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LE COLOSSE —This was introduced into commerce as a grand Cactus shaped variety, but ou 
growing it in our trial grounds it developed such enormous-sized blooms that allowing it to stop in the 
above class was entirely out of the question. The size (7 to 8 inches across) the flowers attain is 
astonishing, and yet of good shape. M<n\t Blanc as a white variety comes large, but this is much 
largor. very freely produced, of a reddish colour, long wirv flower stalks, vigorous habit, and attains 
the height of 3£ ft. All those who wish to have a surprise in their gardens should grow' it. 
A'gigantie show variety. 2s. Oil. each. 
NEW CACTUS DAHLIAS. 
Various Raisers. 
BRILLIANT—Bright fiery crimson, the back of each petal showing a purple tint; a fine hold 
flower, which w ill he much admired, 3-A ft. 7s. Gd. 
EARL OP PEMBROKE— Florets very long—quite three inches in length, beautifully and 
regularly arranged porcupine-like; a fine large flower, the colour a bright plum, deeper and more 
velvety towards the centre. 3 ft. 7s. 6c/. 
HARMONY—Reddish-bronze rather more yellow towards the centre: florets long, curled, and 
very pointed : very free flowering, the flowers being of a splendid Cactus shape and of fair size. 
This may be considered an improved Countess of Gosford. 3 ft. 7s. (id. 
IMPERATOR—Rich purple shaded. 1.*. 6 d. 
MARQUIS—Deej) rich velvety maroon or crimson, a colour seldom seen except in a good 
coloured Reynold's Hole rose; towards the outside the petals are lighted up with a tinge of fiery 
crimson, giving to the whole flower a very rich effect: in form nothing could ho better; the long- 
pointed petals, which have a slight curl inwards, show'off the richness of colouring to good advantage. 
4 ft. 7s. Gd. 
MAYOR HASKINS -The brighest-glowing crimson imaginable; a large bold flower of true 
Cactus type, reminding oue of Ghriosa , hut much deeper in colour: the back of the petals are of 
a very pule red. ami as the petals twist, especially towards the outside of the flow'er, they show this 
pale tint, and give the flower quite a tipped Appearance. 3£ ft. 7s. (Id. 
MRS. BARNES—Lovely pale primrose, gradually shading towards the outside of the flower 
and towards the tip of each petal with the palest tint of rosy-pink, the blend of colours being exact!v 
that found in a Marie Win lloutte rose; a large flow'er of exquisite shape, with long, twisted, pointed 
petals. 3J ft. 7s. Gd. 
MRS. BENNETT—Soft crimson; a large, well-built flower: petals are broad but well curled, 
and show a very fine vein-like marking of a deeper tint. This will form a splendid contrast to the 
crimson varieties already in commerce. 3 ft. 7s. Gd. 
MRS. TURNER—Bright yellow : large and distinct flowers, thrown well above the foliage on 
long stems; a great acquisition. First-Class Certificate, R.1I.S. lift. 7s. (id. 
THE BISHOP—Bright coral red : florets long claw shaped, very pointed and curled ; perhaps 
narrower and more curled than any variety yet seen out. A splendid flower in every way. 3 ft. 
7 s. (yd. 
SALISBURY WHITE—This is a flower of the purest snow white, having short pointed 
petals of the decorative type We introduce this not as an exhibition Cactus Dahlia, but one which 
on account of its small pure white flowers, borne in the greatest profusion on long wiry stems; will 
prove invaluable to florets for wreaths, bouquets, and decorations of all kinds. 5 ft. 3.9. (id. 
NEW SHOW AND FANCY VARIETIES. 
MABEL STANTON—Clear yellow, deeper at base: large, fine . petal and outline: dwarf 
habit. Received First-Class Certificate at National Dahlia Society’s Show at Crystal Palace. 3 ft. 
10.9. 6 d. 
PENELOPE—Fawn shaded amber and tinted yellow: good petal: large: a fine flower. 
4 ft. 7.9. (id. 
ROSAMOND—Light ground, heavily shaded rosy-purple; dwarf and distinct. 2 ft. 7s. Gd. 
SHOTESHAM HERO—White ground,tipped and shaded with rose: good petal and outline; 
a very distinct and useful variety. First-Class Certificate, R TFS. 3 ft. 10.9, Gd. 
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