Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS 



BECKERT'S BULBS FOR SPRING PLANTING 



DAHLIAS 



The Dahlia is, unquestionably, the King of Autumn Flowers. There seems to be 

 no limit to their popularity. Despite tlie great numbers of new varieties introduced 

 each year, the demand for them constantly exceeds the supply. The great modern 

 Dahlias bear but little 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 

 to grow, requiring a well-dug but only moderately 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 generaUy 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 llowers. 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 bone- 

 meal 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 cents per tuber 



NEW AND RARE EXHIBITION 



DAHLIAS 



Alex Waldie. Another decorative of California origin. Color, salmon-pink — a most 

 striking and beautiful Dahlia for exhibition or cut-flowers. $4.50 each. 



Attraction. A Hybrid Cactus Dahlia of great merit. Very large fiowers, clear lilac- 

 rose in color and of elegant form; stems long and strong, holding the blooms still 

 and upright. For exhibition and cutting. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.75, 6 for S5.00. 



California Enchantress. Immense flowers of Hybrid Cactus form; delightful shell- 

 pink; free-blooming and very satisfactory in every way. $1.75 each, 3 for $4.00. 



Cleopatra. Originated by Judge Marean. Color old-gold with red 

 edges. We feel sure that this variety is one of the best of the 

 Fcony-flowered Dahlias and cannot be omitted from this wonderful 

 collection. $3.50 each. 



Dr. Tevis. A wonderful California introduction which has made 

 a great record at the Dahlia exhibitions. Decorative type; largest 

 size; blended salmon, old-rose, and old-gold; magnificent. $1.50 

 each, 3 for $4.00, 6 for $7.50. 



E. T. Bedford. One of the largest Decoratives and a Judge Marean 

 origination. Color purple with silvery reverse. S4.00 each. 



Emperor. Originated by Judge Marean. Color glowing maroon. 

 This Decorative Dahlia has large, bold flowers which stand up very 

 erect. $7.50 each. 



Hortulanus Fiet. Although not new, Hortulanus Fiet holds its 

 place as one of the finest of exhibition Dahlias. Flowers over 8 

 inches in diameter, shrimp-pink, tipped with gold and suffused with 

 amber and yellow. Decorative type. $1.25 each, 3 for $3.40. 



Insulinde. Considered by many to be the most artistic in form of 

 all Dahlias. Hybrid Cactus type; flowers of giant size, golden 

 bronze, shaded with orange and salmon; altogether in a class by 

 Itself. S2.00 each, 3 for S5.50. 



Hybrid Cactus Dahlia, Red Cross 



I lybrid Cactus Dahlia, Insulinde 



Millionaire. A mammoth Decorative Dahlia, one of the very 

 largest varieties in cultivation. Beautiful lavender shading to 

 white. SI. 50 each, 3 for $4.00. 

 Mrs. Carl Salsbach. Another giant Decorative Dahlia of remark- 

 ably fine form and color; silvery lavender-pink. A great prize- 

 winner. $1.50 each. 

 Mrs. I. Devere Warner. Has been called "the finest Dahlia ever 

 introduced," and we do not hesitate to offer it as such. Decorative 

 type in its most beautiful phase. Flowers 8 inches and more in 

 diameter, exquisite clear orchid-pink; long, strong stems; vigorous 

 and extremely free-blooming. $6.00 each. 

 Mrs. Scheepers. Another Decorative originated by Judge Marean. 

 Canary-yellow with pink suffusion. Your collection is not complete 

 without this variety. $6.00 each. 

 Patrick O'Mara. A prize-winner, considered the best of the popular 

 "autumn-colored" Dahlias. A strong-growing and profuse-bloom- 

 ing variety; flowers of Decorative type and of uniformly large size; 

 amber, buff and gold. $1.50 each, 3 for $4.00. 

 President Wilson. An English Decorative of lovely orange-scarlet 

 color and very fine flowering. $1.50 each. 

 Red Cross. A popular exhibition Dahlia, being in addition a reliable and very free- 

 flowering sort. Hvbrid Cactus type; large flowers, bright red and yellow; long 

 stifi' stems. SI. 50 each, 3 for $4.00, 6 for $7.50. 

 Rheims. A deep lavender-pink Cactus, shading to yellow at the ba-se. Very fine. 

 S2.00 each. 



Rookwood. A pure bright cerise-rose flower of immense size and depth, held aloft on 

 splendid straight stems. One of the finest Decorative Dahlias to date and of Cali- 

 fornia origin. $4.50 each. 



"U. S. A." Flowers of immense size, sometimes 9 inches in diameter; in type best 

 described as Peony-Decorative. Rich glowing orange; an early and continuous 

 bloomer. S3. 50 each. 



Yellow de Luxe. One of the finest yellow Decoratives. Si. 50 each. 



Ysleta. A Decorative of California origin. The color is salmon-orange and it is an 

 immense grower and very frcc-biooming. $2.50 each. 



BECKERT'S EXHIBITION ASSORTMENT FOR 1924. One strong root of each 

 of the 21 magnificent Dahlias described above for $50.00. 



CHOICE DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 



Large, symmetrical, full-ccnlercd flowers, with broad, flat petals. 

 Jeanne Charmet. Rosy lilac; extra-large and fine. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 

 Mina Burgle. A general favorite; giant, bright red flowers. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 

 Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. Bright old-rose; splendid for cutting. 35 cts. each, 



??.5() per do/. 



Pride of California. Brilliant cardinal-red flowers of immense size; long stems. 



75 cts. each, 6 for $4.00. 

 Queen Mary. An improved Delice; large, lavender-pink flowers. 35 cts. each, 



S3. 50 per doz. 



Souv. de Gustave Doazon. Gigantic orange-red; free-blooming. 30 cts. each, 

 $3.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL — One each of the above 6 for $2.25 



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