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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA.— Annuals for Bloom the First Season 



CENTAUREA 



Favorite old-fashioned flowers. The quaintly pretty flowers have good stems and 

 brightly colored. For other varieties, see Foliage Plants. 



Imperlalis (Giant Sweet Sultan ). Fine for 

 cutting. Flowers large, sweet-scented and 

 in bloom until frost. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 



Marguerite. Very large, pure white and 

 sweet-scented flowers. Profuse bloomer. 

 VA feet. Pkt. 10 ets. 



Chameleon. A companion to the preced- 

 ing, producing large, pale sulphur-yel- 

 low flowers; attractive. Pkt. 10 cts. 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS (Summer-blooming Painted Daisies) 



Distinct from the autumn-flowering varieties, and grown in beds, where their bright 

 colors show to advantage. 



Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan ). Bright 

 yellow; flowers large and sweet-scented. 

 Pkt. 5 cts. 



Cyan us (Cornflower). White or blue; 

 plants tall, free-blooming. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



Emperor William. Dark blue. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



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Chameleon. Large single flowers of crim- 

 son, yellow and bronze, changing after 

 a few days to yellow. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Carlnatum fl. pi. One of the handsomest 

 of the family. Flowers very double and 

 bronzy yellow or rose, but some will be 

 CATCHFLY (Silene). Free-bloom- 

 ing; appears in early summer and lasts con- 

 tinuously until fall. Mixed, pkt. 5 cts. 



CENTRANTHUS. Pretty, com- 

 pact plants, about a foot high, with corymbs 

 of red or white flowers, produced freely. 

 Mixed, pkt. 5 cts. 



pure white or crimson, and of graceful, 

 semi-double form. Pkt. 5 cts. 

 Double White. Double flowers of white. 

 Pkt. 5 cts. 



Double Yellow. Flowers large, pure yel- 

 low, very double. Pkt. 5 cts. 



CELOSIA (Cockscomb) 



Odd and handsome. The comb-shaped heads often attain large size and are 

 always gay colored. The dwarf varieties are much used for pot culture and in 

 beds, presenting a striking appearance. 



Spicata. Quite unique in its beauty; pyramidal in form, attaining a height of 

 VA feet, bearing 20 to 30 side shoots crowned by a cylindrical flower-spike 234 

 to 4 inches long. Flowers open a bright rose tint, lower part changing to 

 silvery white ; a charming combination of colors. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Empress. One of the handsomest; the rich crimson heads are enormous, yet 

 quite shapely; dwarf. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Vesuvius. Flame-colored and crimson; very showy. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Glasgow Prize. Very large and showy dark crimson combs. Pkt 10 cts. 



Rosea. Bright rose, marked with a central stripe of golden yellow; very dwarf. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



Dwarf Yellow. Splendid, brightly colored heads of large size and fine form; 



plants strong; 9 inches. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Dwarf Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 



Ostrich Feather. Produces large, exquisitely curved and curled plumes resembling 

 ostrich feathers. 3 feet. Crimson and Orange. Each, pkt. 10 cts. • 



Flowers double. Mixture of 



CLARKIA. Blooms profusely all sumr 

 White, Red, Rose, Purple, etc. Pkt 5 cts. 



COLLINSIA. Brightly colored flowers, blooming in whorls, several of 

 which cluster about each stem. Plants continually in bloom; 1% feet. Mixed, 



COSmiDIVM. A showy 

 summer-flowering plant, about 2 feet 

 in height; useful for both beds and 

 borders. Flowers large, velvety brown 

 or orange. Pkt. 5 cts. 



CROTALARIA retusa 



(Golden Bush Pea). Produces rich 

 golden yellow, sweet-pea-like flowers. 

 Blooms continually until frost. Pkt. 10c 



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CONVOLVULUS MINOR (Dwarf Morning-Glory) 



t growth. Very well adapted for beds, borders, 



Handsome trailing plants of luxu 

 vases or baskets. 



Tricolor. Very pretty flowers. Mixed colors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 

 Mauritanicus. Fine bright blue flowers, with yellow throat. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Bush Morning-Clory (Compactus). Bushy little plants about 8 inches high 

 continuously the entire summer. All colors mixed. Pkt 10 cts. 



blooming 



COCKSCOMB, EMPRESS 



Send us your order as early as possible. It will facilitate the prompt execution of 

 same, and you will have your seed when you are ready to plant 



