SINGLE CACTUS-SHAPED DAHLIAS. 
THE BEST OF ALL FOB CUT FLOWERS AND HOME DECORATION. 
This new type originated witli E. J. Lows, Esq., F.R.S., F.R.H.S., and has already many 
admirers. Special favourites with ladies, because of their remarkably graceful appearance. lhe> 
have none of the fonuality and stiffness so cliaracteristic of all the other sections. 
ALTHEA — Deep glowing crimson; petals twisted and recurved, the Howers standing erect on 
stiff stalks ; a gem for epergnes and table decorations. Height 3 ft. . i 
GUY MANNERINO — Creamy-white, with sulphur shading toward.s the centre ; long, isteu 
petals; verv graceful and free flowering. Height I ft. , i i i„.;iii„.,f 
ISABELLA WARDOUR — Bright red; blooms rather flat, petals twi.sted and curled; alniUiant 
'mid beautiful flower. Height 4 ft. • ■ a , 
' TVANHOE — Bright rose colour, with crimson band round centre, giving the tlowci a 
distinct appeamnce ; petals beautifully twisted at the points, and slightly incuii ed. I eigit, t. 
LUCY ASHTON — White; petals broad at the base, twisted at the points, and slightly incurved : 
fine for decoretive work of all kinds. Height 3^ ft. 
MAID OP BUTE — Soft rose colour; long and flat petals, twisted at the points; a in own disc 
I’ound the centre gives the flower a distinctive and attractive appearance. Hciglit 2 ft. 
Is. each. 
SINGLE CACTOS-SHAPED UAIILIA, MAllGUEBlTi;. 
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