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



DAHLIAS 



Mrs. W. C. Beckert 



Mrs. W. C. Beckert 



We are proud of this brand- 

 new Dahlia of soft lemon-yellow, 

 deepening here and there to pure 

 gold, with occasional edges of 

 burnt umber. The rays are 

 broad, tubular at base, tapering 

 to fine points, and very sym- 

 metrically arranged. Good 

 strong stems and a vigorous 

 plant. $10.00 each. 



West 

 Virginia 



The Dahlia is, unquestionably, the King of Autumn Flowers. Despite the great 

 numbers of new varieties introduced each year, the demand for them constantly ex- 

 ceeds 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 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 practiced. Pamphlet on Dahlia culture free. 



If wanted by mail, add 4 cts. per tuber 



FOUR NEW SELECT DAHLIAS 



Pennsylvania 



Broad, fluted rays, rounding grad- 

 ually to pointed tips, gracefully disposed, 

 giving the flower a lighter and more 

 fluffy effect than is common to most 

 Dahlias of this color. Rich, claret-red, 

 with mauve and crimson backs. Noble, 

 well-poised flowers, held erect on stiff 

 stems of good length. $2.50 each. 



Shelton's Burnt Orange 



Dazzling scarlet-orange rays whose 

 flaring curls and twists reveal dull, old- 

 gold, and umber under surfaces, dis- 

 playing the glowing face of the flower 

 in vivid contrast. Very large and 

 impressive blooms of great beauty, 

 borne on stout, vigorous plants and 

 good strong stems. $2.50 each. 



Pennsylvania 



West Virginia 



A Hybrid Cactus type 

 with wide, deeply folded 

 rays twisted into slender, 

 spreading points, and 

 finishing in magnificent 

 star-like form. Glowing, 

 cardinal-red, with shad- 

 ings of violet-crimson and 

 maroon. Plant is of vigor- 

 ous constitution and the 

 stems are long and stout. 

 This is one of the Dahlias 

 which took the attention 

 and was highly praised by 

 all visitors to our Dahlia 

 booth at the Wheeling 

 State Fair, September, 

 1926. $2.50 each. 



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