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THE CONARD & JONES COMPANY, WEST GROVE, PA. 
“^ILADELPHIA THE Q UEEN 0F crimsons... 
T HIS splendid Canna, originated here 
in 1896, has been thoroughly tested in 
different parts of the country and is 
pronounced by leading experts as 
well as amateurs the finest 
and the most beautiful 
Crimson Canna yet pro¬ 
duced ; far superior to all 
others. The Philadelphia 
grows about three feet high, 
makes handsome, well- 
balanced plants, and bears 
splendid heads of large, 
finely expanded flowers, 
which fall off as they fade 
and leave room for the new 
ones, which bloom out 
bright and clear during the 
whole season. It is the 
Best and Brightest 
Crimson Canna yet in¬ 
troduced. Good Dor¬ 
mant ltoots, 20 cts. 
each; Potted Plants, 
25 cts. each, Postpaid. 
/|\ Our C. & J. Cannas 
are the most gorgeous 
Garden Plants now to 
<4 be had. ® 
MARTHA WASHINGTON, (C. & 
J. ’g3) —This being a very beautiful 
pink variety, it seems a fit com¬ 
panion for George Washington (see 
page 48), and we therefore named it 
Martha Washington. The flowers are 
very large and frequently have five 
broad petals; the trusses are immense, 
and the color pure, bright rose ; beautiful 
and attractive. A _ vigorous grower; 
height, three feet. Nice Dormant Roots, 
25 cts. each. Potted Plants, 30 cts 
each, Postpaid. 
PRIMROSE, (C. & J., ’g 6 ) —Color, a clear primrose 
yellow, with rounding petals of excellent sub¬ 
stance; splendid for general culture. It is a free 
bloomer; a very vigorous grower 
and is not at all affected by low 
temperatures or windy weather. 
One of the prettiest Cannas of¬ 
fered this season. No collection 
complete without the yellow 
Primrose. Price, Good Rive 
Roots, 15 cts. each. Strong 
Potted Plants, 20 cts. each. 
Postpaid. 
NEW 
CRIMSON 
cmm 
LORRAINE, (C. & J. ’g 8 ) —An entirely new and charming 
combination of colors. Soft rose pink, widely bordered 
with creamy white. Fine erect heads of large well-ex¬ 
panded flowers, constant bloomer. Dormant Roots 
only, 15 cts.; Potted Plants, 20 cts, each, Postpaid. 
OTHELLO, (C. & J., 96 .) —New Purple-leaved Canna. Dark 
rich purple foliage, an early and constant bloomer, bear- 
iug large trusses of splendid orange-scarlet flowers. Dor¬ 
mant Roots only, 15 cts. each ; Potted Plants, 20 cts. 
each. Postpaid. 
ALBINO, (C. &J. ’g 8 ) —A lovely variety not much known. 
Pink centre, broadly margined with ivory white; large 
finely-formed trusses of charming flowers, novel and dis¬ 
tinct. Dormant Roots only, 15 cts. each; Potted 
Plants, 20 cts, each. Postpaid. 
PILLAR OF FIRE, (C. & J., ’g 7 )—The giant of its class, 
grows six to seven feet high, flowers bright crimson scar¬ 
let, borne in erect spikes like blazing torches; continuous 
bloomer; invaluable for centre of oeds, etc. Dormant 
Roots only, 15 cts.; Potted Plants, 20 cts. Postpaid. 
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BIG BLOOMING BEAUTIES 
in Nice Live Roots, only 85 cts., or Well- 
Started Pot Plants, only $1.15 postpaid. 
