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BECKERT'S Improved ZINNIAS 



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 young, preferably wher 

 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 I Yi feet apart. 



New Giant Mammoth Type Zinnias 



5292 Orange King. A striking shade and can be compared favor- 

 ably with the color of the calendula from which it takes its name. 



5291 Lemon Queen. Immense size. Petals light canary on the 

 upper and cerise on the lower side, the two shades blending as the 

 flower develops, making a variety of lemon tints. It is also unique 

 inasmuch as it carries a pleasant odor. 



5295 Purity. Like the Polar Bear, Dahlia-flowered type, it is a 

 clean white. 



5297 Rose Queen. Opens first as bright rose with a deep rose-red 

 center and gradually develops into a warm deep rose when in full 

 bloom. 



Any of the above, pkt. 35 cts., 4 pkts. $1.00. 



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 4% 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. Shrimp-pink 

 and Rose are two of the most attractive new colors. 

 5201 Cream 5216 Blush-Pink 



5203 Canary- Yellow 5217 Shrimp-Pink 



5204 Buttercup 5218 Rose 



5206 Orange 5221 Scarlet 



5207 Burnt Orange 5222 Crimson 



5210 White 5224 Lavender 



5211 Apricot-Buff 5225 Purple 



5214 Buff 5227 Violet 



5215 Salmon 5230 All Colors Mixed 



Any of the above, pkt. 15 cts., Y\ oz. 75 cts. 



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. 



c^?i e can now °ffer 13 distinct colors as well as a mixture as follows: 



5252 Lemon Beauty. Golden yellow on brown. 



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. 



5?5? J > °' ar Bear. Pure white; of mammoth size. 



J j mmat ' on * Similar to Exquisite, but a striking self color 

 of deep rose. 



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

 P' n k shading to deep rose in the center. 



5263 Old-Rose. Real old-rose shade: very large. 



•'264 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. 



.A n extraordinary color in Zinnias. 



S?7n m"^ 1 * Prince - A fine dee P purple. 



->*/U Mixed. Dahlia-flowered type, but does not include the im- 

 proved varieties offered above. pkt. 20 cts., H oz. 60 cts., 

 Ji oz. $1.00. 



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 

 fine-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., \i oz. 70 cts., oz. $2.50. 



UNIQUE 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 tipped with reddish maroon. 



pkt. 20 cts., \i oz. $1.00. 



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

 binations. Pkt. 15 cts., }■{ oz. 75 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 for low beds or borders. 



5234 Canary- Yellow 

 5236 Golden Yellow 

 5239 White 



Each, pkt. 

 5312 CURLED AND 



5243 Salmon-Rose 

 5246 Scarlet 

 5250 All Colors Mixed. 

 10 cts., J-4 oz. 35 cts., oz. $1 .00. 

 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., l /i oz. 50 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., H oz. 40 cts., oz. $1.25. 



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

 very double and symmetrical little flowers, about 2 inches in 

 diameter, on dwarf, compact plants. The most popular variety for 

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



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

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



5328 HAAGEANA MEXICAN HYBRIDS. Double; mixed colors: 

 fine. Each, pkt. 15 cts., \i oz. 60 cts. 



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