We had the pleasure a short time since of receiving a
photograph of this dwarf section of dahlias from Messrs. J. Cheal &
Sons, of Crawley, who have purchased the stock, and this we have had
engraved, as it conveys an excellent idea of the height of the plant
and the profusion with which the flowers are produced. The photograph
was also of interest as containing a portrait of Mr. Girdlestone,
which we are sure will be welcome to many of our readers. The plants
of this race are very dwarf, not exceeding twelve inches in height,
bushy, spreading and exceedingly free in flowering, the range of
varieties being at present limited to twelve. The blooms are of medium
size, and the colors are distinct and rich, more particularly the
scarlet and crimson shades, which can be employed to immense advantage
in the flower garden. The heavy formal show varieties are of little
value for planting in trim beds and borders. Many of the decorative or
cactus varieties are too coarse in growth to be of much value in the
flower garden. Therefore, this Liliputian race should find favor with
those who wish for showy and novel effects in the garden during the
summer months.
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