. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. CANNA GLADIATOR. been unable to improve on the color and form of a rose that was introduced some forty years ago (General Jacqueminot), we may rightly conclude that the im- provements obtained in the canna in the past twelve years have been very marked indeed. And the part which we as Americans have played in this advance is both cred- itable and worthy. NorB.—Judging from the work he has done and results achjtved in originating more toan fifty new, improved and distinct varieties of canna, Mr, Wintzer is without
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. CANNA GLADIATOR. been unable to improve on the color and form of a rose that was introduced some forty years ago (General Jacqueminot), we may rightly conclude that the im- provements obtained in the canna in the past twelve years have been very marked indeed. And the part which we as Americans have played in this advance is both cred- itable and worthy. NorB.—Judging from the work he has done and results achjtved in originating more toan fifty new, improved and distinct varieties of canna, Mr, Wintzer is without d 'Ubt one of the leading authorities in America on this subject. Notes on Aduatlcs. The present time is probably the most delightful in the water garden. The sea- son of doubt and despair belongs to the past. During the severe winter it was a trying ordeal when, night after night, the thermometer registered below zero, but relief came, the ice and snow dis- appeared, and where there was a suffi- cient depth of water everything was found to have been perfectly secure. In some cases where the water was shallow and frozen solid a few crowns may have been pinched, but no great damage resulted or was reported. The season for planting was more or less retarded by the late spring. There was a rush of work in all departments and it was impossible to do all things at once. But that season is past, arid now is the season for enjoyment. We can for a season rest from our labors. Taking everything into consideration the season of 1904 is ahead of last year, and stock as a rule is in excellent condition. The hardy nym- phasas, as well as nelumbiums, were late in starting, but the season has been prolonged, and more favorable for them, and they are in the pink of condition at this date—the second week in August— when during past seasons they were over or were but poorly represented. Nelumbiums will give a grand display from now until the middle of September. Before leaving the hardy nj
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