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



NEW AND RARE DAHLIAS FOR 1922 



Mrs. Alexander Laughlin, Jr. Beckert's New Peony-flowered 

 Dahlia for 1922 



MRS. ALEXANDER LAUGHLIN, Jr. Beckert's Sensational 

 New Peony-flowered Dahlia. On account of its early, free, 

 and continuous habit of blooming, the Peony-flowered Dahlia 

 has become one of the most popular types, and all the good quali- 

 ties of the type are found in this outstanding novelty. The large 

 flowers are borne on long, stiff stems quite clear of all foliage, and 

 from the very beginning of the Dahlia season until frost, they are 

 produced in magnificent profusion, so that at times the plants seem 

 to be a veritable mass of bloom. The predominating color effect 

 is rose-pink, deep and rich; the broad outer petals are deep rose; 

 the base and inner whorl petals are flushed lemon and white, 

 sometimes shaded light rose. These lighter colors in the center 

 accentuate the glory and richness of the whole flower. For garden 

 decoration and for cutting Beckert's New Dahlia, Mrs. Alexander 

 Laughlin, Jr., is unsurpassed, while disbudded plants cwill 

 produce blooms of the largest size for exhibition. Strong, 

 healthy roots, $1.50 each, 2 for $2.75, 3 for $4.00, 6 for $7.75, 

 $15.00 per doz. 



ATTRACTION. A Hybrid-Cactus variety of great merit, well- 

 named, for it is certainly one of the most attractive Dahlias of 

 recent introduction. Large, full flowers, clear lilac-rose in color 

 and of elegant form; stems long and strong, holding the blooms 

 stiff and upright. $1.00 each, $9.75 per doz. 



HORTULANUS FIET. Decorative Type. A wonderful exhibition 

 Dahlia, producing flowers over 8 inches in diameter. Shrimp- 

 pink, tipped with gold and suffused with amber and yellow; the 

 general effect is rich and glowing, yet soft and harmonious. 

 $1.00 each, $9.75 per doz. 



INSULINDE. Hybrid-Cactus Type. In form, Insulinde is certainly 

 one of the most artistic of all Dahlias. The flowers are of giant 

 size, with broad petals of fine substance, informally curled and 

 twisted at the tips; golden bronze, shaded with orange and salmon. 

 Wonderful in coloring and unique in form, Insulinde is one of the 

 most talked-of Dahlias ever introduced. No collection can be 

 complete without it. Strong roots, $2.50 each, 2 for $4.75, 

 3 for $7.00, 6 for $13.50, $26.00 per doz. 



KING OF THE AUTUMN. Decorative Type. A Dahlia that has 

 attracted a great deal of attention wherever it has been exhibited, 

 being one of the finest of the "autumn-colored" varieties. King 

 of the Autumn is unusually free-blooming, with flowers 6 inches 

 in diameter, on very long stems; deep salmon, tipped and edged 

 with golden buff, particularly pleasing under artificial light. 

 45 cts. each, $4.50 per doz. 



MRS. WARNAAR. Cactus Type. A giant exhibition Dahlia of 

 distinct merit. Flowers over 8 inches in diameter, with long, 

 elegantly twisted petals; exquisite in coloring, creamy white 

 overlaid with a charming shade of pink. $1.00 each, $9.75 per doz. 



OREGON BEAUTY. Decorative Type. This is, without a doubt, 

 the most gorgeously colored Dahlia developed in recent years. 

 The flowers are of large size and finest form, borne on long 

 stems in splendid profusion; brilliant Oriental red with a golden 

 sheen, the petals like tongues of flame. A most conspicuous 

 Dahlia that will appeal to all lovers of bright colors. 35 cts. each, 

 $3.00 per doz. 



PATRICK O'MARA. Decorative Type. A 1921 prize-winner that 

 has made a sensation among Dahlia-lovers. Patrick O'Mara has 

 every desirable quality. It is wonderfully free-flowering; the 

 plants are vigorous, carrying the blooms on long and very strong 

 stems; the flowers are large and full-centered, in color a delightful 

 blend of amber and gold. Patrick O'Mara was awarded a certificate 

 of merit and gold medal by the American Dahlia Society in 1920 

 and took highest awards in Dahlia Shows all over the country 

 this past season. Strong roots, $3.00 each, 2 for $5.75, 3 for $8.50 

 6 for $16.50, $32.00 per doz. 



PRINCESS JULIANA. Decorative Type. A splendid, large- 

 flowered, pure white Dahlia. Graceful, full-centered flowers; 

 early and free-blooming; fine, long stems for cutting. Its snowy 

 whiteness will appeal to many. 35 cts. each, $3.00 per doz. 



NOIR ALVAREZ. Hybrid-Cactus Type. Flowers of the largest 

 size, on extra-long stems; rich, velvety maroon; wonderful in form 

 and texture. One of the very finest "black" Dahlias yet in- 

 troduced and a sure winner wherever exhibited. $2.00 each, 

 2 for $3.75, 3 for $5.50, 6 for $10.50, $20.00 per doz. 



TOM LUNDY. The best deep red Hybrid-Cactus Dahlia to date. 

 Remarkably free-blooming for such a large-flowered variety, with 

 the flowers held upright on fine, long stems. The petals are long 

 and slightly twisted; the color is especially brilliant under arti- 

 ficial light. Tom Lundy is one of the very finest Dahlias for every 

 purpose, and one of the favorites for exhibition. $1.50 each, 

 $13.00 per doz. 



WODAN. Although Wodan was one of the first Hybrid-Cactus 

 Dahlias developed, it has more than held its own and is in greater 

 demand today than ever before. The flowers average 7 inches in 

 diameter, with large but graceful, tubular petals; in color salmon- 

 rose, shading to old-gold in the center; stems strong; plants vigorous 

 and compact. 50 cts. each, $5.25 per doz. 



pTQJ^ Si 2 WC su PPly one 6°°d, strong root of each of the twelve New and Rare Dahlias 



— - -described on this page, including Beckert's Superb New Peony-flowered Dahlia, 



MRS. ALEXANDER LAUGHLIN, JR. The beginner in Dahlias who wishes to start with a good 

 collection of the very best sorts in existence, as well as the Dahlia expert who wants to bring his 

 collection strictly up-to-date, will find unequaled value in this wonderful assortment 



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