There are few things more beautiful in American decorative gardening than the various forms of cannas, and good service is done by those who endeavor to improve them. Mr. H. A. Dreer sends us the following account of a new one just introduced :

"The most distinct of all Carinas on account of the large oval usa-Ensete-like soft green leaves which place it foremost among decorative foliage plants. Its most striking feature is the splendid carmine red flowers produced on flower stems of great length that unfold about twelve flowers to each of the smaller branches. These flowers are very large, and are used to advantage in bouquet-making, or producing splendid effects on the lawn."

Canna Ehemanni.