40 Wm. C. Beckert's List of Select Biennials and Perennials, Pittsburg, Pa. 



Seeds of Biennials and Perennials 



Biennials complete their course in two years. Some bloom the first year if sown early. These are mainly classed under annuals. Peren- 

 nials last more than two years, although many die to the ground yearly, making a new growth from the root the following season. Of these 

 some also flower the first year and have been chiefly included in annuals. The Hardy Biennials and Perennials may be treated almost 

 preciselj- as directed for hardy annuals; sow in the early fall months, in the open ground or frames, and in frames or the open ground in 

 spring. However, as many Perennials germinate very slowly (two to eight months), it is advisable to sow as soon as seeds can be had, wher. 

 if fresh, they, as a rule, can be as easily raised as the hardy annuals. Half-hard}' Biennials or Perennials can be sown under glass and be 

 transplanted later on, or sown outdoors about May 1, as weather and soil permit. 



NOTE.— The Biennials are designated, whilst any species or variety having no letters affixed are assumed to be Hardy Perennials 



ACANTHUS (Bear's Breech). Grows 

 in almost any soil and situation ; of a 

 stately character. 3 feet. 



Liatifolius. Flower - spikes tall and 

 handsome. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Mollis. Showv; very ornamental foli- 

 age. Pkt. 10 "cts. 

 ACONITUM (Monk's Hood). Produced 

 on tall racemes above the finely cut 

 foliage from midsummer until late 

 autumn; bright blue. Pkt. 5 cts. 



Pyrenaicum. Clear yellow; distinct 

 and neat. 214 feet. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 ADONIS vernalis (Ox-Eye). A bright 

 early spring tlower, with large showy 

 yellow flowers. Pkt. 5 cts. 



Vernalis ( Pheasant's Eye) . Large star- 

 shaped bright yellow. Pkt. 5 cts. 

 ALTSSUMsaxatUecitrinnm. Charm- 

 ing new dwarf variety; masse; 

 pale yellow flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



AS 



ANCHUSA Italica (Dropmore var.). 



Strong and vigorous, producing large brilliant blue flowers abun 

 dantly in June and July. Pkt. 25 cts. 



ANEMONE (Wind Flower). Blossoms are various shades of scar 

 let, purple, blue, white and striped. Fine mixture. Pkt. 5 cts. 

 Coronaria. St. Brigid's strain. A most lovely class, with bril 

 liant-liued and delicate shaded flowers; large and semi-double 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



ANTIRRHINUM, Snnset. Very handsome 

 varieties; flowers of the most delightful 



shades of old rose and orange-scarlet, bu 

 rose and orange-yellow, fiery orange-scarlet 

 and rose, etc. Unsurpassed as a pot-plant or 

 for brilliant-colored beds. 1 foot. Pkt. 10c. 



AQUILEGIA (Columbine) 



One of the finest of hardy perennials and of 

 the easiest culture. Its handsome and curiously 

 shaped flowers are produced profusely during 

 May and June. They are very suitable for per- 

 manent borders or naturalizing among groups of 

 shrubbery or along the edge of woods. Thevane- 

 ties here offered are the finest extant. 

 Coerudea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Flow- 

 ers large, petals white, sepals deep blue, spurs 

 very long; one of the most beautiful. Pkt. 10c. 

 Coeralea hybrida. Flowers large and long- 

 spurred and of many beautiful colors. Pkt. 10c. 

 Coeralea hybrida £1. pi. Large, double, long- 

 spurred flowers in various shades of wliite, 

 blue, lavender, indigo and yellow; very beauti- 

 ful. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 Californica hybrida. Very fine, mostly with 

 golden yellow petals; sepals and long spurs 

 orange-crimson. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Chrysantha. Large, long-spurred golden ye 



low flowers; splendid. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Chrysantha grandiflora alba. Very large 



and long pure white flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Chrysantha fl. pi. Flowers large and double. 



and beautiful golden yellow in color. Pkt. 25c. 

 Canadense (The Native Columbine). Scarlet 



and yellow. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Glandulosa vera. Very large and erect dark 

 blue flowers with white 'corolla. Pkt. 25 cts. 



AQUILEGIA, continued 

 Vulgaris atrorosea fl. pi. New and 



remarkable for its profusion of deep 

 rose-colored double flowers. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 Skinner! (Mexican Columbine). Spurs 

 long and contracted and scarlet in color; 

 petals and sepals yellow and green, dis- 

 tinct and beautiful. Pkt. 10 cts, 

 Jaetschaui. Large yellow flowers with 

 red-tinted sepals and spurs. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Vulgaris fl. pi. Double varieties mixed. 

 These will give an abundance of odd 

 and very pretty flowers. Pkt. 25 cts. 



AUBRIETIA Leiehtlinu. Fine new 

 varieties; compact habit; large rosy 

 carmine flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



BAPTISIA Australis (False Indigo). 

 A fine herbaceous plant; flowers beau- 

 tiful blue, pea-shaped, produced on 

 long spikes. 4 feet. Pkt. 5 cts. 



BELLIS PERENNIS FL. PL. (English Daisy) 



Grows well in all soils if given a rather moist, shaded situation. 

 They seldom exceed 6 inches in height, and bloom from spring until 

 midsummer. 



The Bride and The Bridegroom. Both of these new varieties 

 are distinguished by exceedingly large and very double flowers, 

 borne on long, straight stems. Both varieties are equally 

 early and free in flowering. The former is pure white, 

 the latter a fine deep rose. Each, pkt. 25 cts. 

 Giant Red. Choice large-flowering double red. Pkt. 10c. 

 Giant Longfellow. Bright, rose colored flowers, large 



and doable. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Giant Snowball. Pure white ; flowers very double ; large 



and perfect. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Giant Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 



CAMPANULA (Bellflower) 



Very popular for mixed beds and borders. 

 Bear a profusion of large, bell-shaped flowers. 

 Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). Flow- 

 ers in many shades of blue and white. 3 ft. 

 Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 

 Calycanthema (Cup-and-Saucer). Handsome 

 flowers in many tints of blue, rose and white. 

 Mixed. Pkt. 5"cts. 

 Carpatica (Carpathian Bluebells). Erect, 

 bell-shaped flowers; blue, white and mixed. 

 2% feet. Each, pkt. 5 cts. 

 Medium (Canterbury Bell). HB Large bell- 

 shaped flowers of charming form, in many 

 beautiful shades. Single, Double and Mixed. 

 214 feet. Each, pkt. 5 cts. 

 Persieifolia grandiflora ( Peach Bells). One 

 of the best, bearing erect spikes of large, cup- 

 shaped flowers. Blue, White and Mixed. 3 ft. 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts. 

 Persieifolia Moerheimi. A fine novelty. 

 Large snow-white, semi-double flowers 2 to 

 3 inches across; grand for border or cutting. 

 2 feet. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 Persieifolia Pfitzeri. A new variety, pro- 

 ducing very large double and semi-double 

 saucer-like"blue flowers. 3 feet. Pkt, 25 cts. 



AQUILEGIA CCEEULEA 



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