FLOWER SEEDS 



Beckerfs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



RARE NEW FLOWERS FOR 1925 



Harbinger' 



SALVIA SPLENDENS "HARBINGER" 



As the most brilliant of all bedding plants the Salvia well <leservcs its pri<le ol" place. 

 A certain tardiness to come into bloom and a paucity of flowers in some varieties have been 

 drawbacks, but these are entirely overcome in the novelty we now present. Plants raised 

 from seed sown at the end of February commence to produce in profusion their long spikes 

 of dazzling bright scarlet flowers early in June and maintain a blaze of color until the frosts. 

 A more magnificent article for summer bedding can hardly be imagined. The plants are 

 dwarf and compact in habit and the strong dark foliage forms an effective foil to the vivid 

 hue of the flowers. We consider this one of the finest novelties that we have ever introduced. 

 Pkts. only, 50 cts. each, $1.25 for 3. 



NEW SWEET PEA "DEFIANCE" 



Of the many recent Spencer Sweet Pea 

 novelties, we consider Defiance the best. 

 Standing head and shoulders above all 

 others in its color. Of enormous size, with 

 broad, substantial petals; strong stemmed 

 and vigorous, with quantities of blooms 

 borne four on a stem. In color pure, 

 flaming orange-scarlet which stands the 

 hot sun and weather exceptionally well. 

 Gorgeous in bunches. Pkts. only, 25 cts. 

 each, 65 cts. for 3. 



NEW FRINGED BALCONY PETUNIAS 



These beautiful new additions to the easily grown and ever-useful Petunias will be 

 welcomed by all flower-lovers. In size, habit of growth, and luxury of bloom they are 

 similar to the famous Balcony varieties, and to these outstanding qualities they add the 

 grace and beauty of the ruffled and fringed sorts. For borders, beds, window, or porch- 

 boxes they have no equals. Four splendid colors are available for 1925. The supply of 

 seed is quite limited and we suggest early orders. 



WHITE BEAUTY. Snowy white with attractive throat markings. A mass of flowers all 



summer. Beautifully frilled. 

 PRIDE OF PORTLAND. Rich Tyrian rose, lighter in the throat; well waved; gorgeous 



in masses. 



ELK'S PURPLE. Immense flowers with heavy velvety petals, crumpled and waved. 

 Rich violet-purple. 



RED BEAUTY. Glowing crimson-scarlet, shading to rose in the throat and toward the 

 lovely frilled edges. 



Any of the above, pkts. only, 35 cts. each, $1 for 4 



Spencer Sweet Pea, "Defiance" 



CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS 



Beckert's Complete Selection 

 for Garden and Greenhouse 



(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER AND CONTINUED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES) 



ABUTILON (Flowering Maple). TP. Valuable house-plants and 



suitable for the outdoor garden except in the extreme northern 



states. If sown early indoors in boxes, or in the hotbed, they will 



bloom the first season. The plants should be lifted in the fall and 



brought indoors, where they will flower throughout the winter. 

 2006 Hybridum maximum. Giant-flowering. Flowers held up- 



right, ranging in colors from cream to golden yellow and from white 



to rose. Free-blooming. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2020 ACONITUM Napellus ^Monkshood). HP. Lovely, dark 

 blue flowers and handsome foliage. Fine for borders and masses. 

 If sown early, Monkslifxid will usually bloom the first year but the 

 flowers are best the second season. Thrives in shady places. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., i^oz. 75 cts. 



2015 ACHILLEA, The Pearl. HP. Dainty, pure white, double 

 flowers; easily grown from seed. Will flower the first season if sown 

 early and blooms continuously from spring to fall. Pkt. 10 cts. 



2027 ADLUMIA cirrhosa (Allegheny Vine, or Mountain Fringe). 

 HB. A line vine for damp, c<k)1 spots; pink flowers. Sow the seed 

 in spring; transplanting, if necessary, should be done in the fall. 

 Flowers the second season. Pkt. 15 cts. 



ADONIS. Very pretty, low-growing plant 



fine in masses and continuous bloomers. 

 2029 i'Estivalis (Pheasant's Eye). HA. Bright scarlet. 



'40Z. 25 cts. 



2031 Vernalis (Ox-Eye). HP. Large, yellow flowers; bloom the 

 first season. Pkt. 15 cts., J<iOz. 50 cts. 



easiest culture; 

 Pkt. lOc. 



Wonderfully good results may be had by sowing Beckert's Evergreen Lawn Grass Seed. See page 2 



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