. Beckert's seed store : vegetable seeds flower bulbs. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs. West Virginia The Dahlia is, unquestionably, the King of Autumn Flowers. Despite the great numbers of new varieties introduced each year, the demand for them constantly ex- ceeds the supply. The great modern Dahlias bear but little resemblance to the stiff, old-fashioned "ball" D
. Beckert's seed store : vegetable seeds flower bulbs. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs. West Virginia The Dahlia is, unquestionably, the King of Autumn Flowers. Despite the great numbers of new varieties introduced each year, the demand for them constantly ex- ceeds the supply. The great modern Dahlias bear but little resemblance to the stiff, old-fashioned "ball" Dahlias of a generation back. 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 fertilizer when the buds first appear is advisable. To produce exhibition flowers, careful trimming and disbudding is practiced. Pamphlet on Dahlia culture free. If wanted by mail, add 4 cts. per tuber FOUR NEW SELECT DAHLIAS Pennsylvania Broad, fluted rays, rounding grad- ually to pointed tips, gracefully disposed, giving the flower a lighter and more fluffy effect than is common to most Dahlias of this color. Rich, claret-red, with mauve and crimson backs. Noble, well-poised flowers, held erect on stiff stems of good length. $ each. Shelton's Burnt Orange Dazzling scarlet-orange rays whose flaring curls and twists reveal dull, old- gold, and umber under surfaces, dis- playing the glo
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