AVALANCHE. 
olG. AVALANCHE — As lipaufiful as Alba (eiroiicously oallcd Hhitc Qwcn) is, it is surpassed by 
this now ottered. Maliit very ditiVrent, and much more perfect ; that of Alba is far too weeping, and 
only occasionally it will hohi its tlowers so that they may bo clearly seen — in fact, thn habit is what is 
generally known in the gardeuiiig world ms “ ttoio.v ■” Afnlnnrhr Imlda if 
‘ floppy whereas Aralnnclu: holds its flowers erect on a 
stiff footstalk, very free and the whole plant makes nearly double the effect : this, together with its 
tlowers of greater substance, and holder outline, that when shown .at the lloyal Ilortienltnral Society it 
u as pronounced a decided acquisition. Its flowers with age change to a lovely .soft pink colour. 2s. each. 
From Journal of UorticuUnre, October 2Cf/i, 1882. 
Dahlia “ Avalanche ’’ is one of the best single whites, and carries its flowers more erect 
than •' Alba ” 
;il7. ARABI PASHA— Beautiful rich m.aroon- 
crimson, large. Cue flat tlowers, dark bushy green 
Iblingo ; tine 
• !18. AJAX — Deep reddish crimson shaded 
maroon at base of petals, small well formed flat 
llowcrs and produced freely, habit dwarf ; very 
useful for cutting purposes 
319. AUBANTIA®A — An or.ingc-colourcd 
variety, veiy free 
320. BRILLIANT— Deep fiery scarlet flowers, 
small but well formed, dwarf and free ; useful tor 
rutting purposes and decoration 
321. COOCINBA (True,)— Bright orange- 
scarlet, flowers not so well fornn.'d us many others ; 
free and showy 
322. COCCINEA BUFFALO- -A distinct 
variety, pale dun or fawn colour flushed with 
orange-red, very luseful for cut flowers and deco- 
ration ; free 
323. COCCINEA CATO— Of a clear orange- 
scarlet colour, florets yellow at base, showing a 
zone around the disc ; very dwarf and free 
324. COMET — Deep reddish scarlet, veined 
and suffused with orange and gold, flowers medium 
size, but of fine shape and form ; useful for ctit 
flowers and dcooratiou 
325. • CAMBRIDGE YELLOW— Flowers of 
medium size and produced fieely, habit dwarf and 
branching 
326. CERVANTESII (True) Light orange- 
scarlet, with a bright yellow centre, only useful as 
a species. 2.?. each 
327. CRIMSON MEXICANA— Free, showy 
328. DISTINCTION - Bi ight reddish huff of 
a pleasing shade of colour, tlowera medium size, 
but well formed and oiiened, good erect habit 
and showing all the llower.s off to advantage, dis- 
tinct ; useful for cutting purposes 
Prom tlic GarJen, Ajtgust 12I/i, 1882. 
Messrs Cannell showed an exceUent display of Double and Single Dahlias, both repre- 
senting some of the finest sorts to perfection. 
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