Flower Seeds - BECKERT'S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA. 



NEMESIA strumosa nana compacta grandiflora. HHA. This 

 is a large-flowered, dwarf, bushy strain in charming mixture. De- 

 lightful little plants for edging; free-flowering and blooming for a 

 long time; 6 in. Pkt. 25 cts. 



NICOTIANA (Tobacco) hha 



The following varieties are beautiful flowering plants and hand- 

 some for borders: 



Affinis. A lovely white flower that opens mornings and evenings 

 and during cloudy weather; 2Y 2 to 3 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 20 cts. 



Affinis Hybrids. Various pretty colors; white to rose, lilac, red, 

 etc., forming a beautiful show and perfuming the surrounding air. 

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



Sanderae. Very free-flowering variety, with numerous flower- 

 stalks, producing hundreds of beautiful, long, tubular flowers; deep 

 carmine-red, blooming from summer to fall, flowers remaining open 

 during the day. Pkt. 10 cts., ^oz. 25 cts. 



Sanderae Hybrids. Flowers large; colors are all fine. White, 

 crimson, flesh, purple, rose-violet, blood-red, forming a beautiful 

 mixture. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Sylvestris. A large, pyramidal plant with handsome, glaucous 

 leaves. The long, tubular, white flowers droop in racemes over the 

 foliage, are very sweet and do not close during the day; 5 to 6 ft. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Colossea. A very rapid-growing variety, attaining 5 to 6 feet in 

 height; leaves at times 2 feet long and 1 foot wide. The young foliage 

 is tinted red. A fine subtropical plant; rose-colored flowers. Pkt. 25c. 



NEMOPHILA. Handsome annuals for beds, edging or rockwork. 

 They are of trailing habit. May be sown in spring or fall. Mixed, 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



NIEREMBERGIA frutescens (Cup Flower). HHP. Graceful, 

 feathery foliage; colors white to blush, yellow center; 1 ft. Pkt. 

 10 cts., Moz. 30 cts. 



CENOTHERA (Evening Primrose). HA. Low-growing, free-flower- 

 ing plants of easiest culture. Their showy flowers in yellow, white, 

 rose, etc., open on the approach of twilight. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25c. 



OXALIS tropaeoloides (Wood Sorrel). HP. Brownish foliage; 

 small, yellow flowers. Fine for its foliage effect in bedding and good 

 for pots and baskets. 1 to 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



PEA, EVERLASTING. 



Pkt. 10 cts. 



Has large, pink-violet, pea-shaped flowers. 



PENTSTEMON hp 



Many of these plants are hardy on dry soil. They are herbaceous 

 and make fine plants for the border; clumps produce a splendid show. 



Sensation (Gloxinioides). A giant gloxinia-flowered variety. 

 Plants attain a height of 2 feet, every branch being a spike of large 

 flowers 2 inches across. The colors and markings range from pink to 

 scarlet and maroon, veined and blotched with other colors. Blooms 

 from midsummer until frost. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. 50 cts. 



Mixture of Many Varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



PERILLA Nankinensis. HHA. Miniature-leaved foliage-plant; 

 very distinct; for bedding. Pkt. 10 cts. 



PLATYCODON grandiflora (Chinese Bellflower). HP. Large, 

 broad, bell-shaped flowers; fine for the border. Deep blue and white 

 mixed; 1% ft. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



PHASEOLUS hha 



Scarlet Runner Bean. An old favorite. Bright scarlet blossoms 

 followed by edible beans. A handsome climber. Pkt. 5 cts., pt. 25c. 



Papilio (Butterfly Runner Bean). A new variety with large flowers, 

 white, salmon and rose-color. The pods are of excellent quality. Very 

 showy. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



PHYSOSTEGIA Virginica. HP. A fine summer-flowering border 

 plant, with flowers delicate pink, borne on long stems; 3 ft. Pkt. 

 10 cts., K°z- 40 cts. 



PORTULACA (Purslane Family) hha 



These are succulent plants that delight in light, dry soil in a sunny 

 situation, blooming profusely during the hottest weather and pro- 

 ducing a gorgeous display. The seed should be sown where wanted 

 and thinned out as required, the plants being of a spreading char- 

 acter; 6 in. 



Single Finest Mixed. In numerous rich colors. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 40 cts. 



Double Mixed. Extra-fine quality. A large percentage double 

 flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., ^oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.75. 



Nicotiana affinis Hybrid 



Lawn Gl"aSS Seed If you desire a Perfect lawn, use our Evergreen Lawn Seed. For SHADY PLACES sow our 



__ Shady-Nook Lawn Seed. Both kinds, if sown early in the spring, will produce a good lawn by 



midsummer. See inside back cover for seed, and for directions how to make a lawn. 



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