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LAWRANCE'S NURSERIES, OGDENSBIJRG, N. Y. 
NEW ORCHID-FLOWERED CANNAS. 
This distinct race is remarkable for large flowers of splendid substance, 
and magnificent colorings; the plants are immense with broad massive foli- 
age. 
Allemania. Extra large flowers frequently measuring 0 inches across; out 
er petals salmon-scarlet, with broad margin of golden . yellow; inside 
petals dark salmon red dotted and marked with yellow; height 5 to 6 
feet. 
Burbank. A strong grower and wonderfully profuse bloomer; color, rich 
canary yellow, with a few carmine spots in the throat; height G feet. 
La France. Bronzy red foliage with a rich lustrous appearance. Plant is a 
strong grower with beautiful flowers of a rich orange-scarlet color; 
height 5 feet. ». 
Mrs. Kate Gray. A strong growing variety with giant flowers of deep bril-. 
liant orange color. Very free blooming; height. 5 feet.’ 
Pennsylvania. One Of the tallest growing giant-flowering sorts, with deep 
rich scarlet flowers produced in abundance; deep green foliage of 
enormous size; height 7 feet. 
Wyomiir.g. Might be called King of the Giants, for it is one of the most 
majestic. It has an abundant growth of rich purplish foliage, and great 
plumes of massive orange colored blossoms; height 7 feet. 
Strong growing plants of fill the above varieties, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per 
doz. One each of the 18 varieties for $2.00. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 
(Elephant's Ear.) 
A handsome tropical-looking plant from 5 to G feet high, with leaves 2 
to 3 feet long and 1 to 2 feet wide; fine for single specimens on the lawn or 
centers of beds. They should have very rich soil, and plenty of water to 
obtain the best results. Large bulbs started, 25 to 50 cts. each. 
FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS. 
Very handsome and popular plants 
for the conservatory or window boxes, 
or for planting out in partially shaded 
and protected situations. The foliage is 
rich and handsome and rivals in color 
the Rex Begonias. 25 cts. each. 
COLEUS, FANCY. 
This beautiful family of ornamental 
foliage plants has been steadily in 
creasing in beauty and diversity of 
color for a few years past, until now 
it seems as if there was no degree of 
shading, blending or contrasting of 
color that may not be found in them. 
They are of the easiest culture either in pots or bedded out, and so cheap as 
to be within the reach of all. We have a fine collection of the handsomest 
varieties in cultivation. Price, 5 cts. each. GO cts. per doz., $4 per hundred. 
COLEUS, BEDDING VARIETIES. 
The following varieties are the well-known sorts so much used for foli- 
age beds, ribbon lines, etc. 
Verschaffelti. Crimson. 
Mrs. I. D. Haight. Yellow. 
Firebrand. Deep crimson; strong grower. 
Sheley's Yellow. A strong growing yellow variety. 
Price, 5 cts. each. 60 cts. per doz. $4.00 per hundred. 
