J. K. Alexander , E. Bridgewater, Massachusetts E . Bridgewater Dahlia Gardens 
Alexander’s Lar^e Flowering Cannas 
The Cannas are the most popular of all Bedding Plants; standing our pre-eminently, because they give such 
good results and can be grown satisfactorily in all parts of the country. They do well in all sections, succeeding 
in any sunny position, and in any kind of soil, but responding quickly to liberal treatment and good care. For 
the very best results, the bed should be thoroughly and deeply spaded, and a generous amount of well-decayed 
manure or any commerical fertilizer, thoroughly incorporated. Watering the plants frequently throughout the 
season, leads them to grow more rapidly, and produce a much more luxuriant foliage, and larger and more beautiful 
flowers. When you water them, do it thoroughly. For best effects plant in masses, using one or two colors; 
setting the plants between eighteen inches and two feet apart each way, and from four to six inches deep. 
If you wish to plant a bed 7 feet in diameter, it will require 20 roots or plants; a bed 10 feet in diameter will 
require 40 roots; a bed 13 feet in diameter requires 65 roots. In planting a circular bed, always plant the taller 
variety in the center, with the more dwarf around the outside. 
SPECIAL CANNA OFFER. For beds from 5 to 7 feet in diameter; I will send 15 Cannas, my selection, 
5 tall of one variety for the center and 10 shorter of another variety for the outside. In making this 
selection, I will use my best judgment as to blending of colors, and endeavor to give you those I believe 
will give you best satisfaction. Prepaid to any part of the United States or Canada for $3.00. 
Four New and Rare Cannas for 1920. 
This Collection of Four Giant-Flowering Cannas, the choicest and most wonderful of the New Cannas 
to my knowledge, I will ship prepaid, to any part of the United States or Canada for_$1.50. 
CITY OF PORTLAND. This new creation 
received the certificate of merit from the 
Society of American Florists, which alone 
speaks for its superior qualities. It is recom¬ 
mended as the finest of the pink varieties. 
It is a very good blossoming variety, 
growing between four and five feet in height, 
and producing flowers of the most beautiful 
deep glowing pink. The foliage is a rich 
shade of green. 50 cents each; $5.00 per 
dozen. 
THE PRESIDENT. This new variety is the 
leading red Canna of the day, being without 
exception the best red in commerce. The 
immense trusses of flowers are borne well 
above the foliage on upright stems. It 
grows about four feet in height, and is a 
mass of color, making it very desirable for 
the most exclusive gardens. I can highly 
recommend this variety, and to all who 
wish the best red Canna for their bed, I 
believe they will be well satisfied with “The 
President.” This variety is one of Wintzer’s 
greatest accomplishments. 50 cents each; 
$5.00 per dozen. 
WINTZER’S COLOSSAL. The largest and 
brightest of the Orchid-flowering Cannas; 
individual florets often measuring over eight 
inches across. In color, a vivid scarlet, one 
of the most brilliant and showy, and a 
Canna that it is a pleasure to recommend. 
The plants are strong, vigorous growers, 
averaging between four and six feet in 
height, and producing their gigantic flowers 
on immense trusses, making it very desirable 
for the center of a bed. The foliage is a 
rich, deep green, and is produced very lux¬ 
uriantly. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen. 
YELLOW KING HUMBERT or QUEEN 
HELENE. Identical with “King Humbert” 
in habit of growth and flowering, and pro¬ 
ducing showy flowers of yellow attractively 
dotted with red. It has proven so satisfac¬ 
tory that there is a possibility that the 
demand will equal that of “King Humbert” 
in a few years. The plants grow between 
four and five feet in height, having green 
foliage. 35 cents each; $3.50 per dozen. 
Cannas in Border. 
Six Peerless Cannas 
Of the many Cannas in existence, the following are the best and most popular, having the largest flowers, 
the most beautiful colors, and giving the most showy effects in beds. I will ship prepaid, to any part of 
the United States or Canada, one of each of these Six Choice Cannas for $1.50. 
BEACON. The plants grow between four and five 
feet in height, usually about four feet; and are strong 
and sturdy. The foliage is deep green, and very 
luxuriant. Great masses of rich cardinal flowers, 
borne well above the foliage. A very free bloomer, 
and one of the best of the dwarf reds. 25 cents 
each: $2.50 per dozen. 
DRAGON. Among the very dark reds, “Dragon” 
cannot be excelled for depth of color and abundance 
of bloom. A deep ox-blood-red, a rich beautiful 
color. The plants are about three feet in height, 
and produce their flowers in good-sized clusters. 
25 cents each;l$2.50 per dozen. 
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