. Canna, Mrs. Kate Gray, Rubin. The ruby carmine flowers of this are not large, but are produced in such profusion and are so intensely rich and glowing, which, combined with the dark bronzy-green foliage, make it one of the best bedding varieties in our col- lection. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. SOUV. de J. H. Krelage. One of those fiery orange-scarlets that can be seen for a great distance. Flowers of good size, with well-rounded petals and large, metallic-bronze foliage. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. One each of theabove 10 varieties of Special Merit for $350. ORCHID-FI^O^VBRKD CANNAS. Of t
. Canna, Mrs. Kate Gray, Rubin. The ruby carmine flowers of this are not large, but are produced in such profusion and are so intensely rich and glowing, which, combined with the dark bronzy-green foliage, make it one of the best bedding varieties in our col- lection. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. SOUV. de J. H. Krelage. One of those fiery orange-scarlets that can be seen for a great distance. Flowers of good size, with well-rounded petals and large, metallic-bronze foliage. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. One each of theabove 10 varieties of Special Merit for $350. ORCHID-FI^O^VBRKD CANNAS. Of the many varieties of orchid-flowered Cannas introduced the six offered below are the most distinct and desirable. The habit of growth of all is remarkably vigorous, and under liberal cultivation they attain a height of 6 to 8 feet, vi'hile their flowers fre- quently measure 6 inches across. Italia. Blight orange-scarlet, with broad golden-yellow bor- der ; the flowers are produced on massive stems, set well above the foliacje, which is large and heavy. Mrs. Kate Gray. The most robust-growing Canna in our collection, with broad and massive foliage of a bright glossy green ; very much like the Abyssinian Banana in size and substance, and forming a beautiful foil to the gigantic trusses of flowers, which are of a rich shade of orange-scarlet over- laid with gold, and measure from 6 to 7 inches across. (See cut.) 00 per 100. Set of 6 varieties for 50 cts. Allemania. Pleasing dark salmon with golden markings. Aphrodite. Foliage deep green, large well-rounded flowers; upper petals salmon edged and feathered light yellow, lower petals light salmon. Austria. Pure canary-yellow ; fine large open flowers, vi'ith few reddish dots in the centre of the two inside petals. Pennsylvania. One of the best; the flowers, which measure fully 6J inches in diameter, are produced remarkably free, and are of an intense vermilion-scarlet, overlaid with an orange sheen ; foliage rich green. Price : 10 ct
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