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varieties, a flat floret ; but in the modern type the edges roll back in the 

 opposite direction from that in which they were formed, making thejfloret 

 appear much more narrow than it really is, and all the difterent forms of 

 the Cactus Dahlia owe their beauty to the varied curves and flutings, 



Fig. 231.—- Radiance.' 



twists and irregularities into which the florets in their development throw 

 themselves. 



I should like here to say something about the shape of the buds of 

 Cactus Dahlias, as they have a decided bearing on the character of the 

 ultimate flower, especially on the centre or undeveloped portion of it. 

 Many admire a flower the centre of which consists of the florets in the 



