. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 22 The American Florist, Aug. 15, Canna Placcida. Do the florists of America know this lovely native canna ? Last season I saw C. flaccida mentioned in high praise sev- eral times, but "a burnt child dreads the fire" so I bought charily, but after one season's trial I must say that the half has not been told. The flower is a rich canary yellow, very large and elegantly formed, resembling an orchid more than a canna, and if placed among a collection of orchid blooms I believe it would pass as a member of
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 22 The American Florist, Aug. 15, Canna Placcida. Do the florists of America know this lovely native canna ? Last season I saw C. flaccida mentioned in high praise sev- eral times, but "a burnt child dreads the fire" so I bought charily, but after one season's trial I must say that the half has not been told. The flower is a rich canary yellow, very large and elegantly formed, resembling an orchid more than a canna, and if placed among a collection of orchid blooms I believe it would pass as a member of that family. A single bloom plucked to-day measures just seven inches from ovary to tip of petals. The plant is dwarf in habit, none growing over 2',' -feet high, with long narrow lance shaped leaves. I have read that it is hardy in northern states. J. S. R. Thomson. Spartanburg, S. C. BE SURE TO SEE the Furman Boilers at the Bufialo Convention, Aug. 20, 21, 22. Herendeen Mf'g Co., Ceueva, N. Y. CYPRESS Fqi Greenhouses throughout, Where Durability is desired. SASH BARS up to 32 ft. in length. CYPRESS LUMBER, GUTTERS, RIDGES, VEN- TILATORS, ETC. CYPRESS DOORS MADE TO ORDER. THE A. T. STEARNSTi^ NEPONSET, (Boston,) MUSS. Mention Amerloan Floriit. & CO. 56 N. 4th St., Philadelphia, Pa., Manufacturers and Importers of BASKETS AND FLORISTS'SUPPLIES. FULL LINE OF METAL WREATHS. and SEEDSMEN write to The Aldine Printing Works, Cincinnati, O., for samples ami prices before ordering elsewhere. T%omJk%, WIS® ©Bsiens, _^,_ JAS. GRimTH, ^P^ TH« :: PIONBEE :: UANDFiCTDEBB :: IN ;; TBS ;: WSSt, ^k&.^».>^ 808 HbIb street, - . CINCIUfJIATI, OHIO. BIND FOB WHOLIBILI FBICI ESTABLISHED. 1866, Wire D fflfliuifacture'd by l9t street. - Ji£W TOR&. ^AIR HILL TERRA OOTTA WORKS JACOB C. CASSEL. Om<<. Salesroom : 709 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Illustrated Catalogue free upon application. SASH BARS VENTILATORS, RIDGES, GUTTERING A
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