rich rose, almost a coral-carmine. 

 Height 4 feet. 40 cts. eacli, I4 per doz., $30 per 100. 



William Saunders. A,g"rgeous bronze-leayed variety. 



The flowers are of a bright crim- 

 son-scarlet, often measuring 5 inches across, of rcmarkalile 

 substance and are produced in large trusses nearly a foot 

 across. 4 feet. 25 cts. each, $2.^0 per doz., $20 per 100. 



The above collection, 9 beautiful varieties, one ol each, for $2.60 



The Suburban Collection 



jgfg^fljy^ldg^ One of the best bronze-leaved bedding Cannas, 

 - healthy and vigorous grower of 4 to5 feet. Makes 

 a luxuriant growth of dark bronze foliage and a magnificent displa\' 

 of line large flowers. Color is intense vinous red, beautifully mottled 

 with deep crimson ; two to three petals are sometimes narrowly 

 edged with bright gold. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $8 per 100. 

 Black Prince Intense dark velvety maroon ; grows strong and 



erect, 3 to 4 feet; fine dark red stems, and deep 



green leaves edged with purple. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $6 

 per 100. 



David Harum. F'owers of large size, with 

 well-rounded petals of good 

 substance ; color bright vermilion-scarlet, dotted 

 with (rinison spots; foliage bronze. 10 cts. each, 

 $1 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



Duke of York Largest and most magnificent 

 * of the variegated Cannas. 

 Bears great bunches of immense flowers; color a 

 beautiful rich deep crimson, with a throat of curi- 

 ously mottled creamy white, and each petal ex- 

 cjuisitely edged with an irregular border of fine gold. 

 4 to 5 feet. 15 cts. each, $1 25 per doz., $10 per 100. 

 Express Geranium Canna). Color scar- 



^- let-crimson ; the clusters are large and 



compact; foliage green. Dwarf habit; fine for 

 edging or bedding. 2 to 2K 

 feet. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., 

 $7.50 per 100. 



Indiana. Colorisaglisten- 



■ 1 n g golden 



orange, daintily marked and 

 striped with red. Single 

 blossoms are often 7 inelies 

 across. Height 4 feet. 15 cts. 

 each, fi.25 per doz., f 10 per 

 100. 



Louisiana. A strong, yig 



—^^—^-^ orous-growing 

 variety, attaining a height of 

 yfeet, producing a dense mass 

 of glossy green foliage and 

 vivid scarlet flowers, often 

 measuring 7 inches across. 

 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7.50 

 per 100. 



MonLBlanc (The White 



Canna). 



The flowers are large, with 

 broad, rounded petals, and 

 are produced in the greatest 

 profusion on 3H feet high 

 branching stems. In color it 

 is almost a pure white, and 

 contrasts well with the high- 

 colored varieties. 20 cts. 

 each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100. 



Pillar of Fire. T"^*^ s'^"* of its 



class, grows 6 to 7 

 feet high ; flowers bright crimson-scar- 

 let, borne in erect spikes like blazing 

 torches; continuous bloomer. 10 cts. 

 each, |i per doz., $7.50 per 100. 

 A glorious Canna with large flowers in immense 

 trusses; color rich cherry-carmine, producing a 

 gorgeous effect; bronzy foliage. 4 feet. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., 

 $10 per 100. 



Ri/<Kai*r1 WaIInr>A I" Color it is a pleasing canary-yellow, 

 IMCnarg vvaiiace. ^jj], exceptionally large flowers, which are 

 carried well above the green foliage in upright, well-branched 

 trusses. 4K feet. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 

 Venus. 1"'^^ color is a gay rosy pink, with a mottled border of 

 ' ■ creamy yellow. It blooms splendidly with heads erect 

 and flowers bright. 3 to 4 feet. 15c. each. $1 .25 per doz., $10 per 100. 

 Collection, one each of the above 12 varieties, for $1.60. Two col- 

 lections for $2.60 



