CURRANS' UST OF DAHLIAS FOR 1!)08. 31 
Collarette Dahlias. 
A NEW TYPE. 
This section constitutes a new, distinct, and remarkable 
break in Dahlias. The flowers arc flat and expanded like a 
Single variety, but possess two whorls ol florets, the inner 
whorl being much smaller than the outer, and forming a 
species of collar round the disc. The two whorls of florets 
are usually entirely dissimilar in colour, and form a striking 
contrast. The charming effect produced, say with a white 
collar, resting upon a crimson background (as is the case in 
President Viger), is distinct and remarkable. 
1800 DIRECTEUR RENE GERARD, rosy purple spotted 
white, margined and tipped white, inner petals white, 
speckled with rose ; a large flowered variety, carry- 
ing an abundance of blooms on long, stiff stalks well 
above the foliage. 9d. each. 
1808 JOSEPH GOUJON, outer petals rich carmine, 
surrounding an inner whorl of yellow ; charming 
and attractive. 6d. each. 
1818 PRESIDENT VIGER, white collar resting upon an 
outer whorl of crimson petals ; very beautiful. 
6d. each. 
THE NATIONAL DAHLIA SOCIETY. 
Those in any way interested in Dahlias and 
Dahlia culture are invited to join the National 
Dahlia Society. The minimum subscription is 
5/- per annum, in return for which Members 
become entitled to a copy of the Official Cata- 
logue and Culture Guide, to Annual Supple- 
ments giving the latest information as to the 
best varieties to grow, and to a ticket for the 
Society’s fine Dahlia Show at the Crystal Palace 
on September 5th and 6th. Intending Members 
should send Postal Order for 5/- to the Hon. 
Secretary — 
Mr. H. H. THOMAS, 
17, Landgrove Road, WIMBLEDON PARK. 
