Our story began in the early 1920's when Great Grandma Frances Horn received six canna bulbs from her aunt in Arkansas. It was not long and cannas were taking up a large portion of the family's vegetable garden.
Great Grandpa John Horn began taking cannas on his daily vegetable routes to surrounding towns in 1928. Even though times were challenging, his canna sales grew and became a substantial income for their family.
The same as today, only the very best bulbs were personally selected for Grandpa's daily sales run. At the young age of 15, (Grandpa) Neil Horn traded his parents, John and Frances, a Jersey calf for the rights to the canna business.
There have been many changes throughout the years but one thing has not changed! Our number one goal is to sell large, top quality cannas and back up our sales with exceptional, friendly service.
Today, Horn Canna bulbs are shipped to gardeners across the United States, built on decades of experience in the flower bulb industry and a long tradition of hands-on growing knowledge. From the earliest days of field production to modern cultivation methods, the focus has always remained the same, produce strong, healthy plants and deliver them with dependable service.
Over the years, the operation has evolved through multiple generations of growers and horticulture professionals, combining traditional growing practices with improved equipment, better irrigation methods, and more efficient harvesting techniques. This blend of experience and innovation has allowed the farm to expand production, improve quality standards, and offer a wider selection of dependable varieties suited for gardeners nationwide.
Today, that same commitment continues with a renewed focus on higher quality bulbs, stronger customer support, and faster, more reliable shipping. Modern inventory systems, improved packing processes, and expanded growing capacity allow orders to be handled quickly while maintaining the care and attention that specialty bulb growing requires.
With multi-generational experience in the flower bulb industry, the team behind Horn Canna remains dedicated to providing premium planting stock, consistent performance in the garden, and service that reflects decades of knowledge built in the field. While methods have improved over time, the goal has never changed, grow exceptional plants and make sure every customer receives bulbs they can trust.