Miniature Pompon Dahlias make charming indoor decorations 



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 blooms. Furnished in strong divided tubers. 



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 feet and better 3 V 

 between plants. A light application of fertilizer at regular inter- 

 vals is advisable. To produce exhibition flowers, careful trim- 

 ming and disbudding is practised. 



Asbury Park. (Decorative.) Glorious blooms of coppery salmon 

 with shadings of old-gold. Early, free blooming, and very 

 vigorous. 35 cts. each. 



Barbara Redfern. (Decorative.) The flowers are of immense 

 size and good depth. They are a delightful blending of old-rose 

 and gold and are borne on heavy, stiff stems. 75 cts. each. 



George Walters. (Cactus.) Good-sized blooms on long, wiry 

 stems. Color rich pinkish salmon, tinged with gold at the 

 center. 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. 

 75 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. 



Jersey's 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 intro- 

 duced. 50 cts. each. 



Mr. Crowley. (Decorative.) A plant of dwarf habit having 

 large 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. 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-flower. 

 50 cts. each. 



Pride of California. (Decorative.) A fine red Dahlia. Brilliant 

 glowing red blooms of large size. Long, wiry stems, excellent 

 for cut-flowers. 50 cts. each. 



Watchung Chief. (Decorative.) An excellent cut-flower. Large 

 blooms of a warm buff and old-gold, blending to apricot and 

 rose at the center; stem long and stiff. 50 cts. each. 



SPECIAL COLLECTION: Six Giant-flowered Dahlias, $1.75 



One strong root of each of the following beautiful Dahlias I described in pre- 

 ceding list): Asbury Park, Jane Cowl, Jersey's Beauty, Mr. Crowley, Mrs. 

 I. de Ver Warner, Pride of California. 



Pride of California Dahlia 



DAINTY POMPON DAHLIAS 



Pompons are miniature forms of the Show Dahlias, about 

 2 inches in diameter. They are of compact growth and the 

 small, well-rounded flowers are excellent for table decorations. 

 Ammie. Well-formed orange flowers, shaded apricot. 

 Amber Queen. Very attractive light amber color. 

 Little Edith. Miniature yellow blooms with orange tips. 

 Dee-Dee. Free blooming. Lovely lilac blooms. 

 Little David. Brilliant salmon-scarlet on long stems. 

 Tom Thumb. Tiny, dainty garnet flowers. 



Any of the above Pompons, 25 cts. each; S2.50 per doz. 

 COLLECTION: One each of the above 6 Pompons, $1.25 



Superb Dahlias 



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BECKERT'S SEED STORE, Inc. 



