Phi tzex’s 
CNew D warp Cannas 
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 decoration as well as find a place in the flower bor- 
der 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 varie- 
ties to offer to our customers. They still are an exclusive item with Wayside 
Gardens but it won’t be long before other growers will be offering them. 
Their colors are soft and ehesaine: 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 mew Cannas, we have de- 
cided 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 possible 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. Handsome and 
ornamental green foliage. The flowers are bold and well developed, of a 
remarkable Chinese-coral shade. Sometimes 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 ts perhaps the finest of all yellow Cannas. Its immense clusters of 
blooms are soft barium-yellow. Some call it primrose-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. 
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. 
Six New 
tant SHlowexed Cannas 
LOVELY PASTEL COLOR SELECTIONS FROM 
OUR NEW GRAND OPERA SERIES 
The tints of these new Cannas are remarkable for their delicateness 
yet they sparkle in sunlight. Gone are the hard, offensive colors of 
the old Canna. Gone also are the spindly, small blooms. These new 
Canna hybrids have immense trusses with individual flowers as large 
and larger than those of Gladioli. May we suggest that you plant 
a few of these in your flower border to give added color or possibly 
a plant or two in a sunny spot against a fence or the house and be 
sure to grow some in tubs for terrace or roof garden decoration. 
Aida Each 75c, Six $4.00, Doz. $7.50 
The individual florets that make up the trusses in this sterling variety, 
like the others of the set, are Gladiolus-flowered. The petals are 
broad and rounded, each petal touching or overlapping its neighbor. 
The trusses are luxuriant and full, greatly enhancing the value of the 
tints and colors that make up the flowers. The base color of Aida is old 
rose overlaid with delicate salmon. As these colors merge, the flowers 
open and expand into a floral fabric of sheer pastel loveliness. 
La Boheme Each 75c, Six $4.00, Doz. $7.50 
This may prove to be the favorite of all. Like the others of the series, 
the flowers are rounded, the trusses nicely formed, building into great 
heads of glorious bloom. The soft rosy peach overlaid with delicate 
pearl tints the flowers in a manner that baffles description. La Boheme 
is vibrant with life and beauty and when you view the gorgeous finale 
as the flowers develop over the foliage, it will be apparent to the be- 
holder that this exquisite Canna merits the name. 
La Traviata Each 75c, Six $4.00, Doz. $7.50 
Entirely different from the others of the series and bows its head to 
none. Every petal and every flower is full of life and vigor. They are 
perfectly placed in the truss and build up to beautiful heads of color. 
La Traviata is a self-color, a delightful and lively shade of old rose, 
and makes an ideal foil for the soft pastels when planted in conjunc- 
tion with the others. 
Mignon Each 75c, Six $4.00, Doz. $7.50 
Quite different from the rest of the series. The lower petal of the 
giant florets comprising the truss is old gold washed with over- 
tones of peach and rose. The three upper petals are lighter in tone, the 
old gold being less apparent; the remaining colors, peach and rose, 
culminating in a soft alpine glow. The blending of all this beauty in the 
wide open flowers marks Mignon as a fine and striking new Canna. 
Mme. Butterfly Each 75c, Six $4.00, Doz. $7.50 
Like the opera for which it is named, it brings to the eye in color tones 
the same joy and happiness that is derived from hearing the arias of the 
beautiful opera. Soft horizon-yellow washed with overtones of daybreak- 
pink tint color the flowers in the the most beautiful manner. When 
the trusses are fully open and expanded Mme. Butterfly might well 
be considered one of the finest. 
Rigoletto Each 75c, Six $4.00, Doz. $7.50 
This variety is unsurpassable in its color Like Aida, Rigoletto produces 
a beautiful mass of florets. As to fineness and quality, as far as the 
flower is concerned, there is little distinction except in color. Rigoletto 
is pure canary-yellow when first opening, passing to light lemon-yellow 
as the flowers develop. It is particularly lovely when the heads burst 
inte bloom above the bright green foliage. Rigoletto far surpasses R. 
Wallace, which for years was considered the best of the yellow Cannas. 
NEW GIANT CANNAS IN MIXTURE 
We have about seventy different varieties of the New Grand 
Opera Series of Cannas. They are a selection made from thou- 
sands of seedlings, most of which have been destroyed. From 
the seventy we have selected six of the best which are now offered. 
The remaining varieties are perfectly beautiful but it would be 
unwise to introduce them as there would be too much similarity 
of color. Instead of destroying them we decided to offer them 
to our customers in a mixture, each one a different kind, yet 
colors so selected that they will form a beautiful pastel mixture. 
Grand Opera Cannas in Mixed Colors 
6 for $3.65, 12 for $6.75, 25 for $12.50, 100 for $47.00 
STANDARD VARIETIES OF CANNAS 
Caliente Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
Giant flowers of intense scarlet. Bronze foliage. 4 ft. 
Richard Wallace Three 85c, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Golden yellow. Green foliage. 4 ft. 
Salmon Beauty Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
4 ft. 
Giant flowers of soft salmon-pink. Green foliage. 
The President Three 85c, Doz. $3.00, 100 $20.00 
Enormous scarlet flowers. Green foliage. 4 ft. 
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