SELECT FLOWER SEEDS 



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WM. C. BECKERT 



WINTER-FLOWERING SWEET PEAS, continued 

 Mt. Blanc. Pure white, will flower six weeks after sowing. Pkt. 



5 ets., oz. 10 cts. 



Reilly, IVIiss Josey. Wiugs larender, blue standard. Pkt. 

 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Sim, Mrs. Wm. Salmou-pink. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



SmaJley, Mrs. W. W. Satin-pink, of good color. Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c. 



Stewart, Wm. J. Blue self. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Wallace, Mrs. Alex. Lavender, retains color perfectly. Pkt. 

 10 pts , oz. 30 cts. 



Watehung. Pure white, black-seeded; medium dwarf grower. 



6 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts, 



Wilde, Mrs. E. Carmine or dark pink. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 ets. 



TORENIA HHA 



5helt- 



Very handsome pot-plants and suitable for beds or edging in 

 ered situation, y^, ft. 



Fournieri grandiflora. Large flower, an inch and over in diani 

 eter; sky-blue, blotclied purple, yellow-throated. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Fournieri grandiflora alba. White, flushed rose, with vellov 

 throat. Pkt. 10 et^. 



Fournieri speciosa. Giant-flowered blue and white. Pkt. 25 cts 



Fournieri speciosa. The Bride. 

 Giant white, wirh pink. Pkt. 25 ets. 



Bailloni. Golden yellow with rich red 

 brown throat. Pkt. 25 cts. 



TRACHELIUM coeruleum. HP. 



Small blue gypsophila-like flowers in 

 branched clusters. Very nice for cutting. 

 IK ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



TROPy^OLUM canariense( Canary 

 Bird Flower, or Vine. Very elegant vine 

 for trellis or for vases. Bright yellow 

 flowers, neat foliage. 10 to 15 ft. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



VALERIAN. HP. Showy border plants 

 with large heads of sweet-scented flowers. 

 Very nice for cutting. White, Red 

 Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 



VERONICA diosmaefolia. HHP. Compact. A white-flower- 

 ing variety free and a fine market plant. Pkt. 25 cts. 



VINCA (Periwinkle). TP°. Very handsome plants about 1 

 foot high, dark glossy foliage and in flower constantly from June to 

 frost. If sprays be cut and placed in water, all the buds will be 

 developed, making them effective for a week. 1 to 13^ ft. White, 

 Rose, White, rose-eyed; Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 ets. 



VISCARIA 



Rock Lychnis. Very profuse-blooming annuals allied to the 

 Dianthus, hardy and easily grown anywhere, but prefer hot, sunny 

 situations. For beds, lines, etc. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 



Oculata Candida. A new white-flowering variety, forming plants 

 al)out 1% feet high and as much across; very free-flowering and fine 

 for cutting. Florets 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Pkt. 15 cts. 



VIOLA. See Pansies. 



WALLFLOWER 



Cheiranthus Kewensis. HP°. New so-called annual varieties. 

 These bloom four to five months after sowing, and by making succes- 

 sional sowings flowers may be had almost the year round. They are 

 I delightfully Iragrant, of a" sulphur-yellow shade passing gradually to 

 orange-yellow and violet. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Annual Blood-red. Orange to blood- 

 red. % ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Annual Yellow. Bright yellow. % ft. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



Dwarf German Wallflower {C. 

 Ckeiri). HP. Fine large spikes of large 

 sweet-scented flowers. Very nice for bor- 

 ders or pot-plants. Splendid mixture of 

 all sorts. Pkt. 25 cts. 



WIGANDIA Imperials. HHP. This 

 is a splendid new species stiperior to all 

 the other varieties for subtropical effect. 

 Sow in February for fine plants. Give 

 plenty of manure and water. Pkt. 10 cts. 



WILD CUCUMBER (Echinocystis). 

 A very rapid-growing annual vine. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



VERBENA 



A verypopular bedding plant. The seeds 

 come true to color, and plants are of sur- 

 prising vigor compared with plants grown 

 from cuttings. They should be planted at 

 least 15 inches apart in good soil. Seed 

 should be soaked in warm water for an 

 hour or two before sowing. Cover about 

 one-fourth inch deep and firm the soil. 

 Water very carefully, seeds may germi- 

 nate during a period of four weeks or 

 more. Where plants have been bought 

 and proved unsatisfactory we would urge a 

 trial of seedlings, their wonderful growth 

 and freedom of bloom will repay any extra 

 care required. The plants are useful for 

 bedding, vases, boxes, borders, etc. 



Aubletia compacta. Is a distinct reddish lilac-flowered species. 

 Is compact and free flowering, forming an attractive bed from June 

 until frost 10 inches. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Citriodora {Lemon Verbena). See Aloysia. 



Frinoides (Moss Verbena). These have a low-spreading habit, 

 producing in profusion from .June to frost their neat small flowers. 

 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Niveni. A very sweet jasmine-scented white flower, free and vig- 

 orous. 114 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Venosum. Fine for edging or beds. Violet and purple, lyi ft. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



Hybrida compacta. These are elegant dwarf bushy varieties 

 that are splendid for beds, edging or as pot-plants, well suited to use 

 with dwarf Lobelias, etc. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.. 34 oz. 75 cts. 



Hybrida grandiflora Mammoth. Flowered varieties having 

 clearly defined margins and large white centers, florets average an 

 inch in diameter. Blue, white eye: Pink, Purple, Scarlet, Striped, 

 White and Auricular-flowered. Each. pkt. 10 cts., l^oz. 40 cts., 

 oz. $l.r:0. 



Hybrida Mammoth, Extra Selected Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 Moz. 40 cts., oz. $1.50. 



Hybrida Mammoth, Choice Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., 34oz. 25 cts., 

 oz. 90 cts. 



ZINNIA 



Half-hardy annuals that have been won- 

 derfully improved. The double-flowered 

 varieties have attained eleirance of form 

 and the colors are glorious. Many are 

 beautiful for cut-flower decorations. The 

 pure white salmon and rich shades of yel- 

 low, with crimsons and scarlets are all 

 highly efl'ective and very dura'^le. These 

 may be sown in latter part of March in 

 boxes or outdoors in May. If transplanted, 

 it should occur at an early stage. 



Crested Double. Very bright hand- 

 some flowers with crested and curled 

 petals. Verj" fine varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 as Moz. 25 cts. 



Giant Double. Mammoth flowers, 

 broad-petaled, rich and brilliantly colored. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 

 Elegans hybrida. Single-flowered varieties. 134 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Haageana hybrida. A new class of single- and double-flowered 

 varieties in manifold colors passing through yellow and orange to 

 violet; flne for bedding. 1ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Double Lilliput. Elegant small pompon flowers, very nice for 

 beds, etc. 1ft. Crimson, LUac, Gold, Orange, Scarlet, White, 

 Mixed. Each, pkt. 5 cts., 34oz. 25 cts. 



Double Miniature, or Tom Thumb. A very charming bushy 

 variety that come tine from seed, fiO to 75 per cent. They vary some- 

 what in height, covered with small brilliant flowers in variety. 6 to 

 8 in. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Double Gracillima. Beautiful little round plant covered with fiery 

 red, small flowers. Excellent for beds or edgings. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Double Yellow Gracillima. Nice for beds and edging. Pkt. 10c. 

 Large-flowering Tall. Very flne strain. Splendid for beds or 

 cutting. Carmine, Rose, Pink, Flesh, Crimson, Scarlet, Dark 

 Scarlet, Sulphur- YeUow, Golden Yellow, White, LUac, 

 Mixed. Each, pkt. 5 cts., i/oz. 25 cts. 



Double Semi-dwarf Large-flowered. Elegant for beds as well 

 as for cutting. Very rich colors. Salmon, Flesh, Violet, Purple, 

 Purple-Carmine, Jacqueminot, Crimson, Scarlet, Fireball, 

 Snowball, White, Sulphur-YeUow, Orange, Golden YeUow, 

 Canary, Mixed. Each, pkt. 5 cts., 34oz. 25 cts. 



