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NEW SHOW AND FANCY VARIETIES OF 1896. 
200. DE. KEYNES— A pretty rich bn£E, 
having a reddish tint at the back of the petals ; 
a good flower, and quite distinct. 3 ft. 
201. FLORENCE TRANTER — Blush- 
white, distinctly edged rosy-purple ; a good 
flower ; very constant. 3 ft. 
202. GOLDEN FLEECE— Fancy ; rich 
yellow ground, very regularly and elegantly 
speckled over the whole flower with very fine 
splaehings of richest crimson ; in colour and 
form it is unique. It should be well thinned. 
4 ft. 
203. MR. CHAMBERLAIN- Deep rich 
2s. 
maroon ; a distinct exhibition flower ; good si ° 
and form. 3 ft. 
204. MRS. EVERT — White ground, 
heavily edged with lilac or palest purple ; 
quite a gem for exhibition t very constant and 
of good form ; habit also is good. 3 ft. 
205. MRS. FISHER — White except 
towards the centre, where it passes to a pleasing 
tint of lavender ; petals evenly and beautifully 
arranged, high centre, good outline, and not 
too large ; will become a great favourite. 3 ft. 
206. ZEPHYR — Pale ground, with a picotee 
edge, and a slight pencilling of purple ; a fine 
flower in every way. 4 ft. 
each. 
NEW POMPON VARIETIES OF 1896. 
207. ANNIE HOLTON — Rich crimson, 
tipped silver; good petal and outline; spleudid 
habit ; one of the best for cutting or exhibition. 
208. DOUGLAS — Deep maroon, shaded 
crim.son ; fine variety ; of splendid habit. 
201). FABIO — Yellow, heavily edged and 
shaded scarlet : exquisite. 
210. JESSICA — Yellow or amber, edged 
red ; very jjrctty. 
211. LOCKET — Pure white regularly 
clouded with crimson, the base of the petals 
being amber ; a beautiful little flower ; distinct, 
4 ft. 
212. NERISSA — Soft rose, tinted silver; 
good habit. 
213. PURITY — Very pure white ; good 
petal and centre. 
214. EUY BLAS -Crimson and purple, 
tipped white, no eel and distinct. 
215. ROSEBUD — AVhile ground, edged 
bright rosy pink ; very neat, small and free, 
and a splendid exhibition variety. First-Class 
Certificates, 3J ft. 
2s. each. 
BEDDING DOUBLE DAHLIAS. 
216. LE COLOSSE — The sr/.e (7 to 8 in. across) the flowers attain is astonishing, and yet of good 
shape. Mont Blanc as a white variety comes large, but this is much larger, very freely produced, 
of a reddish colour, long wiry flower stalks, vigorous habit, and attains the height of 3| ft. All 
those who wish to have a surprise in their gardens should grow it. A gigantic show variety. 
Is. each. 
217. GRAND DUC ALEXIS— Very large bold flowers, tubular shaped petals, almost closed at 
opening ; pearly -white tinged blush, deeper towards the tips of florets ; distinct and unique. The 
engraving conveys a correct idea of the wonderful formation of this flower. Is. each. 
223. CARL MENDEL — Deej) crimtoii-red, 
good shape and habit. 3 ft. 
224. FLORA ItfACDONALD — Primrose- 
yellow. 3 ft. 
226. GEORGE THOMPSON — Pure yel- 
low, profuse bloomer, well above foliage ; best of 
its class. 
227. KING OF DWARFS— Dark purple. 
228. PLUTON — Pureyellow,free and dwarf. 
229. RISING SUN — Rich scarlet, at times 
tipped white. 
POMPON VARIETIES, 
234. ALWINE — Pretty shade of pink, 
slightly shaded lilac. 
BERTHA— Creamy -blush, orange and 
red I distinct. 
SAMBO — Rich maroon, shaded black. 
230. SCARLET GLOBE— Bright orange- 
scarlet, producing in abundance small perfect 
flowers. 
231. WHITE BEDDER— White; free and 
dwarf. 
232. YELLOW GLOBE— Similar to the 
above in growth. 
233. YELLOW PET— Pure yellow ; free, 
dwarf and compact. 
QUILLED FLOWERS. 
BRUNETTE — Red, often blotched and 
tipped white. 
235. DEEGEN— Deep clear yellow; distinct. 
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