WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Dwarf Double Marguerite Carnation. 



NEW "MARGUERITE" CARN ATIONS. 



A magnificent new class of Carnations that are without 

 exception the most abundant bloomers of all the ' ' Pinks. ' ' 

 The flowers are of brilliant colors, ranging through many 

 beautiful shades of reds, pinks, white, variegations, etc.; 

 they are of perfect form and large size, and what is of special 

 value, the calyx never bursts. They bloom in about four 

 months after sowing the seeds ; those sown in spring com- 

 mence flowering in early summer, and continue to bloom in 

 lavish profusion until checked by frost. They can be potted 

 and taken in the house, and will flower abundauth- through- 

 out the winter, though, if intended specially for winter 

 flowering, it will be better to sow later in the season. They 

 come eighty per cent, double. The plants are dwarf, much 

 branched, compact and robust in habit, consequently sup- 

 porting themselves without the use of unsightly stakes. 

 These Carnations are novelties of unusual merit and destined 

 to create a sensation. (See cut. ) 



Dwarf Double or Tom Thumb. In this the greatest 

 possible perfection has in many respects been obtained, the 

 vigorous stalks grow six to eight inches high ; flowers very 

 large and more abundant and richer than those of the latter 

 sorts. Most valuable for pot culture, for bedding groups, 

 borders, &c, and wall be highly appreciated by every lover 

 of flowers. Cultivation most simple; must be transplanted 

 once, and will then grow on the spot where thev shall flower. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



Semi-high. Double. This grows ten to twelve inches 

 high, exceedingly vigorous, the numerous stalks being strong 

 and robust ; produce tufts of beautiful flowers in all possible 

 colors, including a yellow one; for pot culture this variety 

 cannot be excelled; very suitable for group. Pkt. 25 cts. 



CRUCIANELLA STYLOSA. 



Low tufted plants with rose colored flowers, blooming the 

 greater part of the summer ; fine for rock work and vases, 

 hp. 1 ft. 5 cts. 



CYPERUS. 



Alteraifolius Variegatus. (Umbrella Plant.) A hand- 

 some foliage plant, adapted for the green-house or open 

 ground, throwing up a number of round stems, from one to 

 two feet high, which are topped by flat, long leaves striped 

 with white, resembling an open umbrella frame. 15 cts. 



CEPHALANDEA PALAMETA. 

 Palm Leaved Climber. A beautiful rapid growing 

 climber, growing about thirty feet high. Vines long, slim ' 

 and straight, bearing very large palmated leaves. Flowers 

 large reddish orange, succeeded by small bright carmine 

 cucumber-shaped fruit. Pkt., loiCts. 



CERINTHE GYMNANDRA. 



The blossoms of these showy flowers secrete honey largely, 

 which makes them much resorted to by bees. ha. 5 cts. 



CLINTONIA. 



Pulchella. Very elegant Lobelia-like plants, covered 

 with pretty blue and white flowers. Very desirable for 

 edgings, rock w-ork, etc. ha. 15 cts. 



Centaurea Cyanus Flore Pleno. 



CENTAUREA. (Ornamental Foliage Varieties.) 



A very valuable and interesting genus ; beautiful silvery- 

 leafed, and generally kn^wn as "Dusty Miller ;" unsurpassed 

 for ribbon borders, hhp. 



Candidissima. Broadest and whitest of the silver leafed 

 sorts. 10 cts. 



Gymnoearpa. Very graceful ; one of the best. 10 cts. 

 Olementei. Finely cut and verv white silvery- leaves. 

 10 cts. 



CAPSICUM. 

 Capsicum. (Pepper.) Little gem. A valuable market 

 plant ; small husks ; studded with erect, light colored fruit. 

 Pkt., 5 cts. 



