KEW, RARE , AND SELECT PLANTS . 
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CANNAS. 
A group of plants of a grand and tropical aspect, of tall and stately growth, with 
broad and massive foliage, and covered with bright scarlet, crimson, orange, or 
yellow flowers. The foliage also comprises the varied tints of light and pale 
green, and brown and chocolate, which contrast pleasingly, and add to the effect¬ 
iveness and display of groups. Several of them are also admirable for pot-culture 
in large conservatories, where their rich foliage is scarcely less showy than the 
Dracaenas and other rare plants much more difficult to cultivate. The following 
comprise several of the most distinct and beautiful varieties: — 
CANNAS. 
Annei, large, long, sea-green leaves, of very tall and vigorous growth. 
Annei rosa, tall, free-growing; orange flowers. 
Aurea perfecta. 
Aurea fulgida. 
Biliorelli, stem and foliage dark, with very large scarlet flowers. $1. 
Bonnet! major, broad leaves, suffused with brown; bright red flowers. 
Bonneti, bronze-green leaves. 
Discolor, dark-veined stem and leaf margin. 
