Phitzer’s ONew 
warf Crvmane 
A few years ago, we received from that fine German hybridizer, 
Wilhelm Pfitzer of Stuttgart, a few tubers of Cannas. 
Mr. Pfitzer wrote us that these were a very dwarf growing 
form of Cannas he had finally been successful in developing after 
several years of effort. His object was to obtain a form so dwarf 
it could be used in tubs for porch, terrace, or roof garden decora- 
tion as well as find a place in the flower border or in front of 
shrubs where some color was needed. 
We were most enthusiastic with the results. When they first 
flowered here, several people visiting our nursery wanted to take 
them with them right then and there. 
After careful propagation, we now have sufficient stock of 
several varieties to offer to our customers. They still are an ex- 
clusive item with Wayside Gardens but it won’t be long before 
other growers will be offering them. 
Their colors are soft and pleasing. Flowers are produced all 
summer long in abundance. Fine foliage helps to make them 
handsome, colorful plants. 
Instead of offering dormant roots of Pfitzer’s new Cannas, we 
have decided to send growing plants in pots for this year while 
they are still very scarce. Potted plants bloom sooner and will give 
you a longer display if grown in tubs and also eliminate any pos- 
sible chance of failure. 
Pfitzer’s Chinese Coral Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
A sturdy plant about 30 inches high when in full bloom. Hand- 
some and ornamental green foliage. The flowers are bold and 
well developed, of a remarkable Chinese coral shade. Some- 
times the flowers seem almost light amber or pinkish Havana. 
A rare color, hard to describe. Makes a fine low colorful plant 
anywhere in the garden, and is excellent in a flower tub. 
Pfitzer’s Primrose Yellow Each $1.25, Three $3.35, Doz. $11.00 
This is perhaps the finest of all yellow Cannas. Its immense 
clusters of blooms are soft barium-yellow. Some call it prim- 
rose-yellow with emerald green glow. Plants are bushy with 
excellent foliage about 30 to 32 inches high. For a bright 
spot against evergreens or shrubs, there is no better variety. 
The color is penetrating and cool, of the most pleasing shade. 
A brilliant variety for tub or garden planting. 
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Cannas, 
Pfiizer’s 
Shell-Pink 
Pfitzer’s Cherry-Red Each $1.50, Three $4.00, Doz. $13.00 
The flowers are in long clusters and of a most pleasing soft shade of 
cherry-red. It is a free bloomer and makes an excellent showing from 
early summer until frost. Has fine green leaves and looks particularly 
well with a green background. Grows about 36 inches high and very 
desirable where a bold color effect is required. Does splendidly in tubs 
and makes fine contrast with white summer furniture. 
Pfitzer’s Shell-Pink Each $1.00, Three $2.70, Doz. $8.75 
A compact, husky plant with excellent rich, deep green foliage. The 
entire plant when in bloom is seldom over 30 inches high. The flower 
clusters are superb and show handsomely just above the ornamental 
leaves. A tiptop variety for planting in between hardy plants or an 
occasional clump in front of shrubs. Also makes a perfect specimen in 
a tub for porch or terrace. This is a beautiful shade of pink. We have 
grown a large quantity of them which is the reason that they can be 
sold for somewhat less than the other varieties. 
Photograph of Pfitzer’s 
trial grounds showing 
dwarf Cannas growing in 
Stuttgart, Germany. 
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