FLOWER SEEDS 



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



Phlox 



(FLAME FLOWER) 



4275 PLATYCODON grandiflorum (Chinese 

 BcIIflower). HP. Balloon-like buds followed by 

 broad, bell-shaped flowers; deep blue and white, 

 mixed. 1'^ feet. Pkt. lOc, Koz. 50 cts. 



A very beautiful and useful family. The annual sorts make brilliant beds while the 

 perennials arc great favorites for the border. To secure the best results, they should be 

 sown in well-drained soil and thinned out at an early stage to secure sturdy plants. !-u!I 

 sun exposure suits them best, as in wet or shady situations they are subject to mildew. 

 All faded trusses of flowers should be removed before they go to seed. 



PHLOX DRUMMONDII GRANDIFLORA HHA 



Improved, large-flowering, tall varieties, producing their showy trusses of big, round 

 florets from early July until fall. The seed should be sown outdoors in April or May, 

 although it may be started earlier indoors if extra-early bloom is desired. Thin the 

 plants to stand at least 10 inches apart. Fine bedders and useful for cutting. 1 foot tall. 

 4223 Pure White 4234 Bright Rose 4236 Scarlet 



4227 Primrose-yellow 4240 Violet 4238 Blood-Red 



4229 Shell-Pink 4231 Pink with Red Eye 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., V^oz. 40 cts., oz. $1.25 

 4242 Finest Mixed. The very finest mixture of large-flowering, tall varieties; a 



magnificent assortment of brilliant colors; many flowers with distinct eyes. t'kt. lOc, 



J40Z. 30 cts., oz. $1.00. 

 4245 Starred and Fringed, Mixed. Flowers of many colors, with deeply fringed 



and pointed petals. Pkt. 10 cts., J4OZ. 30 cts., oz. $1.00. 



DWARF PHLOX DRUMMONDII HHA 



The dwarf varieties are compact in growth, averaging 6 inches in height. For edgings 

 and low borders they are unsurpassed, blooming profusely from early summer until fall. 

 4248 Snowball. Pure white. 4254 Fireball. Scarlet. 



4251 Rose. Bright rose. 4259 Finest Mixed. 



Each, pkt. 15 cts., Vioz. $1.00 

 4260 Large-flowering Dwarf Cecily, Mixed. A strain which produces extra-large 



trusses of flowers, mostly in the lighter colors. 6 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., 3^oz. 65 cts. 



PHLOX DECUSSATA GRANDIFLORA HP 



The hardy Phloxes are splendid old-fashioned border flowers, lasting for years when 

 once established on good soil, and blooming from July until September. The seed 

 should be sown during the summer or fall months. 3 feet. 



4267 Finest Mixed. Saved from the newest and best large-flowering varieties. The seed 

 germmates slowly and irregularly over a period of six months or more. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Annual Poppies ha 



For flaming brilliancy of color the Poppies have no rivals among the 

 annual flowers. Some varieties are suitable for cutting; the Shirleys, in 

 particular, if picked early in the morning with the buds just showing color, 

 will last in water for two days. Scatter the seed thinly and do not transplant. 

 4283 AMERICAN LEGION. The single, scarlet Poppies have come to- 

 have a new and deep significance, emblems of America's sacrifice to the 

 cause of Liberty on "Flanders fields." This select strain of the European 

 Corn Poppy, adapted to American conditions, is fittingly called "Ameri- 

 can Legion." Single flowers, intense scarlet; 2 feet tall. Successive 

 sowings made every week or ten days will provide continuous bloom over 

 a long period. Pkt. 10 cts., l^oz. 30 cts., oz. SI. 00. 



OTHER SINGLE VARIETIES. The best of the annual, single-flowered sorts, 



4281 Admiral. White with a broad band of scarlet around the top of the 

 petals. 3 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



4286 Danish Flag. A very striking flower; red with white spots at the 

 base of the petals, forming a cross and thus resembling the flag of Den- 

 mark. 3 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



4292 Shirley Improved. A great favorite, coming in many beautiful 

 shades — rose, salmon, apricot, pink, crimson, red with white margin, etc. 

 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., J^lb. $1.25. 



4294 The Bride. Large flowers, pure snovi^ white, fringed petals. 2}4 

 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



4296 Tulip (Glaucum). The flowers are cup-shaped, reminding one im- 

 mediately of a Tulip. Brilliant scarlet; many flowers to a plant; unique 

 in form and color. 1 to I' 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts., oz. 80 cts. 



4299 Single-flowered, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



DOUBLE ANNUAL VARIETIES. These are most attractive. 



4303 Cardinal. A splendid border variety. Big, double flowers with 

 frmged petals; shades of red. 2^; feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



4307 Mikado. Fluffy, bail-shaped blossoms; pure white, each petal tipped 

 with crimson. 2^ feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



4312 Double Shirley Hybrids. Semi-double or ranunculus-flowered, in 

 all of the attractive Shirley colors; the most noteworthy of the recent 

 developments in Poppies. 2 feet. Pkt. 15 cts., J4oz. 40 cts. 



4315 White Swan (Snowdrift^. Very large and double, pure white flowers, 

 elegantly fringed. 3 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



4317 Carnation-flowered, Mixed. Large, ball-shaped flowers; petals 

 beautifully fringed. 3 feet. All colors. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



4318 Peony-flowered, Mixed. In form resembling a Peony; large and 

 double. 3 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



4319 Double-flowered, Choice Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



For Perennial Poppies, see page 59 



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4219 PHACELIA campanularia. HA. One of the finest 

 of the really blue flowers; ideal for borders and edging. 

 Bushy plants covered with clear, deep blue, bell-shaped 

 flowers from May until August. Sow in earlv spring or 

 fall. 8 inches. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 45 cts. 



Shirley Poppies 



