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CACTUS AND DECORATIVE VARIETIES. 
S ACTUS and other similarly formed flowers, thin petalled, elegant shapes, and admirably 
adapted for cut flowers and garden decoration, are acknowledged to be the most useful section 
that we possess. It is strange that we, and we only, re-introduced and brought them before 
the public, as we also did the singles. All these should be grown in every garden. 
429. ANNIE HARVEY — A most highly coloured variety, rich crimson-maroon, sweet scented. 
Received a h'irst-Class Certificate. I.s\ 
430. BLACK KNIGHT — The darkest, nearly black, fine medium-size ; free habit. Two First 
Class Certificates. 5s. 
431. CHARMING BRIDE — The Qneen of Beauty of all the Cactus, or decorative Dahlias — its 
pink, rose-coloured tipped petals and pearly-white ground makes it sweetly attractive. There is a 
delicacy and combination of colouring in this variety impossible to describe ; fine free habit, and 
continues flowering most abundantly. It was kindly sent to us by our late lamented friend, 
Mr. C. H. Ilovey, of Boston, U.S.A., with a message that his Dahlia would bring u« an American 
fortune. At all events, it has been honoured with Two First-Class Certificates, and attracted 
universal attention wherever seen, and our last words are on leaving, “ It is a lovely flower ! ” 
2s. G(/. each. 
432. COCHINEAL — Colour of the richest crimson, slightly toned a brownish shade ; a fine 
addition. 9(/. 
433. CONSTANCE, OR ARIEL — Raised by Mr. Salter, of Chrysanthemum renown, about the 
Year 1834. Its pure white and elegant-shaped flowers render it valuable for wreaths, crosses, church 
decoration, &c. It is a good grower and very free bloomer, and during late autumn will even exceed 
the description hero given of this choice and charming flower. Awarded a First-Class Certificate by 
the Floral Committee. Grf. each ; 4s. G</. doz. 
434. EIMPRESS OF INDIA — Rich crimson-shaded maroon and magenta, full size flowers, 
strong habit; distinct, l.s. G</. each. 
435. GENERAL GORDON — Bright scarlet-shaded orange, full-sized flowers, strong bushy 
habit ; distinct and useful. Is. 
43G. GLARE OF THE GARDEN (or FIRE KING) — This gem of gems of all the Dahlias 
for the gardens has the freedom and advantage of ))roducing double the quantity of flowers of 
anv other variety; small, dense, and brilliant are its flowers, with a lovely green foliage, no matter 
how hot the weather; when every Scarlet Zonal in the garden has succumbed to the rain, this is sure 
to be in readiness. ‘Ml. each. 
437. GLARE OF THE GARDEN IMPROVED — Very large, showy flowers, of a deep red 
shade, and a distinct yellow centre, which adds much to its charm; very free and effective. 2s. 
438. HENRY PATRICK — Petals slightly recurved and twisted, pure white ; said to bo a great 
improvement on Constance. Is. 6d. each. 
439. JUAREZII (Cactus) — Sent out by usin 1879. A most valuahleand useful decorative plant 
for all purposes through the late summer and autumn months. Its blossoins are of a rich scarlet- 
crimson, and very much resemble in shape and colour the well-known Cactus, Cen-ux spea'osissinms. 
Height about 4 feet, very bushy flowers of very striking appearance, and quite unlike those of an 
ordinary double Dahlia, "the florets being flat and slightly tij)ped at the points and not cupped ; 
must be thinned out to get fine flowers. Is. each ; 8s. per dozen. 
440. KING OF CACTUS — Very targe, broad petals, twisted, of a reddish crimson shade ; free. 
2.S. G(f. 
441. LADY BRASSEY — Somewhat near the shape of Juarezti, colour more brilliant red and 
scarlet ; very free, a smaller flower, and will most assuredly become a great favourite. 5s. 
442. LADY E. DYKE — The flower shown conveys but an inadequate idea of the beauty of this 
variety. It is a great dilliculty for the artist to show the beautiful construction of some flowers ; 
bright yellow ; very free growth, and for decoration it is a gem. 2s. 6d. each. Two First-Class 
Certificates. 
443. LADY HUME CAMPBELL — Shape of this is a lovely reflex, each i)etal shown flat, and 
of an elegant lace-pointed shape, with a distinct purple in it. 4s. 
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