Flower Seeds 



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



DAHLIAS HHP 



Very easily grown from seed, and the beautiful new introductions of the past seasons 

 afford single and double flowers in wonderful variety, all classes coming quite true from seed, 

 and supplying magnificent colors. In the garden these seedling Dahlias bloom as early and 

 freely as the plants grown from tubers. 



Double, Large-flowering Show Varie- 

 ties. Saved from the finest double flowers. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Giant Hybrids. Single and semi-double, 

 immense flowers, on long stems. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Giant-flowered, Double, Decorative. 

 Flowers of immense size, very double and of 

 various colors. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Japanese, "Rivoire." Gorgeous and 

 varied colors. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Twentieth Century, or Orchid-flow- 

 ered. Flowers single and very large, 4 to 7 

 inches in diameter, from white to deep crim- 

 son; late. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



Cactus, Double, Large-flowering, 

 Dwarf. Very distinct and showy; many 

 colors. 3 to 4 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., M oz - 50 cts. 



Cactus, Single-flowered. From a fine 

 collection. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Single Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25c. 



DELPHINIUM hp 



These, when established, form most stately plants that bloom throughout July, August 

 and September. Magnificent blues predominate, although other attractive colors are not 

 wanting. The entire list will bloom the first season from early-sown seed. July and August 

 are good months for outdoor sowing. Flower-spikes that have lost their beauty should be 

 removed promptly, promoting additional bloom. 



Cardinale. Elegant scarlet flowers with 

 yellow centers. 3 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Cashmerianum. Pale to deep blue 

 flowers; dwarf, branching habit; distinct. 

 iy 2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 75 cts. 



Formosum. Dark blue with white eye; 

 a popular variety. 2M ft. Pkt. 5c, Moz. 25c. 



Formosum grandiflorum. New. A 

 giant form of the preceding. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 Moz. 50 cts. 



Formosum coelestinum. One of the 

 most lovely blues, a celestial color. 2M ft. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



Grandiflorum (Chinese Larkspur). Pale 

 to deep blue shades. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Grandiflorum album. Pure white; 

 comes true from seed. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25c. 



Kelway's Hybrids. Flower-spikes very 

 large, varying in color from pearly white to 

 lavender and from soft azure-blue to rich 

 indigo. A noted strain. Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 50c. 



Double-flowering Hybrids. Best dou- 

 ble-flowering varieties from a rich collec- 

 tion. 3M to 4 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



Belladonna. Blooming from June until 

 frost, its clear turquoise-blue flowers are 

 unsurpassed. Pkt. 25 cts., Moz. $1. 



Zalil. Flowers sulphur-yellow, produced 

 freely from June until August; spikes long, 

 with forty to fifty flowers on each. Pkt. 15c. 



Blue Butterfly. HA. A very charming 

 salvia-blue annual variety, forming a com- 

 pact, free-flowering bush of about 15 inches 

 in height. Pkt. 15 cts. 



DIANTHUS (The Divine Flower) 



The rich coloring, with the varied forms and fringing of petals common to many varieties, 

 render them very attractive. They are all useful for bedding and all serviceable for cutting. 

 The Annual Pinks may be sown in autumn or spring. An adornment to every garden. 



Perennial Delphinium 



Double Annual Pinks 



CHINA or INDIAN PINKS {Dianthus Sinensis). Flowering 

 from early summer to fall; strong, sturdy growers, suitable for beds 

 and borders. Flowers very double and in unlimited variety of 

 colors borne on long, stiff stems. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., M oz - 

 15 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



JAPANESE PINKS (D. Heddewigi and varieties). A beautiful 

 class of sturdy-growing plants, 10 to 12 inches high and of the same 

 width; handsomely marbled and mottled flowers in all imaginable 

 colors, 2 inches and over in diameter. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 Moz. 25 cts. 



Fireball. A dwarf bedding variety, with blood-red flowers. Pkt. 

 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



Purity. Snow-white; clove-scented; fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 Moz. 30 cts. 



Marvelous. Very large and beautiful, fringed flowers, rich and 

 varied; elegant for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts., M oz. 50 cts. 



Salmon King. Fringed flowers of a beautiful salmon-rose. Pkt. 

 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



Striped Beauty. Fringed; striped in many combinations; beau- 

 tiful. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 35 cts. 



Snowball. Fringed, snow-white flowers; fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 

 cts., Moz. 35 cts. 



Diadem Pinks (D. Heddewigi diadematus). Very large, showy 

 flowers, beautifully marked and flaked. Splendid Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 Moz. 30 cts. 



Royal Pink (D. Heddewigi nobilis). A beautiful class for cutting; 

 flowers large and exceedingly fragrant, very double and on long 

 stems; colors range from white to rose, and scarlet to blood-red. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



Imperial Pink (D. imperialis fl. pi.). These have a wide range of 

 showy colors, and are profuse bloomers. Fine for beds. Superb 

 ' " Moz. 30 cts. 



Mixture. Pkt. 5 cts., 



Single Annual Pinks 



Japanese, Crimson Belle. Large, handsome, dark red flowers. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Japanese, Eastern Queen. Flowers marbled rose and white. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., Moz., 25 cts. 



Marvelous. Beautiful, fringed flowers, rich and varied in colors; 

 fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Salmon Queen. Very large, fringed flowers, salmon-rose to 

 deeper shades. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 35 cts. 



Vesuvius. Orange-scarlet, fringed flowers. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 40c. 



Princess. Flowers striped, blotched and fringed. Mixed. Pkt. 

 5 cts., Moz. 30 cts. 



Royal Pink. Large flowers; petals fringed and crimped. Blood-red 

 torose, carmine-pink, and occasionally white in color. Finest Mixed. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Hardy Garden Pinks 



Very desirable for beds, borders, cemetery planting, etc. The 

 flowers are highly prized for their spicy, refreshing odor. 



Double White Clove Pink, Mrs. Sinkins (D. plumarius semper- 

 florens fl. pi.). A beautiful white variety; very double, sweet and nice 

 for cutting. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Double Red Clove Pink, Homer. Fine, double; dark rose, crim- 

 son center. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Dwarf Erfurt, Clove Pink (D. plumarius nanus fl. pi.). Double, 

 fringed flowers, two weeks earlier than others, and have a much richer 

 variety of coloring. Pkt. 15 cts., M oz - 50 cts. 



Double and Semi-double Grass Pink (D. plumarius fl. pi.). 

 Double and semi-double flowers in variety. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



Perpetual Pink (D. plumarius semperflorens). These are ever- 

 blooming garden Pinks, in many colors ; single, semi-double and double- 

 flowered, and of spicy fragrance. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



Single, Finest Mixed (Pheasant's Eye; D. plumarius). Many- 

 colored, fragrant flowers, nicely fringed. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 15 cts. 



