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



DAHLIAS 



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These are so easily grown from seed that we think in a. year or two 

 the popular demand will be for seed instead of tubers. The beautiful 

 new introductions of the past two seasons afford single and double 

 flowers in wonderful variety, all classes coming quite true from seed, 

 and supplying magnificent colors. In the garden these seedling Dahl- 

 ias bloom as early and freely as the plants grow from tubers. Dahlias 

 should have good rich soil. Pinching out the points of growth 

 tends to dwarf the plants, and also incites to earlier flowering. 



Double Large -flowering Show Varieties. Saved from the 

 finest double flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Cactus, Double Large -flowering Dwarf. Very distinct and 

 showy and nearly true from seed. Many colors. 3 to 4 ft. Pkt. 25c. 



Cactus, Single-flowered. From a fine collection. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Single Mixed. A fine strain of large flowers in manv colors. 

 Pkt. 5 cts. 



Twentieth Century, or Orchid-flowered. Flowers single and 

 very large, 4x7 inches diameter. In colors they vary from white to 

 deep crimson. Late. Pkt. 10 cts. 



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These, when established, form most stately plants that bloom 

 throughout July, August and September. Magnificent blues pre- 

 dominate, although other attractive colors are not wanting. The 

 entire list will bloom the first season from early sown seed. July and 

 August are good months for outdoor sowing. Flower spikes that 

 have lost their beauty should be removed promptly, promoting addi- 

 tional bloom. 



Cardinale. This is an elegant variety; scarlet flowers, yellow 

 center. 3 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Cashmerianum. Pale to deep blue flowers; dwarf, branching 

 habit; distinct. i>£ ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Formosum. Dark blue, with white eye. A popular variety. 

 2H ft. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Formosum coelestinum. One of the most lovely blues. A 

 celestial color. 2}^ ft. Pkt. 15 cts., }4oz. 50 cts. 



Grandiflorum (Chinese Larkspur). Pale to deep blue colors. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Grandiflorum album. A nice pure white that comes very true 

 from seed. Pkt. 5 cts., Koz. 25 cts. 



Kelway's Hybrids. Flower spikes very large; varying in color 

 from pearly white to lavender and from soft, azure-blue to rich indigo. 

 A noted strain. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Double-flowering Hybrids. Best double-flowering varieties from 

 a rich collection. 33^ to 4 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



Belle Dona. Blooming from June until frost. Its clear turquoise- 

 blue flowers are unsurpassed for beauty and delicacy. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Zalil. Flowers sulphur-yellow, produced freely from June until 

 August. Spikes long with 40 to 50 flowers on each. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Blue Butterfly. HA. A very charming salvia-blue annual 

 variety, forming a compact free-flowering bush of about 15 inches 

 in height. Pkt. 15 cts. 



DOUBLE ANNUAL PINKS, 



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DIANTHUS (The di 



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Under this heading we group all of the numerous Single and 

 Double Pinks, Sweet Williams, Carnations, etc. Many beautiful addi- 

 tions have been made to the family in the past few years. They 

 all come quite true from seed, and in case of double-flowered strains 

 a fair proportion are semi-double and double. The rich coloring, 

 with the varied form and fringing of petals common to many varie- 

 ties, renders them very attractive. They are all useful for bedding and 

 all serviceable for cutting. The annual Pinks may be sown in autumn 

 or spring. An adornment to every garden in the summer. 



DOUBLE ANNUAL PINKS 



CHINA, or INDIAN PINKS (Dianlhus Sinensis). Flowering 

 from early summer to fall; strong, sturdy growers, suitable for beds 

 and borders. 



Pure White. A fine, free-flowering double white; quite true from 

 seed. 15 in. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 15 cts. 



Finest Mixed. Flowers very double and in unlimited variety of 

 colors. Pkt. s cts., J^oz. 15 cts. 



JAPANESE PINKS (D. Heddewigii and Varieties). A beautiful 

 class of sturdy-growing plants, 10 to 12 inches high and of the same 

 width; handsome marbled and mottled flowers. ; in. and over in 

 diameter. 



Fireball. A dwarf bedding variety, with biood-red flowers. 

 Pkt. s cts., M°z. 25 cts. 



Mourning Cloak. Dark velvety crimson, margined white. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Purity. Snow-white; clove-scented; fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 Moz. 30 cts. 



Finest Mixed. In endless range of colors. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 15 cts. 



Marvelous. Very large and beautiful fringed flowers, rich and 

 varied and elegant for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Salmon King. Fringed flowers of a beautiful salmon-rose. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



Striped Beauty. Fringed; striped in many combinations; beau- 

 tiful. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Snowball. Fringed snow-white flowers, fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts. 

 Moz. 25 cts. 



Diadem Pinks (D. Heddewigii diademalus). Very large showy 

 flowers, beautifully marked and flaked. Splendid mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 Moz. 25 cts. 



Royal Pink (D. Heddewigii nobilis). A beautiful class for cutting; 

 flowers large, very double and on long stems; colors range from white 

 to rose, and scarlet to blood-red. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts. 



Imperial Pink (D. Imperialis fl. pi.). These have a wide range 

 of showy colors, and are profuse bloomers. Fine for beds- superb 

 mixture. Pkt. 5 cts., x Aoz. 15 cts. 



SINGLE ANNUAL PINKS 



Japanese, Crimson Belle. Large handsome dark red flower. 

 Pkt. S cts., Moz. 20 cts. 



Japanese, Eastern Queen. Flowers marbled rose and white. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., j^oz. 20 cts. 



Japanese, Finest Mixed. In many beautiful colors. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 )4oz. 15 cts. 



Marvelous. Beautiful fringed flowers, rich and varied in colors; 

 fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., $ioz. 25 cts. 



Salmon Queen. Very large fringed flowers, salmon-rose to deeper 

 shades. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Double Large-flowering Show Dahlias 



I awn Trace SppiI If y° u desire a perfect lawn, use our Evergreen Lawn Seed. FOR SHADY PLACES sow our Shady Nook Lawn 

 L.awu vjiasa uccu. geed Both kindS) if sown ear]y in the spr i ngi w jn produce a good lawn by midsummer. See inside back cover for 



same and for directions how to make a lawn. 



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