S. dki\r\ell & G^uide, 
485. BOSE QUEEN — Soft rose, suffused 
lilac, yellow base of florets; dwarf and free. 
486. BUSY — llich ruby-red, tipped lighter. 
487. SATUBN — Rich crushed strawberry, 
deeper at base of florets ; distinct. 
488. SCABLET DEFIANCE— Most effec- 
tive. 
489. STEPHEN AMEY— Ruby-red, deep 
bronze at base of petals, well formed, great 
substance ; free and dwarf. 
490. TEBBA COTTA — Rich terrarcotta 
red ; distinct and good. 
491. T. S. WABE — Bright orange-scarlet ; 
distinct. 
492. TWEEDSIDE — Very dark maroon, 
fine flower ; profuse bloomer ; dwarf habit. 
494. YELLOW SATIN— Pale yellow of 
splendid form; fine for exhibition. P.C.C., 
N.D.S. 
All those not priced, Grf. each. 
NEW CACTUS DAHLIAS FOR 1896. 
Raised and Sent Out uy H. Cannbll & Sons. 
496. CANNELLS’ BIVAL — Of a rosy-self cochineal colour; medium-sized, prettily-shaped 
flowers, narrow pointed petals ; splendid compact habit, very free and effective. ft. high. 
496. CANNELLS' SCARLET — We have much pleasure in introducing this variety as the finest 
amongst the scarlet.coloured kinds ; real cactus-shaped medium-sized well-formed flowers ; dwarf 
and compact ; a splendid novelty. ft. high. 
497. MR. HEWETT — An improvement on Heduty of Arundel^ colour being much richer and 
more of a self shade ; rich magenta-crimson ; well-pointed petals, fine bold flowers. 4 ft. 
498. OPORTO TAIT — Distinct dark foliage, true Cactus-shaped floivers of a scarlet lake shade ; 
good bushy habit. 34 ft. high. 
2s. each. 
NEW SEMI-SINGLE CACTUS-SHAPED DAHLIA. 
409. W. B. WRIGHT — So many of the repntcd Single Cavtus varieties possess such a wiry and 
weedy looking appearance, and this having been so much admired in preference to them, we have 
much pleasure in offering it as a decided novelty. Of a pleasing shade of salmon, tinted yellow ; 
well-pointed petals; very free, attractive. 
l5. 6c/. each. 
NEW CACTUS DOUBLE DAHLIAS OF 1896. 
Various Raisers. 
500. ARTHUR CHEAL — Deep rich purplish-crimson ; flowers well above foliage ; fine shape, 
and wonderfully free. Award of Merit, R.H.S. 4 fr. 
501. ATALANTA — ’White, veined and flushed purple ; constant and useful. 
502. BEATRICE —Vale rose, lighter shade at point of petals; a fine Cactus variety, quite 
distinct. First -Claes Certificate. 
503. BEATRICE MARTIN — White, with a faint tinge of palest flesh ; petals not long, but 
twisted in a very irregular and elegant manner ; will prove a great favourite for cutting. 5 ft. 
504. BENNETT GOLDNEY — Soft terra-cotta, much the shape of 67w/o.sYr ; distinct. 3 ft. 
605. C.iESAR — Soft reddish scarlet, clear, without shading ; petals very pointed, with an inclin- 
ation to curl inwards ; sturdy habit, and altogether a good variety ; much admired last season. 4 ft. 
50G. CHAS. WOODBRIDGE — Bright crimson, shaded purple; true Cactus shape; large, 
grand, and good. 3 ft. 
507. ENDYMION— Bright cerise ; good twisted petals, true Cactus shape. F.C.C. 
508. EMILY FRENCH — Good Cactus shape, narrow pointed petals; light lake, red shade; 
free. 
609. FRANCES HUMPHRIES — l*etals long and beautifully twisted; bright orange; a 
magnificent variety. 
510. FUSILIER — Very deep salmon or coral-pink, will prove a gem, either for exhibition or 
for decoration ; the flowers are perfect in shape, the ontside petals, which are quite pointed, have 
a tendency to curl inwards, giving the flower a very attractive, graceful appearance ; a great 
favourite. 4 ft. » o > b 
511. GEO. MARLOW — Primrose yellow, shaded amber, medium size ; an improvement. 3 ft. 
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