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.\I.VV\S CATALOGUE OF NOKTHi^KN GitO.VN t^IJUiJ;.. Ij-.LBS. VLX\T6 As 
atr\fii\a.(t The fnest bedding 
VJIUriOAct. Canna ever intr->- 
A dwarf grrower of dazzling 
CANNAS. 
postpaid; by expresi 
Count 
Rich Kolden vcllow, lieavilv spotted 
bright red. Height 4 It. 
Col Dndd^ a free, vigorous 
V^I. L/UUUS. grower, foliage 
dcc]> green veined and lightly marbled chocolate, rlowcrs rich 
velvety red. Height + ft. 
Chas. Henderson. P'ltivfulon"'*^^ pop"'"-- varieties m 
cultivation. Flowers a clear, bright 
crimson. An excellent bedding sort. Height ai-i ft. 
E&'a.nda.le ^^"^ dark foUage variety 'with blossoms of a 
i^^a.iiuci.iv>. soft currant red. Height 4 ft. 
RIdoradO a fine compact grower an exceedingU- free bloom- 
r' er. Color yellow slightly flecked with crimson, 
One of the very best yellows m cultivation. Height ML^ ft. 
Florence VatHyhfin Another yellow shaded varietv of 
, ,7 , " » ' . exquisite beauty. The blooms" arc 
lar^e, yellow heavily splashed with red. Thev never fade and re- 
main on the stalk a long time. Height 4. to 5 ft. 
(llorio<a jSeecut.) A very fine dwarf growing, large flower- 
V"' ing variety. The petals are a rich glowing scarlet 
crimson, distinctly marked with a broad band of golden vellow 
around the outer edges. It Is partieularlv adapted to plant as a 
border around the beds of taller sorts, as' well as for not culture 
Height 18ito 24 inches, aoc Acb. 
ia The coloring of this giajit orchid varietv is most gorgeous 
It is a rich golden yellftw; heavily splashed and spotted 
No class of plants ever oft'ered has grown in popularitv likt 
these. They are very effective for bedding on the lawn, and equal 
ly good when grown as pot plants in the house or con.servatory 
They commence blooming soon after being planted out and 
flower profusely until stopped by frost. When well ripened bj 
frost the bulbs should be carefully dug and dried and stored ins 
dry pb'ice in a temperature of oO to 60 degrees. Thev multiplj 
very rapidly, and can be kept for years by observingthcdirectiom 
given. They require a deep soil, enriched with well rottci; 
manure, and should be watered freely. Our list embraces the bes' 
of the novelties and old standard varieties, cverv one of which w< 
recommend to our customers. 
Price, uiilessotherwise noted, 15c each, $1.50 per doz., postpidd; bj 
expres.s, $8.00 per 100. ^ 
■Varieties quoted at 20c each, $2.00 per doz., 
$10.00 per 100. 
Varieties quoted at 25c, each, $2.50 per doz., postpaid; by expresi 
$12.00 per 100. 
Varieties quoted at 30c each, $3.00 per doz., postpaid; by expres? 
$15.00 per 100. 
Alba Rosea Qrandiflora. S';ie^h"1fee°p Josc'llSi: 
ed upwards through lijj:ht rose into flesh pink, until the coloj 
merges into creamy white. Height O ft. age each. 
Alnhnncf^ Rmivif=*r a tail vigorous grower. Color.c 
/MpilUll&>C DUUVICr. rich d eep, velvetv crimson 
Height f) ft. 
AWmifal r^rf^%Ti/P*v of the most charming .-arietiej 
M^^W^ym ever introduced. It is a niediutr 
strong grower, forming a compact bushy plant. The flowers ar< 
borne well above the foliage, are of firm texture and lasting qual 
ity, height 4 ft. The color is a rich crimson. 35c each. 
Allcl't'i^ orchid flowering varieties. Tlu 
r^USVl let* blooms are extra large, a fine canary yellow, witb 
a few traces of reddish brown on center petals. 
Rpfllli'V A most beautiful foliage varietv. It is 
L*C<1.UV^« a strong robust grower and the leaves 
_ _ are a deen. hronzv wine red, almost black. It is the finest foliage 
plant we know of. Height "> to 6 ft. 20c each. 
Kllfhfink' Similar to the Austria, btit of more compact habit of growth, pure vellow 
i^ui VC1.11IV. without the reddish tinge on petals. Height 5 ft. 
SCd.Ut'G PoitCVillC B^'g^^^*^ ''•^'^ crimson. Spikes strong and erect. A fine bedder 
Ital 
with bright reddish crimson. The plant is an extra strong erovxr 
and the blooms of an immense size. Height ft. 3oc each. 
L* E* BflilCy, y^^'^^"^'. spotted orange, 
Height 5 ft. 
Papa. 
CARMINB FOUNTAIN. 
Mile. Berat. JJ'elt 
approach to a clear, rich pink 
yet introduced. A verv soft 
shade o f rosv carmine. 
Height 4 ft. aoc each. 
Mad Crozy. Z^l 
soms of this well known and 
p o p ti I ar variety are of a 
dazzling crimson scarlet, 
bordered with golden yellow. 
Plant of vigorous growth 
but rather dwarf in habit. 
Height 31/2 ft. 
Another valuable, 
d w a rf growing 
variety; forming compact, 
sj-mmetrical plants and bear- 
ing immense trusses of i)urc 
red blossoms. Height 4- ft. 
Paul Bruant. Jj; 
orange scarlet with iwculiar 
satiny surface, foliage dark 
green. Height Ar^rU ft. 
Paul Marquant. 
One of the most pleasing and 
be a u t i f u 1 on acco unt of its 
large size and distinct color, 
whi-h is a beautifid shade of 
bright salmon with carmine 
tint. Height 4 ft. 
Height 4- to 5 ft. 
Progression. 
Height 5 ft. 
Deep golden velloW. heavily spotted and 
splashed crimson. A most vigorous grower. 
Clttfi^n CVtStfifki'i'f^ Bright orange scarlet, deeplv edged 
yUCCll V^lldriULLC. with bright canary yellow. Floweis 
verv large, well rounded petals borne in immense heads well above 
the'foliage. Height 32/3 ft- 
Rose Unique. tiXglTrrl i""*^- 
DflKilG^-a Valuable for its foliage which is a beautiful dark 
■Vv/MUSL^. brown. A tall and vigorousgrower. Height 7 to 8 ft. 
Cfynhia R||/-'hnAt* Very large'flowers on stiff erect stems. 
tjyJlfitia UUV^IIIICl . Color deep crimson with vermillion 
shading. Height 5 ft. 
EXTRA STRONG PLANTS. We can supply strong pot grown 
plants 12 to 15 inches high, for shipment May !.">, customers choice 
of colors, but our selection of varieties. These are fine for immediate 
effect on the lawn, as many of them will be readv to flower or in 
blossom when shipped. Price $2.00 per dozen, or $15.00 per hundred 
by expr ess at purchase r's enpense. 
CANNA BED COLLECTIONS^ 
COLLECTION NO. 1. FOR A BED 6 FEET IN DIAMETER. 
I Austria 15c 
4 Chas. Henderson 60c 
10 Qlorlosa $2.00 
15 plants 
for $2.50 postpaid, 
or $3.00 by express. 
COLLECTION NO. 2. 
I Alba Rosea 2SC 
6 Count De Bouchard 90c 
10 iVlad Crozy .$1.25 
16 Queen Ch arlo tte $3.oo 
COLITECTiON NO. 3 
FOR A BED 9 FEET IN DIAMETER. 
33 plants 
for $4.00 po.st- 
paid, or $3.50 
by express. 
fRobusta 4Sc 
Burbank $1.00 
15 Alphonse Bouvier $1.88 
25 Qlorlosa $4.00 |_ 
This will make you a glorious 
bed of dazzling beauty throughout 
the entire season. 
CALADIUMESCUL- 
PIVTI IM W ELEPHANT'S 
Cfl^ 1 UlTl, EAR. (See cut.) 
A well known tropical plant bear- 
ing immense leaves of thick 
leathery substance. For large 
beds on the lawn or as single 
specimen plants, nothing is more 
beau tifu 1 or striking i n appear- 
ance. Good sized bulbs, 25c each. 
Extra largre, 50c each. 
Carmine Fountain. 
(See cut.) A plant of excee<Jinglj' 
striking beauty of foliage, Rowers 
and habit of growth. It grows in 
treeform with pendantfotiagcfrom 
which it throws beautiful long tas- 
sels or trumpet shaped carmine 
flowers 18 to 20 inches in length. 
15c each. 
FOR A BED 12 FEET IN DIAMETER. 
t choice plants 
*or $6,75 post- 
paid, or $6.25 
by express. 
CAL.M>IIJM ESCULENTUM. 
