Bulbs and Roots 
8416 The President Rich scarlet flowers; green foliage. 
Without question one of the finest Cannas ever introduced. 
The plants are of unusually vigorous growth and the flow¬ 
ers of truly gigantic size. A bedding variety which has 
fewequals. 25?! each; 3 for <50j^; 12for$2.00; 100 for $12.00. 
8444 City of Portland Bright pink; green foliage. 3% ft. 
8429 Copper Giant Immense trusses of a rich coppery red, 
attractively suffused with rose; green foliage. 4 ft. 
8421 Eureka Creamy white; green foliage. 4K ft. 
8410 Fiery Cross Scarlet-crimson; green foliage. 6 ft. 
8431 Golden Eagle Golden yellow; green foliage. 4 ft. 
8447 Hungaria Magnificent rose-pink; green foliage. 3)4 ft. 
8415 Meteor Rich blood-red; green foliage. 5 ft. 
Canna, 
The President 
Burpee’s Cannas 
Stately plants with large foliage of tropical appearance and 
clusters of massive, well-formed blooms on strong stems. For 
sunny situations and rich but not freshly manured garden 
loam. Not hardy. We send out dormant 2 to 3 eye root 
divisions. We suggest starting roots indoors. 
8438 Apricot Bright apricot; green foliage. 4 ft. 
8425 Cheerfulness Deep orange-red; golden border 
and carmine markings in the throat. Green foliage, 3)4 ft. 
8426 Gladiator Rich yellow dotted crimson. Green 
foliage. 4M ft. Makes an exceptionally bright display. 
8478 King Humbert Dazzling orange; purplish brown 
foliage with a metallic sheen. 4 )4 ft. Very free bloomer. 
8480 Nokomis Crimson flowers; bronze foliage. S ft. 
8433 Orange Bedder Bright orange; green foliage. 4 ft. 
8434 Richard Wallace Yellow; green foliage. i)4 ft. 
8413 Statue of Liberty Brilliant orange-scarlet 
flowers in sharp contrast to the bronze foliage. 6 ft. 
8476 The Ambassador Cherry-red; bronze foliage. 5 ft. 
8419 Wintzer’s Colossal Scarlet flowers; green foli¬ 
age. The color contrast is most striking. 5 ft. 
8486 Wyoming Orange flowers; bronze foliage. 6 ft. 
8437 Yellow King Humbert Bright yellow beautifully 
marked with contrasting crimson dots; green leaves. 4 )4 ft. 
Any of the above twelve Cannas: 
20?! each; 3 for 50*!; 12 for $1.50; 100 for $9.00. 
Six Showy Cannas 
Eureka, Fiery Cross, Hungaria, Wyoming, 
The Ambassador, and Yellow King Humbert. 
9844 6 roots (1 of each, value $1,351 for $1.00 
9845 18 roots (3 of each, value 3.30) for 2.50 
9846 36 roots (6 of each, value 5.25) for 4.50 
8440 Mrs. Alfred Conard Salmon-pink; green foliage. 4 ft. 
8456 Rosea Gigantea Largest pink; green foliage. 3)4 ft. 
Any of the above nine Cannas: 
25g£ each; 3 for 60?!; 12 for $2.00; 100 for $12.00 
8495 Fordhook Trial Ground Mixture Includes all varie¬ 
ties. 3 for 40?!; 12 for $1.25; 100 for $7.50. 
For Canna Seed, see page 23 
Gloxinia — Scarlet, White Border 
This is not—as many may believe—a florist’s plant, but can easily 
be grown by anyone in a warm living room window, preferably 
facing west or where half-shade can be provided. Plant in pots of 
fairly rich, sandy loam. Keep soil moderately moist but not wet, 
but always avoid moistening of the foliage. Blooms for many 
weeks during the spring and early summer. Not hardy. 
8860 Rose, White Border (Blanche de Meru) Exquisite large 
blooms of rich rose with a beautifully contrasting white border. 
8855 Pure White Large, glistening white flowers carried well 
above the attractive deep green foliage. Nice with darker shades. 
8866 Purple A beautiful shade of rich velvety purple. 
8854 Rich Rose (Queen Wilhelmina) A color which has been 
rather elusive in this class. Very beautiful and free blooming. 
8861 Scarlet The richness and brilliancy of this fine variety are 
responsible for its great popularity. Bright scarlet. 
8867 Scarlet, White Border (Emperor Frederick) Rich scarlet 
with a broad edge of white. Very showy and effective. 
8872 Purple, White Border (Emperor William) Clear violet- 
purple accentuated by a broad, pure white border. 
Any of the above large, solid bulbs: 
40 i each; 3 for $1.00; 12 for $3.75; 100 for $27.50. 
Gloxinia Collections 
8875 Mixed A well-balanced, colorful mixture of Gloxinias in 
which all the varieties offered above and some other fine shades 
are represented. 35?! each; 3 for 90?!; 12 for $3.35; 100 for $25.00. 
For Gloxinia Seed, see page 57 
These contain the seven separate colors listed. 
9848 7 bulbs (1 of each, value $2.80) for $2.25 
9849 14 bulbs (2 of each, value 5.60) for 4.25 
Hyacinthus 
8947 Candicans Stately plants, producing tall spikes of 
large, pure white, pendant blooms during summer. Very 
effective in the border or planted in clumps. Not hardy. 
4 ft. 20?! each; 3 for 50?!; 12 for $1.75; 100 for $12.00. 
Ismene— Peruvian Daffodil 
8949 Calathina Showy, sweet-scented white flowers of 
quaint but attractive form. Delights in a porous, sandy 
soil and a sunny situation. Treat the same as Gladiolus. 
Not hardy. 25?! each; 3 for 60?!; 12 for $2.00; 100 for $14.00. 
6 Bulbs of the same variety at one-half the 12 price; 25 or more at the 100 rate 
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