Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St.. N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



FLOWER SEEDS j ^ 



Antirrhinum (snapdragon 



Beckert's New Mammoth Snapdragons 



Aquilegia 



(COLUMBINE) HP 



The hardy Columbines are among the earliest flower- 

 ing perennials. They are easily grown, thriving in 

 comparatively poor soil and in partial shade, and are 

 general favorites for border planting. Many of the 

 seedlings vary from type but all are beautiful. 13^^ to 

 2 feet. 



2195 Caerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Large 

 flowers with long spurs; deep blue and white. One of 

 the finest. Pkt. 10 cts., j-soz. 50 cts. 



2196 Caerulea hybrida, Rose Queen. Beautiful rose 

 shades with white centers. Pkt. 15 cts. 



2190 Californica hybrida. Golden yellow and 

 scarlet; long, slender spurs. Pkt. 10 cts. 



2192 Chrysantha. Pure yellow, long spurs; unusually 

 large llowers. Pkt. 10 cts., J-goz. 50 cts. 



2193 Chrysantha grandiflora alba. Large, double, 

 ivory-wliite flowers. Pkt. 15 cts. 



2197 Mrs. Scott Elliott's Hybrids. A famous strain 

 of lonn-spurrcd Columbines, particularly rich in the 

 light colors and pastel shades. We offer seed direct 

 from the originators. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2198 Long-spurred Hybrids. This wonderful selec- 

 tion comprises many new and beautiful shades and 

 combinations. The plants are vigorous and stately 

 in growth, producing their large and elegantly spurred 

 flowers in abiniflance. Pkt. 15 cts., l^ioz. 75 cts. 



2199 Double Mixed. Many colors. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 J/goz. 40 cts. 



2475 AUBRIETIA, Large-flowering Hybrids (Rock 

 Cress). HP. Perpetual bloomers, in growth re- 

 sembling Alyssum. Large flower-sprays in many 

 shades of crimson, purple, blue, pink and lilac; ever- 

 green foliage. Pkt. 25 cts., Koz. SI. 00. 



) HHB 



For exquisite form and color and for all-round usefulness there are few flowers to 

 compare with the Snapdragons. Although they are really biennials or short-lived 

 perennials, they bloom freely the first season from seed started in early spring. 

 If cut back and potted up in September they will bloom nearly all winter, or they 

 may be left outdoors with some protection o\ er winter to bloom again in the spring. 

 For summer flowers sow the seed indoors in March and transplant to the open 

 ground in .May, choosing, if possible, a moist location and cultivating frequently. 

 About 80 per cent of the seedlings come true to color. 



BECKERT'S NEW MAMMOTH SNAPDRAGONS 



Far surpassing in vigor of growth and size and profusion of blossoms any of the 

 tall, large-flowering strains previously grown, Beckert's New Mammoth varieties 

 represent the highest development yet attained in Antirrhinums. 23/^ to 3 ft. 

 2109 Snowflake. Pure white, with just a suggestion of yellow to brighten the 



flower in the throat. 



2111 Apple Blossom. Strong stems, bearing masses of big flowers; delicate rosy 

 pink with yellow lip and pure white throat. 



2112 The Rose. Flower of extraordinary size; clear, deep rose-pink. 



2114 Ruby Giant. Carmine center, shading to scarlet at the edges; yellow lip. 



2115 Canary Bird. Clear delicate canary-yellow. The pure color of this flower is 

 unusually pleasing. 



2117 Old Cold. Deep golden yellow, changing toward the center into bright terra- 

 cott.-i — a fine blend of autumn colors. 



2118 Wallflower. Bronzy orange shading to coppery red at the edges and to clear 

 deep yellow in the tube. Immense. 



2119 Copper King. Bright scarlet with a warm copper sheen. 



2122 Lilac Spray. Flowers of the largest size; lilac-purpic with yellow throat. 



2123 Purple Glow. Glorious, deep rosy purple flowers; enormous spikes. 



Each, pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. for 50 cts. 



TALL LARGE-FLOWERING SNAPDRAGONS 



These grow to a height of 2 to 2' 2 feet, with strong stems and well-fillcd spikes 

 of large flowers. They are the standard varieties for cutting. 



2130 Philadelphia Pink. A new, pure light rose-pink specially selected for 

 forcing and one of the finest Snapdragons for that purpose in existence. 2^2 to 

 3 ft. Small pkt. 50 cts., large pkt. $1.00. 



2125 Giant White. Pure white. 2143 Giant Garnet. Dark, velvety 



2129 Venus. Light rose-pink. crimson. 



2135 Giant Rose. Deep, rich rose. 2147 Giant Yellow. Golden yellow. 



2139 Giant Scarlet. Vivid scarlet. 2151 Giant Striped. Odd colors. 



Each of the above, pkt. 10 cts., V40Z. 30 cts., oz. $1.00 

 2153 Giant Mixed. All desirable shades. Pkt. 10 cts., Jjoz. 30 cts., oz. $1.00. 



SPECIAL FORCING SNAPDRAGONS 



The three varieties below are especially recommended for forcing under glass. 

 2156 Silver Pink. Pearly pink self. 2158 Peerless Pink. LaFrance-pink. 

 2159 Gloria. Rich deep rose-pink. 



Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts. 



LARGE-FLOWERING SEMI-DWARF VARIETIES 



Sturdy, compact plants, about 1^2 

 feet high; profuse bloomers with large 

 flowers; splendid for bedding. We 

 offer improved large-flowered sorts. 

 2161 Mont Blanc. Snowy white. 



2163 Cottage Maid. Coral-pink, 

 yellow lip, and white throat. 



2165 Daphne. Blush-pink, white 

 tube. 



2164 The Fawn. Rosy amber. 

 2167 Rose Queen. Rich rose. 

 2169 Defiance. Bright scarlet, shad- 

 ing to orange. 



2171 Firebrand. Deep, glowing red. 

 2175 Golden Queen. Yellow. 



Each of the above, pkt. 10 cts., 

 1/4OZ. 45 cts., oz. $1.50 



2179 Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 



i.foz. 40 cts., oz. SI. 30. 

 2185 Tom Thumb, Mixed. A very 



dwarf, bushy type, line for edging. 



Many colors. 8 to 10 in. Pkt. 10c. , 



HoA. 40 cts. 



ASPARAGUS (Florists'). TP. Graceful plants extensively grown for their dainty, emerald- 

 green foliage, which is used in lloral designs and bouquets. 



2221 Plumosus nanus. The florists' "asparagus fern." Beautiful sprays of misty, fern-like 

 foliage. Pkt. 25 cts., 100 seeds 85 cts. 



2223 Sprengeri. The best variety for pots and baskets. Pkt. 15 cts., 100 seeds 45 cts. 



Long-spurred Aquilegia 



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