SOME OP THE BEST " FANCY DAHLIAS." 37 



Belle de Nugent (Mea). — Large full deep flower, not very sym- 

 metrical in the face, and indifferent outline; good habit. Height 

 4 feet. 



Baron Freteau de Peney. — When true, this is very pretty and dis- 

 tinct, but it is more uncertain tlian tlie average ; the eye is sunk, and 

 the petals incline to quill ; other properties good. Old roots do best 

 planted out entire in decayed dung alone. Height 3 feet. 



Comte de Flandre (Van Renynghe). — A constant and distinct 

 flower ; good centre ; ratlier open and flat in form, but very passable 

 in a stand. Requires to be grown strong and well thinned out. 

 Height 4 feet. 



Mainhotv (Keynes). — Orange-red and white, their petals of average 

 qualities, medium size ; a useful and compact flower. I have heard it 

 confounded by some with another of this dealer's sending out at the 

 same time, and named Sunbeam, but it is a variety without any pre- 

 tensions to a show flower. Height 3 ie%t. 



Jiemembrancer (Barnes). — Dull rosy-red and wliite, more or less 

 flushed, flat in the face, good outline, and symmetrical. It is rarely 

 free from florets, and therefore requires careful dressing. Heiglit 



4 feet. 



Triomph de Magdehury (Elirig). — A bright and sliowy flower, flat, 

 good outline, fairisli form, but cannot be depended on. Height 5 feet. 



Lilac and White. 



Dulchiee (Morot). — A very constant variety, small and thin, but 

 with stimulating growth it is frequently good. 



Queen of the May (Harrison). — This is as uncertain as any, yet 

 when true is very distinct and one of the best. Large size, correct 

 outline, and symmetrical ; rather flat in the face. Height 5 feet. 



PcRPLE AND White. 



Charles Perry (Kimberley). — Large size, well up, flimsy and long 

 in the petal, but of good average properties for a fancy flower. Heiglit 



5 feet. 



Madame Wacky (Wachy). — One of the very best ; full size, con- 

 stant, symmetrical, and circular. Requires tiiinning during the period 

 of growth. Height 2 feet. 



Master G. Clayton (Jeffrey). — This is another of the very uncertain 

 ones, but it is still worth growing, being very prettily marked, and a 

 bloom now and then, when wanted, repays for the frequent disappoint- 

 ment it is sure to occasion. I manage it best by planting out the old 

 roots entire in common garden soil, giving no attention to them until 

 the beginning of August, when I proceed to disbud and thin a little 

 every week. By these means I can mostly get ten or a dozen well- 

 filled blooms, fit for a front row in any stand of fancies I Iiave seen. 

 Height 3 feet. 



Miss Jane (Howard). — rMedium size; uncertain, being frequently 

 cross in the eye. When in order it has a well-elevated centre, and, 

 except being a little ribbed, is of good general form. Height 5 feet. 



Vicomtc de Rcssequiei- (Dubras). — This, too, is very uncertain, and 



