. E. H. Hunt : seedsman . FRENCH CANNAS. IMPROVEMENT in this class of Cannas, is rapid and pronounced. New varieties are constantly being added, and the high character and perfection of many of the newer sorts certainly merit atten- tion and cultivation. We know of nothing that will give greather satisfaction to the lover of flowers than a bed of these charm- ing plants. They require no more care or attention than one should give to any- thing that is worthy a place in the lawn or garden. They are of dwarf habit, but with luxuriant foliage, of various colors accord- ing to the variety, ranging
. E. H. Hunt : seedsman . FRENCH CANNAS. IMPROVEMENT in this class of Cannas, is rapid and pronounced. New varieties are constantly being added, and the high character and perfection of many of the newer sorts certainly merit atten- tion and cultivation. We know of nothing that will give greather satisfaction to the lover of flowers than a bed of these charm- ing plants. They require no more care or attention than one should give to any- thing that is worthy a place in the lawn or garden. They are of dwarf habit, but with luxuriant foliage, of various colors accord- ing to the variety, ranging from very light green to bronze. The great merit of the French Cannas however is in the flowers, which are of large size and of many brilliant hues, ranging through all shades of yellow and orange to the richest of crimson scarlet and vermilion. Some varieties are beauti- fully spotted. Sow the seed in a hot-bed or green- house in January, February or even March and you will obtain plants that will begin flowering in July and continue in constant bloom until killed by frost. In the Fall take them up and store the roots in a cool frostproof place, as you would Dahlias, and plant them out in the spring. Madame Crozy. This beautiful variety is one of the best. The flowers are of large size, of a dazzling crimson-scarlet bordered with golden yellow. Foliage bright green and abundant. It grows to a height of 4 feet, but the plants begin flowering when only a foot high 10 Admiral Courbet. Green foliage, flowers lemon yellow marked with maroon 10 Mixed Varieties. Comprising all the newest and best varieties 10 Mixed [Old Type.) The common "Canna Indica" S CELOSIA or COCKSCOMB. FREE BLOOMING graceful plants, growing best in rather light soil that is not too rich. They are of the easiest culture, producing large comb-like heads, very striking and ornamental. Grown in pots they are fine for conservatory in winter. H. H. A. Giant Empress. A striking variety, with I President Th
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