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WM. C. BECKERT, PITTSBURG, PA. • SELECT FLOWER SEEDS 



PRIMULA, continued 



Kewensis. This is a beautiful addition, originated at the Kew 

 gardens. A robust grower, and flowers in quite a small state, and in 

 established plants is almost continually in bloom. Colors very rich 

 yellow, flower spikes lO to i8 inches high with bloom produced in 

 successive whorls. Elegant pot-plant, and fine for cutting. Pkt. 25c. 



Obconica. A good variety for pot-plants for decorative use, 

 blooming from Spring to Autumn. May also be used outdoors. Each 

 pkt. 25 cts. 



Gigantea Kermesina. Crimson. 



Gigantea rubra. Red. 



Gigantea rosea. Rose. 



Gigantea lilacina. Lilac. 



Gigantea alba. White. 



Gigantea sanguinea. Deep red. 



Gigantea coerulea. New. Fine. 



Gigantea, Mixed. 



Verticillata (Abyssinian Primrose). New half-hardy species with 

 golden yellow sweet-scented flowers in whorls. Foliage powdered 

 white. Fine pot-plant. Seed germinates slowly. Pkt. 50 cts. 



HARDY PRIMULAS 



Useful for pot culture or for rockeries and borders. Whilst hardy 

 under favorable conditions of soil and moisture, it is prudent to pro- 

 tect them over winter, particularly against saturation of soil by 

 water. 



Auricula (Storrie's Nondescript). \'igorous, and possessing a 

 wonderful range of colors and shades, i ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Denticulata Casbmeriana grandifiora. Flowers in various 

 shades, from white to lilac, rosv purple and blue. These are twice as 

 large as the type, i I4 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Japonica, New Hybrids. \'igorous, large-leaved, and about 18 

 inches high, throwing a tall flower stem. Colors vary from blush 

 white to crimson and maroon, and of many pleasing shades. Pkt 25c. 



Sieboldii amoena grandiflora. Beautiful large-flowered vari- 

 eties. Nice foliage and umbels of flowers, ranging in color from white 

 and blush to pink, rose and lavender-blue, i ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Veris grandiflora polyantbus. New giant-flowering varieties. 

 Colors rich. Dark red, white, pink, yellow, purple and rose. Flowers 

 -lYi to 2 inches diameter. Finest mixed. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Vulgaris (English Primrose). This is the pale yellow, sweet- 

 scented variety. Yi ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Primula obconica 



PHLOX DRUMMONDI (Fiance Flower) 



A very beautiful and useful class of half-hardy annuals. They aie 

 so many-hued, brilliant, varied and lasting, that few rivals are to be 

 found for effectiveness from July to fall. To secure good results, 

 they should be sown or planted in well-drained soil and thinned out 

 at an early stage to secure sturdy plants. Full sun exposure suits 

 them best, as in wet or shady situations they are subject to mildew. 

 Seed may be sown outdoors in April and May, or earlier indoors and 

 transplanted. All faded trusses of flowers should be removed ere 

 they go to seed. 



PHLOX DRUMMONDI GRANDIFLORA 



A great improvement on the old tall varieties, having large round 

 florets with distinct eyes, are ver>- fine bedders and useful for cut- 

 tings. I to I foot apart is not too much space for good soU. i ft. 



Alba. Flowers pure white. Pkt. 10 cts., J4oz. 25 cts. 



Atrorosea. Deep rose. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Camea. Lovely new variety with pale pink flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 Moz. 25 cts. 



Chamois-Rose. With a white eye. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 

 Coecinea. \'ivid scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts., J^ioz. 25 cts. 

 Isabellina (lutea). Flowers yellow; distinct. Pkt. loc, J^oz. 25c. 

 Kermesina alba oeulata. Crimscyi, with white eye. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Y,oz. 25 cts. 



Quadricolor. Very fine variety. Rose, with black and white eye. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., 25 cts. 



STETLLATA. Varieties all have a pure white star center. Mixed 

 pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Striata Striped. Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 

 Large -flowering Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 75 cts. 



PHLOX, NANA COMPACTA 



Dwarf compact. These are elegant for beds, edging, and nice for 

 pot-plants. They may be planted or thinned to 8 inches space. They 

 will average J-i foot in height. 



Chamois-Rose. Pkt. 10 cts., Hoz. 50 cts. 



Cinnabarina. A distinct shade. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 75 cts. 



Defiance. An extremely showy scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 60 cts. 



Fireball. Scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 



Radiata. Charming new variety; star-shaped; carmine. Pkt. 10 

 cts., yioz. 75 cts. 



Snowball. White. Pkt. 10 cts., M02. 75 cts. 



Victoria. Deep scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts., J<toz. 50 cts. 



Choice Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 

 NANA COMPACTA GRANDIFLORA (CecUy Phloxes). These 

 dwarf varieties have flowers equally as large as the Grandiflora 

 class. Very handsome for bedding. ft. Finest Mixed. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. Si. 25. 



HARDY PHLOX 

 Decussata grandiflora. HP. Fine new large-flowering varieties 

 in splendid mixture. These make a wonderful show if planted in 

 clumps or masses. Seed germinates slowly and irregularly over a 

 period of six months or more. Herbaceous. 3 ft. Pkt. 25 cts., 

 Koz. 75 cts. 



PHASEOLUS 



Scarlet Runner Bean. HHA. An old favorite. Bright scarlet 

 blossoms followed by edible beans. A handsome chmber. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts. 



Papilio, Butterfly Runner Bean. A new variety with large flow- 

 ers, white, salmon and rose color. The pods are of excellent quahty. 

 Very' sho%v>'. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



RICINUS (Castor-Oil Plant) 



Nothing we offer surpasses these in subtropical effectiveness. Some 

 will very easily reach a diameter of 10 to 12 feet and others a height 

 of 15 feet or more, according to treatment. They respond quickly to 

 feeding and watering, and hy removing side growths they will soon 

 screen a window or sunny side of a porch. Beautiful as a solitary plant 

 or in groups. For quickest results start seeds in pots. 



Borboniensis arboreus. Tree-like variety- with giant leaves. 

 One of the most imposing varieties. 15 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Cambodgensis. Beautiful dark foliage and stem almost black. 

 5 to 8 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



Gibsoni. Dark purple leaves and stem of dwarf habit. 4 ft. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. IS cts. 



Gibsoni mirabilis. Both stem and foliage a rich dark brown, 

 the young leaves verj- glossy. Fruits are remarkablj' bright carmine. 

 4 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.' 



Panormitanus. Particularly attractive on account of its sturdy, 

 erect growth and symmetrical outline. The stem, leaf-stalk and 

 fruit capsules are covered with a plum-like bloom. The deeply lobed 

 leaves, 2 Yi feet and more across, on 2-foot leaf -stalks, are lustrous 

 bronze in 5'oung state, maturing to an olive-green, the midrib and 

 veins being deep red. 6 to 8 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.. oz. 50 cts. 



Philippinensis. A tall-growing variety- with purplish red foliage 

 of a large size. 9 to 12 ft. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 15 cts. 



Sanguineus (Obermani). A ver\- ornamental variety, stalk and 

 fruit-vessels blood-red. 8 ft. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 15 cts. 



Zanzibariensis Mixed. All beautiful varieties for specimem 

 plants or groups. It is claimed for Castor plants that they drive 

 away or disperse moles, the odor of the roots being offensive. Each, 

 pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 15 cts. 



