Cannells’ Floral Guide, 1904. 
THE CLIMBING DAHLIA. 
4i3. HIDALQ-OA WEROKIjSI — The Gardener e&ys •. “It is an evergreen perennial, land its 
branches, which are soft and succulent, will attain a height of 20 ft. , climbing by means of twisted 
petioles. The ray florets are bright scarlet, and much niore in evidence than the disc florets, which 
are yeilow, and arranged in a bush-like tuft. Will be found useful as a climber for a cool 
greenhouse and also on walls outdoors." Plants, Is. 6<f. 
ANOTHER NEW TYPE OP DAHLIA. 
DAHLIA, DOtTBIiH Q-LORIA, ANHMONH-FOHMEID — The flowers of these offer 
such a variety of shapes that every true Dahlia friend is agreeably surprised and delighted ; the 
thoroughly flue double flowers are indeed on every plant different in shape as well as in size and 
colour; in fact it is a difficult matter to describe all the different forms of this beautiful Dahlia. 
From seed, as has been noticed for six years, about 80 per cent, are true, and the culture is as with 
the other classes a very easy one. If sown in March-April they will flower in September. Is. par 
packet. 
We have a collection of 24 of the best and most distinct named varieties, selected from a great 
number of seedlings. These will undoubtedly become of considerable value and use for cut flowers* 
and other similar pirposes, formation and colouring of flowers being all that ons can desire, the 
foliage of many of them being highly ornamental, and they produce an enormous quantity of 
flowers. Sid. each. 
We have been Awarded a Gold, and many Sllver-Gllt and Silver Medals for 
our Cactus Dahlias. Seed saved from finest varieties only. Is. per pkt. 
NEW CACTUS DAHLIAS OF 1903. 
* Have been awarded 
»45G. Albion —Pure white, centre slightly 
creamy white, a great advance in whites, botli in I 
flower and habit ; good for exhibition purposes. ! 
\s. Gd. \ 
#457. CLAKHNCB WEBB — Pale cauary- | 
yellow, passing at the points of petals to deep 
reddish pink ; pretty. Is. (!</. 
458. COROLLINA — Soft Indian red ; fine 
flowers of good quality, quite distinct and in- 
dispensable for exhibition. 2». 
*459. CORONATION — Very bright crimson- 
scarlet ; very useful for garden decoration, 
splendid colour ; free. Is. 
»460. ELLA — Rich apricot, heavily shaded 
and suffused vermilion ; a large and refined 
flower, beautiful form, good habit. Is. 6</ 
461. ETHEL BRADLADGH— Eichcherry- 
red, suffused cerise, reverse of tips soft silvery 
amber. Is. 6rf. 
*462. ETNA — Lilac, shaded violet, base of . 
jietals yellow ; petals long and narrow. Is. Gd. I 
•463. EVA —Of tile purest white ; the finest ^ 
yet raised ; grand for e.xhibition. Is. Gd. 
464. FAVOURITE (Decorative) — Dark i 
orange, speckled and striped with crimson ; very 
fine as a cut bloom and garden variety. Is. Gd. j 
•465. P. A. WELLESLEY — Light shade 
of crimson-scarlet, rich and effective ; full hand- ! 
some blooms, l.s. Gd. 
466. FIREFLY (Decorative) — Intense fiery j 
orange-scarlet, each petal regularly tipped white ; 
a most striking object in the garden. 2.s. , 
•467. P. H. CHAPMAN— Yellow, overlaid j 
witli dee|) orange, very bright and effective; j 
very reliable. Is. Gd. ! 
Certificates of Merit. 
*468. PLORRIE TRANTER— A beautiful 
and distinct soft or dull red; good habit; free 
flowering. Is. Gd. 
469. FRED COBBOLD — Crimson-scarlet; 
an extra fine flower. Is. Gd. 
470. HARRY LAING — Deep carmine- 
pink, suffused bronze; free. Is. Gd. 
*471. HETTY DEAN — Of a pleasing 
amber colour, suffused orange and rosy tints 
towards tips of florets. Is. Gd. 
•472. H. P. ROBERTSON — Deep pure 
yellow ; a most reliable and beautiful variety. 
Is. Gd. 
•473. H. J. JONES— Amagnificent variety; 
delicate primrose in centre, shading off to 
sweetest of rosy pinks. 1.'. Gd. 
*474. lANTHE — Yellow-buff ground, edged 
and tipped pale salmon-rose, centre deep salmon- 
rose ; very large and refined. Is. Gd. 
476. IBIS — Bright orange, shot, and some- 
times edged brilliant scarlet ; a fine garden 
variety ; very free. 3 ft. Is. Gd. 
476. ICEBERG — Ivory-white, narrow and 
pointed petals ; free ; long stalks, l.s. Gd. 
477. IDA— Yellow, a deeper and purer shade 
than Mrs. J. J. Crowe and earlier in flowering ; 
fine shape ; free. Is. Gd. 
*478. J. S. BRUNTON— Fawn, shaded 
rose; long claw like petals ; good form. Is. Gd. 
•479. LOOGALU — Outerpetals deep orange, 
whilst the inner are yet brighter. Is. 
480. LORD 3ACKVILLE— Dazzling ver- 
mi lion-scarlet, shading to crimson in centre; 
long stems ; free ; good for exhibition or 
catting. Is. Gd. 
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