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WM. C. BECKERT, PITTSBURG, 

 



PA. . SELECT FLOWER SEEDS 



Mammoth Verbena 



TROPaiOHJM 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. 



VAI£BIAN. HP. Showy border plants with large heads of sweet- 

 scented flowers. Very nice for cutting. White, Red, Mixed. Pkt. 

 5 cts. 



VISCARIA (Rock Lychnis) . \'ery profuse-blooming annuals allied 

 to the Dianthus, hardy and easily grown anj-where, but prefer hot, 

 sunn}- situations. For beds, lines, etc. Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts. 



VERBENA 



A very popular bedding plant. The seeds come true to color, and 

 plants are of surprising vigor compared with plants grown from cut- 

 tings. 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 sow- 

 ing. Cover about one-fourth inch deep and firm the soil. Water very 

 carefully, seeds may germinate 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. 



Citriodora (Lemon Verbena). See AJoysla. 



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

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

 I ft. Pkt. ID cts. 



Venosum. Fine for edging or beds. Violet and purple, i Yi 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., \ioz. 75 cts. 



Mammoth-flowered varieties having clearly defined margins 

 and large white centers, florets average an inch" in diameter. Blue, 

 white e>e; Pink, Purple, Scarlet, Striped, Blue, White and 

 Auricula-flowered. Each, pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 40 cts., oz. $1.50. 



Choice Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts., oz. 90 cts. 



VINCA (Periwinkle). TP°. Very handsome plants about i 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, i to i ft. White, Rose, 

 White, rose-eyed; Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts. 



VIOLA odorata. HP. f Sweet-scented Violet.) Fragrant early 

 spring-blooming plants. Blue and white mixture. Seed germinates 

 very slowly. Pkt. 10 cts. 



WILD CUCUMBER (Echinocystis). A very ranid-growing annual 

 vine. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



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 

 delightfully fragrant, of a sulphur-yellow shade passing gradually to 

 orange-yellow and violet. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Annual, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Dwarf German Wallflower (C. Cheiri). HP. Fine large spikes 

 of large sweet-scented flowers. Very nice for borders or pot-plants. 

 Splendid mixture of all sorts. Pkt. 25 cts. 



ZINNIA 



Half-hardy annuals that have been wonderfully improved. The 

 double-flowered varieties have attained elegance of form and the 

 colors are glorious. Many are beautiful for cut-flower decorations. 

 The pure white, salmon and lich shades of yellow, with crimsons and 

 scarlets are all highly effective and very durable. 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 handsome flowers with crested and 

 curled petals. \'ery fine varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., Hoz. 25 cts. 



Giant Double. Mammoth flowers, broad-petaled, rich and bril- 

 liantly colored. Mixed, pkt. 5 cts., }4oz. 25 cts. 



Elegans hybrida. Single-flowered varieties. 1 3^ 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; fine for bedding, i ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Double Lilliput. Elegant small pompon flowers; very nice for 

 beds. etc. i ft. Crimson, Lilac, Gold, Orange, Scarlet and White, 

 Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Double Miniature, or Tom Thumb. A very charming bushy 

 variety that come true from seed 60 to 75 per cent. They vary some- 

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

 8 in. Mixed, pkt. 5 cts., ?40z. 25 cts. 



Double Gracillima. Beautiful little round plant covered with 

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



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

 cutting. Carmine, Rose, Pink, Crimson, Scarlet, Striped^ 

 Golden Yellow, White, Lilac, Mixed. Each, pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25c. 



Zinnias 



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

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

 Carmine, Crimson, Scarlet, White, Orange and Golden Yel- 

 low, Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., }4oz. 25 cts. 



Red Riding Hood. Dwarf and compact. Flowers small and 

 intense scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts. }4oz. 25 cts. 



