il. dkiiriell S:: i^loi‘al G^tiitle 
462. GERMANIA NOVA — Certainly the most im- Dahlia-like and a beautiful variety, ijuitc 
as much so a,s the true Jiinr<‘:ii. No one can look on it without admiring: its most striking and 
attractive shape and lovely mauve-rose colour. It really belongs to the I’ompon class ; it is the 
favourite of all who have seen it, and will uminestionahly give us an entirely new and beautiful 
.shape; invaluable for all pur])oses. Awarded a First-Class Certificate, l.s. 
463. MONT BLANC — 'I'hc largest Dahlia ever seen. Fare ]>early white, free, dwarf grower- 
for church and other decoration it is of great value, and the grandest object of all Dahlias in the 
garden. 
4(i4. PARROT — Petals somewhat twisted, and are of an intense orange-scarlet colour, bright 
orange centre ; V'ery free and effective ; useful for cutting purposes. J.s-. 
4()->. THE BLACK AND WHITE DAHLIA, MR. MILLER— Although we do not give an 
engraving, it is the most showy of all ; small, neatly-made dowers, grand colour, intensely dark, with 
a pure white blotch on each petal, which renders it most attractive and beautiful, and for cut-dowers 
a gem. l.s. 6rf. 
466. VIRIDIPLORA — Pure self (jreen-Jlowered Duhlia. The dowers are Poni]>on si-^e, double 
and full jietalled. 
467. BIDENS ATROSANGUINEA (known as Btark Dahlia Zimpam)—YeTy like a Dahlia ; 
dowers small, and of a deep rich maroon, almost black ; dwarf and free. 
468. GLABRATUM (N/jcciV'.s-) — Producing small lilac. blos.soms with a yellow centre ; a gem for 
cutting purposes, and possessing beautiful fern-like cut foliage. 
469. MERCKII {Species) — Producing larger dowers than the above, but of a pure white ; useful. 
Mr. John Duncan, Thornbauk, Pollokshields, Glasgow, Julp 'loth, 1887. 
The plants just received in excellent order. Thanks for your attention. 
Mr. E, Batciiei.ou, Gardener, The Lodge, Hazelwood, Church Road, Upper Norwood. 
All the plants arrived in splendid condition, although being four days on the road. 
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