. Large FIowering_ CANNAS. As in previous seasons, we have again carefully revised our list of Cannas, discarding all those that have shovi-n any weak points or that have been superseded by newer and improved sorts, and we do not hesitate to say that every Canna offered possesses points of merit that make its retention desirable, and our customers cannot go wrong in one of the sorts offered. ORCHID-FLOIVERED CANNAS. Of the many varieties of orchid-flowered Can- •nas introduced during the past four years we have selected the set of four offered below as the most distinct and most desirable of t
. Large FIowering_ CANNAS. As in previous seasons, we have again carefully revised our list of Cannas, discarding all those that have shovi-n any weak points or that have been superseded by newer and improved sorts, and we do not hesitate to say that every Canna offered possesses points of merit that make its retention desirable, and our customers cannot go wrong in one of the sorts offered. ORCHID-FLOIVERED CANNAS. Of the many varieties of orchid-flowered Can- •nas introduced during the past four years we have selected the set of four offered below as the most distinct and most desirable of this type. The habit of growth of all of these '-arieties is very similar, being remarkably vigorous, and under 'liberal cultivation they attain a height of 6 to 8 feet, while their flowers frequently measure 6 inches across. They are not of as heavy texture as the French sorts, therefore the individual flowers do not last as long, but are produced in the greatest profusion. Austria. Pure canary yellow; fine large open flowers, with but few traces of reddish-brown dots in the centre of the the two inside petals. Allemailia. Exceptionally large flowers, frequently measuring 6J inches across, the upper petals salmon with broad border and markings of golden-yellow, while the lower petal is dark salmon marked with yel- low in the centre; foliage dark green. (See cut.) Aplirodite. Foliage deep green, flowers large with broad, well-rounded petals, upper petals salmon edged and feathered light yellow, lower petals light salmon with paler shadings. Italia. Is of a bright orange-scarlet, with a very broad golden-yellow border; the flowers, which are produced on massive stems about 16 inches long, are set well above the foliage ; the foliage is large and heavy, similar to that of the Musa Ensete. 15 cts. each ; § per doz.; | per 100. Set of the 4 varieties 50 cts. POPULAR LO^V-PRICED CANNAS. The varieties offered below are all first-class sorts of which we have large stocks, w
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