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L. L.MAY& CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. 
PLANTS AND BULBS—Continued. 
CANNAS. 
Ko class of plants evf r offered has g^rown in p'>pularityUke 
these. They are very effective for bedding on the lawn, and 
equally good when grown as pot plants in the house or con- 
•ervatory. They commence bloominR noon after being 
planted ont, and flow<r profusely until stopped by frost, 
when well ripened bjr frost the bulbs should be carefully dug 
and dried and stored in a dry place in a temperature of 00 to 
60 degrrcc*. They multiply very rapidly, and can be kept for 
years by observing the directions given. They require a deep 
soil, enriched with well-rotted manure, and should be watered 
freely. Our list embraces the best of the noyelties and old 
standard varieties, every one of which we recommend to our 
customers. 
Price, unless otherwise noted, 16o each, $1.50 per doB. 
postpaid; by express, $8. OO per lOO. 
VariPties quoted at SOoeaoh, S2.0Oper doz., postpaid ; byexpre- s, $10 OO per lOO. 
Varieties qnotel at 25o each, S2.60per doz., postpaid; by express, 812. OO per lOO. 
Varieties quoted at 30o eauh, $3.00 per doz., postpaid ; by express, $15 OO per lOO. 
NEW ORCHID FLOWERING VARIETIES. 
These are nil reraark.ililv strong, vigorous growers, ttndcr liberal culiivation attaining a height of 6 
to 7 feet, and produce gorgeous showy blossoms, measuring 3 to 6 inches in diameter. Price, 
each. $2.00 per doz. 
AU5TR I A — Pure canary yellow, fine largefiowers with a few traces of reddish brown on center petals. 
AMERICrt— Pi"e bronze foliage marbled with green. Flowers, rich orange salmon, feathered and 
veined with scarlet. 
BURBANK— Similar to Austria, but of more compact habit of growth, and without the reddish 
tinge t n petals. 
ITALIA — The coloring of th's giant orchid Ij most gorgeous. It is a rich golden yellow. heaTily 
splashed and spotted with bright reddish crimson. The plant >s an extra strong grower, and the blooms 
of immense si.e YELLOW SHADES. 
EL DORAOO — Grows to a height of SVj feet. Foliage, green. Flowers, large yellow, spotted with 
light red . They never fade, and remain on the stalk a long time. 
FLORENCE VAUGH AN— Grows to a height of 4 to 5 feet. Flowers similar to the Bl Dorado, 
though more thickly ilotled with red. 
ALSACE— A. vigorous grower of compact, symmetrical habit. An early and continuous bloomer. 
Flowers, sulphur yellow, changing to creamy whit«. The nearest approach to a white canna yet 
introduced CRIMSON SHADES. 
DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH -The darkcstcolored cann a in existence. Thefloirerls a deep rich 
crimson maroon of vclvetv appearance tmd good substance. Price, 25c each. 
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY— Adwarf-gTowingvarietywithdiep green foliage. Color a brilliant 
crimson, with bright scarlet xhading. Tru.is, large, com pact and stands well above thefoliage. 25o. each. 
ADMIRAL DEWEY (see Colored Plate)— One of the most charming varieties ever introduced. 
It possesses 11 II of the good qualities and none of the poor. It is amedium strong grower, forming a com- 
pact bushy plant. The flowers are borne well above the foliage, are of firm texture and lasting quality. 
The color is a r ch crim'»on. Price. 25c each. 
ALPHONSE BOUVIER— An old and popular variety. A tall, vigorous grower. Color a deep rich 
velvety crim.soii. One of the best. 
BEAUTE POITEVI NE— A medium, strong grower. Foliage, deep green. Flowers, bright rich crim- 
son. Spikes .'SI rong, en ct. A fine bedder. 
CHAS. HENDEhSON— An old and popular variety. Flowers a clear bright crhnson. Grows 
about 4. feet high. A fine bedding variety. 
COLUMBIA — A dwarf-growing variety, bearing trusses of large, clear crimson flowers. The texture of the bloom is very thick md firm, 
enabling it to withstand wind and rain better than any other variety known. An early and conKtant bloomer. Price, 20c each. 
£HILADELPHIA — This is clearly one of the best, if not the very be«t, for bedding, yet introduced. It is a strong, robust grower, forming 
lecompact plants about fonr ftet m height. The individual blooms, as well as tUe trusses, are of the largest size. Price, 25c each. 
ctCC i-ar oollection of 
^ ^ choiob beddinq 
oannas ofj opposite paoe. 
RED AND SCARLET SHADES. 
ApMI RAC A VELLAN— Ttefoliagc is a deep bronze.flo wer a rich orange acarlet. overlaid with salmon, giyliis: it a ricb.lnailiiotis appearat cr. 
CHICAGO — A tall, growing: variety of recent introduction. Foliage gre<.n» leaves very 
large. The truss and individual blooms are \' ry large of a richvermillion color. The blooms 
open out nearly flat. Very choice. Price, 20c each. 
f. R. PIERSON— A medium, tall growing variety of compact, bushy growth»i>earIng 
large trusses of bright scarlet flowers. An early nnd profuse bloomtr. 
PAPA — A dwarf-growing variety, form'ng compact, symmetrical plants, and bcarlngim* 
mensc trussts <if pure red blossoms. Price, 20o each. 
COUNT HORACE OE CH EUSI L-^e^P rich magenta. A vigorous grower. 
TRIUMPH — A medium tall growing variety. Flowers a rich bright red. An early and 
pt^oftise bloomer. Petals broad, thick and very durable. 
ORANGE AND SALMON SHADES. 
PAUL MARQUANT — An old and popular sort. Plant of vigorous, compact provfth. 
Flowers of a deep rich salmon color, slightly shaded oranjie, borne on strong, stiff spikes. 
ROBERT CHRISTIE — An extra strong g'-o wer and a very free bloomer. The flowers 
Of bright oral, re s arlet afe borne on strong spikes, and last a long time. Price, 20c each. 
KLONDIKE — A new and distinct v iriety. Fl.iwers > f a rich orange salmon are produced 
(nTmmenM trusses of coms>act growth. Price, 30c each. 
PINK SHADES. 
MAIDEN BLUSH — a clear distinctshell pink, the only one of its color. Flowers, large, ^-j^ 
ncstiiar^ well exnanded, borne in large, shiwy trusses. A nearly, continuous bloomer. SOoeaoh. 
ROSb UN IQUE — A. vigorous grower of compact habit. Flowers rosy pink. 
« .«,_VARIECATED SHADES. 
STAR OF 91 — Of dwarf compact habit of growth. Fine for pot culture. Blossoms 
orange scarlet, faint y edg ed with gold. 
GKiEEN CHARLOTTE — A vigorous grower of bushy habit. Flowers very profusely 
file f-ntirc Bcawon. S ikes long and stiff with flow ers well abovFthe foliage. 
M AD. CROZY— O'le of the first large flowcrin^r sorts introduced. The color a bright 
seorUt. bordered with gold. Of dwarf, compact habit and a profuse bloomer. 
PREMIER— A dwarf variety, of vitfor lus gr jwth, compact b'lshy plants. Color a rich 
Crimson scarlet, with broad, golden vcltow border. Fine for bedding or potculture. 25oeach. 
SOUy. DE ANTOINE CROZY — A decided improvement on the Queen Charlotte 
which it resembles inform and color of blossom. Of dwarf viarorous habit, a free bloomer, the 
bloBsomB of thick, heavy texture are very durable. Price, 20c each- 
EXTRA STRONG PLANTS. Wecan supnly strong pot jjrowu plante 12 to 15 
inches high for shipment May 15th, customers choice of colors, but our selection of varie- 
lies- These are fine for immediate effect on the lawn as many of them will be ready to 
flower or in blossom when shipped. Pric» $2.00 per doz. or $15.00 per hundred by 
expreae at purchaser's expense' 
A CANNA Fl-AN'T. 
