WM. C. BECKBRT, 



ALLEGHENY. PA. 



Annuals which Bloom the First Season. 



VERBENAS. 



Seedling Verbenas are more robust in growth and produce larger and 

 finer flowers than those grown from cuttings, and the light-colored varieties 

 frequentl}^ have fragrant flowers when grown from seed. This is one of our 

 brightest and best bedding plants, and its fine trusses of flowers represent 

 every shade of every color except yellow. Plants from seed sown earlv m 

 spring keep their beds gay with flowers from midsummer until frost ; thev 

 are trailing in habit, and wide-spreading, loving a rich, sandy soil, plentv 

 of room and full sunshine. No finer seed than ours can be procured 

 anywhere. 



Verbena liybrida grandiflora (Mammoth Varieties). This superb 

 strain might almost be called a new race, so great an improvement is 

 it on the older varieties, both in size and color of flowers and habit of 

 plants. The florets average an inch in diameter, and have clearly 

 defined margins and large white centers. The trusses are large in 

 proportion, and borne in great profusion upon robust, vigorous plants 

 Seed from finest flowers. White, Scarlet, Pink and Mixed^ ea. , loc pkt. 



V. —nana compacta (New Dwarf Varieties). Of very dwarf and spread- 

 ing habit, requiring no pegging down. Mixed seed, 15 cents per pkt. 



V. —Choice Mixed. Seed saved from finest flowers, 5 cts. per pkt. 



V. — coerulea. Large, sky-blue flowers, with white centers ; very bright 

 and true from seed. 10 cents per i)kt. 



V. — candidissima. Large clusters of pure white flowers. 10 cts. pkt. 



V. —Defiance. Bright scarlet flowers ; brilliant bedder. 10 cts. per pkt. 



V. — Italian Striped. 10 cents per pkt. 



TAGETES. 



(Double French and African Marigold.) Showy plants for midsummer 

 and autumn bloom. One to two feet tall, free-flowering and easy to grow- 

 S"e also Calendula. 



Tagetes erecta, Eldorado. The finest of the double African Marigolds 

 The flowers average from 10 to 14 inches across, are very double, and 

 of bright golden orange and primrose shades. 10 cents per pkt. 



T. patula fl. 7il. _(Tall Double French Marigold). Mixed seed, producing 

 flowers of various bright colors, 5 cents per pkt. 



T. — —nana (Dwarf Double French Marigold). Plants low and 

 compact. Mixed seed, 5 cents per pkt. 



T. signata pumila. Dwarf plants, which form a true " gilt edge " 

 for beds. 5 cents per pkt. 



TRIPOLIUM SUAVEOLENS. 



(Sweet-Scented Clover. ) A great favorite in gardens on account 

 of its deliciously scented flowers. By all means sow a little of it 

 in an out-of-the-way corner. 5 cents per pkt. 



VENIDIUM CALENDULACEUM. 



Compact, bushy little plants, about 6 inches high, with long, 

 woolly leaves, and a profusion of large, bright yellow flowers shaded 

 with orange. 5 cents per pkt. 



, VISCARIA. 



Bright and abundant bloomers, very effective when grown in 

 masses. The plants average about a foot in height, and the flowers 

 are all tints and shades of red, from scarlet to pale rose and pure 

 white. 5 cents per n'-t. 



New Mammoth Verbena 



WHITLAVIA. 



Beautiful bell-shaped flowers of white or blue, borne in clusters 

 above the delicate foliage of the plants. Well adapted to baskets, 

 vases, mixed borders and partially shaded locations. Mixed seed, 

 5 cents per pkt. 



ZINNIA ELEGANS. 



(Youth and Old Age.) The different varieties of Zinnias have 

 been much improved in habit of growth and form of flowers within 

 the last few years, and all of them but especially the dwarf sorts, 

 give gay effects in bedding. The taller sorts are very useful for 

 mixed borders or massing in large clumps. 



Z. grandiflora plenissima (The New Giant Zinnia). Very large 



and double flowers of handsome form, in all the rich Zinnia colors; 



plants strong, erect and branching. 5 cents per pkt. 

 Z. — parviflora (The Liliput-Flowered Zinnias). Tiny flowers of 



double, perfect form; unique and charming for bouquets. All 



colors. 5 cents per pkt. 

 Z. elegans, Double Mixed. Many kinds and colors, sets, perpkt. 

 Z. —Curled and Crested. Finely varied flowers, sets, perpkt. 



BULBS FOR SPRING BLOOMING. 



It is hardly possible to exaggerate the pleasure to be derived by the lover of flowers from the cul- 

 ture of bulbs. Their variety is so great, and the characteristics of foliage and blooms are so 

 diverse, that there is continual delight in watching the growth and development of the different 

 specimens of this large and interesting branch of the floral kingdom. True, to obtain them re- 

 quires forethought, care, and about the same degree of watchfulness as is necessary to 

 success in any branch of the gardener's art. It is not unusual to hear expressions of 

 a desire to have these flowers, when the dazzling blooms strike the eye in the balmy 

 days of spring. But it is then too late for the immediate realization of this desire. The 

 bulbs must be obtained and planted in the fall. This done, 

 time and nature will combine to produce an abundance of 

 beautiful flowers to gratify and delight the grower. 



We issue every August a catalogue of bulbs, containing 

 a large list of the choicest varieties, first-class stock, with 

 directions for culture. A copy of this catalogue is regularly 

 sent to our old patrons, whose names are on our list, and 

 will be, sent free to any one else on application. 



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