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THE DAHLIA. 



NEW FANCY CACTUS DAHLIA, JUPITER 



Let every Dahlia lover aid the local shows, but above all make a continuous exhibition 

 on their grounds and in their homes. 



I am often told that the Dahlia can never supplant the Chrysanthemum, and that the 

 Dahlia shows would never reach the popularity of the Chrysanthemum shows. As to the first 

 no one would wish it, nor could it be, as they occupy two distinct seasons, and one follows the 

 other in perfect succession. The Dahlia is in bloom from June until October, while the finer 

 Chrysanthemums do not commence to bloom until the last of October and November; as they 

 thus occupy two distinct seasons, it is useless to compare their relative qualities. One is a popu- 

 lar garden plant, the other, to be fully developed, belongs to the greenhouse; both have their 

 missions — neither can be spared. 



But in popularity, the Dahlia shows are destined to surpass every other floral exhibition 

 in the near future, as they require no special conditions; no greenhouses, and can be grown in 

 every garden, thus insuring spirited competition, without which the popularity of a show is 

 sure to wane as the novelty wears off. Nor is this popularity undeserved ; there is no other 



