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"5 444^. LADY KERRISON — Shape similar to engraving, but prettier : of a lovely amber-yellow, s 
• with a beautiful picotee edge, quite away from uny others of this family. The moment one sets ' 
eyes on it, the e.xclamation is, “ I have never seen one like this before ; it must certainly become a 
favourite.” 3s. 
44.0 LADY M. MARSHAM — A lovely salmon colour, quite different to any other Dahlia, 
twisted and curled exactly like Juarezii ; centre petals an exquisite star shape, large bold flowers, 
very free, and most beautiful and distinct. 2s. &d. 
44(>. LADY THOMPSON — By many thought to be the best colour, cerise- scarlet ; each petal 
edged with a distinct purple ; lovely reflcxed shape ; very dwarf and free- 4s. 
447. LORD LYNDHXJRST — Or (more correctly speaking) a “ Scarlet Constance.” In both 
growth and shape of flower nearly identical with the useful White Constanee-, colour a lovely reddish 
scarlet, most abundant bloomer, and is certainly the most useful Dahlia for cutting purposes ever 
sent out, ami will grow in any poor soil. !)rf. 
448. MISS BEADON — Buff, shaded red, deeper centre, fine large flowers, petals well reflcxed. 
dwarf, bushy habit. Is. 
441). MISS SHERRIPP — Soft orange-salmon, centre rosy lilac, medium-si/.c, well-formed 
flowers; neat habit. Is. 
450. MISS SELBY — Of a pleasing shade of magenta ; fine open flowers ; dwarf and bushy. 4s. 
451. MR. A. W. TAIT — A great novelty from Oporto Portugal). Most peculiar and pretty, 
and is another of the forms reminding one somewhat of Juarezii ; it is different to Constanee in its 
serrated un-Dahlia like form and ap])earance, and must become a general favourite for cut flowers in 
every household, for which it is admirably adapted. Further, it does not require rich soil and 
preparation, but will grow almost everywhere. After April, I.-;. 
452. MRS. HAWKINS — Free, close neat habit, rich sulphur colour,’ shading off towards 
the tips of the petals to a Pghter shade, and slightly tinted soft red ; distinct, l.s. each. 
453. OUR LEADER — Very rich crimson, centre petals twisted in a most curious manuer, and 
marked down centre of petals rich yellow ; bright yellow centre. 2s. tiJ. 
454. PICTA PORMOSISSIMA — Colour orange, bright scarlet stripes; cvcryhod.v’s flower. 
This was the first double-striped variety of some 50 years ago, hence it is called the Grand Old 
Dahlia, ikl. 
455. PRINCE ALBERT VICTOR — Beautiful rich crimson-red, shaded orange, long narrow 
petals ; good bushy habit ; very distinct. 3.s. 
456. PRINCE ALEXANDER — Buff ground, striped and splashed crimson, shaded orange in 
centre; reflexed flowers, full size. 2.s. 6rf. 
457. PRINCE OP WALES — Fine noble flowers, of a rich orange-red shade, broad twisted 
petals, very showy. 4s. 
458. WM. PEARCE — Rich yellow ; a useful variety, l.v. Or/. 
450. WILLIAM T. ABERY — The most lovely coloured decorative Dahlia we have ever seen. 
For cut flowers a gem, and great value for market. One could hardly refuse to purchase it, 
and must certainly admire it. Its brilliant red border to each petal, on a ])urc snowy-white ground, 
renders it so very attractive ; small grower, but one of the most cajitivating flowers of all this 
family. 3s. 6c/. each. 
460. FASCINATION — No Dahlia at the large Show at the Inventions Exhilcition attracted 
more admirers than this, and for all garden and house decoration it is a splendid fancy double variety. 
Colour, a lovely hrightro.se. with a pure broad white stripe down each petal, which renders it agencral 
favourite with all at first sight, no matter where ; it is pronounced ns having an artificial appearance. 
Plants, '.)//. each. 
461. FLORET DAHLIA — A very curious variety, and called the Floret Dahlia, and may be 
called the Triple Dahlia ; every petal orciuill is filled wifh another petal, as the engraving shows. I.-;. 
Mr. EvKHK-rr Waki), 61, New Town, Ashford, Kent, October 'i>\st, 1887. 
Kcccived Bulbs quite safe, aud was very pleased with them. 
Miss Camkuon, Rockville, Ohan, N.B., October 28th, 1887. 
Plants all .safe and as fresh as out of the garden ; very many thanks for packing them so beautifully. 
Rout. Pitson, Fricfn Barnet, Whetstone. June. 2ilh, 1887. 
Plat ts arrived quite tafely and in line order. 1 thank you much for your care and promptitude. 
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