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Beckert's Seed Store 



DAHLIAS 



The Dahlia is, unquestionably, the King of 

 Autumn Flowers. There seems to be no limit to 

 their popularity. The 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 And. They are easy to grow, re- 

 quiring 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 advis- 

 able. To produce exhibition flowers, careful trim- 

 ming and disbudding is practised. 



SPECIAL COLLECTION 

 SIX GIANT DAHLIAS £1.75 



One strong root of each of the following 

 beautiful Dahlias, Grace Ricords, Jane Ccwl, 

 Jersey Beauty, Jean Chazot, Mr, Crowley, 

 Mrs. I. DeVer Warner. 



See Descriptions Below 



A DOZEN SUPERB DAHLIAS 



From the large number of Dahlias introduced in recent years we have selected the following meritorious, large-flowering 

 varieties, any one of which will add an outstanding sort to your garden list. "With proper culture they will produce strong, 

 sturdy plants with the finest of large size blooms. Furnished In strong divided tubers. 



BARBARA REDFERN (Decorative). The flowers are of im- 

 mense size and good depth. In color they are a delightful 

 blending of old rose and gold and are borne on heavy stiff 

 stems. 75 cts. each. 



FORT MOMMOUTH (Hybrid Cactus). A wonderful Dahlia 

 which attracts instant attention. The tall sturdy dark 

 green foliage is surmounted by well formed giant blooms 

 of a rich crimson maroon with a tinge of violet at the tips. 

 A good keeper and abundant bloomer. 75 cts. each. 



GRACE RICORDS (Decorative). A beautifully formed flower 

 of good size, supported on a strong stem. The glorious 

 blooms are of white faintly suffused lavender. When well 

 grown makes an excellent exhibition variety. 50 cts. each. 



IDA PERKINS (Decorative). A magnificent pure white with 

 full center and of fine form. The large showy blooms are 

 produced in profusion and are admirable for cutting. An 

 early bloomer. 73 cts. each. 



JANE COWL (Decorative). A massive bloom of buff and old 

 gold blending with salmon. The stem is of unusual 

 strength which supports the bloom well above the foliage. 

 50 cts. each. 



JEAN CHAZOT (Cactus). One of the best of the recent In- 

 troductions for general all around purposes. Flowers 



golden bronze with a faint touch of nasturtium-red. 50 cts. 

 each. 



JERSEY BEAUTY (Decorative). Lovely pink with the tips 

 of the petals slightly touched with gold. A large perfect 

 bloom on very long stiff stems. One of the finest Dahlias 

 ever Introduced. 50 cts. each. 



MAY TROWER (Decorative). A beauty of pale gold deepen- 

 ing to apricot, often tipped white. Large unique variety 

 held aloft on strong stiff stems. 75 cts. each. 



MR. CROWLEY (Decorative). A plant of dwarf habit having 

 large sized flowers of a beautiful luminous shade of 

 salmon-pink. One of the best garden and cutting varieties. 

 50 cts. each. 



MRS. A. B. SEAL (Decorative). An immense bloom and con- 

 sidered the finest old rose Dahlia grown. The long stems 

 hold the flowers well over the foliage. 75 cts. each. 



MRS. I. DE VER WARNER (Decorative). A deep-mauve pink 

 of perfect form and large size. A free and continuous 

 bloomer, excellent for exhibition as well as for general 

 garden purposes. 35 cts. each. 



ROSE FALLON (Decorative). Large blooms of dark orange 

 tinted amber and salmon, of good form. An excellent cut 

 of flower. 50 cts. each. 



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