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^?£*ECfED FRENCH CANNAS. 
Note. The height to which these Cannas usually grow, except where stated in description is 
4 to 5 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. 
Austria. In truth a giant Canna with flowers six to eight inches across. Golden yellow, dotted 
crimson; splendid habit and foliage, giant flowers. 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, 30c. each, $3.00 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 
flow'er of great substance held well above the foliage. 
Defender. Clear rich yellow, striped scarlet , splendid for edging. 3 to 3§ feet. 
Egandale. Deep red flowers, dark bronze foliage. 
Fuerst Bismarck. Rich scarlet crimson. Always bright and showy. 3J 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. Vermilion scarlet, overlaid with orange, large flowers. 3§ feet. 
Martha Washington. The flowers are very large and frequently have five broad 
petals, the trusses are immense. Color pure bright rose. 2i to 3 ft. 
Mile. Berat. Color, a unique shade of softy rosy-carmine, or deep 
pink it might be called. Large trusses. Splendid habit and foliage. 
Mrs. Geo. A. Strohlein. Amaranth red, deep bronze foliage. 
Madame Crozy. A brilliant vermilion-scarlet, bordered yellow, 
Philadelphia. A bright glowing red, very rich and velvety. 
Pennsylvania. The flowers are often 7 to 8 inches across, with 
petals 2i inches broad. Flowers deep scarlet color, very profuse 
bloomer. 6 feet. Splendid habit and foliage. 
Pres. McKinley. Brilliant-crimson wdth scarlet shading. Dwarf 
habit growing only 2i to 3 feet. 
Queen Charlotte. A grand Canna with a distinct golden belt 
around each petal, the center brilliant orange-scarlet, with crimson 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 
arc 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, 
11.00 per doz. Growing plants, after April 1st, 20c. each, $2.00 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 with low-growing varieties for arrangement in beds. 
Price, dormant roots, up to April 1st, $7.00 per 100. Growing plants, ready April 1st, 
$}2.00 per 100, 25 sold at hundred rate. By express only, purchaser to pay charges. 
Rosea Gigantea. 
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, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. Grow¬ 
ing plants ready April 1st, 40c. each, $4.00 per doz. 
IMPROVED BLACK BEAUTY. 
A majestic, stately variety, with large mas.sive foliage 
of the richest bronzy-purple color shaded with black, the 
edges of leaves gracefully undulating. Where foliage effect 
alone is desired, nothing richer or more handsome cap be 
found. Height, 6 feet. The variety here offered is a distinct 
improvement of the old “ Black Beauty in flower, being 
much larger. It also has a much better constitution. Price 
dormant roots, up to April 1st, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. 
Growing plants, ready April 1st, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 
NEW ULUPUTIAN ''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 rarely 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 bloomer. {See cut.) Price, dor¬ 
mant roots, up to April 1st, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. Grow¬ 
ing plants, after April Ist, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
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