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H. CAN NELL & SONS’ CATALOGUE OF 
MAYOR HASKINS—' The brightest glowing crimson imaginable; n large bold flower ot true 
Cactus type, reminding one of Gloriosa , but much deeper in colour ; the backs ot the petals are of a very 
pale red, and as the petals twist, especially towards the outside of the flower, they show this pale tint, 
and give the flower quite a tipped appearance. 3A feet. 7s. 6 d. 
MRS. BARNES— Lovely pale primrose, gradually shading towards the outside of the flower and 
towards the tip of each petal with the palest tint of rosy pink, the blend of colours being exactly that 
found in a Marie Van Houttc Rose ; a large flower of exquisite shape, with long, twisted pointed petals. 
3J feet. 7s. (id. 
MRS. BENNETT— Soft crimson ; a large, well-built flower ; petals are broad but well curled, 
and show a very fine vein-like marking of a deeper tint. This will form a splendid contrast to the 
crimson varieties already in commerce. 3 feet. 7s. 6d. 
MRS. TURNER— Bright yellow ; large and distinct flowers, thrown well above the foliage on 
long stems ; a great acquisition. First Class Certificate, R.H.S. 3 feet. 7s. 6(1. 
THE BISHOP— Bright coral-rod ; florets long, claw shaped, very pointed and curled ; perhaps 
narrower and more curled than any variety yet sent out. A splendid flower in every way. 3 feet. 7s. <id. 
SALISBURY WHITE— This is a flower of the purest snow-white, having short pointod 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 greatest profusion on long wiry stems, will prove 
invaluable to florists for wreaths, bouquets, and decorations of all kinds. 5 feet. 3s. 6d. 
MEW SHOW AND FANCY VARIETIES. 
MABEL STANTON — Clear yellow, deeper at base ; large, fine petal and outline ; dwarf habit. 
Received First Class Certificate at National Dahlia Society’s Show at Crystal Palace. 3 feet. I Os. 6(7. 
PENELOPE— Fawn, shaded amber and tinted yellow ; good petal, large, a fine flower. 4 feet. 
7 s. 6 d. 
ROSAMOND— Light ground, heavily shaded rosy purple ; dwarf and distinct, 2 feet. 7s. 6d. 
SHOTESHAM HERO— White ground, tipped and shaded with rose; good petal and outline ; 
a very distinct and useful variety. First Class Certificate, lv. H.S. 3 ft. 10s. 6d. 
HENRI DEPRESLE— A grand acquisition amongst the orange-scarlet varieties ; a flower of 
good build, very constant ; free Howeiing, and of sturdy erect habit. 4 ft. 7s. 6 d. 
GOLDSMITH— Yellow, striped and edged with bright glowing crimson ; very distinct ; a 
grand flower. 3 (t. 7s. 6d. 
PORTIA— Lilac, striped with purple ; good size, splendid form ; will prove a great favourite 
amongst exhibitors. 4 ft. 7s. 6 d. 
HEW POMPON VARIETIES. 
SUNNY DAYBREAK — A lovely tint of pale apricot, prettily and 'regularly edged with rosy 
red ; in shape and size it is simply perfection, the petals are beautifully and evenly arranged ; 
very profuse. 4 ft. 5s. 
MODEL— Fawn, often blotched and shaded with soft pink ; very pretty and distinct. 3 ft. 5s. 
ZOAR— Very dwarf, only 2 ft. high ; very free flowering ; yellow, beautifully edged with 
salmon and pink ; quite a little gem. 2 tt. 5s. 
LOTUS PELYORENSIS (PELIORHYNOUS) (Coral Gem)— A most charming 
plant, 2s. 6d. 
THE GARDEN says of it :— 
Its slender branching habit is most striking, and the silvery foliage eVeu more so. Without 
its flowers it might almost be described as a silvery Asparagus, but the bright coral-red flowers, 
measuring 2 ins. in length, are really beautiful, greatly reminding one of the rare and 
beautiful Clianthus or Glory Pea, so difficult to grow, while this gem is of the easiest possible 
management. Its drooping babit also makes it useful for hanging baskets. 
