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^ LE COLOSSE — This was introduced into commerce as a grand Cactus shaped variety, but on 
‘ growing it in our trial grounils it developed such enormous-sized blooms that allowing it to stop in the 
above class was entirely out of the question. The size (7 to 8 inches across) the flowers attain is 
iLstonishing. and yet of good shape. J/ont Blanc as a white variety comes large, but this is much 
larger, very freely produced, of a reddish colour, long wiry flower stalfcs, vigorous habit, and attains 
the height of 3J ft. All those who wish to have a surprise in their gardens should grow it. 
A'gigantic show'variety. 2.<. fid. each. 
NEW CACTUS DAHLIAS. 
Vauiods Raiskhs. 
BRILLIANT— Bri ght fiery crynson. the back of each petal showing a purple tint; a line bold 
flower, which will be much admired. 3^ ft. 7». Gil. 
EARL OF PEMBROKE — Florets very long— quite three inches in length, beautifully and 
regularly arranged porcupine-like; a fine large flower, the colour a bright plum, deeper and more 
velvety towards the centre. 3 ft. Ts.Gil, 
HARMONY — Reddish-bronze rather more yellow towards the centre ; florets long, curled, and 
very pointed: very free flowering, the flowers being of a splendid Cactns shape and of fair size. 
This may he considered an improved Cnioitf.s.s q/' Cu.ybiv/. 3 ft. ~x. Gd. 
IMPERATOR — Rich purple shaded. Is. Gtl. 
MARQUIS — Deep rich velvety maroon or crimson, a colour seldom seen except in a good 
colonreil lici/nolil'n Hole, ro.se ; towanls the ontside the petals are lighted up with a tinge of fiery 
i-rimson, giving to the whole flower a very rich effect; in form nothing could be better; the long- 
pointed petal.s, which have a .'light curl inwards, sliow off the richness of colouring to good advantage. 
4 ft. 7.S. (it/. 
mayor HASKINS— 'f’he brigheat-glowing crimson imaginable; a large bold flower of true 
Cactus type, reminding one of Glorinsa, but much deeper in colour: the hack of the petals are of 
a very ]iale red. and os the petals twist, especially towards the outside of the flower, they show this 
pale tint, and give the flower quite a tipped appearance. 3i ft. Is. Gd. 
MRS. BARNES — Loveiy pale primrose, gradually shading towards the outside of the flower 
and towards the tip of eaeh petal with the palest tint of rosy-iiink, the blend of colours being exactly 
that found in a Harie. I'mi /hnille. rose; a large flower of exquisite shape, with long, twisted, pointed 
petals. 3i ft. 7.'. Gd. 
MRS. BENNETT— Soft crimson; a large, well-built flower; petals are broad but well curled, 
and .'how a very tine vein-like marking of a deeper tint. This will form a splendid contrast to the 
crimson varieties already in commerce. 3 ft. 7s. (it/. 
MRS. TURNER — Bright yellow : large and distinct flowers, thrown well above the foliage on 
long stems : a great ac<iuisilion. First-Class Certificate, R. 11. S. 3 ft. Is. Gd, 
THE BISHOP — Bright coral red ; florets long claw shaped, very pointed and curled ; perhaps 
narrower and more curled than any variety yet seen out. A splendid flower in every way. 3 ft. 
7s. Gd. 
SALISBURY WHITE — This is u flower of the purest snow white, having short pointed 
petals of the decorative type. We introduce this not as an exhibition Cactus Dahlia, but one which 
on account of its small pure white flowers, borne in the greaten profusion on long wiry stems; will 
prove invaluable to florets for wreaths, bouquet.', and decorations of all kinds. 5 ft. 3s. Gd. 
NEW SHOW AND FANCY VARIETIES. 
MABEL STANTON — Clear yellow, deeper at base: la'ge, fine petal and outline; dwarf 
habit. Received First-Class Certificate at National Dahlia Societv's Show at Crvstal Palace. 3 ft. 
10 .'. (!</. 
PENELOPE— Fawn-shaded amber and tinted vcllow ; good petal: large; a fine flower. 
4 ft. 7s. Gd. 
ROSAMOND — Light ground, heavily shaded rosy-purple; dwarf and distinct. 2 ft. 7s. Gd. 
SHOTESHAM HERO— White ground, tipped and shaded with rose; good petal and outline 
a very distinct and useful variety, B’ir.<t Class Certificate, R. 11, S. 3 ft. 10.v. (a/, 
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