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severed from the plant. If this is done the flowers will 

 remain in good condition for a considerable period. 



Single Dahlias produce seed freely, and the development 

 and ripening of seed imposes a very heavy strain upon the 

 plants. It is essential, therefore, to pick off the faded flowers 

 at frequent intervals, say once a week, before the seeds have 

 time to form. 



BEST EIGHTEEN SINGLE DAHLIAS FOR 

 EXHIBITION 



Amy : Terra-cotta. Of medium size and very refined. 



Betty : Rose-lilac with crimson zone round the disc. 



Butterfly : White with primrose zone. 



Cardinal (see Plate V) : Cardinal red with yellow zone. 



Columbine : Rich rose colour tinted with orange at the 

 base of florets. 



Darkness : Maroon-crimson ; very effective. 



Duke of York : Brilliant orange-scarlet with golden zone. 



Eclipse : Bright rose colour with maroon zone. 



Kitty : Rosy-mauve with dark zone. Very distinct. 



Leslie Scale : Pale lilac with crimson zone. 



Miss Morland : Crimson-scarlet. 



Miss Roberts : Clear yellow. Of medium size and fine 

 outline. 



Mrs. Joynson Hicks (see Plate V) : Pale buff with 

 crimson zone. 



Owen Thomas : Rich scarlet tipped with yellow ; very 

 effective. 



Peggy: Orange-yellow with rose tips and rose-crimson 

 base, 



