S. dh,i|r|ell & 001]^’ Flofkl G^uide. 
y48. ROSALIE — Primrose, sometimes edged 
pink; pretty. 
349. ROSALIND — Yellow ground, tipped 
white ; small and pretty ; dwarf. Is. 
ROSE PERRY — Sulphur ground, 
beautifully tipped rose-lake; very dwarf aud 
compact habit ; free. Is. 
350. ROUGIER-CHAUVIER — Rosy 
purple, tipped white ; distinct. 
361. RUBENS — Maroon, tipped white • 
compact. 3 to 4 ft. ’ 
352, SALMON QUEEN— Medium size ; 
silvery salmon, shading to a rich reddish salmon 
at tips. 
SAMBO — Rich maroon, shaded black. 
355. SERAPH — Buff yellow, tipped bright 
orange-red. 
356. SUNSHINE— Scarlet. 
357. THE KHEDIVE — Deep crimson, suf- 
fused white ; large. 
358. THE MIKADO— Purplish crimson, 
tipped white ; good. 3 ft. 
359. TOBY — Crimson-scarlet, compact habit. 
360. T. S. WARE — Of a rich reddish 
salmon ; small, useful for cutting. 
361. VIVID — Bright orange-scarlet ; very 
free. 
362. VOLTAIRE— Yellow and white. 
363. WHISPER — Clear yellow, edged gold ; 
attractive. 
353. 
354. SAPPHO — Rich shadedmaroon-crimson. 
Spring prices, 6s. per dozen, e.'ccept those priced ; H. C. & Sons’ selection, 6s. per dozen. 
Pot roots, 8s to 18s. per dozen. 
We are the Headquarters for the finest Hoots. 
DAHLIAS (Species). 
IMPERIALIS— It requires to be grown in a large pot or tub all the summer, 
and treated like the others until about October, when it ought to be removed into a large conserva- 
tory, and when in perfection in will attain the height of 10 to 14 ft., and produce an abundance of 
single papery-looking kind of flowers, of a rosy white, and when in full bloom it has an unusuallv 
grand appearance. 2s. •' 
Imight of about 6 ft. ; mauve-coloured flowers. Can only be 
MARGINATA — Silver -margined foliage, with rosy-purple 
365. ARBOREA — Attains a 
compared to a gigantic Anemone. 
366 ARGENTEIS POL. 
flowers ; ornamental. 9(7. 
Single Dahlias. 
^HE beauty of our collection, covering just upon an acre, last autumn was a sight never to be 
forgotten by the hundreds that saw them. For show purposes the flowers must be medium- 
size, with broad rounded petals, so that they form a perfectly circular flower, with small disc ; 
these, when individually wired and made to stand out in a symmetrical bunch, present a grand 
and sensational appearance when ranged in a Rose Box with moss. 
NEW SINGLE DAHLIAS OF 18S3. 
CADET— Pure white, well-defined margin of bright orange-scarlet; medium size; bushv habit; 
free and constant. 
DEAREST— A perfect gem; colour jnire white, each floret having a well-defined margin of clear 
sulphur-yellow; bushy, compact habit. 
DUKE OP YORK — True orange-scarlet, distinct yellow ting round the disc, betiutiful smooth 
petal; medium size; fine shape, good habit, very free. One of the best for e.xhibitiou; (juite 
distinct. Awarded several Certificates. 
PRED. LESLIE — Red, tipped with white ; very attractive aud free ; distinct. 
JACK — Beautiful dark maroon, nice smooth petals, fine shape, having a ring round the disc which 
makes it very attractive ; an improvement on Cetewayo. 
KITTY — AVhite, deeply suffused with rosy-mauve; a charming variety. First-Class Certificate, 
N.D.S. 
MRS. PARROTT — Pure white, with side margins of beautiful pale rose. The best of this colour; 
very novel and pleasing. 
YELLOW SATIN — A lovely clear pale yellow of splendid form; fine for exliibitiou. First-Class 
Certificate, X.D.S. 
2s. each. 
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