Early Dahlia Culture 19 



with other ends in view. At last the " Countess 

 of Lonsdale" came into being, and the versatility 

 and beauty of the dahlia made itself evident. 



And now what have we? 



So many forms we cannot classify them. 



So many colours we cannot describe them. 



So many varieties we cannot name them. 



So many admirers we cannot count them! 



