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WM. C. EECKERT, PITTSBURG, PA. • SELECT FLOWER SEEDS 



HELIANTHUS 



(Sunflower) 



The larger forms of these are 

 very useful for subtropical 

 effects, whilst the dwarfer small- 

 flowered varieties are at home 

 in the border. The miniature 

 varieties are very nice for cut- 

 ting. 



ANNUALS 

 Primrose-colored. Dark- 

 centered. 5 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 15 cts. 



Double Orange (H. glo- 

 bosa fisliilosa). Extra-large, 

 very double flowers. 5 ft. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



Multiflorus. (i.ooo-Flow- 

 ered) Branches covered with 

 golden vellow double flowers. 

 8 ft. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 25 cts. 



Globe of Gold. Dwarf 

 double orange flowers. 4 ft. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Cucumerif olius ( M i n i a- 

 ture). \'ery nice plants, bushy 

 in habit and producing many 

 flowers during a long period. 

 \"ery nice for cutting. Long 

 stems. 3 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., 34oz, 

 15 cts. 



Cucumerlfolius diadem. 



Sulphur-yellow, black disc, 3 

 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., 140Z. 20 cts. 



Cucumerif olius Orion. 

 Deep yellow, long twisted 

 petals, 4ft. Pkt. sets., }^oz. 15c. 

 Cucumeriiolius Stella. An improvement on the type. Large 

 deep yellow flowers with a dark disc. 2 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., ^oz. 15 cts. 



Cucumerlfolius, Double. Star-shaped; twisted petals; cactus- 

 dahlia-like. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Perennial Mixed. Many varieties. Beautiful plants for borders, 

 etc. 3>2 to 6 ft, Pkt, 10 cts., ]4oz. 50 cts. 



HELIOPSIS Pitcheriana. HP. Deep golden yellow flowers, pro- 

 duced throughout the summer. 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



HIBISCUS 



Africanus major (Elack-eyed Susan). Cream-colored flowers, 

 rich brown center and golden stamens, i ft. Pkt, 5 cts. 



Crimson-Eyed. HHP. Large pure white flowers, with a velvet- 

 crimson center. 4 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Golden Bowl. HHP. Large cup-shaped cream-yellow flowers 

 with a rich maroon center. An early and continuous bloomer. Pkt. loc. 



Manihot. HHP. Will flower the first season from early sown 

 seed. Large soft yellow flowers, crimson-maroon eye. 4 ft. Pkt. loc. 



Double Hollyhocks 



Sunflower (Helianthus) 



HUMULUS (Hops) 



All varieties are rapid-growing ornamental climbers. The last 

 named being the brewing hop. 



Japonicus. TA. Growing to 30 feet in a season. Pkt. 5 cts. 



Japonicus variegatus. Cream-white variegation on a deep green 

 ground. Matures in one season. Pkt. 5 cts. 



HOLLYHOCKS (Althaea) 



These are old-time favorites, beautiful for a background lawn 

 groups, or for screens. Older forms will frequently flower from fall- 

 sown seed, but require a good season to do so. 



ANNUALS (.4. semperfiorens) HP. 



These as named are everblooming, lasting from June to frost. This 

 continuous flowering is attained only in the second season. They are 

 really early - flowering peren- 

 nials. 



Single. In fine and showy 

 colors. 4 ft. Second season 7 

 to 10 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., 34oz. 

 25 cts. 



Double. In fine varieties. 

 4 to 10 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 

 50 cts. 



PERENNIAL 

 HOLLYHOCKS 



Allegheny Mammoth 

 Fringed. HP°. Very large 

 loosely formed flowers, finely 

 fringed. Early sown seed will 

 flower the first season. 7 ft. 

 Pink, Shell-pink, Red, Salmon, 

 Maroon, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 Moz, 30 cts. 



Chater's Double Superb. 

 In splendid mixture. Pkt. lOc, 

 J^oz, 50 cts. 



Finest Double, Mixed. A 

 percentage flower the first sea- 

 son from previous fall-sown 

 seed. 5 to 8 ft. Crimson, 

 Dark Rose, Maroon, Pink, 

 Salmon, Scarlet, White, Yel- 

 low, Mixed. Each, pkt. loc, 

 \ioz. 40 cts. 



Single Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 340Z. 30 cts., 02. Si. 



IMPATIENS 



Holstii. HHP". Beautiful 

 varieties of this type are offered 

 under color, being particularly 

 desirable for bedding, borders 

 or pots. They form very com- 

 pact plants about i foot high 

 and I foot in diameter, beaut 

 dotted over with flowers, const 



Hamulus Japonicus 



1 glossy green foliage and thickly 

 tly in flower till frost. Vermilion 

 (Holstii), White, Red- eyed. Rose, Carmine, Lilac, Dark Scar- 

 let, Dark Violet, Mixed. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Sultani Mixed Hybrids. Pale rose to red and violet. The latter 

 three classes may be lifted in fall and will flower nicely during the 

 winter and spring. Pkt. 25 cts. 



IPOMOEAS 



Moonflowers, Morning-Glories, Cypress Vines, Etc. 



Are all members of a large genus of plants mainly of climbing habit. 

 They are of rapid growth and produce a wonderful show of foliage 

 and flower. All easily grown from seed. The seeds of Moon Mne and 

 Japanese Morning-Glory should be soaked in water 24 hours before 

 sowing. 



Mexicana grandiflora (Moonflower). TA. Very large pure white 

 flowers, opening in the evening and on dark cloudy days. Very rapid 

 grower. Will reach out 30 to 40 feet. Soak seeds or preferably cut 

 a notch through the hard shell; will germinate in 12 to 15 days. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



