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



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NOVELTIES IN FLOWER SEEDS 



AGERATUM MEXICANUM, " CAPELLA." This Ageratum 

 differs essentially from others, by the decidedly distinct and pretty 

 rosy chamoise color of its large flower clusters. Habit dwarf and 

 compact. Height 9 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., 2 pkts. 25 cts. 



ANTIRRHINUM, LARGE - FLOWERING (Hephaestos), 

 Brightest red color in this class. Flowers bright cinnabar-red, 

 marked with small yellow blotch on the underlip. Pkt. 15 cts., 



4 pkts. 50 cts. 



AMBERBOA MURICATA ROSEA. Extremely free-fiowering 



hardy annual, producing numerous large centaurea-like flowers 

 about 2 inches in diameter, of a pleasing pink color. Flowers 

 borne on long stems. iK feet. Pkt. 15 cts. 



ASTER, "LADY ROOSEVELT." The very large flowers re- 

 semble the incurving Chrysanthemums. Color gorgeous pink of 

 marvelous beauty. Plant very vigorous; stems long and stiff. Pkt. 

 10 cts., Vsoz. 50 cts. 



ASTER, MAMMOTH, "MAUVE QUEEN." The color may 

 be described as a rich pearl-gray, nearly approaching the color of 

 "Countess of Radnor" Sweet Peas. The flowers are of perfect 

 form, very large and very double, and on long stems. They are of 

 the Comet class. Pkt. 25 cts. 



ASTER, " UNICUMS Pink, Crimson and Flesh-Color. 



They have long filamentous petals. These extend regularly to all 

 directions and are wonderfully curled in the center. Each, pkt. 

 15 cts. One pkt. each of the three colors, 40 cts. 

 BIDENS ATROSANGUINEA HYBRIDA. Flowers single, 

 I to 2 inches in diameter. They vary in all shades from rosy- 

 carmine, light and dark crimson to deep blood-red. Even striped 

 or two-colored flowers are occasionally found. Elegant border 

 plant. I'/i feet. Very valuable for cut-flowers. Pkt. 15 cts., 4 

 pkt. 50 cts. 



CALLIOPSIS COMPACTA, "TIGER STAR." The plants 

 are compact and very free flowering. The flowers are a rich bronze, 

 beautifully striped and mottled yellow; extremely showy. A fine 

 bedding plant. Pkt. 15 cts. 



CINERARIA, "MINIATURE." This Cineraria is very dwarf 

 and of distinct type. Plants attain a height of 8 inches and are 

 covered with small flowers, which are about i K inches in diameter. 

 Colors are varied and mostly with white centers. Variety is some- 

 what hardier than the ordinary type. Pkt. 25 cts. 



DAHLIA, GIANT HYBRIDS. Magnificent single and semi- 

 double flowered hybrids with immense large flowers borne on long, 

 strong stems. Excellent cut-flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



JAPANESE DAHLIA, "RIVOIRE." This curious and hand- 

 some race is the result of crossings pursued for several years. 

 The new race has been called "Japanese Dahlias" on account of 

 its very popular light and peculiar semi-double flowers, which 

 recall the semi-double Japanese Peony. The chief merit in this 

 new Dahlia, however, lies in its extremely gorgeous and varied 

 colors, such as apricot, chamois, red and orange, which are abso- 

 lutely unique. Flowers are on long and stiff stems and invaluable 

 for cutting Pkt. 15 cts., 4 pkts. 50 cts. 



DIANTHUS, SILVEREDGE (Single Japan Pink). Forms dwarf, 

 compact, bushy plants. Flowers medium size, borne quite regu- 

 larly above the foliage, forming a pretty bouquet of fascinating 

 appearance. Flowers dark blood-red with a purple hue and have 

 uniform white edge around the entire flower, which is slightly 

 fringed. Pkt. 15 cts., 4 pkts. 50 cts. 



FREESIA HYBRIDA RAGIONIERA. These beautiful and 

 sweet-scented new hybrid Freesias are tinted in the most various 

 shades of pink, rose, purple, blue, violet, orange, sulphur-yellow, 

 brown and other shades, often delicately spotted and veined. Fine 

 for cutting, as the bloom remains fresh for a long time. Freesias 

 are generally grown from the bulbs, but we offer the seed of these 

 new hybrids, which if sown early, will bloom by midsummer. 

 These bulbs will be offered in our fall catalogue. Pkt. 25 cts., 



5 pkt. $1. 



GAILLARDIA LORENZIANA, "THE BRIDE." The annual 

 Gaillardias have always been very popular, especially the double 

 Lorenziana. This new variety we now offer, "The Bride," will be 

 a desirable acquisition. The flowers are white, very double and 

 borne on long stems; very desirable for cutting. Pkt. 25 cts. 



GAILLARDIA, "MASTODON." This giant-flowering variety 

 is the largest of the perennial Gaillardia. Flowers 3 to 354 inches 

 in diameter. Petals golden yellow. Pkt. 10 cts., 3 pkts. 25 cts. 



GLOXINIA HYBRIDA CRASSIFOLIA 

 CRISP A, "WATERLOO." Produce gigantic 

 sized flowers that have a broad open throat and 

 seven petals. Edge slightly undulated and rufiled, 

 which renders the flower, in spite of its enormous 

 size, most elegant, and distinguishes it advanta- 

 geously from the older varieties. Foliage very vigorous and soft 

 green in color. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 GIANT PANSY, "FATA." New large-flowering Pansies with 

 undulated petals and of rarest colors. The ground colors of the 

 single petals are generally of a peculiar glistening silver-gray. 

 The markings are in many shades, which are, however, delicate 

 and in harmony with the ground color. Pkt. 15 cts. 

 LARGE-FLOWERING PANSY, "GLOBE." Plant dwarf, 

 compact and globular in growth. Flowers large and vary from 

 delicate light blue to darker blue; the petals being undulated, the 

 flowers appear curved and double. Very floriferous and fine for 

 pot culture or the border. Pkt. 15 cts. 

 PETUNIA HYBRIDA, "EDITHA." Handsome and attractive 

 small-flowered Petunia for open-ground culture, i to i ^ feet high. 

 Flowers to 2 inches in diameter. Mostly slightly fringed, of a 

 pleasing rose color, with dark carmine star; veined and netted 

 with brilliant carmine. Pkt. 15 cts. 

 PETUNIA HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA SUPERBISSIMA 

 FIMBRIATA INTUS AUREA. Flowers bright crimson and 

 purple, sometimes marked with white. The wide open throat is 

 marked with yellow and black. The very large flowers are s'A 

 inches across. Distinctly waved or frilled, while the margin is 

 heavily fringed. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 PETUNIA HYBRIDA, "NORMA." Blue, with white star. 

 Plant of medium size and compact habit, and produces its lovely 

 white star blue flowers in great abundance. Pkt. 15 cts. 

 SINGLE POPPY, BLACK PRINCE. Its flowers are of a 

 brilliant blackish brown. Coloration with violet hue to which the 

 almost white stamina and the yellowish green seed germ contrast 

 wonderfully. A most striking and beautiful color. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 4 pkts. 50 cts. 



RUDBECKIA BICOLOR SOLFATARA. Sulphur - yellow 

 florets with dark brown central disk. Borne singly on long, stiff 

 stems, and average 3 to 3"/< inches in diameter. Valuable for cut- 

 flowers. Pkt. 15 cts., 4 pkts. 50 cts. 



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