ii. dkT)nel] F^loi'kl Quide. 
NEW GANNAS. 
CHARIjOTTE — V ery vi^xnrous, with Piiornions and iimssive fol»!iL[e; the spikeij. 
1 - imlividiial blooms are arranged bom[uet-wise, are verv large, and sland out well around 
theloliage; the dowers are large with well-rounded petals, bright red, caiged one-eighth of an inch 
wide with gold, the contrast c»f colour giving a novel and effective api earance to the plant. Award 
of Merit, Koval Ilorticuhural Society. I2.v. iui. each. 
OERMANIA -Very dwarf, with massive foliage, bright crimson, edged ami marbled witli 
yellow. Awarded a Prize at Chicago, (i.v. each. 
I^RIMROSE -Clear lemon-yellow, very dwarf and free, tine for summer bedding: the fii'st 
dwarf lu the yellow seifs. 5x. 
PIONEER --Large round flower, vermilion edged witli gold, large massive spikes; dwarf and 
free. i)$. nr, i , 
NEW CHRYSANTHEMUM. 
MISS SYLVIA SHEA The raiser’s own description: ‘-Of |>ure Japanese form and build, 
with the petals folding and interlacing with the utmost retinement and heautv of form; large in 
size —in colour a clear soft yellow, merging into shade.s of rose and pink. 'I'lic hud shouhl he secured 
about the Iffth of August to give the best results.” 7.v. Or/, each. 
NEW BRIGHT RED CLEMATIS. 
MADAME EDOUARD ANDRE — Tliis grand novelty was raised in tlic Smith of France 
ti-om seed saved from C. Jackmani. U was figured in “ Uevue Iloticole.’' Kith April. A (iold 
Medal wa.s awarded to this variety at Tours in 1892, and it obtained First Prize for new plants 
^ylle^ exhibited in Paris last sumraer. The flowers are of about the same sizii and form as 
Jnrcuiant >>uperbaf l>ut of a fine bright velvetv red ; a most distinct colour, strong grower, and 
free habit. 12.s'. iitf, each. ^ 
NEW CACTUS DOUBLE DAHLIAS, FOR 1894. 
Grekn Plants koii May Dklivkkv 
BEAUTY OF WILTS (PICTOR)—Am>iher grand addition to the Cactus cla.ss. eijual to 
J7u#/ rictori Jpiite a new colour, soft terra cotta, shaded red. with hmg-twisted petals, and a verv 
Irec bloomer. A\vaided Four F'irst-tdaSvS Certifleutes. a.v. b</. 
BLANCB^E KEITH. — Pure yellow, true cactus form, large flowers, petals pointed, good 
lialiit. throws its flowers well above the foliage; very free. 'I'wo First-tffass ( 'ertifientes. js. 
(CRAWLEY GEM — Mowers produced in great abundance, and well above tlie foliage: colour 
of tiie richest crimson-scarlet, small flowers, pointed petals; grand for cutting. ;1A feet. os. 
DUCHESS OP YORK — First-Class Certificate. Deep ricli orunge-red ; line sha])C flower 
with pointed petals, ami produced on steins well above the foliage; very distinct. J feet. os. 
EDITH CHEAL—Kich dark maroon, small flowers with pointed petals, good erect habit, 
very free ; fine for cutting and garden decoration. 4 feet. os. 
ERNEST CHEAL — Award of Jlerit Hoyal Horticultural ^^ociety. Beautiful bright rosy- 
scarlet, fine shape flowers with long pointed ami twisted petals, flowers on long wiry stems, well 
above the foliage. 8.A feet. os. 
ERNEST GLASSE — Purplish magenta, true Cactus form, medium-sized flowers, petals pointed, 
very free, throws its flowers well above tlie foliage. 4 feet, Two First-Class Certilicate.s. os. 
J. T. BARBER — Dazzling scarlet, long-pointed petals, dwarf and very free blooming. 2A feet. 
os. 
MARY HILLIER-Salmon, true Cactus form, similar in form loJaarat ; verv free, good 
habit, throws its flowers well above the foliage. 3 feet, os 
MRS. A. PEART — This is llie first real Wliite Cactus Dahlia yet raised, and is uiuiue.stioiiahlv 
the giamlest novelty iu the whole family of Dahlias ; it is a fac-simile of Jumezi* but of the purest 
white. F'our First-Class Certificates, is. (id 
SIR FRANCIS MONTEPIORE — Award of Merit Koyal Horticultural Society. A 
splendid rich dark velvety maroon or ruby -crimson, witli long-pointed petals; line for exliihition. 
It is a seedling from Jhaut^ oj‘ Arundel^ and is of similar habit and shape of flowers. 4 feet. 5*-. 
