. Dingee guide to rose culture : for more than 60 years an authority 1918. Betl of Famous West Grove Cannas, Dingee Magnificent Everblooming Cannas (Note illustration in color on page 70). 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 introduced the Canna Flamingo, at that time considered the finest fiower of the kind, and when Dr. Van Fleet, now connected with the Horticultural Depart- ment at Washington, was in our empl
. Dingee guide to rose culture : for more than 60 years an authority 1918. Betl of Famous West Grove Cannas, Dingee Magnificent Everblooming Cannas (Note illustration in color on page 70). 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 introduced the Canna Flamingo, at that time considered the finest fiower of the kind, and when Dr. Van Fleet, now connected with the Horticultural Depart- ment at Washington, was in our employ. Since that time wonderful improvement has been ob- tained in the development of new varieties, 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 increased the popularity of the gor- geous flowers. Cannas are easily grown, and will thrive in almost any situation. Best New Cannas Cannas arc not hardy and should not be planted until danger of frost is past. Take the roots up in the fall and store in a warm, dry i)lace. No flowers will make such an attractive bed. Rapid in growth, freedom of bloom and orna- mental foliage makes them so desirable for plant- ing in beds, on lawn or yard, and especially after early blooming bulbs are done. MRS. WOODROW WILSON—A good, strong, robust grower and exceptionally free bloomer. Fight green foliage veined. Color a rich but soft crimson pink with very large flowers with broad, overlapping petals. Blooms soon after planting, continuing until frost. 25c each. PANAMA—The^ unusual ^ color marking of this new Canna is its attractie feature. The orange- red petals are bordered with a broad edge of golden-yellow. Flowers large and overlapping. Free bloomer. 20c each; 6 for $, postpaid. All Cannas furnished in dormant roots up until April 1st, thereafter pot grown Canua Fauaiua, 79. Please note that these images are e
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