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



Pride of California 



Autumn Glow 



To Dahlia connoiseurs who demand the so- 

 called "autumn tints" Autumn Glow will have 

 a special appeal. Of the Peony-flowered type, 

 w ith broad outer petals and short whorled inner 

 petals, it is remarkably free-blooming and pre- 

 sents a constant mass of bloom all through the 

 season. The flowers are pink sulTused 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 produce<l. 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. 75 cts. each. 



DAHLIAS 



1 he Dahlia is, unquestionably, the King of 

 Autumn Mowers. There seems to be no limit 

 to their popularity. Despite the 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 still, okl-lashioned 

 /O "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 mod- 

 erately rich soil an<l a fairly sunny situation. 

 The tubers may be jjlanted 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 an<l produce the 

 largest and finest flowers. Set the 

 tubers with the crown or eyes up and 

 cover with aliout 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 appli- 

 cation of fertilizer when the buds first 

 appear is advisable. To produce ex- 

 hibition flowers, careful trimming and 

 disbudding is practised. Pamphlet on 

 Dahlia culture free. 



If wanted by mail, add 4 cts. per tuber 



SPECIALS for 1925 



Pride of California 



Of the many fine red Dahlias developed in 

 the last few years. Pride of California is un- 

 questionably the best for almost every purpose. 



Possessed of a vigorous constitution, it thrives 

 un<ler 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 decorative 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 

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

 perfect Dahlia ever intro<luced. In size it ranks with the very largest 

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

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

 or weather. The color is magnificent, a deep glowing mauve-pink 

 that commands wonder and admiration wherever it is exhibited. 

 Flowers on long, strong stems; Decorative type. $2.50 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 Decorative, but with just a suggestion of the Hybrid 

 Cactus form in its long, slightly twisted i>etals, which render it a 

 flower of exceptional grace. Clear citron-yellow 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 i<leal for cut-flowers as well as garden decoration. 75 cts. each. 



^^^^1 • 1 • The above 5 special Dahlias for 1925 will be wanted in every garden. As long as (PA OC 



V^OrriDiri3.LlOri O they last, we will supply one strong root of each, carefully labeled and packed, for ipT'.^O 



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