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symmetrical in outline and noble in their proportions as 

 the show Dahlias, more especially as they represent the 

 results of strenuous endeavour on the part of many genera- 

 tions of flower lovers. Show and fancy Dahlias are less 

 useful for the floral adornment of the house than are the 

 light and elegant blooms of the cactus and single flowered 

 varieties, but for bold decorations they are valuable, the 

 effects they produce being at once rich and distinct. 



It cannot be too clearly stated, however, that when the 

 plants are grown in conditions most favourable to the pro- 

 duction of exhibition blooms of the largest size they have 

 masses of foliage, and the leaves completely hide the flowers, 

 whilst the flower stems are weak and the flowers drooping. 

 A less stimulating course of culture is necessary in order 

 that the growth may be of compact habit, and the blooms 

 borne on stiff, erect stems well above the foliage, where they 

 will develop the richest colours. 



THIRTY SHOW DAHLIAS FOR EXHIBITION 



Arthur Rawlings: Deep crimson. Of good depth and 

 outline. 



Chieftain : Purple-lilac. Of fine form and distinct in 

 colour. 



Colonist : Chocolate shading to fawn ; medium size. 



Dr. Keynes : Bright buff suffused with red. 



Duchess of York : Lemon-yellow margined with salmon- 

 pink. 



Duke of Fife : Cardinal red ; blooms of great depth. 



Florence Tranter: Blush white margined with rose- 

 purple. 



