S. dki^iiell 5^1oi‘kl Gj-tiitle. 
373. BANTAM— Dark scarlet 
374. BOOTLES— Rich velvety red 
375. BO-PEEP — Maroon : self 
37G. HOOP-LA — Rich velvety maroon ; self 
377. LILLIPUT — Light scarlet-tinted orange 
378. MIDG-ET— Bright scarlet 
379. MINIATURE— Clear yellow 
380. MISS O-RACE- Light orange 
381. PEARL— Deep mauve ; self 
382. TOM TIT — Orange-scarlet, light yellotv ring round disc 
l.s. each. 
Special Prices for large quantities. 
1 1 inches hig 
16 „ 
22 ,, ,, 
14 „ 
14 „ 
14 „ 
15 ., 
14 „ 
15 ,, ,, 
18 „ 
ROUND OR INVERTED SAUCER-SHAPED FLOWERS 
FOR EXHIBITION. 
If these are well selected and each reflexed, neatly wired and arranged in nice well-faced bunches, 
and placed in zinc tubes, eight in a Rose box, a few stands produce a gorgeous effect at an exhibition, 
but great care is necessary in transit, tseed from all the best kinds, 'iil. per pkt. 
Cijstal Palace Dahlia Show, from the “Daily News,” S^plemher 2nd, 1893. 
The animal Dahlia Show, opened yesterday at the Crystal I’alace under the auspices of the 
National Dahlia Societv, surprised connoisseurs by its extent and the excellence of the blooms, 
especially after the recent long periods of drought. The trade made a very fine display of large 
miscellaneous collections. Messrs. Cannell & Sons (Swanley) staged a grand group, mostly of 
cactus varieties, in effective bunches, six blooms in a bunch, comprising some hundred distinctly- 
named ones, along with Tuberous Begonias, Cannas, &c. 
383. ACQUISITION — Crimson, scarlet 
bars at edge of petals. 
364. ALBA, Sj/n. WHITE QUEEN— Large 
flowers, dwarf and free. 
385. ANNIE HUGHES — Very distinct I 
and constant ; clear yellow ring round disc, j 
shading to peach colour on margin of petals; | 
good habit, very free. First-Class Certificate. 
Ji. 
366. ARGYLE— White, shaded lilac; hue 
form and substance ; very profuse ; fine. 
367. ARTHUR RAWLINGS — Striped 
rose on a yellow-buff ground, constant, full size. 
386. AURATA — Moderate size, yellow. 
389. AVALANCHE— Pure white, changing 
to soft pink ; free and effective. 
BEAUTY — Deep maroon-crimson, 
medium size. 
BENMORE — Rose, shaded crimson; 
fine form ; dwarf ; very free. 
390. BICOLOR — Rich reddish crimson, 
distinct bright yellow ring. 
391. BUTTERFLY — Medium size, well 
reflexed : bright orange-red, the tip of each 
petal having a heavy blotch of gold ; very cffec- 
Vve. 3 ft. Is. 
392. CANARY— Clear yellow ; free. 
393. CETEWAYO— Rich blackish maroon, 
one of the best. 
394. CHAS. LAWS— Buff ground, striped 
and spotted crimson ; distinct. 
395. CHILWELL BEAUTY — Ground 
colour bright chestnut, distinctly belted, as per 
engraving, a much deeper shade ; attractive. 
First-Class Certificate. 
396. CLAUDIA — Reddish salmon, tipped 
delicate mauve, distinct dark crimson ring round 
disc ; good shape ; free. 
397. CLEOPATRA — Deep velvety crimson, 
rich ; good substance ; medium size ; very free. 
398. COMET — Deep reddish scarlet, veined 
orange and gold ; medium size. 
399. CONSPICUA— Habit good, very free, 
and one of the most lovely and attractive 
varieties ever sent out; colours pure white, 
magenta, and maroon. 
4U0. DAISY— Pale ground, with an edging 
of mottled rosv pink ; very pretty and distinct. 
401. DISTINCTION— Bright reddish buff, 
distinct shade ; good. 
402. DOROTHY — Large, white, shaded 
and striped lilac-pink 
403. DUCHESS OP ANHALT— Beauti- 
ful creamy-white centre, broad Inargin of deep 
rose ; medium size, good form. 34 ft. 
4U4. DUCHESS OF PIPE— Amber, edged 
reddish orange. First-Class Certificate. Is. 
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