. Spring trade list : January 1902. Nursery stock New York (State) New York Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, N Y. 29. New "Bronze-Leaved Carina BLACK 'BEAUTY CANNAS. The Canna has again taken a step forward as a bedding plant. At no time in the history of the Canna has there been such a demand as at the present time for realh* first-class varieties. We have a fine stock, which has been selected so closely that there is not a single poor variety in our list. Our bulbs are large and in splendid condition, We would advise intending custome
. Spring trade list : January 1902. Nursery stock New York (State) New York Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. THE COTTAGE GARDENS, QUEENS, N Y. 29. New "Bronze-Leaved Carina BLACK 'BEAUTY CANNAS. The Canna has again taken a step forward as a bedding plant. At no time in the history of the Canna has there been such a demand as at the present time for realh* first-class varieties. We have a fine stock, which has been selected so closely that there is not a single poor variety in our list. Our bulbs are large and in splendid condition, We would advise intending customers to place their orders early, as our list of Cannas is now so well known that we invariably sell out very early in the season. Prices are for strong, dormant bulbs, natural divisions, one to three eyes, except some scarce varieties, which are divided in one to two eyes, as noted. Deliveries can be made at any time that weather admits of shipping. Purchasers desiring large lots are requested to send an early list of w^hat they need, for special quotations. New Bronze-Leaved Canna BLACK BEAUTY. (True.) Awarded certificate of merit at the Pan-American Exposition, also certificate of merit at Madison Square Garden Flower Show. This is undoubtedly the finest dark-leaved Canna in existence. The broad tropical foliage is of the deepest crimson bronze, the young growth being fully as well colored as that of the finest Dracaenas. It is a splendid hardy grower, reaching 5 to 6 feet in height in rich soils. It does not stool rapidly and propagates rather slowly, as it seems to throw all of its strength into the development of its magnificent broad foliage. Wherever exhibited the past summer, this Canna won the praise of every person who viewed it. The magnificent bed which was planted in front of the Women's Pavilion at the Pan-American Exposition created more interest and excited more comment than any other group of Cannas or foliage plants upon the grounds. It was awarded a certificat
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