A Noteworthy 
Development in 
Mammoth Size 
Dahlia-Flowered 
Zinnias 
Novelties for 1923: A rare 
and most exclusive collection 
of Zinnias in nine different 
varieties, each of a distinct 
and beautiful color, all de¬ 
scribed in Beckert’s 1923 
Catalog. Of these, the fol¬ 
lowing six make up an ex¬ 
ceptionally fine collection: 
Exquisite -Light rose-pink, shad¬ 
ing to deep rose at the cen¬ 
ter. Regarded as the most 
pleasing color ever devel¬ 
oped in Zinnias. 
Monarch -Deep glowing red. 
Enormous flowers, frequent¬ 
ly 8 inches in diameter. 
Flame -Blended scarlet and or¬ 
ange. A strikingly brilliant 
flower. 
Oriole -Gold and orange bi¬ 
color. Immense flower of 
rare beauty. 
Sunrise— Buff and apricot, in a 
unique and most attractive 
blend. 
Dream -Deep lavender, deepen¬ 
ing with time to mallow- 
purple. A most extraordi¬ 
nary color for Zinnias. 
Special Offer 
Packets, 50 cents each; 3 for $1.35; 
complete assortment of 6 packets 
for $2.50, postpaid. Note: Only a 
limited quantity of seed is available. 
Orders will be filled, as long as 
supply lasts, in the order received. 
1923 Catalog Free 
Beckert’s 1923 illustrated catalog of 
flowers and vegetable seeds is a prac¬ 
tical and valuable book of instruc¬ 
tion on successful flower and vege¬ 
table culture, written especially for 
the ambitious home gardener. Free 
on request. 
BECKERT’S SEED STORE, 
Dept. H. Established 1876 
North Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. 
On OwnRooIs 
Pot-grown rosebushes, on their own roots. Hardy stock 
that can be planted any time. Old favorites, new and 
rare varieties—the cream of the world’s production— 
“Dingee Roses” have been known as the best for 72 
years. We guarantee safe delivery anywhere in the 
United States. Write for 
Our “New Guide to Rose Culture” 
for 1923. It’s FREE 
Illustrates wonderful “Dingee Roses’’ in natural 
colors. It’s more than a catalog—it’s the life¬ 
time experience of the Oldest and Leading Rose 
Growers in America. A practical work on rose 
and flower culture for the amateur. Describes 
over 500 varieties of roses and other plants, 
bulbs and seeds and tells how to grow them. 
Edition limited. 
Established 1850. 70 Greenhouses. 
THE DINGEE & CONARD COMPANY 
Box 172, West Grove, Pa. 
January, 1923 
“BLOOMING” 
Satisfaction 
from well-grown 
Huntington stock 
EASY to handle the fine, field 
clumps of perennials, easy to germin¬ 
ate the bright, fresh seeds, easy to 
flower the strong, plump bulbs. Re¬ 
sults are easy from our ornamentals, 
all wintered in the field row, instead 
of the cellar. Still easier to take 
care of the bill at our very reason¬ 
able prices. 
My offerings include one of the 
longest lists of gladioli on earth. 
Special list of over 400 varieties of 
Perennials, many novelties; "all 
hardy.” Hardy Perennials, and 
Ornamentals. Also a well selected 
list of Annual Seed. Many new 
things as well as staples of prime 
quality. 
Catalogues ready Jan. 1st. 
Drop a card to 
Ralph E. Huntington 
Painesville, Ohio. 
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L/escribing my own creations, 
and standard varieties of all 
the different types, classes 
and colors oj this flowen 
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DAHLIA SPECIALIST 
Westerly, Rhode Island- 
(Please mention “House & Garden” in writing) 
Introducing 
Three Gems of 
Gardening Li terature 
GARDEN GUIDE 
Winner of the GOLD MEDAL 
The complete 
guide to every 
phase of garden 
planning, mak¬ 
ing and main¬ 
tenance. Fruits, 
flowers, vege¬ 
tables, trees, 
shrubs—all are 
covered thor¬ 
oughly yet con¬ 
cisely. 384 pages 
and nearly 300 
illustrati ons. 
Paper, $1.10; 
cloth, $1.65. 
Catalog No. 8, treat- 
inn on subjects which 
have to do with -plant 
life and the open 
country, sent free on 
request. 
THE MOST GLORIOUSLY COLORED 
DAHLIA OF THE AGE! 
AMUN RA (THE EGYPTIAN SUN GOD) 
Write for illustrated Catalog containing full description and color 
picture of Amun Ra. We list all the Prize Winners and standard 
varieties of the better grade. 
JESSIE L. SEAL 
Office 607 Third Avenue, Dept. E San Francisco, Cal. 
Distributor for Sies Dahlia Manual Price 60 cents 
“Bridal Veil”, Price reduced to $5, for 1923 
'a/tf/as' 
of disiineiion jfer 1923 
PRACTICAL 
LANDSCAPE 
GARDENING 
No book so complete and thorough as this 
on the successful care and culture of plants 
in the home. Profusely illustrated with 
100 instructive pictures demonstrating the 
many operations in plant growing which 
wonderfully simplify the work. Paper, 80 
cents; cloth, $1.10, postpaid. 
A.T. Db LA MARE CO., Inc. 
Headquarters for Garden, 
Home Ground and Farm Books 
448-e West 37th St. New York, N. Y. 
Written for the small 
landowner. Takes up all 
the elements that enter into the beautifying 
of properties. Replete with photographic 
illustrations, sketches and planting plans. 
276 pages. Cloth, $2.65 postpaid. 
MIL AD Y*S HOUSE PLANTS 
California Dahlias 
