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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



Exhibition Dahlias 



Gladys Sherwood (Hybrid Cactus). We con- 

 sider this the finest white Dahlia. Flowers 

 are of largest size, pure white, borne on long 

 stems and keep for a long time in water. 50c 



each. 



Islam Patrol (Hybrid Cactus). Bright glowing 

 scarlet blending into golden orange at the 

 tips and edges of petals. Strong stems. 

 $1.50 each. 



Jersey Beacon (Decorative). See colored illus- 

 tration. Petals are Chinese red on the face 

 and slightly lighter on the backs, which gives 

 a two toned effect. Plant has a vigorous 

 constitution and is very free flowering. $1.50 

 each. 



Jersey Beauty (Decorative). The finest pink 

 Decorative Dahlia ever introduced. Color is 

 a rich clear glowing pink. Flowers are of 

 large size and held erect on long, strong 

 stems. 50c each. 



"S/Lrs. I. De Ver Warner (Decorative). See col- 

 ored illustration. Clear orchid or mauve- 

 pink, and one of the most satisfactory of the 

 large Decorative Dahlias to grow either for 

 exhibition or for cut flowers. 50c each. 



Jersey Beacon. 



Our Exhibition Dahlias include the best of 

 the newer varieties. Each has been selected 

 for real merit in comparison with a large num- 

 ber of other recent introductions. Consider- 

 ing size of blooms, coloring and robust growth, 

 they all belong at the top of their classes. We 

 supply good strong divisions of dormant tubers. 



Bonnie Brae (Decorative). See color illustra- 

 tion. A delightful combination of rose and 

 cream. Large flowers on long slender but 

 strong stems. 75c each. 



Cliami (Decorative). One of the best of the 

 autumn shades. Burnt orange shaded yellow. 

 Blooms are finely formed. 75c each. 



Champagne (Decorative). A delightful blend- 

 ing of autumnal shades from chamois to 

 burnished copper. Flowers are extra large. 

 75c each. 



Emperor (Decorative). An exceptionally large 

 variety. Petals long and flat and a rich deep 

 maroon color that does not burn. Borne on 

 extra Ions: stems. 75c each. 



Bonnie Krae. 



Rookwood (Decorative). Yields a larger per- 

 centage of perfect flowers than any other 

 Dahlia. Plants are of a distinct bushy, semi- 

 dwarf growth and very free blooming. Color 

 clear cerise rose. 75c each. 



Sag-amore (Decorative). One of the best cut 

 flower Dahlias as it has exceptional keeping 

 qualities. Light apricot shaded orange 

 towards the center. $1.00 each. 



West Virginia (Hybrid Cactus), Glowing 

 cardinal red flower of large size. Plants are 

 strong and vigorous and bear more flowers 

 on good stems than any variety we have 

 seen. $1.00 each. 



Mrs. I, de Ver Warner. 



Exhibition Collection 

 $7.50 



This collection includes one strong tuber 

 of each of the above 12 Exhibition Dahlias, 

 and is the finest assortment we have ever 

 offered. 



