SIEBEECHT & SON, NEW YORK. 
New Cannas for 1897. 
SEE COLORED PLATE. 
The Colored Plate of Cannas which accompanies this catalogue gifes but a faint idea of the full becuiy of the 
magnificent trio there shown, namely, Mrs. Fairman Rogers, Italia and Aus'ria, it being 
very hard to do the subject full justice. 
riRS. FAIRMAN ROGERS, an American Hybrid, and, wltiiout a doubt, tlie grandest Canna ever origi- 
nated and placed on the market. It is a seedling of Mme. Crozy, but in every way superior to 
that famous variety. The individual petals are niueh larger, more rounded, of bettor texture, and the 
color is a brilliant scarlet, bordered with a pronounced broad band of gold. It is the finest flowering 
variety ever introduced, carrying immense spikes of dense bloom, which are showy beyond description, 
and as it stands exposure admirably in all weathers, it thus becomes the finest Camia procurable for 
bedding purposes. Mrs. Fairman Rogers is truly the Queen of Cannas. It lias received medals and 
certificates wherever exhibited. We hold nearly the entire stock. (See colored plate ) 
Price $1.00 each ; $10.00 per dozen. 
Orchid=Flowering Varieties. 
ITALIA.— The individual petals are clear scarlet, deeply bordered with golden yellow, the illustrated plate 
herewith showing the distribution of the colors (See colored plate.) Price 75 cents each. 
AUSTRIA.— Is of the clearest canary-yellow, with a few red specks in the throat, so faint that it is safe to 
call it a perfectly yellow Canna. (See colored plate.) Price 50 cents each. 
Both of the above constitute a distinct break from existing forms, and though the improvement in 
Cannas has been most marked in recent years, none of the newer varieties are to be classed with the 
above for size of flowers and effectiveness of color, hence the title, " orchid-flowering." Single blooms 
have measured 5% ins. across, and the average should exceed iy, ins. Tlie shading is the most 
gorgeous and exquisite imaginable. They do well in very poor soil, and stand a gale better than most 
sorts. As a cut flower for house use they have few equals. Each spike will average from seven to 
nine blooms. 
TI,^ D«co HSll »4Tri«" \ MRS. FAIRnAN ROGERS, 
Tlie Rose Mill Inc. | The Queen of Cannas. 
Read the greatest offer ever made to flower f ITALIA and AUSTRIA, 
lovers in the history of floriculture: j The giant orchid-flowering varieties. 
The set of three (3) strong plants, which will flower early in the season, for only $2.00. 
Orders Booked in Strict Rotation. 
CANNAS— Of Grand Standing and Herit. 
Our Selection of the finest Varieties : 
I COLUriBIA. A gem among Cannas; an American seedling. It has an entirely distinct habit of 
growth and the character of the flower is equally distinct; color, rich cardinal-red. It is a very 
strong grower, but very short and stocky, with abundant foliage. The most peculiar characteristic 
of the plant is its branching liabit, sometimes having throe or four trusses of bloom on the same 
spike all open at the same time, producing a mass of bloom of an even height. Tlie petals have 
remarkable substance, flowers remaining good for weeks at a time— wind and rain having little 
effect upon them, which is a long step forward in this direction. AVhat is wanted in Cannas is 
flowers that have the ability to stand wind and rain, and that not are easily marred. 25 cts. each ; 
$2.50 per doz. 
II OUEEN CHARLOTTE. This excellent variety has proved Itself to be worthy of the reputation it held 
when sent out. Unquestionably a grand addition to the list of Cannas. The centre of the flower 
is bright scarlet, bordered with a deep band of pure gold, producing a distinct, novel, and beautiful 
effect. A dwarf grower. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 
III EQANDALE. Foliage dark maroon and green, very similar in coloring to the old Robuata Perfecta, 
although more erect in habit ; very compact, throwing up numerous heads of bloom which rank 
with the best in quality, both in size of the heads and quality of the flower; color, bright cherry. 
It is undoubtedly the finest blooming dark-leaved sort at the present time for outdoor bedding. 
Bronze Medal awarded for this at World s Fair, Chicago, 1H93. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 
