Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



FLOWER SEEDS 



BECKERT'S IMPROVED ZINNIAS 



(YOUTH AND OLD AGE) HA 



Such rapid strides have been made in the development and improvement of this useful class of annual flowers that the modern Zinnias 

 would hardly be recognized by the gardeners of a generation or two ago. The old-fashioned Zinnias were stiff and prim and their 

 colors were dull and raw, but the Zinnias of today are elegant in form and rival even the tulips in brilliancy and variety of color. 

 Certain it is that few of our common flowers produce such a gorgeous display over as long a period with only a minimum of care. The new 

 Picotee and Dahlia-flowered types, which we offer for the first time this year, well deserve the attention of those gardeners who have the 

 space and the inclination to try something new and keep ahead of their neighbors. And, in addition to these distinct new types, we have 

 added several new and attractive colors in the standard classes. 



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 quite young, preferably when they are only about 4 or 5 inches high. They will grow almost anywhere 

 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 1J-2 feet apart. 



5270 THE NEW DAHLIA-FLOWERED ZINNIAS 



This remarkable new type produces the largest flowers of all the 

 Zinnias. The individual flowers are simply immense, being nearly 

 as deep in the center as they are wide, with countless, soft, slightly 

 reflexed petals, giving the whole flower the appearance of a fine silken 

 cushion. All the colors previously found in Zinnias, with many new 

 and attractive shades. Pkt. 25 cts., J^oz. $1.10, oz. $4.00. 



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. 20 cts., Moz. $1.00, oz. $3.65. 



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 4J^ 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 Buttercup are two of the most attractive new colors. 



5203 Canary- Yellow 5215 Salmon Shades 



5204 Buttercup 5217 Shrimp-Pink 



5205 Deep Golden Yellow 5221 Scarlet 



5206 Orange 5222 Crimson 



5207 Burnt Orange 5225 Purple 

 5210 White 5227 Violet 



5212 Flesh Shades 5230 All Colors 



5213 Pink Shades Mixed 



Any of the above, pkt. 15 cts., 

 Vioz. 40 cts., oz. $1.50 



LARGE-FLOWERED DOUBLE 

 DWARF ZINNIAS 



These Zinnias bear flowers nearly as 

 large as the Double Giants but grow 

 only about lj^ feet high and make 

 large, compact, bushy plants. They 

 are ideal for low beds or borders. 

 5246 Scarlet 5243 Salmon-Rose 

 5239 White 5234 Canary- Yellow 

 5250 All Colors Mixed 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 30 cts., oz. $1.00 



5312 CURLED AND CRESTED. With 

 curiously twisted and curled petals. 

 The flowers are not quite as large as the 

 Double Giants but come in partic- 

 ularly brilliant colors. The plants are 

 quite tall, bushy, and bear a profusion 

 of blooms. A splendid bedder and excel- 

 lent for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts., M oz - 40 cts., 

 oz. $1.50. 



5323 POMPON. Dainty, little pompon- 

 shaped flowers borne in the greatest profusion 

 on tall, bushy plants. Many bright colors, 

 mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 40 cts., oz. $1.50. 



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., Moz- 35 cts., oz. $1.25. 



5330 DWARF LILLIPUTS MIXED. Of the Red Riding-Hood 

 type; yellow, red, white, and other bright colors. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 Moz. 30 cts., oz. $1.15. 



THE NEW 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 a darker color. The result is most effective. 



5274 Golden Pheasant. The ground color is deep golden yellow, 



each petal being tipped with reddish maroon. 

 5276 La France Pink. Soft pink, edged with deep chocolate. 

 5278 Mallow-Purple. Sulphur-yellow with light purple edges. 

 5280 Salmon-Buff. A pleasing terra-cotta shade, the petals being 



picoteed with chocolate. 

 5283 Royal Scarlet. A brilliant flower. Deep scarlet with wide 



golden yellow edges. Like autumn leaves. 



Each, pkt. 25 cts., Vioz. $1.40 



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

 binations. Pkt. 20 cts., J.40Z. $1.00, oz. $3.65. 



Zinnia, 

 Double Giant 

 Crimson 



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