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DUCKBEE'S CHOICeTiND SELECT DflHLIflS 



The Dahlia is one of the showiest ot all autumn flowers, commencing to 

 flower in July and are a perfect blaze of bloom until stopped bv frost. Onlv 

 those who have tried the magnificent varieties recently introduced can fuUv 

 appreciate their splendid qualities both for bedding arid for cut-flowers. We 

 offer herewith the cream of up-to-date leading varieties. 



8 BEST DECORATIVE DflHLWS 



The decorative Dahlias are intermediate between the show and cactus 

 types. Petals usually are long, broad and open. 



SPECI AL PRICE. Any of the following .New Decorative Dahlias. Strong 

 rooted pot plants 3 for 50c. or the entire set of 8 varieties for $1.25, post- 

 paid. 



COMMANDANT GUINET— A very large flower, petals reefed, 

 forming a puff in center. Color rich purple with violet shadings. 

 20c. each. 



GEO. R. DRAKE — Bright coppery orange. A most striking var- 

 iety on account of its color, dist act and attractive. 20c. each. 

 JACK ROSE — Unquestionably one of the best varieties of late in- 

 troduction. In color a brilliant crimson red, rich and glowing. 

 Similar in shade to the popular General Jacqueminot Rose, which 

 suggested its name. A splendid free bloomer and best lasting 

 quaUties. 20c. each. 



DON JUAN — Extra large flowers of a rich golden yellow, perfect in 

 shape and form. 20c. each. 



MINOS — One of the finest, flowers very large, borne on long grace- 

 ful stems. Color intense crimson scarlet. 20c. each. 

 GABRIEL DE LEON — Deep velvety maroon, almost black. 20c. 

 each. 



VILLE DE L^ 0-\ — \ most delicate pink, immense size. 25c. each. 

 MAIE. F. iMOLLARD — Best and largest pure white. 20c. each- 



New Decorative Dahlia - Ville De Lyon 



6 BEST C(TCT13S D(1HLIAS 



Long, narrow petals, some varieties quite regular in form, others with curved 

 and twisted petals. 



SPECIAL PRICE. Any of the following New Cactus Dahlias, Strong rooted pot plants 

 3 for 50c. or the entire set of 8 varieties for $1.25 postpaid. 



A. D. GOODRICH — A lovely tint of a rich plum color, quite velvety in texture 

 20c. each 



ETRURIA — Resembling autumn-oak foliage, a color most difficult to describe, 

 beautiful and effective. 20c. each. 



DREADNAUGHT — This is one of the largest Dahlias grown, the color is a 

 glowing crimson deepening to maroon in the center. Very fine exhibition 

 fiower. One of the best. 20c. each. 



MRS. STAN ACK G ASKILL— Lovely clear deep rose pink. A large magni- 

 ficent flower. 20c each. 



HAROLD PEERMAN — A deep pure yellow; very free and extremely reli- 

 able, the best exhibition flower. 25c. each. 



FLAG OF TRUCE — A pure white variety of the finest form, with long nar- 

 row florets, terminating in a point, stems are long and graceful. This 

 variety is very distinct from any other, and won many first prizes last sea- 

 son. 20c. each. 



HARLEQUIN — Bright scarlet tipped white. A most exquisite flower. 20c. each. 

 CHAS. H. CURTIS — Rich fiery scarlet. A large and full incurved flower. 20c. each, 



SPECIAL NOTICE 

 We send strong 

 growing plants 

 of all Dahlias. 

 Not dormant roots 



New Cactus Dahlia - Harold Peerman 



New Show Dahlia - Mad. Le Grande 



6 BEST SHOW DAHLMS 



The Real Old Fashioned Type 



Large rounded flowers, showing only solid or self colors, but many 

 frequently have shadings of color. The following are the very latest, 

 newest and best varieties. 



PRICE. Any of the follow'ng New Show Dahlias, Strong rooted pot 

 plants 3 for 5bc. or the entire set of 8 varieties for $1.25, postpaid. 

 M. BREURS — Lovely primrose shaded to peach. Fine flower. 20c. each 

 MRS. E. H. HARRIMAN — Velvety maroon lipped white. 25c. each. 

 MAD. LE GRANDE — Solferino rose of perfect form. 25c. each. 

 GOV. GUILD — IJest large pure white. A strong grower. 20c. each. 

 CONSTELLATION— Old gold tipped shell pink, full to center. 20c. each. 

 CHARLES MAIBUM— Rich golden yellow. Profuse bloomer. 20c. each. 

 RED HL'ZZAR — A rich cardinal red. Very large fine flower. 20c. each. 

 JOHN LI.MO.NT — Brilliant deep ruby purple Massive flowers. 20c. each- 



DODBLE D(THLI(TS 



When the purchaser is not particular about knowing the names but 

 desires fine colors only, we offer this superb assortment, including many 

 of lai;t season's high priced novelties, our selection of varieties. Yoii 

 will get j-our money's worth for the price we ask. 



PRICE. Strong rooted pot plants, 15c. each, 6 for 60c. or $1.00 per doz. 

 postpaid. 



