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



BEGONIA, SEMPEKFLOKENS 



The following varieties are all adapted for bedding and are per- 

 petual bloomers. Also fine as pot-plants. Height about 10 inches. 



Erfordia. A popular variety with handsome dark foliage and 

 rose-carmine flowers. I ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Triumph. A very dwarf pure white-flowered variety that blooms 

 profusely throughout the season. Fine for pots or bedding. 6 to 10 

 in. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Vernon. Dark green foliage shaded bronzy-red; flowers deep glow- 

 ing rose, branching habit and fine for pots or bedding. 1 ft. Pkt. 15c. 



Dwarf Vernon. Forms a small round plant covered continually 

 with brilliant red flowers; foliage deep brownish red. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Vulcan. A grand bedder 1 foot high. Glowing vermilion flowers. 

 Dark brownish foliage. Pkt. 25 cts. 



TUBEROUS-ROOTED (Begonia hybrida) 



These are not difficult to grow from seed, though special care must 

 be given them in seedling state. January-sown seed will produce 

 blooming plants in July, whilst sowings made at this latter date will 

 furnish nice stock for spring and summer bloom. 



Single Large-flowering Varieties. In splendid mixture. Pkt. 

 25 cts. 



Single -fringed (Crispa, or Fimbria ta . Splendid mixture 

 of White, Cream, Rose, Red, Carmine, etc. 40 per cent true from 

 seed. Flowers large. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Single Crested, or Bearded (Cristata). About 40 per cent 

 of the flowers have large, flat petals with crested combs. Mixed 

 colors. White, Yellow, Scarlet, etc. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Double Mixed. A very fine strain of well-formed flowers, con- 

 sisting of White, Rose, Yellow, Orange, Scarlet, Dark Red, etc. 

 Pkt. 50 cts. 



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 with elegant shades of red and dark rose 

 In some plants only these two colors appear; in others these color 

 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 sturdv class and about 60 per cent true from seed. 

 Pkt. 50 cts. 



BETA (Ornamental-leaved Beet) 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 PERENXIS (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., Yt,oz. 50 cts. 



Giant Snowball. Large, perfect, double white. Pkt. 10 cts., Y%oz. 

 50 cts. 



Giant Red. Large-flowering double red. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 50c 

 Giant Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Ysoz. 50 cts. 



BRACHYCOME iberidifolia (Swan River Daisy). HHA. Rich 

 blue flowers with blackish disc surrounded by narrow white halo. 

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



BROWALLIA ta 



Beautiful sky-blue. Elegant win- 

 ce bedding plant in sheltered posi- 



Elata coerulea ^randiflora. 



ter-blooming plant and also a i 

 tion. \Yt 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, ij^ ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Calceolaria, Large-flowered 



GALAMPELIS 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. 10 cts. 



CALCEOLARIA (Slipperwort) 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. 1 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) HHA 



Are very showy and thrift}- 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. 



1 to \y<2. ft. 



Meteor. Double yellow, striped with orange. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25c. 



Prince of Orange. A very dark Meteor; large, double yellow 

 flowers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Pure Gold. Very large double flowers of golden yellow, semi- 

 dwarf. A splendid variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



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 (BeUIWer) 



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)^ ft. 



Single Blue, Lilac, Rose, Rosy White and Mixed. Each, pkt. 5 cts., 

 y±oz. 25 cts. 



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

 cts., J^oz. 40 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 2Y2. ft. Blue, Rose, Striped White and Mixed. Each, pkt. 

 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



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

 flowers suitable for borders, edging, etc. 1 ft. Finest mixture of 

 White, Blue and Violet. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



