. Dingee guide to rose culture. Dingee Magnificent Ever- blooming Cannas The introduction of these wonderful decorative plants in this country is so woven into the history of West Grove that it is known far and near as the home of magnificent plants. Starting back many years ago when we first intro- duced the Canna Flamingo, at that time considered the finest flower of the kind, and when Dr. Van Fleet, now con- nected with the Horticulture Department at Washington, was in our employ. Since that time wonderful improve- ment has been obtained in the development of new varie- ties, such as increa
. Dingee guide to rose culture. Dingee Magnificent Ever- blooming Cannas The introduction of these wonderful decorative plants in this country is so woven into the history of West Grove that it is known far and near as the home of magnificent plants. Starting back many years ago when we first intro- duced the Canna Flamingo, at that time considered the finest flower of the kind, and when Dr. Van Fleet, now con- nected with the Horticulture Department at Washington, was in our employ. Since that time wonderful improve- ment has been obtained in the development of new varie- ties, such as increasing the size of heads, and individual flowers, the color of the blooms, the size of the plants and the length of the blooming period, all of which has in- creased the popularity of the gorgeous flowers. Cannas are easily grown, and will thrive in almost any situation. Any kind of soil seems to suit them, either light or heavy, fertile or poor. Best New Cannas of Recent Introduction MRS. WOODROW WILSON—A good, strong, robust grower and exceptionally free bloomer. Light green foliage veined. Color a rich but soft crimson pink with very large flowers with broad, overlapping Blooms soon after planting and continues until nipped by frost. 50c each, postpaid. PANA^IA—The unusual color markings of this new Canna is its attractive feature. The orange-red petals are bordered with a broad edge of golden-yellow. Flowers large and overlapping. Free bloomer. 2^c each, postpaid. FIREBIRD—This variety captivates all who see It. The trusses are very large and compact and showy; with nicely rounded petals 2^2 inches or more wide. Plants bear the heads of blooms well above the green foliage. The color is extremely desirable, being absolutely pure scarlet with no suffusion streaks or blotches. 3 to 4 feet. Price of strong pot plants, 35c each, postpaid. KATE F. DEEMER—An interesting and showy sort of variable color; a rich yellow when first opened, but bleaching to almost pure w
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