The Illustrated Guide for Amateur Gardeners. 
Cactus and Decorative Dahlias ( continued ) . 
each — s. d. 
Kynerith. Deep rich vermilion, a lighter shade at the 
base of the florets ... ... ... ... o 9 
Lady Marsham. Deep salmon; splendid flower ... 0 6 
Lady Penzance. This is unquestionably the finest 
Cactus Dahlia ever raised. In colour is of the purest 
yellow ; the shape is perfect, and the florets are faultless 1 0 
Maid of Kent. Crimson, shading to an intense cherry- 
red, with pure white tips to each petal ... ... 06 
Marchioness of Bute. Pure white, the petals 
tipped with bright delicate rose ... ... ... 0 6 
Mary Hillier. The petals of this variety are long and 
twisted, and most beautifully arranged ; the flowers 
are of medium size, of a delightful clear rich salmon 
colour. There is a grand improvement in the habit, 
and it possesses many points which render it a very 
superior variety ... ... ... ... 1 o 
Mikado. Orange buff, very fine and distinct .. . ... 0 6 
Miss Barry. Bright rich purple ; large splendid flower 0 6 
Miss Violet Morgan. A most charming flower, the 
colour at the base of the petals being a lovely fawn 
or dull orange, shading towards tho edge and point with 
a delicate tint of pink ... ... ... ... 0 9 
Mr. G. Beid (Decorative). White, tipped with rosy lilac, 
a beautiful variety of good size and substance ... 0 6 
Mrs. G. Marshall. Deep magenta, each petal dis- 
tinctly edged with velvety crimson ... ... 0 6 
each— s. d. 
Mrs. J. Douglas. Colour a bright pinkish salmon. 
A fine flower and free bloomer. First Class Certificate 0 6 
Mrs. Hawkins. Soft primrose yellow, shaded delicate 
fawn on the outer petals ; a charming flower ... 0 6 
Mrs. Peart. In form it is a facsimile of Juarezi, the 
flowers when opening are of a creamy-white with a 
sulphury centre fading off, when fully expanded, to 
the purest white ... ... ... ... 0 9 
Panthea. Reddish salmon, with long graceful petals 
of the Juarezi type : a superb flower ... ... 0 6 
Prince Albert Victor. Deep rich scarlet ... ... 0 6 
Professor Baldwin. Brilliant scarlet ; splendid ... 0 6 
Rayon d’Or. Bright orange with a conspicuous band 
of white running through each petal; flowers of 
medium sizo, broad, stout petals, and very abundant ... 0 6 
Robert Cannell. The nearest approach to a blue 
Dahlia yet raised ; the colour is a magnificent magenta, 
tinted and shaded with blue; it is a true Cactus ... 0 9 
Robert Maker. Bright clear yellow, a very free 
bloomer of good habit. First Class Certificate ... 0 6 
St. Catherine. A true Cactus in form, with long, 
spiral, pointed petals ; a cadmium yellow colour, or soft 
reddish amber ; very free flowering ... ... 0 6 
William Darville. Bright magenta purple, with 
pointed, recurved petals ; very distinct ... ... 0 6 
William Rayner. Beautiful bright salmon buff ... 0 6 
Pompone or Bouquet Dahlias. 
A brilliant and charming class, of a neat compact habit of growth, with beautifully formed, perfectly double, miniature flowers, which 
are produced in profusion throughout the Summer and Autumn. The colours vary from deep crimson and brilliant scarlet to tho softest 
primrose, pure white, &c., three colours being sometimes blended in the same flower. 
GENERAL LIST. 
Strong Plants ready in May. 
New and extra choice sorts 
Our own selection ... 
99 99 
per doz. Gs. ; 6 for 3s. 6d. 
„ 3s. 6d. and 4s. 6d. 
6 for 2s. and 2s. 6d. 
POMPONE DAHLIAS. 
SELECT VARIETIES. 
each— s. d. 
Bacchus. Bright crimson scarlet ; the individual blooms 
are neat, small and compact, and the plant is dwarf ... 0 9 
Boule d’Or. A beautiful clear yellow, very small ... 0 9 
Ceres. Rich cream or primrose. Very free-flowering, 
and of good habit ... ... ... ... 1 0 
Crimson Beauty. The blooms are of medium size, 
perfect in form, and of the richest crimson colour ... 0 6 
Eden. Deep shaded orimson ... ... ... 0 6 
Eurydice. Blush, tipped with purple; very pleasing ... 0 6 
Fairy Tales. Delicate primrose; fine shape ... 0 6 
Gipsy Queen. Deep maroon crimson ; the bloom has 
good petals and outline, and it is very free ... 0 9 
Hilda. Deep rose, shaded crimson, tipped and striped 
white; very free and pretty variety ... ... 0 9 
Little Ethel. White, often tipped with purple ... 0 6 
Lilian. Primrose, deeply edged with peach ... 0 9 
Lorna Doone. Rosy purple, dark purple tip, small 
flowers, remarkably pretty, and good habit ... 0 9 
Madge. Soft crimson, distinctly tipped with white; one 
of the prettiest and most useful for show or decoration 1 0 
Mars. A brilliant scarlet, extremely showy, medium- 
sized flower, exceptionally free, aud strong grower ... 0 9 
Midget. Soft rose, small and beautifully formed ... 0 9 
Midnight. A splendid variety. The colour is a very 
deep rich crimson, and the plant has a first class habit 1 0 
Mittie Wood. Primrose, edged with bronze ... 0 6 
Red Indian. Deep coral red ; charming ... ... 0 6 
Salmon Queen. Light salmon colour, deepening 
towards the tips of the petals to a rich reddish salmon 0 6 
Sovereign. A very attractive variety of a beautiful bright 
golden yellow. The flower is small and compact, and 
is one of the most beautiful of this section ... 1 0 
Sunny Daybreak (new). A lovely tint of pale apricot, 
prettily and regularly edged with rosy red ; in shape 
and size it is simply perfection ; very profuse ... 2 0 
Whisper. Clear yellow, edged with gold ; very attractive 0 6 
Also the following varieties ; — 
Brilliant, Burning Coal, Cathcrino, Comte von Sternberg, Dandy, Darkness, Don Juan, Dora, Eccentric, E. F. Junker, Fair Helen, 
Fashion, Favorite, Gazelle, Grace, Gem, Golden Gem, Hector, Iolanthe, Iseult, Janet, Lady Blanche, Leila, Little Arthur, Little 
Duchess, Little Prince, Mignon, Prince of Liliputians, Profusion, Pure Love, Rosalie, l’itania. Virginal, White Aster, White Button, 
William Carlisle. 
