. The Conard Star roses 1924. Rose culture; Roses; Plants, Ornamental Seeds Catalogs. ABUNDANCE OF GORGEOUS COLORS Here is the Nearest r Perfect Pink Carina. This is a picture of the Marvelously Lovely Sfi Mrs. Pierre S. Du Pont. See description below 3 FEET This new Canna provides another color in the apricot shades that have become so popular. It was selected by Mrs. Crowninshield as the prettiest un- named variety in our new Cannas, two seasons ago. The throat of the flower is glowing apricot, which shades to a suffusion of pinkish buff or summer sunset tints over the petals, finally edging
. The Conard Star roses 1924. Rose culture; Roses; Plants, Ornamental Seeds Catalogs. ABUNDANCE OF GORGEOUS COLORS Here is the Nearest r Perfect Pink Carina. This is a picture of the Marvelously Lovely Sfi Mrs. Pierre S. Du Pont. See description below 3 FEET This new Canna provides another color in the apricot shades that have become so popular. It was selected by Mrs. Crowninshield as the prettiest un- named variety in our new Cannas, two seasons ago. The throat of the flower is glowing apricot, which shades to a suffusion of pinkish buff or summer sunset tints over the petals, finally edging off to a distinct border of maize-yellow. Flowers are medium in size and so firm in texture they can be used for cutting and last a long time in water. $3 each, postpaid. Four Latest and Greatest Modern Cannas C. & J. PEDIGREE LILY CANNAS IN 40 DIFFERENT COLORS From white and exquisite tints of yellow, peach, and orange to tango, scarlet, and deep red Leadership in Canna-growing has long been credited to The Conard & Jones Co. Our Vice- President, Mr. Wintzer, during the past twenty- five years has originated, and we have introduced, close to a hundred varieties, kinds better than existing sorts. Probably more high-grade Cannas have been introduced by us than by all other firms combined. This is Canna Headquarters. We have cut out the poor kinds. The very choice ones only are offered here for you to choose from. THE GARDEN CLUB OF AMERICA in their bulletin of November, 1922, published the follow- ing from Mrs. Francis B. Crowninshield: "... I came upon a terrace whose tubs contained the most wonderful plants, 3 to 4 feet high, masses of leaves of a clear bright green, and stalks of flowers resembling orchids, only instead of mauves there were pinks, whites, and pale yellows. Could this be the despised Canna of railroad stations and poorly planted park fame? It was, and none other! "This metamorphosis of the Canna was produced by Mr. Antoine Wintzer, of the fi
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