"The finest cannas in the world." (1914) (14577231389)

Identifier: thefinestcannasi1914cona (find matches)
Title: "The finest cannas in the world."
Year: 1914 (1910s)
Authors: Conard & Jones Co. (West Grove, Pa.) Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock Catalogs Plants, Ornamental Catalogs Flowers Seeds Catalogs
Publisher: West Grove, Pa. : Conard & Jones Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library



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This is Minnehaha which we had planted at the entrance toour nurseries where the photograph was taken. Wi Minnehaha—(i to 4 ft.) Blossoms are extralarge and borne in great clusters; petals are long,gracefully curved and have wavy edges. Thecolor reminds one of a dainty transparent sea-shell, deepening through shades of gold and creamto a center of peach-blow pink. Foliage isgoldenbronze which harmonizes charmingly with thelovely delicate-colored flowers. THE CONARD & JONES CO.
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^Wm. Saunders—(4 ft.) This bronze leaved beauty is a rivaland superior to King Humbert in that it continues ablaze of beauty all Summer when King Humbert is offshow. The individual flowers, often 5 inches across, arebright scarlet and the flower clusters are a foot across,borne on strong branching stems about 4 feet high. Mr.Wintzer, the originator, says of the many thousands ofhybridized seedlings produced by me none approach nearerthe ideal Canna than this peerless variety. Westminster Cemetery Co., PhiladelphiaConard & Jones Co. Gentlemen:—* * I have bought in the last 25 yearsa great many Cannas, and yours have undoubtedly beenthe finest I have ever planted. (Signed) GEO. M. PAINTER. Supt. (Note)—Mr. Painter was for many years Superintend-ent of the famous West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philada. WEST GROVE, PENNA. others. On account of their robust habit ofgrowth they are used principally for individualspecimens, also for ornamental hedges to hide un-sightly fences, and some