Dreer's garden calendar : 1891 . dreersgardencale1891henr Year: 1891 'Xb J^OJ? THE FLOWER GARDEN. 61 Carnation. Lllcsia LILAbGo^\ Prize, Canna. CAN DYTU FT-Continued. PER PKT. 5386 Umbellata Carminea. This new variety is of dwiirt', ciiinpact liabit, and bears a mass of extra fine (•armiiie bloom ; H indies 10 5390 Fine Mixed. All the above tall-irrowing vari- eties; 1 foot. 5 53S0 Empress, or Snow Queen. A complete mass of ])ure white llowers, borne on a candelabra- shaped plant 10 5387 Liiibellata Nana, Mixed Dwarf. Tliese ele- gant dwarf hybri<ls are remarkable for their
Dreer's garden calendar : 1891 . dreersgardencale1891henr Year: 1891 'Xb J^OJ? THE FLOWER GARDEN. 61 Carnation. Lllcsia LILAbGo^\ Prize, Canna. CAN DYTU FT-Continued. PER PKT. 5386 Umbellata Carminea. This new variety is of dwiirt', ciiinpact liabit, and bears a mass of extra fine (•armiiie bloom ; H indies 10 5390 Fine Mixed. All the above tall-irrowing vari- eties; 1 foot. 5 53S0 Empress, or Snow Queen. A complete mass of ])ure white llowers, borne on a candelabra- shaped plant 10 5387 Liiibellata Nana, Mixed Dwarf. Tliese ele- gant dwarf hybri<ls are remarkable for their luinier- ous and Itrilliant colored flowers, shading frnni pare white to darlc pur)de; 6 inches. Per oz., 75 cts 10 5388 Senipervirens. A profuse white blooming hardy perennial, adapted for rocl^eries, baskets, etc., com- ing in flower early in the spring; 1 foot 10 5389 Collection of six sorts 30 CANNA. (Indian Shot Plant.) Highly ornamental plants producing a rich effect by their large,' broad and massive foliage, terminated by ra- cemes of crimson, orange, or scarlet, flowers. Soak the seed 12 hours in hot water before planting; sow in sandy loam and peat, and place in a hot-bed ; when np to the second leaf, pot oif singly and keep under glass until the proper season for idanting out; take up the roots before frost, and i)reserve in a warm cellar or room ; half-hardy perennials. 5391 Bihorelli. Scarlet; rich brown leaves: 2ft 10 5394 Marechal Vaillant. Foliage rich maroon, with large orange-colored flowers; 6 feet 10 5396 Nigricans. Scarlet flowers, foliage iiuensely dark; 7 feet 10 5401 Premices de Nice. Showy bright green leaves and splendid large golden flowers; 6 feet 10 5403 President Faivre. Foliage bronzy maroon, large briniant crimson flowers; 6 feet 10 6400 Choice Mixed. All colors. Per oz., 40 cts 5 LARGE-FLOWERING DWARF FRENCH CANNAS. 5400 Finest Mixed Dwarf. Comprising all the newestand most beautiful varieties. Per oz., 5401 Emile Leclerc. Golden y
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