. CANNAS Introductions of 1897 and Other Varieties ^^â ^^^ of Special Herit. Alirore. Distinct orange-salmon; of large size, with heavy trusses, which are produced in the greatest profusion ; always looks well in dry or wet weather, showing its flow- ers to best advantage, and especially effective when massed; 4 ft. 25 cts. each, § per doz., § per 100. Ami P. Gr. .A. peculiar shade of pome- granate-red, large-sized flowers, nnd heavy, dark green foliage ; 3|- ft. 25 cts. each, § per doz., $ per 100. New Crimson Bedding' Canna Beaute Poitevine. Out of the hun- dre
. CANNAS Introductions of 1897 and Other Varieties ^^â ^^^ of Special Herit. Alirore. Distinct orange-salmon; of large size, with heavy trusses, which are produced in the greatest profusion ; always looks well in dry or wet weather, showing its flow- ers to best advantage, and especially effective when massed; 4 ft. 25 cts. each, § per doz., § per 100. Ami P. Gr. .A. peculiar shade of pome- granate-red, large-sized flowers, nnd heavy, dark green foliage ; 3|- ft. 25 cts. each, § per doz., $ per 100. New Crimson Bedding' Canna Beaute Poitevine. Out of the hun- dreds of varieties of Cannas grown by us, the past few seasons, this variety stood pre- eminent in its class It is of a bright, rich crimson color, with erect flower spikes, growing about thiee and one-half feet high, and is an ideal Canna for bedding. It stands severe drought better than any other flowers, standing the heat without the slightest injury. It comes into bloom very early, and blooms con- tinuously, and we have no hesitation in recom- mending it as a Ijrilliant bedder. 25 cts. each, $ per doz., $ per 100. Burbank. Similar to Austria, the yellow orchid-flowered vaiiety described on page 109. 25 cts. each, $2 50 per doz. Clias. Paul. Large flowers of a pure salmon, metallic-puiple foliage; 3] ft. 50 cts. each, § per doz. Columbia. A fine crimson, introduced some four years ago, but still scarce ; espe- cially desirable for pot culture. 25 cts. each, § per doz. Czar Alexander III. An exceptionally free-flowering variety, with large spikes of bril- liant carmine, glaucous-green foliage; 3o- ft. 25 cts. each, $ per doz. FlamingfO. A fine crimson variety; flowers over four inches in diameter, heavy in texture, and COMTE DE BOUCHAUD. of the most refined reflexed form so much sought after. They cluster around the stem in an even manner, giving the truss the grace and finish of a Hyacinth spike. Its habit is per- fect, strong and compact, growi
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