FLOWER SEEDS 



BeckerVs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



BECKERT'S IMPROVED ZINNIAS 



(YOUTH AND OLD AGE) HA 



Such rapid strides have been made in the development and im- 

 provement of this useful class of annual flowers that the modern 

 Zinnias would hardly be recognized by the gardeners of a generation 

 or two ago. The old-fashioned Zinnias were stiff and prim and tlieir 

 colors were dull and raw, but the Zinnias of today are elegant in form 

 and rival even the tulips in brilliancy and variety of color. Certain it 

 is that few of our common flowers produce such a gorgeous display 

 over as long a period with only a minimum of care. The new Picotee 

 and Dahlia-flowered types well deserve the attention of those garden- 

 ers who have the space and the inclination to try something new and 

 keep ahead of their neighbors. The Dahlia-flowered Zinnias are 

 particularly noteworthy and we recommend them highly lo florists 

 as well as private growers who want the "last word" in Zinnias. In 

 addition to these distinct new types, we have added several new and 

 attractive colors in the standard classes. 



The seed may be started in boxes indoors during March or sown 

 directly in the open ground early in May. Transplanting, if necessary, 

 should be done while the plants are still quite young, preferably when 

 they are only about 4 or 5 inches high. They will grow almost any- 

 where except in shade, but they do best in a fairly rich, medium 

 heavy soil and appreciate an occasional watering in dry weather. 

 In thinning or transplanting leave the young plants plenty of room 

 in which to develop; the large-flowering varieties should stand at 

 least 1 ^2 feet apart. 



BECKERT'S DOUBLE GIANT ZINNIAS 



The Double Giants grow to a height of 3 feet and bear enormous, 

 double flowers which often attain a diameter of 43^ to 5 inches. 

 Although tall and erect in growth, they are sturdy and well rooted 

 and require no support. From seed sown in early spring they com- 

 mence to bloom in July and continue until October. Sbrimp-pink 

 and Rose are two of the most attractive new colors. 

 5201 Cream 5217 Shrimp-Pink 



5203 Canary- Yellow 5218 Rose 



5204 Buttercup 5221 Scarlet 

 5206 Orange 5222 Crimson 



5210 White 5225 Purple 



5211 Apricot-Buff 5227 Violet 



5215 Salmon 5230 All Colors Mixed 



Any of the above, pkt. 10 cts., V40Z. 30 cts., oz. $1.00 



MAMMOTH DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIAS 

 In Beautiful New Colors 



Besides producing by far the largest flowers of all the Zinnias, the 

 Dahlia-flowered varieties are distinguished by being nearly as deep in 

 the center as they are wide, with smaller individual petals than the 

 ordinary varieties, but many more of them. Moreover, their colors 

 are softer and more pleasing, being characterized by blended shades 

 and pastel effects which, with the slightly reflexed and closely over- 

 lapping petals, give the whole flower the appearance of a fine satin 

 cushion. The plants are tall and vigorous, producing a wealth of im- 

 mense blooms from July until frost. 



In 1922 we first offered the seed of this sensational new type, but 

 it was then available in "mixture" only. Another year's work has 

 made it possible to offer a limited quantity of the seed of nine distinct 

 colors. 



5253 Canary Bird. Clear primrose-yellow, retaining its pure color 

 to the very last. 



5256 Oriole.. Immense gold and orange bicolor. Perhaps the most 

 beautiful in the entire group. 



5257 Golden State. Deep yellow in the bud turning to clear rich 

 orange in full bloom. 



5259 Polar Bear. Pure white; of mammoth size. 



5260 Sunrise. A unique and very attractive blend of buff and 

 apricot shades. 



5262 Exquisite. The most pleasing color in Zinnias. Light rose- 

 pink shading to deep rose in the center. 



5264 Flame. A striking blend of scarlet and orange which seems to 

 shine like burnished copper. 



5265 Monarch. Deep glowing red; enormous flowers, often 8 inches 

 in diameter. 



5267 Dream. Lavender, deepening to mallow-purple in full bloom. 

 An extraordinary color in Zinnias. 



Each, pkt. 30 cts., 3 pkts. for 80 cts., 6 pkts. $1.50, 

 the set of 9 for $2.25 



5270 Mixed. Dahlia-flowered type, but does not include the im- 

 proved varieties offered above. Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 75 cts., oz. S2.00. 



Beckert's Double Giant Zinnia. 

 A typical flower 



5299 THE VICTORY QUILLED ZINNIAS 



In this novel type the petals are rolled in or quilled, with only the 

 tips expanded, and radiate from the center of the flower like in a 

 fme-petaled cactus dahlia. The backs of the petals are always a 

 different color from the front. In many harmonious combinations of 

 typical Zinnia colors. Pkt. 15 cts., }4,oz. 70 cts., oz. $2.50. 



THE NEW PICOTEE ZINNIAS 



Similar in size and habit to the Double Giants, these new Zinnias 

 are characterized by their unique color pattern. The flowers come in 

 a great variety of soft shades with each petal distinctly tipped with 

 darker color. The result is most effective. 



5274 Golden Pheasant. The ground color is deep golden yellow, 

 each petal being ti|)ped with reddish maroon. 



5276 La France Pink. Soft pink, edged with deep chocolate. 

 Each, pkt. 20 cts., J/40Z. $1.00 



5285 Picotee Mixed. Containing the above and other color com- 

 binations. Pkt. 15 cts., >40z. 70 cts., oz. $2.50. 



LARGE-FLOWERED DWARF ZINNIAS 



These Zinnias bear flowers nearly as large as the Double Giants 

 but grow only about 15 inches high and make large, compact, 

 bushy plants. They are ideal fc«- low beds or borders. 

 5234 Canary- Yellow 5243 Salmon-Rose 



5236 Golden Yellow 5246 Scarlet 



5239 White 5250 All Colors Mixed 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., V4OZ. 30 cts., oz. $1.00 



5312 CURLED AND CRESTED. With curiously twisted and 

 curled petals. The flowers are not quite as large as the Double 

 Giants but come in particularly brilliant colors. The plants are 

 quite tall, bushy, and bear a profusion of blooms. A splendid 

 bedder and excellent for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts., 34OZ. 40 cts., oz. $1 .25. 



5323 POMPON. Dainty, little pompon-shaped flowers borne in the 

 greatest profusion on tall, bushy plants. Many bright colors, 

 mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., i;,oz. 40 cts., oz. $1.25. 



5327 DWARF LILLIPUT, RED RIDING-HOOD. Bright red, 

 very double and symmetrical little ilowers, about 2 inches in 

 diameter, on dwarf, compact plants. 1 he most popular variety for 

 cutting. Pkt. 10 cts., 140/. 35 cts., oz. $1.15. 



5330 DWARF LILLIPUTS MIXED. Yellow, red, white, and other 

 bright colors. Pkt. 10 cts., J4OZ. 30 cts., oz. $1.00. 



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