WM. C. BECKERT, PITTSBURG, 

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PA. . SELECT FLOWER SEEDS 

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TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS, continued 

 Dichroa. A new shrubby free-branching variety. Leaves light 

 green blotched white, whilst the later leaves that follow the flower- 

 ing period are entirely green. Flowers are brilliant salmon and pro- 

 duced continually. 2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Rex, Hybrid Varieties, Mixed. Large handsome leaves varie- 

 gated with bronze, silver, gray, etc. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Rubens. Rex foliage witfi elegant shades of red and dark rose. 

 In some plants only these two colors appear, in others these colors 

 are contrasted with the silvery white or green of the type, the red 

 and rose appearing along the edge, the middle, or as a zone or group 

 of spots. Very sturdy class and about 60 per cent true from seed. 

 Pkt. so cts. 



BETA BEETS (Omamental-Ieaved) HB 



For edging or border plants. 



Brazilian Golden and Crimson Mixed. Fine border plants. 

 Very showy. Entire leaf-stalk and midrib intensely colored. Very 

 attractive. 2 ft. Each, pkt. 10 cts. 



BELLIS PERENNIS (English Daisy) HP 



Do well in almost any soil, preferring a partially shaded position. 

 Flower from early spring until early fall and may then be divided and 

 held in frames for following season's planting. Height 5 to 6 inches. 



The Bride. New Giant-flowered White. Very double flowers on 

 long, straight stems. Early and free. Pkt. 15 cts. 



The Bridegroom. A counterpart of the foregoing in all but color, 

 being a fine, deep rose. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Giant Longfellow. Large, double rose-colored flowers. Pkt. 10 

 cts., }4oz. 50 cts. 



Giant Snowball. Large, perfect, double white Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 

 50 cts. 



Giant Red. Large-flowering double red. Pkt. 10 cts., Hoz- 50c. 

 Giant Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., }4oz. 50 cts. 



BRACHYCOME iberidifoUa (Swan River Daisy). HHA. Rich 

 blue flowers with blackish disc surrounded by narrow white halo. 

 I ft. Rose-colored and White Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 



BROWALLIA ta 



Elata coerulea grandiflora. Beautiful sky-blue. Elegant win- 

 ter-blooming plant and also a nice bedding plant in sheltered posi- 

 tion. 1 3^ ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Speciosa major. This is a beautiful pot-plant that is almost 

 constantly in bloom. Can be planted out in summer and lifted in 

 fall. Violet-blue, i K f t. Pkt. 25 cts. 



CALAMPELIS hhp 



Scabra (Chilian Glory Flower). A new-foliaged climber with tubu- 

 lar orange flowers in racemes. 10 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Scabra roseus. New salmon-rose flowers. Pkt. 15 cts. 



CALCEOLARIA (SUpperwort) HHP 



These are mainly gorgeous greenhouse flowering plants. Their 

 peculiar form and most brilliant colors of their flowers make them 

 distinctly attractive. We offer the best strains obtainable. 



Large-flowered Self-colored. Robust, good habit. Very large 

 flowers and free. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Large-flowered Tigered or Spotted. Most brilliant flowers, 

 beautifully marked. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Shrubby, rugosa major. HP. Fine strain of bedding varieties, 

 having larger flowers than the Rugosa. i ft. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Shrubby, Triumph of the North. A beautiful golden yellow, 

 said to be the finest bedding variety. Also a fine pot-plant. Pkt. 50c. 



CALENDULA (Pot Marigold) 



Are very showy and thrifty plants, particularly adapted for dry 

 and poor soils, although they thrive in any sunny location. They 

 are extremely showy from late summer until cut down by frosts. 

 Flowers are often dried and stored for coloring and flavoring soups, 

 etc. I to I }4 ft. 



Officinalis fl. pi.. Meteor. Double yellow, striped with orange. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Officinalis, Pure Gold. Very large double flowers of golden 

 yellow, semi-dwarf. A splendid variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Officinalis, Prince of Orange. A very dark Meteor; large, 

 double yellow flowers. Pkt. s cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Officinalis, Mixed Varieties. Very showy for garden, borders, 

 etc. If sown in May in borders among other plants they will make a 

 fine autumnal display. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



CAMPANULA (Bellflower) 



A family containing many beautiful border plants, several vari- 

 eties beautiful as pot-plants. Mainly hardy biennials and perennials. 



Medium (Canterbury Bells) HB. Large bell-shaped flowers in 

 many shades. Elegant border or pot-plants. A proportion of seed- 

 lings will vary from color, while some single flowers will be found 

 among the double-flowered seedlings. 2 to 2 3^ ft 



Single finest mixture of Blue, Lilac, Rose, Rosy Carmine, White 

 and Striped. Pkt. S cts., }4 oz. 25 cts. 



Double finest mixture of Blue, Lilac, Rose and Striped. Pkt. 5 

 cts.. }4,oz. so cts. 



Calycanthema (Cup-and-Saucer variety). HB. Delightful in 

 form and colors and elegant subjects for the garden or for pot-cul- 

 ture. 2 to 2 J/^ ft. Finest mixture of Blue, Lilac, Rose and Striped 

 White. Pkt. 10 cts, ]4oz. 50 cts. 



Carpathica (Harebell). HB. Dwarf plants with cup-shaped 

 flowers, suitable for borders, edging, etc. i ft. Finest mixture of 

 White, Blue and Violet. Pkt. 5 cts., }4oz. 2$ cts. 



Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). HP. Stately plants with stems 

 four to five feet high. Fine for borders or as large decorative pot- 

 plants. Large, broad, tubular-shaped flowers. Finest mixture of Blue 

 and White. Pkt. 5 cts., J40Z. 2S cts. 



Imperialis. HB. A new strain of regular pyramidal habit with 

 upright flowers, rich colors; fine for pot-plants. 2 ft. Mixture of 

 White, Rose and Blue shades. Pkt. 10 cts., }4oz. 50 cts. 



Persicifolia grandiflora (Peach Bells). HP. Flowers extra large 

 and cup-shaped; elegant for pot-plants, also for border. 2 ft. Single 

 mixture of Blue and White. Pkt. 10 cts. ; Double mixture of Blue and 

 White. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Macrostyla. One of the few annuals of the genus. Handsome 

 large flowers in violet and rose shades for pots and rockwork. i J^ft. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. so cts. 



Campanula 



CALLIOPSIS (Bright Eyes) 



Very attractive free-flowering plants of the easiest culture, thriv- 

 ing in any ordinary soil. The new hybrids are very showy and flowers 

 range in color from bright yellow to deep old-gold shades and from 

 blood-red to deep brown. Quite commonly two distinct colors are 

 seen on one plant and even in one blossom. Height to 2}^ ft. 



Crimson King. Plants from 6 to 8 inches high, covered with a 

 mass of glowing dark crimson flowers. Splendid for bedding or as a 

 pot-plant. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Drummondii. Golden Wave. Bright yellow flowers with brown 

 eye. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 2S cts. 



Hybrida superba. A beautiful strain; quite bushy in habit; some 

 medium others tall. Colors are very bright and attractive, many 

 individual plants having flowers of two different colors. In size, blos- 

 soms vary from small to large, i to 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



CACALIA coccinea (Tassel Flower, or Ladies' Paint Brush). An 

 old-time favorite for the border. Flowers orange-scarlet and very 

 nice for cutting. 1 3^ ft. Pkt. s cts. 



