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Cannells’ Floral Guide, 1904. 
NEW CACTUS AND OTHER DAHLIAS FOR 1904. 
FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. 
» Have been Awarded Certificates. 
4 (Pom. Cactus)— Very deep rose-crimson ; perfect shape and good stems ; very free; 
po^t^d^tips^ pretty ^*^86(1 rosy colour, well 
«AMOS PERRY (Garden Cactus)— A splendid variety for the decoration of the garden ■ 
flaming red-coloured flowers. Is. 6<f. i-nobaiuBu, 
2 ff’^^'ci ’ *"‘^“'''’'“8 petals, long, narrow, and pointed ; of much beauty and effect. 
long wire-like stems ; splendid habit. 5 ft. Is. 6d. 
•REbSlE SEALE (Single)— Broad margin of orange-salmon, distinct crimson-scarlet ring 
round the yellow eye ; a model for e.xlnbition purposes. 3 ft. 6s. ^ 
♦BLOODHOUND (.Show)— Splendid shape and good petal, a very distinct brick-red: 
eneciive. o tt. 7^. ha. ’ 
4 crimson ; grand incurved florets and fine centre ; magnificent. 
3s LIEBLING— A pretty shade of rose, lighter tips, well pointed petals. 
*CHARM— Yellow at base of florets, then red, with heavv white tips and edges long netals • 
free and distinet. 3 ft. 7s. 6A ’ b ■ s , 
»COMET— Silvery rose ground, lightly speckled and striped crimson ; a really genuine flower • 
free flowering ; good for exhibition or any otlier purpose. 4 ft. 7s. G</. ’ 
CONRAD— Terra-cotta red, streaked with yellow ; of large size and best shape • one of the best 
either for garden, decoration, or exhibition. 3 ft. 7s. Gd. 
CONSTANCY— Lovely pinkish coral colour, lemon-tinted centre: beautiful and distinct 
o It. 7s. 6a. 
CORDELIA (Single)- Base of petals rich crimson, shading off towards the tips to a delicate 
pink; of medium size ; floriferoits. 3 ft. 3s. 6d. 
♦DAINTY- Pale yellow ground, overlaid with light pink, tips of the petals golden ; absolutelv 
distinct. 7s. * o » ^ 
♦DARKNESS (Single) — A splendid rich dark maroon-crimson : a fine addition to the 
exhibition varieties. 3 ft. os. 
D. A. DUNBAR— A fine dwarf free-flowering scarlet variety, erect and fine for cutting • 
much admired. 7s. (irf. ° ’ 
DARK EYE (Pom)— Pure white ground with lavender tips, the edges of the petals forming 
at the centre a dark base of colour, hence its name. 3 ft. 5s. ^ 
DIE FEE— Silvery lilac, very long petals, large and fine ; dwarf. 7s. Grf. 
DISTINCTION— Fine reddish pink florets, lighted up in the centre with a lovely orange- 
yellow disc. 3 ft. 7s. Gi/. •' “ 
♦DOROTHY VERNON — An art shade ; pale crashed strawberry ; a free-blooming, elegant 
variety of refined quality. 7s. Grf. ° “ 
EDITH— Creamy white petals of fine quality; very long and narrow; good for exhibition. 
3 ft. 7s. Gel, 
♦EFFECTIVE— Deep amber, rose-coloured centre ; better in habit than Britannia and if 
possible, more floriferous, 7s. Grf. ’ ’ 
ERLKONIQ— Dwarf and compact, useful sized flowers, well pointed florets; pretty shade of 
soft chestnut, bright yellow at base of petals ; pretty for table decoration. 3s. Grf. 
FARNHAM favourite — A lovely pale salmon, unusually long and pointed florets- 
dwarf and free ; a real good thing. 2 ft. 7s. Grf. ’ 
FELIX CALVERT — A mixture of soft pinks and yellows, different from any other kind • 
long pointed florets ; distinct colour. 3 ft. 7s. Gd, ’ 
•FLOREiNCE M. STREDWICK — Flowers are large, splendidly built, and very deep the 
finest white Cactus variety. Awarded a Silver Medal. 3 ft 7s, Gd. 
FRAICHEUR (Show) — Peach-pink shaded lilac; pretty. 2J ft. 3.s. Grf. 
• GEORGE GORDON - Colour very pleasing, central young florets clear yellow, the longer 
back petals are shaded orange bronze; a magnificent show flower; good. 3i ft. 7s. Gd ° 
GERMANIA (Wulle’s) — Description and price on application. 
HANS SACHS — Deep scarlet-red, narrow petals; dwarf and free. 3s. Gd. 
•HEREWARD (Fancy Caotusj— Pure white freely striped and speckled crimson fine 
petals ; a great advance on ^l?p/ia, a welcome addition. 3J ft. 7s. Gd. ’ 
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