Dahlias cannas gladious . oz., $;100, $ Emil Wieland. A wonderful Can-na and a grand companion for KingHumbert. Having grown Cannaslargely for fifteen years, duringwhich time I have introduced Crim-son Bedder and a number of othervaluable varieties, I have learned themerits and defects in varieties of thisdecorative plant, and I regard this asthe most brilliant and beautifulvariety yet produced; surpassing ineffectiveness even the grand KingHumbert. It is from Switzerland,and is a cross between Mme. Crozyand the Orchid flowering section;uniting the splendid plant and free-dom of bloo
Dahlias cannas gladious . oz., $;100, $ Emil Wieland. A wonderful Can-na and a grand companion for KingHumbert. Having grown Cannaslargely for fifteen years, duringwhich time I have introduced Crim-son Bedder and a number of othervaluable varieties, I have learned themerits and defects in varieties of thisdecorative plant, and I regard this asthe most brilliant and beautifulvariety yet produced; surpassing ineffectiveness even the grand KingHumbert. It is from Switzerland,and is a cross between Mme. Crozyand the Orchid flowering section;uniting the splendid plant and free-dom of bloom of the former, and thegreat size of flower and truss of thelatter. The color is vivid orange-scarlet and the flowers are verylarge, in large, compact trusses, verylasting and are produced with thegreatest profusion from June untilsevere fnost, without interruption. J. T. LOVETT, Little Silver, N. J. A splendid, sturdy grower withmusa-like fresh, light green , 4 to 5 ft. Each, 25c.; doz.,; 100, Mrs. Wm. F. Kasting. Wm. F. Kasting. 3 ft. The bestbedding Canna to date. Of the samehabit as the popular Crimson Bed-der and superior to it; coming intoflower still earlier, a more profusebloomer and the color is an evenmore vivid crimson. Foliage abund-ant, fresh green and the flowers areheld well above the foliage. It pre-sents a veritable blaze of color from the first of June until late , 3 feet. Each, 20c.; doz., ; 100, Black Beauty. In rich color offoliage and tropical effect this va-riety is unrivalled. The massiveleafage is of intense glisteningbronzy-purple, shaded black; withcrimped and fluted margins. Theflowers are crimson, but small andunimportant. Attains a height of 5to 6 feet. Each, 25c.; doz., ;100, $ Little Gem. The Lilliputian Canna. A per-fect little beauty. It is as convenientfor bedding as a Geranium, whichit surpasses for constant display ofbloom. Its freedom of bloom is re-markable, but its dwarf h
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