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The 
natural 
size of 
flowers 
shown in 
cuts is 
four 
inches 
across. 
CASKS, “FLAMINGO.” 
FLAMINGO. 
A superb, deep crim¬ 
son variety with 
trusses of immense size borne in 
lavish profusion. The individ¬ 
ual flowers are 4 inches atyross, 
gracefully reflexed, and of fine 
form. Dark green foliage, 
rarely exceeding 4 feet in 
height. (See cut.) 
QUEEN CHARLOTTE, 
flowered, ever-blooming 
French Canna, with a distinct 
golden belt around each petal, 
the centre brilliant orange 
scarlet, with crimson tones. 
The plant is sturdy and 
compact; flowers are stout 
and densely set. (See cut.) 
i, cirp The trusses, upon 
aljALc. opening, are of a 
delicate sulphur-yellow, 
changing very soon, however, 
to a creamy white without 
spots. Plants in our grounds 
were a solid mass of white flow 
era all summer, a grand and novel 
sight. (See cut.) 
Price dormant roots, 20c. each, $2.00 
per doz.; established plants from 4- 
inch pots, ready May 1st, 35c. each, 
$3.50 per doz. 
NEWER CANNAS. 
Brilliant. The three upper segments are clear yellow ; the lower petal 
is bright red, spotted yellow. 
Chicago. Grand vermilion scarlet; foliage bright green. 
Lorraine. Pure pink with a broad edge of primrose-yellow fading 
after noon to almost pure white. 
Maiden's Blush. A new color in Cannas, absolutely pure shell-pink 
Mrs. Pairman Rogers. Rich vermilion scarlet, edged yellow. 
Philadelphia. A splendid, bright glowing red, very rich and velvety, an 
early and constant bloomer, handsomo green foliage, medium height. 
Pillar of Fire. A giant among Cannas, growing 6 to 7 feet high , 
very bright scarlet; flowers large and borne in strong, erect spikes. 
Premier. A seedling from “Queen Charlotte,”much more brilliantly 
colored, and has the pronounced golden edge of that fine varioty; 
valuable on account of its dwarf, compact growth, rarely exceeding three feet. 
Richmond Pearson. A spotted variety, light red on a golden-yellow ground. 
Robert Christie. Brilliant orange scarlet. This variety is a particularly strong grower. 
Rosalba. Fine cream-white, dotted with rose; very beautiful and entirely distinct. 
Tarrytown. An ideal bedding Canna, brilliant cherry-red, a dwarf, compact grower. 
Triumph. Flamingo type, but more vigorous, larger flower and truss ; rich bright red; 
broad, thick petals, very durable ; a constant bloomer ; very handsome and desirable. 
Price for above Newer Cannas , dormant roots, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz. Growing plants, 
ready May 1st, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. Special quotations for larger quantities. 
EVER=BL00MING FRENCH CANNAS. Iorts. A . R . D 
Admiral Courbet. Light yellow, speckled with orange. 
Alba Rosea Grandiflora. The base of the petals is rich deep rose, tinting 
upwards through light rose into flesh pink, until the color merges im¬ 
perceptibly into creamy white. 
Alphonse Bouvier. Deep, rich velvety crimson. Height, 6 feet. 
Ami Pichon. Magnificent deep crimson, large trusses of flowers. 
Bronze Bedder. Deep bronze foliage, rich orange scarlet flowers. 
Charles Henderson. Deep rich crimson, yellow flame at the throat. 
Comte de Bouchaud. Rich golden yellow, heavily spotted with bright red. 
Comte Horace Choisel. Deep rich magenta; strong, compact grower. 
Doyen J. Sisley. Dark, chocolate-colored foliage, flowers orange scarlet. 
Egandale. A fine dark-foliaged variety, with flowers of a soit currant red. 
Edward Mieg. Rich vermilion scarlet; dark green foliage; 3}^ feet. 
Eldorado. The color is a rich, pure golden-yellow, speckled so slightly with. 
red that the general effect is that of a pure golden yellow. 
E. Renan. Four feet, leaves purple, flower large, deep rich rose carmine. 
Florence Vaughan. Deep yellow, mottled rich crimson, very large flowers. 
J. D. Cabos. Flowers rich orange, tinged apricot; foliage dark. 
Madame Montefiore. Yellow, slightly spotted with red, very attractive. 
Madame Crozy. A brilliant vermilion scarlet, bordered with deep golden- 
yellow; the flowers are borne in great clusters and in such profusion that 
they crown the plant with a blaze of glowing color. 
Paul Marquant. A peculiar shade of salmon, overlaid with soft carmine. 
Pink Ehmanil. A pure rose pink, fine habit; very free blooming; 4 feet- 
Pres. Carnot. A majestic variety with dark 
foliage ; flowers deep scarlet. 
Rose Unique. Beautiful rose color, vigorous 
growth ; 3% feet. 
Sophie Buchner. Plant of a majestic appear¬ 
ance, flowers rich vermilion. 
Souv. d'Antoine Crozy. Intense 
scarlet, rich and dazzling, bordered 
with a broad, rich golden-yellow 
edge, and does not fade or scorch in 
the hot and dry weather. 
Trocadero. Deep crimson lake of the 
richest shade. A grand sort. 
Price, dormant roots, 15c. each, 
$1.50 per dozen. Established plants, 
growing in 4-inch pots, ready May 1st, 
25c. each, $2.25 per doz. 
FOLIAGE CANNAS. 
Black Beauty. A grand chocolate- 
colored foliaged variety, wavy 
edges ; grows 6 feet or more. 30c. 
each, $3.00 per doz. 
Marechal Vaillainte, very dark foli¬ 
age ; Discolor Violacea, large, dark 
foliage. Price, dormant roots, 10c. 
each, $1.00 per doz. 
GENERAL 
ASSORTMENT 
