CUBRANS' LIST OF DAHLIAS FOR 1909. 
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P/EONY-FLOWERED DAHLIAS— 
continued. 
and four) row of somewhat smaller petals, frequently more 
twisted, is developed in many of the flowers. The colours 
cover a wide range of seifs and intermediate shades ; the habit 
of the plant is robust and vigorous, with large, bold foliage. 
They usually attain a height of about five feet ; every flower 
standing upon a long stiff stem, well above the foliage. 
NEW VARIETIES FOR 1909. 
Raised by Clibrans. 
We have pleasure in introducing the following new varieties. 
They have been raised from our own crosses, in our nurseries 
at Hale. Without eyception they are all remarkably beautiful, 
free growing and free blooming. They mark a distinct advance 
on previously existing varieties. 
1031 CRIMSON GEM, deep crimson, a richly coloured flower 
of large size and fine form ; excellent habit and a free 
bloomer ; one of the best. 5/- each. 
1050 GUARDSMAN, crimson, a beautiful and effective colour ; 
the flowers are large and freely produced on good stems ; 
very fine. 5/- each. 
1000 PRINCESS, white, heavily edged deep rose ; a very pretty 
flower of good form ; very free and effective. 5/- each. 
1008 THE COUNTESS, pink, a very beautiful and effective 
colour; an improvement on the variety “ La Riante ' ' ,■ 
highly recommended. 5/- each. 
1070 THE QUEEN, rose, a clear, distinct, and charming colour ; 
a wonderfully free-blooming variety that will be very 
popular. 5/- each. 
1072 WHITE EMPRESS, pure white ; an improvement on 
“ Queen Wilhelmina ” ; of good form and substance ; 
good grower and free bloomer. 5/- each. 
SPECIAL PRICE for 1 plant each 
of the above 6 New Choice 
Varieties, 24/- 
