BULBS FOR SUMMER BEDDING. 
CANNAS. 
We offer a magniliceDt collection of this deservedly popular class of 
plants. The largely increased demand for Gannas has encouraged 
the introduction of jnany choice and distinct sorts. We nanae the 
following as giving an assortment from which a selection can be 
made to meet the taste of the most critical buyers. 
Price, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
ITALIAN ORCHID-FLOWERED CANNAS. 
A distinct race of Cannas. They have le.ss substance and are 
thinner-petaled than the French varieties, and are extremely free- 
blooniing. The individual flowers are very large, often over G inches 
across. The coloring is superb, and the name "Orchid-Flowering" is 
very appropriate. 
AUSTRIA. Flowers of pure canary yellow, with but few traces of 
small reddish brown spots in the center of the two inside petals; 
produced on massive stems about IG inches long. Foliage large and 
heavy. 
ALLEMANIA. This is perhaps the best of the Italian type. Ex- 
ceptionally large; upper petals salmon, with broad borders and 
markings of yellow; lower petals darker salmon, marked yellow in 
center. Dark green foliage; tall-growing. 
ITALIA. The flowers, on massive stems about IG inches long, are 
bright orange-scarlet, with broad, golden yellow borders. 
OTHER CHOICE SORTS. 
Alphonse Bouvier, Although introduced in 1891, it still stands at 
the head of tall crimson A'arieties. A strong grower, with bright 
green foliage; very fioriferous; under fair conditions grows 6 to 7 
feet high. 
Charles Henderson. A grand variety of a fine crimson color that 
has become very popular. While it is not quite so rich in color as 
Alphonse Bouvier, its habit of growth is much more compact, rarely 
exceeding 3)^ feet in height, which makes it a desirable companion 
to such varieties as Florence Vaughan and Madame Crozy. 
President McKinley. 
Canna Italia. 
Egandale. A most excellent variety 
bronzy foliage and soft, currant-red lluwcrs, 
which are thrown well above the foliage; the 
best of its tj-pe; attains a height of about 
4 feet. 
Florence Vaughan. Undoubtedly one of the 
finest yellow spotted varieties yet sent out; in color it is a bright, rich, 
golden yellow; spotted with bright red; the flowers, which are of the 
largest size, of great substance and of perfect form, are borne 
in large heads and in the greatest profusion; the foliage is mas- 
sive, and of a rich green color; the plants rarely exceed to 
4 feet in height. 
Fuerst Bismarck. Rich scarlet-crimson, but so distinct from all 
other crimsons that it can be planted along with them in perfect 
harmony of color. The flowers are of large size, have broad 
petals of good substance, and are produced in immense trusses; 
of vigorous, compact, imiform growth, about 3/2 feet high. 
Madame Crozy. Tlie flowers of this well-known and popular 
variety are of a bright crimson-scarlet, bordered with golden 
yellow. The plant is of vigorous growth, yet dwarf in habit, 
rai-ely exceeding 4 feet in height. Foliage bright green, and very 
massive. The flowers are produced on lai-ge, branching stems, 
which are closely set with bloom, each stem being really a 
bouquet in itself. 
President McKinley. Color brilliant crimson, with bright scarlet 
sluiiling. Trusses large, compact, of good shape, held well above 
the foliage, produced freely and evenly; foliage deep green, with 
nuxrked chocolate margin. Plant stools freely, is a compact, even 
grower, and one of the earliest bloomers, coming into flower when 
14 to 18 inches high and blooming continuously thereafter. The 
effect, when massed, is extremely brilliant, the contrast between 
ilie flowei's and foliage being rich, chaste and effective. 3 feet. 
Queen Charlotte. The plants grow about 3 feet high, and have 
lieavy, bluish green foliage and enormous flower-stalks; flowers 
large, blood-red, broadly banded with bright canary yellow; veiy 
showy and profuse bloomer. 
Sunray. A distinct striped variety. The flowei-s, which are 
produced very freely, are large and open out well. The ground- 
color is a rich, bright yellow, with stripes and dashes of bright 
scarlet, running through almost to the edge of the petals, pro- 
ducing a uuiciue and bizarre effect. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 
(Elephant's Ear.) 
One of the most effective plants in cultivation for a flower 
border or for planting singly on the lawn. It must have plenty of 
water and very rich soil. Leaves 3 to 4 feet long by 2}4 feet wide 
light green; grows G feet high. First-class bulbs. 20 cts. each, 
.$2 per doz. ; extra-size bulbs, 40 cts. each, S4 per doz. 
