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Gorgeous Cannes 
Magnificent suinmer bedding plants for mass display, and useful for planting sparingly in the perennial border 
where they add vivid color at times when the other plants are out of bloom. Cannas grow from roots set out in 
spring after cold weather is past, and are kept over winter like gladiolus and dahlias. 
City of Portland. A particularly handsome variety 
with huge flowers of a soft glowing pink borne in 
tremendous trusses. 20c each; 12 for $2.00. 
King Humbert. The scarlet flowers are produced 
in abundance and contrast brilliantly with the rich 
bronze foliage. 15c each; 12 for $1.50. 
Margaret Cole. The large flowers are brilliant scarlet- 
red with a half-inch band of bright gold on each petal. 
15c each; 12 for $1.50. 
Mrs. Antoine Wintzer. The large, firm-petaled flow¬ 
ers ride gracefully on tall, strong stems. Its color is a 
warm, unshaded yellow. 20c each; 12 for $2.00. 
Mrs. Pierre S. du Pont. The huge individual flowers 
are vivid watermelon-pink, do not sunburn, and are 
produced in tremendous sprays from June until frost. 
It is a perfect bedding Canna. 40c each; $3 for $1.00. 
Queen Helen (Yellow King Humbert). In height, 
habit, and freedom of flowering, this variety resembles 
the popular King Humbert. Flowers are light yellow, 
liberally sprinkled with red dots. 15c each; 12 for 
$1.50. 
The President. This is the showiest and most popular 
scarlet bedding variety. The large, rich green foliage 
IS handsome and abundant and the glowing red 
flowers, nearly 7 inches across, are produced on 
strong, erect stalks. 15c each; 12 for $1.50. 
White (Eureka). Great masses of creamy white blos¬ 
soms which contrast beautifully with crimson and 
pink varieties. 20c each; 12 for $2.00. 
One each of the 8 Cannas for $1.40 
Exceptional Dahlias 
Of the hundreds of varieties of magnificent Dahlias which we have to choose from, we have selected a particu¬ 
larly fine group to offer here. Dahlias should be given good soil, constant cultivation, and plenty of water at 
blooming-time. With such care they will produce enormous, stiff-stemmed flowers for display and cutting. 
Exhibition Collection of Decoratives 
America’s Sweetheart. An immense bloom of pure 
yellow without a particle of shading. The petals fold 
back to the stem. Immense size. 70c each. 
Antarctica. Shapely pure white flowers of nice size 
on good stems. 35c each. 
Cameo. Very large blooms of great depth. The color 
is coral-rose, shading to rose-pink on reverse, with a 
golden sheen over the face of the petals. 35c each. 
Classic. An exceptionally large, informal flower of 
warm light pink, almost a flesh-color. 65c each. 
Full Moon. Large flowers with broad petals curling 
back to the stem on unusually strong stems. The 
color is clear bright canary-yellow. 40c each. 
Grace Sperling. Two-toned blooms, the face a golden 
iridescent buff, reverse amaranth-purple. 65c each. 
Mabel Goodacre. Large flowers of light mallow- 
purple, very dainty. Splendid stems. 35c each. 
Robert Emmett. Blooms 10 inches across, of a beauti¬ 
ful shade of velvety cardinal-red. 35c each. 
The Sunrise Trail. Unusual flower of scarlet suffused 
lake; the petals are tipped with gold. 65c each. 
Watchung Giant. A giant bloom of deep amber- 
yellow. Strong growth. 85c each. 
One each of the above 10 Exhibition Dahlias, 
$4.75 postpaid 
Beginners* Collection of Decoratives 
These are all outstanding varieties which anyone can 
grow. They will give satisfaction in the garden and 
make excellent cut-flowers. 
Bashful Giant. The petals are rather broad and of a 
soft apricot tone, shading darker at the edges. 
Eleanor Radell. An outstanding Dahlia with 8-inch 
violet-rose flowers, having golden shadings toward 
base of petals and much darker on reverse. 
Jersey’s Beauty. Medium-sized flowers of clear pink. 
See color illustration, page 37. 
Queen of the Garden Beautiful. Immense primrose- 
yellow flowers 10 inches in diameter. Strong plants 
about 5 feet tall. 
Radio. A splendid variety of a happy mixture of 
blood-red and gold. 
All above varieties, 25c each; any 5 for $1.00 
Rose Fallon. Immense blooms of deep old-gold on 
long, rigid stems. A glorious flower for cutting. 
White Wonder. Pu re white flowers with long, pointed, 
twisted and curled petals,, giving the flower a light 
fluffy appearance. Increases rapidly. 
Yankee Queen. Beautiful clear pink without any 
suggestion of lavender. A free-flowering variety. 
All above varieties, 25c each; any 5 for $1.00 
Cactus Dahlias 
Double flowers with revolute petals. Interestingly 
different from their formal relatives. 
Fanny Sandt. A rose-pink variety that really sparkles 
in the sunlight or under electric light 25c each. 
Goodacres Sensation. Intriguing blooms of apricot 
with a red base. 30c each. 
Harlequ in. The mussed-up blooms are of bright carmine 
edged and tipped white. 45c each. 
Mae Grefe. Immense blooms of pure pink shading to 
rose-pink. Lighter at center and tips. 25c each. 
Roycroft. Excellently formed blooms of cinnamon- 
buff—an unusual shade. Lovely in the garden and 
good as a cut-flower. 20c each. 
Snowfall. A lovely white. 50c each. 
One each of the 6 Cactus Dahlias for $1.50 
Pompon Dahlias 
Splendid little flowers which make a pretty garden 
picture and are exceptionally good for cutting. 
Belle of Springfield. Perfectly formed little Pompons 
of soft rose-red. It is a free bloomer and the flowers 
are held well above the foliage. 20c each. 
Billie. Beautifully formed blooms of light rose tipped 
violet-rose, with just a suggestion of yellow at the 
base of the petals. 25c each. 
Dolly Dimple. Small, bright yellow Pompon. 25c each. 
lolanthe. Bright salmon Pompon. 20c each. 
Leda Beeler. Lavender exhibition Pompon. 25c each. 
Rosalie. A perfectly formed Pompon of rich, clear 
ivory-white. 25c each. 
Sherry. Clear royal purple Pompon. 25c each. 
Taka’s Yellow. Lovely little flower of the deepest 
yellow. A favorite for cutting. 20c each. 
One each of the 8 Pompon Dahlias for $1.60 
Rainbow Mixture. A fine mixture of many colors, 
forms, and shapes. 20c each; 6 for 90c; 12 for $1.50. 
79 years of growing better plants for better gardens 
JOS. W. VESTAL & SON, Box 871, LiHle Rock, Ark. 
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