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are the chief points in determining the relative merits of the 

 pompon flowers. .- 



EIGHTEEN POMPON DAHLIAS FOR EXHIBI- 

 TION AND GARDEN DECORATION 



Adelaide : Blush margined with rose. Very distinct. 



Clarence : Maroon-crimson. A small flower, of fine form. 



Cyril : Rich crimson. Free and very distinct. 



Daisy : Amber suffused with salmon. 



Douglas : Maroon-crimson. 



Edith Bryant (see Plate VI) : Soft yellow edged with 

 crimson. Very attractive. 



Florence : Lilac. A very small flower of fine form. 



Glow : Rich coral-red, distinct and effective. 



Ideal (see Plate VI) : Bright yellow. Small deep 

 flowers. 



Kate Greenaway : Amber with deep red zone. 



Mars: Bright scarlet. Flower of medium size and 

 good form. 



Little Donald : Rich crimson. Small and of fine shape. 



Montague Wotten : White edged with crimson lake ; 

 very pleasing. 



Nellie Broomhead (see Plate VI) : Richly suffused mauve 

 on a light ground. 



Nerissa : Soft silvery-rose. Very distinct and good. 



Queen of Whites : Pure white. 



Selma : Buff with shading of deeper tint. 



Tommy Keith : Cardinal red tipped with white. 



