A Dahlia of the Cactus Type 



Dahlias of this type, with tubular and pointed rag flow- 

 ers are familiar in our gardens. Here, as in the ether pictures 

 shown, Mr. BurbanJt is experimenting with more primitive types of 

 dahlia, and seeking to develop new propensities. He has pro- 

 duced a large number of improved varieties of the con- 

 ventional types; but his newer experiments, as al- 

 ready stated, have to do with species and 

 varieties that have been less 

 extensively cultivated. 



