Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and lOSFederal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. - SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS 



To Dahlia connoisseurs who demand the so- 

 called "autumn lints" Autumn Glow will have 

 a special appeal. Of the Peony-dowered type, 

 with broad outer petals and short whorlcd inner 

 petals, it is remarkably free-blooming and pre- 

 sents a constant mass of bloom all through the 

 season. The flowers are pink suffused wit h chest- 

 nut, bronze, and golden tints, lighter toward the 

 center — the perfection of autumn coloring. 

 45 cts. each. 



The Eagle 



In great demand for cut-flowers; unquestion- 

 ably the finest for baskets and mass decoration 

 yet produced. It carries its giant marigold-yel- 

 low flowers on splendid stems, and the plants 

 are a gleaming mass of bloom from early 

 August until killing frost. Hybrid Cactus. We consider it the finest 

 yellow. 50 cts. each. 



DAHLIAS 



The Dahlia is, unquestionably, the King of 

 Autumn Flowers. Despite the great numbers 

 of new varieties introduced each year, the 

 demand for them constantly exceeds the 

 supply. The great modern Dahlias bear but 

 Ijttle resemblance to the stiff, old-fashioned 

 "ball" Dahlias of a generation back. 

 The reasons for the popularity of the 

 Dahlia are not hard to find. They are easy 

 J lo grow, requiring a well-dug but only mod- 

 erately rich soil and a fairly sunny situation. 

 The tubers may be planted any time from 

 April 25 to July 1, in this latitude, but the 

 first of June is generally the best time to set 

 them out. June-planted Dahlias come into 

 bloom after the hot days of summer have 

 passed and produce the largest and 

 finest flowers. Set the tubers with the 

 crown or eyes up and cover with about 

 4 inches of soil. Allow only two or 

 three main stalks to develop in each 

 hill. Give plenty of room; at least 2, 

 and better 3, feet between each plant. 

 A light application of fertilizer when 

 the buds first appear is advisable. 

 To produce exhibition flowers, careful 

 trimming and disbudding is practised. 

 Pamphlet on Dahlia culture free. 

 If wanted by mail, add 4 cts. per tuber 



Mrs. John Scheepers 



A new Decorative that is in great 

 demand. The pure canary-yellow 

 flowers are enormous and are borne on 

 long, stout stems. $2.00 each. 



_ Pride of Cahfornia 



Of the many fine red Dahlias developed in the last 

 few years, Pride of California is unquestionably the 

 best for almost every purpose. 



Possessed of a vigorous constitution, it thrives un- 

 der all conditions and produces great quantities of large 

 showy blooms from beginning to end of the Dahlia season. 

 _^ The flowers are uniformly of giant size and finest decora- 

 tive type; glowing cardinal-red in effective contrast with 

 the dark green foliage. For cutting. Pride of California is ideal, as 

 the blooms are borne erect on long, stout stems and keep for an 

 exceptionally long time. If you have room for only one red, plant 

 Pride of California 50 cts. each. 



Mrs. I. de Ver Warner 



The most famous and decidedly one of the best of the wonderful 

 Marcan Dahlias, considered by many judges to be the most nearly 

 perfect Dahlia ever introduced. In size it ranks with the very largest 

 and in form it has never been surpassed. It produces masses of 

 blooms early and late, under even the most trying conditions of soil 

 or weather. The color is magnificent, a deep glowing niauvc-|.i ik 

 that commands wonder and admiration w hcrc\ er it is exhibited. 

 Flowers on long, strong stems; Decorative type. SI. 50 each. 



Mary Steffenson 



One of the loveliest of all giant Dahlias, in both form and color, and 

 one that has won many high awards in the past season's exhibitions. 

 In type it is Decor.itive, but with iust a suggestion of the Hybrid 

 Cactus form in its long, slightly twisted petals, which render it a 

 flower of exceptional grace. Clear citron-vellow in the center, shading 

 out to creamy white at the tips, the full beauty of its coloring cannot 

 be conveyed in words. Mary Steffenson is a reliable grower and a 

 free bloomer under all conditions, and, like the others on this page, 

 is ideal for cut-IIowers as well as garden decor.ition. 50 cts. each. 



Combination 6 



The above 6 special Dahlias for 1026 will be wanted in every garden. As long as dju^ C\C\ 

 they last, we will supply one strong root of each, carefully labeled and packed, for *pO.L/V.y 



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