Ornamental Climbers. 



WM. c. beckert, 



a llegheny, pa. 



TropcEolwn. 



NASTURTIUMS OR TROP/EOLUMS. 



(For Dwarf Varieties, see page, ii.) 



The gay and picturesque Narturtiums are almost as popular among climbers as Sweet Peas. Their rapid 

 and luxuriant growth quickh' covers trellises, verandas, fences, or anj- unsightly object, with a beautiful mass 

 of oddly pretty leaves and brilliant flowers. No plant could be freer of its blossoms, or display them in a more 

 graceful way. 



Tropaeolum majus atropurpui-eus. Dark and velvety flowers of crimson maroon. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 

 T. — Cloth of Gold. The bright yellow foliage and dark flowers of this variety form a striking contrast. 5 



cents per pkt., 20 cents per oz. 

 T. — Dunnett's Orange. 5 cents per pkt., 20 cents per oz. 



T. — Finest Mixed. Seed saved from a choice collection of flowers, in many colors, 5c. per pkt., 15c. per oz. 

 T. — perdgrinujn. (Canary Creeper.) Graceful, winged flowers of pure, light yellow. 5 cts. per pkt. 



DARK-EYED THUNBERGIAS. 



is of slender and graceful but very 



These are among our best half hardy annual climbers. The 

 rapid growth, with elegant foliage and extermely pretty, dark-eyed flowers of white or yellow. 

 Thunbergia alata. Flowers buff, with dark center ; very bright and pretty. 5 cents per pkt. 

 T. — alba. White flowers, with black eye ; of excellent effect. 5 cents per pkt. 

 T. — anrantiaca. Orange-colored flowers. 5 cents per pkt. 

 T. — Bakei'i. Flowers entirely white. 5 cents per pkt. 



Cweet Peas aad Kastur- 'S'< 



tiums are a strong: com- -% 



tination. "We iave the K 

 best of both. 



SEEDS OF GREENHOUSE PLANTS. 



The rarest and handsomest Stove and Greenhouse Plants may be grown from seed by any amateur who will be careful, first, to pro- 

 cure good seed, then sow to it carefully and tendit well. Directions for culture are printedon all our seed packets, and t hese ed contained 

 in them is fresh and of strong germinating power. 



ABUTILON. 



(Chinese Bell-Flower. ) Useful both for house decoration and outdoor bedding. 

 The plants form tall shrubs, with maple-like leaves, sometimes finely variegated, 

 and drooping, bell-shaped flowers, in white, all shades of red, orange and yel- 

 low ; they bloom profusely and continually, and are y&xy easy to grow. Fine 

 mixed seed, 15 cents per pkt. 



ACACIA 9IOLISSIMA FLORIBUIVDA. 



A graceful and elegant shrub, with fern-like foliage and large clusters of 

 ball-shaped, sweet-scented flowers. 25 cents per pkt. 



ACHIMENES. 



A plant of Achimenes in full flower is a beautiful sight, well worth the 

 small amount of care required to produce it. The blossoms are of man)' different 

 colors and rich shades. The plants die down in autumn, and the small, cater- 

 pillar-like tubers should be stored in dry sand, in a warm place. Mixed seed, 

 10 cents per pkt. 



ANGELONIA GRANDIFEORA. 



The flowers of this plant are bright scarlet, spotted with white, cup-shaped, 

 and borne on long spikes. It may be used for garden bedding, as well as for pot- 

 culture and house decoration. 25 cents per pkt. Abulilon Eclip. 



ARAI.IA SEIBOLDII. 



A superb ornamental foliage plant, with broad, palmate leaves. In growth it is stately 

 and spreading, and requires considerable room for development. For greenhouse, balcony, 

 and table decoration, it is as handsome as many Palms. 10 cents per pkt. 



AZALEA INDICA. 



The Chinese or Indian Azaleas grow into miniature, dwarf trees, which are all aglow 

 with flowers in early spring. Almost all colors are represented in the blossoms, and indis- 

 cribable markings and blotchings. The plants are in great demand for forcing at Easter. 

 From a single packet of seeds a number of the choicest varieties may be grown, having fine 

 flowers in a wide range of colors. The seed must be kept warm, moist and shaded until it 

 '.germinates, and the young plants should never be allowed to suffer from drouth or any- 

 iliing that suddenly checks growth, as this will cause them to drop their buds. When dor- 

 mant they require -little care. The flowers remain perfect for several weeks. Mixed seed, 

 25 cents per pkt. 



ARGYREA TIE^FOEIA. 



A rapid growing, magnificent climber, with large green heart-shaped leaves, producing 

 small white flowers, followed by inflated seed vessels, shaped like miniature balloons. 

 15 cents per pkt. 



THE INDEX 



on the third page of cover will help you to find any 

 plant for which you are looking. 



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