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



BECKERT'S BULBS FOR SPRING PLANTING 



With bulbs, as with seeds, it is a part of the Beckert Policy to handle nothing but 

 the best. Our lists of Carinas, Dahlias, and Gladioli contain the finest varieties in 

 cultivation, including the most recent introductions that we have tested and found 

 to have real merit. The bulbs and roots we offer are carefully grown and can be 

 depended upon to come true to name. They are, in every case, the largest and finest 

 bulbs obtainable, sound and healthy and sure to bloom if given reasonable care. The 

 prices quoted on bulbs do not include transportation charges: all bulbs are mailable 

 at parcel-post rates, for which see inside front cover. 



DAHLIAS 



The Dahlia is, unquestionably, the King of Autumn Flowers. 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 stiff, old-fashioned "ball" Dahlias of a 

 generation back; one wonders what further increase in size and refinements in form 

 and color are possible. 



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 bone- 

 meal when the buds first appear is advisable. To produce exhibition flowers, careful 

 trimming and disbudding is practised. Pamphlet on Dahlia culture free. 



If wanted by mail, add 4 cents per tuber Hybrid Cactus Dahlia, Insulinde 



NEW AND RARE EXHIBITION DAHLIAS 



Attraction. A Hybrid Cactus Dahlia of great merit. Very large 

 flowers, clear lilac-rose in color and of elegant form; stems long 

 and strong, holding the blooms stiff and upright. For exhibition 

 and cutting. $1.00 each, 3 for $2.75, 6 for $5.00. 



California Enchantress. Immense flowers of Hybrid Cactus form; 

 delightful shell-pink; free-blooming and very satisfactory in every 

 way. $1.75 each, 3 for $4.75. 



Carmencita. Decorative type. The finest of the so-called fancy 

 colored Dahlias. Flowers of large size and unusually symmetrical, 

 pleasing form; bright yellow striped with red; free- flowering. 

 $1.50 each, 3 for $4.00, 6 for $7.50. _ 



Dr. Tevis. A wonderful California introduction which has made 

 a great record at the Dahlia exhibitions. Decorative type; largest 

 size; blended salmon, old-rose, and old-gold; magnificent. $1.50 

 each, 3 for $4.10, 6 for $7.65. 



Hortulanus Fiet. Although not new, Hortulanus Fiet holds its 

 place as one of the finest of exhibition Dahlias. Flowers over 8 

 inches in diameter, shrimp-pink, tipped with gold and suffused with 

 amber and yellow. Decorative type. $1.25 each, 3 for $3.40. 



Red Cross 



Hybrid Cactus Dahlia, Red Cross 



Insulinde. Considered by many to be the most artistic in form of 

 all Dahlias. Hybrid Cactus type; flowers of giant size, golden 

 bronze, shaded with orange and salmon; altogether in a class by 

 itself. $2.00 each, 3 for $5.50. 

 Millionaire. A mammoth Decorative Dahlia, one of the very 

 largest varieties in cultivation. Beautiful lavender shading to 

 white. $1.75 each, 3 for $4.75. 

 Mrs. Carl Salsbach. Another giant Decorative Dahlia of remark- 

 ably fine form and color; silvery lavender-pink. A great prize- 

 winner. $3.00 each. 

 Mrs. I. Devere Warner. Has been called "the finest Dahlia ever 

 introduced," and we do not hesitate to offer it as such. Decorative 

 type in its most beautiful phase. Flowers 8 inches and more in 

 diameter, exquisite clear orchid-pink; long, strong stems; vigorous 

 and extremely free-blooming. $9.00 each. 

 Patrick O'Mara. A prize-winner, considered the best of the popular 

 "autumn-colored" Dahlias. A strong-growing and profuse-bloom- 

 ing variety; flowers of Decorative type and of uniformly large size; 

 amber, buff and gold. $1.75 each, 3 for $4.75. 

 A popular exhibition Dahlia, being in addition a reliable and very free- 

 flowering sort. Hybrid Cactus type; large flowers, bright red and yellow; long 

 stiff stems. $1.50 each, 3 for $4.00, 6 for $7.50. 

 "U. S. A." Flowers of immense size, sometimes 9 inches in diameter; in type best 

 described as Peony-Decorative. Rich glowing orange; an early and continuous 

 bloomer. $4.00 each. 



BECKERT'S EXHIBITION ASSORTMENT FOR 1923. One strong root of each 

 of the twelve magnificent Dahlias described above for $25.00. 



CHOICE DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 



Large, symmetrical, full-centered flowers, with broad, flat petals. 

 Jack Rose. Crimson; fine for cutting. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 Jeanne Charmet. Rosy lilac; extra-large and fine. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 

 King of the Autumn. Deep salmon, tipped and edged with golden buff. Large 



flowers; free-blooming. 75 cts. each, 6 for $3.75. 

 Mina Burgle. A general favorite; giant, bright red flowers. 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 

 Mrs. C. H. Breck. Large size and finest form; free-flowering; yellow, tipped and 



suffused carmine. 45 cts. each, $4.50 per doz. 

 Mrs. J. Gardner Cassatt. Bright old-rose; splendid for cutting. 35 cts. each, 



$3.50 per doz. 



Pride of California. Brilliant cardinal-red flowers of immense size; long stems. 



80 cts. each, 6 for $4.00. 

 Princess Juliana. An ideal pure white Dahlia; vigorous, early and free-flowering; 



good stems. 40 cts. each, $4.00 per doz. 

 Queen Mary. An improved Delice; large, lavender-pink flowers. 35 cts. each, 



$3.50 per doz. 



Souv. de Gustave Doazon. Gigantic orange-red; free-blooming. 30 cts. each, 

 $3.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL — One each of the above 10 for $3.65 



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