Seeds of Greenhouse Plants. 



WM. C. BBCKERT. 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



NASTURTIUMS, or TROP^OLUMS. 



(For Dwarf Varieties, see page 51.) 



The gay and picturesque Nasturtiums are almost as popular among climbers as Sweet 

 Peas. Their rapid and luxuriant growth quickly covers trellises, verandas, fences, or any 

 uusightly object, with a beautiful mass of oddly pretty leaves and brilliant flowers. No 

 plant could be freer with its blossoms, or display them in a more graceful way. 



Pkt. Oz. 



Tropaeolum majus atropurpureum. Crimson $o 05 $0 20 



T. — coccineum. Scarlet 05 20 



T. — Dimnett s Orange 05 20 



T. — Heinemanni. Chocolate 05 25 



T. — hemisphericus. Orange 05 25 



'C. — Scheurmanni. Straw color, spotted 05 25 



T. — aureum. Golden foliage ; scarlet flowers 05 35 



T. — Finest Mixed. Seed saved from a choice collection of flowers, in many 

 colors ; will produce charming results if planted freely in ground that is' 



not too rich lb. Si. 25 ; hy rriail, $1.35 . 05 15 



T. i)eregi"inuin. (Canary Creeper.) Graceful, winged flowers of pure light 



yellow 05 25 



T. Lobbianum. Very superior for trellises, arbors or vases ; flowers very bril- 

 liant and rich, borne very profusel}-. Mixed colors 05 25 



MAURANDYA. 



Graceful annual climber for window or conservatory ; admirable to hang from vases, 

 cover stumps and low trellises ; blooms very freeh-. 10 cts. per pkt. 



THUNBERGIAS. 



These are among our best half-hardy annual climbers. The vine is of slender and 

 Dwarf Hastartinms. graceful but very rapid growth, with elegant foliage and extremely prett3-, dark-eyed 



flowers of white or yellow. Per pkt. 



Thunbergia alata. Flowers buflf, with dark center ; very bright and pretty So 05 



T. — alba. White flowers, wnth black eye ; of excellent effect 05 



T. — aurantiaca. Orange-colored flowers 05 



T. — Bakeri. Flower entirely white 05 



SEEDS OF GREENHOUSE PLANTS. 



The rarest and handsomest Stove and Greenhouse Plants maybe grown from seed by 

 any amateur who will be careful, first, to procure good seed, then to sow it carefully and 

 tend it well. Directions for culture are printed on all our seed packets, and the seed con- 

 tained in them is fresh and of strong germinating power. 



ANGELONIA QRANDIFLORA. 



The flowers of this plant are bright scarlet, spotted with white, cup-shaped, and borne 

 on'long spikes. It may be used for garden bedding, as well as for pot-culture and house 

 decoration. 25 cts. per pkt. 



ARALIA SIEBOLDII. 



A superb ornamental foliage plant, with broad, palmate leaves. In growth it is stately 

 and spreading, and requires considerable room for development. For greenhouse, balcony, 



and table decoration, it is as handsome 

 as many palms 10 cts. per pkt. 



AZALEA INDICA. 



Azalea Indica. 



The Chinese or Indian Azaleas grow 

 into miniature, dwarf trees, which are all 

 aglow with flowers in early spring. Almost 

 all colors are represented in the blos- 

 soms, and indescribable markings and blotchings. The plants are in great demand for 

 forcing at Easter. From a single packet of seeds a number of the choicest varieties may 

 be grown, having fine flowers in a wide range of colors. The seed must be kept warm, 

 moist and shaded until it germinates, and the young plants should never be allowed to 

 suffer from drouth or anything that suddenly checks growth, as this will cause them to 

 drop their buds. When dormant they require little care. The flowers remain perfect 

 for several weeks. Mixed seed, 25 cts. per pkt. 



BEGONIAS. 



Begonia Vernon. 



Begonias are now grown in such large quantities, both for summer bedding and winter 

 flowers, that many people prefer sowing the seed to buying the plants. We offer species 

 which are especially adapted to bedding, and are also handsome window plants. 

 Begonia atropurpurea, Vernon. A new, dark-leaved variety, introduced last 

 season. It has proved to be a valuable acquisition for bedding. The plant is strong, 

 dwarfish and branching in habit, and the coral-red flowers cover it thickly all sum- 

 mer long. Equally valuable for pot-culture and winter decoration, 25 cts. per pkt. 

 B. — Tuberous-Rooted Mixed, Single. Fresh seed, from fine plants: will give large 

 flowers of various shapes and colors. The tubers must be lifted and stored in dry 

 sand in a dry, warm place in autumn. 25 cts. per pkt. 

 B. — Mixed Double. Seed saved from a fine collection of large-flowering varieties. 

 25 cts. per pkt. 



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