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Cactus-flowered and Decorative Dahlias. 
Tho Cactus-flowered Dahlias with their many brilliant and charming tints and shades of 
colouring, form a magnificent class either for garden decoration or for exhibition, and certainly no 
class of flowers has risen so highly in the public estimation of late years as these. The flowers last 
a long time in water when cut, and apart from their great value as exhibition flowers, they are 
exceedingly useful to cut for indoor decoration. Wo have made some splendid additions to our list, 
and as will be seen below, our collection of Cactus-flowered and Decorative Dahlias includes all 
the finest varieties. 
GRAND NEW VARIETIES. 
Strong Plants ready in May. 
each— 8. d. 
COUNTESS OF PEMBROKE (Decorative). One 
of the most attractive flowers of this class ; of a 
delicate lilac colour, the base of the florets being deep 
green, giving a wonderful display of light and shade 1 6 
DELICATA. This is by far the most beautiful of all 
the Cactus Dahlias yet, raised, and must become one of 
the most popular of this section. The colour is distinct 
from that of any other variety, and of a most pleasing 
shade — a most delicate pink, fading towards the centre 
to a pale yellow. The petals are long, narrow, or 
twisted, and could be briefly described as a pink 
“ Jaurezi:’ Undoubtedly, it will become a great 
favourite, and should be in the hands of every one. 
First Class Certificate by N.C.S. ... ... ... 1C 
KYNERITH. A deep rich vermilion, a lighter shade 
at the base of the florets, absolutely an improvement 
on “ Jaurezi ,” flowering much more freely, and never 
showing green scales in the centre of the flower ... 2 6 
MAID OF KENT. Crimson, shading to an intense 
cherry-red, with pure white tips to each petal, rendering 
it very effective ; tine habit, and exceedingly free 
flowering. First Class Certificate ... ... 1 0 
each — s. <?. 
EDMUND WEEKLEY. This is undoubtedly the 
finest variety of this shade; it has many points to 
recommcud it — a free habit, abundance of flowers 
thrown well up above the foliage, while the colour is a 
most pleasing maroon, shading to crimson-scarlet ... 1 6 
MRS. G. MARSHALL. A grand improvement on 
“ Empress of India,” more defined in colour and much 
better form ; the colour is a deep magenta, each petal 
distinctly edged with velvety crimson ... ... 2 6 
RAYON D’OR. One of the greatest novelties among 
the fancy Cactus section, distinct, striking, and. 
effective, and oue that will become a great favourite. 
The colour is unique, bright orange with a conspicuous 
band of white running through each petal ; flowers of 
medium size, broad, stout petals, and very abundant, 
and was one of the great attractions at the various 
exhibitions, autumn, 1892 ... ... ... 1 6 
ST. CATHERINE. A true Cactus in form, with 
long, spiral, pointed petals ; a cadmium yellow colour, 
or soft reddish amber; by far the best yellow Cactus 
yet produced; very free flowering ... ... ... 2 6 
OLDER VARIETIES— General List. 
The Decorative Varieties are intermediate between the Cactus and Show and Fancy. 
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Amphion. Chrome-yellow flushed with cerise, long 
pointed petals, very fine and distinct 
Annie Harvey (Semi-cactus). Deep maroon crimson 
Asia. Delicate rosy peach blossom, very beautiful 
Beauty of Brentwood. Aright purple, showy 
Beauty of Arundel. Most superb variety. Colour, 
a brilliant glowing crimson, the tips of the petals 
shaded bright rosy purple. First Class Certificate 
Royal Horticultural Society 
Black Prince. The iiuest and best dark Cactus Dahlia 
yet raised. The flowers are large, finely formed, and 
of a rich purplish-black colour. First Class Certificate 
National Dahlia Show 
Cannell’s Favorite. Quite distinct in colour, which 
is a charming yellow bronze or old gold. A very fine 
flower. First Class Certificate 
.Centennial (new). Magenta crimson with side 
margins of deep maroon, very distinct 
Cochineal ( Semi-cactus ). Rich deep crimson 
Charming Bride. White, tipped with rosy pink, fine 
Duke of Clarence. Deep rich maroon crimson with 
fiery scarlet shading towards the top of petals, dwarf. 
Awarded two First Class Certificates 
Empress of India. Large, splendidly formed flowers ; 
deep crimson and maroon shaded black ... 
Fascination (Decorative). Lovely bright lilac-rose, 
each petal being conspicuously marked with a pure 
white stripe ; charming variety 
Germania Nova (Decorative). A distinct and 
beautiful variety ; colour, a soft mauve-rose; tho tips 
of the petals beautifully laciniated 
General Gordon. Bright scarlet, good form 
Harry Freeman. Finest pure white Cactus Dahlia 
yet sent out. Very free-flowering and of great value 
for cutting. First Class Certificate 
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Henry Patrick. Beautiful pure white ; splendid ... 0 
Honoria. Pale amber, long pointed petals ... ... 0 
Juarezi (The True Cactus Dahlia). Brilliant scarlet, 
large Cactus-like flowers, very showy and effective ... 0 
King of Cactus. Light crimson red ; immense flowers, 
very showy ... ... ... ... ... 0 
Lady E. Dyke. Yellow, medium size ; very free ... 0 
Lady Kerrison. Yellow, edged with crimson ... 0 
Lady Marsham. Deep salmon; splendid flower ... 0 
Marchioness of Bute. Pure white, the petals 
tipped with bright delicate rose ... ... ... 1 
Mrs. J. Douglas. Colour a bright pinkish salmon. 
A fine flower and free bloomer. First Class Certificate 1 
Mikado. Orange buff, very fine and distinct ... ... 0 
Miss Barry. Bright rich purple; large and splendid 
flower ... • •• 0 
Mr. G. Reid (Decorative). White, tipped with rosy lilac 
a beautiful variety of good size and substance ... 0 
Mrs. Hawkins. Soft primrose yellow, shaded delicate 
fawn on the outer petals ; a charming flower ... 0 
Panthea. Reddish salmon, with long graceful petals 
of the Juarezi type : a superb flower ... ... 0 
Prince Albert Victor. Deep rich scarlet ... ... 0 
Professor Baldwin. Brilliant scarlet ; splendid ... 0 
Robert Maher. Bright clear yellow, a very free 
bloomer of good habit. First Class Certificate ... 0 
Sir Trevor Lawrence. Bright cherry scarlet, 
shaded purple, fine ... ... 0 
William Darville. Bright magenta purple, with 
pointed, recurved petals ; very distinct ... ... 0 
William Rayner. Beautiful bright salmon buff ... 0 
W. T. Abery (Decorative). A most beautiful semi-double 
flowered variety ; colour, a pale lemon-yellow almost 
white, each petal being distinctly edged with brilliant 
scarlet. Plants only about 2f feet high 3 for 2s. 0 
New and very choice varieties, our selection 
Choice selected sorts, our selection 
Showy and popular varieties, our selection 
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