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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 



POPPY. — Continued. 



Great Wb/te California Poppy. Of 



supreme and stately beaut}' as an outdoor plant, 

 yielding a long succession of bloom, flowering 

 from July until November Of value as a cut 

 flower, lasting well in water, and its delicate 

 Primrose-like perfume is most acceptable in a 

 room. The texture of the petals is extremely 

 delicate, indeed, half transparent; they never 

 lose the crumpled folds that in the case of most 

 Poppies betoken a newly opened state. The 

 flowers are large (4 to 5 inches across), pure 

 white, with a fine bunch of yellow stamens. 

 The plants attain a height of 6 to 8 feet, It will 

 be hardy south of Washington, but north of that 

 latitude will require cold greenhouse protection 

 in winter, or can be kept in a light cellar. Pkt. , 

 15 cts. 



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Great \Vhite_California. Poppy. 



Primula Sinensis Fimbriata. 



PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA. 



(Fringed Chinese Primrose.) 



A charming and most beautiful profuse flower- 

 ing plant, indispensable for winter or spring 

 decoration in the conservatory or greenhouse. 

 If desired for blooming in autumn and winter, sow in spring. If to flower in winter or spring, sow in July. Sow the seed 

 thinly in pans with mellow, sandy soil ; cover very sparingly; place in moderate heat; keep well shaded and moist. 



Fimbriata Globosa. Finest fringed mixed. 50 cts. 

 Fimbriata Globosa Alba. Finest fringed white. 50 cts. 

 Fimbriata Globosa Rubra. Finest fringed red. 50 cts. 

 Fimbriata Globosa Carnea. Finest fringed flesh color. 50 cts. 

 Fimbriata Globosa Striata. Finest fringed striped. 50 cts. 

 Fimbriata Globosa Kermesina. Finest fringed crimson. 50;cts. 

 FimbiiataGlobosafl.pl Double fringed. Choicest mixed. 50cts. 

 Primula Chinensis Cristata Hybrida. (New.) Its distinctive peculiarity con- 

 sists in a particularly pretty crisped foliage. The seed we offer will produce a great 

 diversity of colors, such as white, rose, carmine and crimson, as well as numerous 

 delicate and rich intermediate tints. The flowers vary, being single, semi-double and 

 double. The cut faithfully depicts this charming novelty. Pkt., 75 cts. 



Primu'a Obconica. (New.) White. Very fine for pots; exceedingly florifer- 

 ous species; very useful for boquets. Should be sown early in March and it will 

 bloom uninterruptedly from middle of May. j>1.00. 



P. Aur'cula. (Alpine.) Bears umbels of many and rich colored fragrant flowers. 

 Finest mixed, hp. 25 cts. 



P Japonica. (Japanese Primrose.) Very handsome; many shades of crimson, 

 maroon, lilac, pink and white, hp. 15 cts. 



P. Polyanthus Dwarf. Early spring blooming species; suitable for beds or pots; 

 colors, yellow, maroon, crimson, &c; beautifully veined, laced or blotched, hp. 

 Blatoir. Very fine. 25 cts. 



Duplex. (Hose in Hose.) Curious and pretty. 25 cts. 

 Gold-Laced. With small yellow-edged flowers. 25 cts. 

 P. Vulgaris. The true yellow Primrose. Pkt., 25 cts. 



ula Chinensis Cristata Hybrida. 



