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GIANT ROSE-PINK F> r* • 
canna Kosea Oigantea. 
A giant in size of flower and general worth. Flowers 
soft rose shading to carmine-pink. A wonderful bloomer, 
and a fine grower. Splendid trusses. (See cut.) Price, dor¬ 
mant roots up to April 1st, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. Grow¬ 
ing plants ready April 1st, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 
°canna^ ITE Improved Mont Blanc. 
A strong-growing, vigorous variety. * Its great masses of 
snowy-white flowers contrast finely with the crimson varieties. 
Price, dormant roots, up to April 1st, 60c, each, $5.00 per 
doz.; growing plants, ready April 1st, 60c, each, $6.00 per doz. 
NEW L canna, TIAN “LITTLE GEM." 
This makes a compact mass of handsome green leaves sur¬ 
mounted by a wealth of brilliant orange-scarlet flowers, 
edged with brilliant yellow. The height rarfcty exceeds two 
feet, so that its value for edging, for centers of low beds, for 
planting in herbaceous borders, or for pot culture Is apparent. 
An early and continuous bloomet, (St4 ettt.) Price, dor¬ 
mant roots, up to April 1st, 15c. each, $1.50 per dox. Growing 
plants, after April 1st, 20c.each, $2.00 per doe. 16.00 per 100. 
^SELECTED FRENCH CANNAS. 
Note.—The height to which these Cannas usually grow, except where stated in description is 
4 to 6 feet, according to season and soil. The foliage of all is green except where stated otherwise. 
Alemannia. Rich orange-red with golden-yellow border, dotted with orange-red spots. Inner 
petals almost entirely red with yellow throat, dotted orange-red. Height 6 feet. 
Beaute Poitevine. A very fine dark crimson variety with dark metallic green foliage and deep 
rich crimson flowers of great beauty. One of the best bedding varieties. 
Buttercup. Yellow, as bright as the “ buttercup ” of our fields. Best in its color. Because 
of its dwarf and compact habit it is especially valuable for planting as a border 
around taller sorts. Height, 3 feet. Dormant roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz.; 
plants, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Charles Henderson. Deep crimson, yellow flame at the throat. A standard bed¬ 
ding variety. Used extensively for mass effects. 
Cinnabar. Cinnabar-red, distinctly edged with golden-yellow. A fine round flower 
of great substance held well above the foliage. 
Defender. Clear rich yellow, striped scarlet , splendid for edging. 3 to 3$ feet. 
Fuerst Bismarck. Rich scarlet crimson. Always bright and showy. 3$ feet. 
Italia. The coloring is gorgeous in the extreme. Rich golden-yellow with patches 
of brilliant reddish-crimson and irregular spots on upper petals. 6 feet. 
J. D. Eisele. Bright vermilion scarlet, overlaid with orange; 3$ feet. Regarded 
as one of the best and showiest extant, 
Madame Crozy. A brilliant vermilion-scarlet, bordered yellow. 
Martha Washington. The flowers are very large and frequently have five broad 
petals, the trusses are immense. Color pure bright rose. 2\ to 3 ft. 
Mile. Berat. Color, a unique shade of soft rosy-carmine, or deep 
pink it might be called. Large trusses. Splendid habit and foliage. 
Mrs. Geo. A. Strohlein. Flowers amaranth red, deep bronze foliage. 
Splendid for massing in contrast with light sorts. 
Philadelphia. A bright glowing red, very rich and velvety. 
Pres. McKinley. Brilliant-crimson with scarlet shading. Dwarf 
habit growing only 2\ to 3 feet. 
Queen Charlotte. A grand Canna with a distinct golden belt 
around each petal, the center brilliant orange-scarlet, with crim¬ 
son tones. 
Richard Wallace. A pleasing shade of canary yellow,'large flowers 
carried well above the foliage. One of the best yellow bedding 
varieties. 
Souv. d’Antoine Crozy. Intense scarlet, rich and dazzling, rich golden- 
yellow edge. The most brilliant Canna in existence. Both colors 
are extremely intense. Fine for bordering beds of taller sorts. 
Wyoming. A brilliant orange. Bronze purple foliage. 6 feet. 
Price, dormant roots, except where noted, up to April 1st. 10c. each, 
$1.00 per doz. Growing plants, after April 1st, 16c. each, $1.60 per doz. 
CANNAS IN QUANTITY FOR MASSING. 
For the convenience of those who are at a loss what varieties to select 
we make special offer of the best sorts in separate colors. If desired, we 
will select tall, medium and low-growing varieties for arrangement in 
beds. 
Price, dormant roots, up to April 1st, $7.00 per 100. Growing plants, ready April 1st 
$12.00 per 100, 26 sold at hundred rate. By express only, purchaser to pay charges. 
SSfiT "PICTURESQUE GARDENS" by 
Charles Henderson 
Not a book of exhaustive precept but rich in £1-0$ post paid 
illustrations of example on Landscape Gardening w » See page liQ 
