WM. C. BECKERT, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., NORTH SIDE, PITTSBURG, PA. • Flower Seeds 



FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES, continued 

 SALVIA GLOBOSA. Hardy biennial Sage, forming splendid rosettes of large and 

 deeply cut silvery gray, woolly leaves, ij^ to 1% feet in length, by 10 to 12 inches 

 in breadth. The globe-shaped inflorescence, appearing the second year, attains a 

 height of 3 feet, producing an innumerable number of large, white flowers. Very 

 effective ornamental foliage plant for the lawn. Pkt. 15 cts., 3 pkts. 40 cts. 

 SALVIA SPLENDENS, PERPETUAL. Plants very dwarf, compact and bushy. The 

 intensity of its red flowers, their abundance and the duration of their bloom exceeds 

 any other variety. Highly recommended for flower-beds or clumps. Pkt. 25 cts., 

 3 pkts. 65 cts. 



SALVIA SPLENDENS, KING VICTOR EMANUEL III. Plant attains a height of 

 16 to 18 inches. Rounded in form. Foliage small. When in bloom, its long, bright 

 red, drooping spikes cover the entire plant, so that the inside stems of plants are 

 completely hidden, which cannot be said of other Salvias. Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts. 

 SALVIA SPLENDENS AUREA (Canary Bird). A new variety with yellow spikes on 

 slender stems, contrasting favorably with the dark green foliage of the plant. Pkt. 

 25 cts. 



SALVIA SPLENDENS COMPACTA ALBA. In habit this variety is similar to Salvia 

 Zurich, the difference existing only in color of the flowers, which are showy snow- 

 white. A desirable acquisition. Pkt. 25 cts., 3 pkts. 65 cts. 

 SALPIGLOSSIS, NEW EMPEROR. — Purple, Violet with Gold. The brilliant 

 velvety violet of this new variety is lovely veined with bright gold. Plant has the 

 same habit as other Emperor Salpiglossis. Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts. 

 SENECIO ELEGANS POMPONICUS CITRINUS. Charming new variety of the Pom- 

 pon Jacobaeas, with perfectly double, bright citron-yellow flowers. Height 8 to 9 

 inches. Fine for borders or groups. Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts. 

 DWARF BROMPTON STOCK "BOUQUET." Of dwarf and com- 

 pact growth. More floriferous than any of the other large-flowering 

 Early Brompton Stocks. The splendid carmine-rose-colored flowers J£ 

 are produced on numerous short 

 and stout stalks, literally covering 

 the foliage and forming a bou- 

 quet. Pkt. 25 cts., 3 pkts. 65 cts. 

 STOCKS, LARGE - FLOWERED 

 WINTER, "WHITE LADY." 

 Produces strikingly large, very 

 double flowers of a lustrous white. 

 Plant about 20 inches high and 

 arrayed in remarkably handsome 

 foliage. Plants throw up a mas- 

 sive central spike, with smaller 

 side spikes, giving the whole a 

 pyramidal form. Blooms early 

 and remains long in flower. P. 

 25 cts., 3 pkts. 65 cts. 

 SCHTZANTHUS RETUSUS TRI- 

 MACULATUS ALBUS. A very 

 attractive variety of this showy annual. Flowers i3>^ to 2 inches across. Each petal 

 bears on white ground a large pure golden yellow lighter-veined spot, edged with 

 pure white. A fine pot-plant. Pkt. 25 cts., 3 pkts. 65 cts. 

 RED SUNFLOWER, "HELIANTHUS CUMCUMERDTOLIUS PURPUREA." 

 A real Helianthus, whose flowers show the red colors so much desired. The 

 whole scale of colors from light pink to the deepest purple is found in these 

 new hybrids. Petals straight and flat, varying with twisted and pointed 

 ones, which are colored in the various shades of purple, forming ofttimes a 

 distinct circle on yellow ground around the dark disk. Pkt. 25c, 3 pkts. 65c. 

 URBINIA PURPUSIS. Beautiful, succulent plant. A native of Mexico. Leaves 

 mottled and edged brownish red on silvery gray ground. Flowers brilliant 

 carmine with yellow tips. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 VERBENA HYBRIDA COMPACTA, "VESTA." Remarkable showy dwarf 

 Verbena, forming pretty round bushes of strictly upright growth. Flowers 

 large, of brilliant carmine-scarlet, with a clear white center. Pkt. 20 cts., 

 3 pkts. 50 cts. 



NEW GIANT-FLOWERED VERBENA. Excels all other varieties in the size 



and noble shape of its flower, its rich display of colors and shades. Contains 



a large percentage of red colors of various shades, such as Tyrian Rose, Purple- 

 garnet, Turkey Red, Geranium-red, bright Rosy Scarlet. The florets are 



very large, and have, without exception, a large brilliant white eye, which 



gives the flower a most effective appearance. Pkt. 25 cts., 3 pkts. 65 cts. 

 VIOLA CORNUTA "ROSE QUEEN." Large-flowered horned Pansy, with 



deep rosy lilac flowers. A continuous bloomer and very effective in flower 



beds. Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts. 

 ZINNIA ELEGANS NANA, "FD3E KING." The plants grow 12 to 18 inches 



high, are very free-flowering, and the flowers, which are a very deep scarlet, 



measure 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts. 

 ZINNIA, "PERFECTION." A very dwarf variety with small foliage which is 



overspread with a profusion of small and very double flowers. Mixed colors. 



Pkt. 15 cts., 3 pkts. 40 cts. 

 ZINNIA, GIANT DOUBLE. Very double flowers of enormous size, of a diameter 



of 4 inches and over. White, Golden Yellow, Scarlet, Sulphur-yellow Flesh- 

 color, Crimson, Violet and Purple. Each, pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts. 1 pkt. 



each of 8 colors, $1.25. 



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Schizanthus retusus trimaculatus albus 



Stocks, White Lady 



