Flower Seeds 



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



BEGONIA TP 



The many improvements in this family now permit their use for 

 almost any desired end. The tuberous-rooted varieties are beautiful 

 house plants and very useful as bedding plants. The Semperflorens 

 varieties are excellent bedding plants, are equally valuable as pot- 

 plants for decorative purposes and afford nice sprays for cut-flowers. 

 Some of the varieties form very charming plants for baskets, etc., 

 whilst the Rex section and others supply elegant foliaged subjects. 



Semperflorens and Gracilis Varieties 



The following varieties are all adapted for bedding and are per- 

 petual bloomers; also fine as pot-plants. Height about 10 inches. 



Erfordia. A popular variety, with handsome dark foliage and rose- 

 carmine flowers. 1 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Salmon Queen. New. Large, salmon-colored blooms; dark foli- 

 age. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Vernon. Dark green foliage, shaded bronzy red; flowers deep, 

 glowing rose; branching habit and fine for pots or bedding. 1 ft. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



Dwarf Vernon. Forms a small, round plant, covered continually 

 with brilliant red flowers; foliage deep, brownish red. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Vulcan. A grand bedder, 1 foot high; glowing vermilion flowers; 

 dark brownish foliage. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Gracilis. Fine for grouping. Vigorous grower and in constant 

 bloom during the summer. Equally valuable for the conservatory. 

 Pkt. 15 cts. 



Gracilis rosea. Handsome flower of a delicate rose-color. Pkt. 

 25 cts. 



Gracilis, Bonfire. Produces masses of large, lustrous carmine- 

 scarlet flowers; foliage metallic brown. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Tuberous-Rooted (Begonia hybrida) 



These are not difficult to grow from seed, though special care must 

 be given them in seedling state. January-sown seed will produce 

 blooming plants in July, while sowings made at this latter date will 

 furnish nice stock for spring and summer bloom. 



Single Large-flowering Varieties. In splendid mixture. Pkt. 25c. 



Single Fringed (Crispa, or Fimbriata). Splendid mixture of 

 white, cream, rose, red, carmine, etc. Forty per cent come true 

 from seed; flowers large. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Single Crested, or Bearded (Cristata). About 40 per cent 

 of the flowers have large, flat petals with crested combs. Mixed 

 colors — white, yellow, scarlet, etc. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Double Mixed. A very fine strain of well-formed flowers, con- 

 sisting of white, rose, yellow, orange, scarlet, dark red, etc. Pkt. 25c. 



Crispa marginata. White with carmine-rose margins, and 

 yellow with red margins. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Begonia Dichroa. Leaves light green blotched white, while the 

 later leaves that follow the flowering period are entirely green. 

 Flowers are brilliant salmon. 2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Begonia Rex, Hybrid Varieties, Mixed. Large, handsome leaves, 

 variegated with bronze, silver, gray, etc. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Begonia Rubens. Rex foliage with elegant shades of red and 

 dark rose. Very sturdy class and about 60 per cent come true from 

 seed. Pkt. 5 cts. 



BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum). A rapid-growing annual 

 climber. White flowers, succeeded by balloon-like seed vessels. 

 10 to 15 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



BELLIS PERENNIS (English Daisy) hp 



Do well in almost any soil preferring a partially shaded position. 

 Flower from early spring until early fall and may then be divided and 

 held in frames for following season's planting. Height 5 to 6 inches. 



Monstrosa. Flowers very double, of immense size, 2 to 3 inches 

 across and borne on long, strong stems. White, Rose, Red and Mixed. 

 Each, pkt. 15 cts. 



The Bride. New Giant-flowered White. Very double flowers on 

 long, straight stems; early and free. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Giant Longfellow. Large, double, rose-colored flowers. Pkt. 10 

 cts., }/g,oz. 50 cts. 



Giant Snowball. Large; perfect double; white. Pkt. 10c, %oz.50c. 



Giant Red. Large-flowering; double; red. Pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 50c. 



Giant Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., J/^oz. 50 cts. 



BETA (Ornamental- Leaved Beet) TB 



For edging or border plants. 



Brazilian Golden, Crimson, and Mixed. Fine border plants; 

 very showy; entire leaf-stalk and midrib intensely colored; very 

 attractive. 2 ft. Each, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



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BIDENS atrosanguinea hybrida. In all shades from rosy carmine, 

 light and dark crimson, to deep blood-red. Pkt. 15 cts. 



BOCCONIA Japonica. HP. Large, glaucous leaves and tall 

 flower-stems with terminal panicles of white flowers. 6 ft. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



BRACHYCOME iberidifolia (Swan River Daisy). HHA. Blue, 

 white and rose-colored flowers with blackish disk surrounded by 

 narrow white halo. 1 ft. All colors mixed, pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



BROWALLIA TA 



Elata cserulea grandiflora. Beautiful sky-blue. Elegant winter- 

 blooming plant and also a nice bedding plant in sheltered position. 

 l]/ 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Speciosa major. This is a beautiful pot-plant that is almost 

 constantly in bloom. Can be planted out in summer and lifted in 

 fall. Violet-blue flowers. 1M ft- Pkt. 25 cts. 



CACALIA coccinea (Tassel Flower, or Ladies' Paint Brush). HA. 

 An old-time favorite for the border. Flowers orange-scarlet and 

 very nice for cutting. 1 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Campanula Medium 



CAMPANULA (Bellflower) 



A family containing many beautiful border plants, several varieties 

 beautiful as pot-plants. Mainly hardy biennials and perennials. 



Calycanthema (Cup-and-Saucer). HB. Delightful in form 

 and colors, and elegant subjects for the garden or for pot culture. 

 2 to 2y 2 ft. Blue, Rose, Striped and White. Each, pkt. 15 cts., %oz. 

 75 cts. Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., M°z. 60 cts. 



Medium (Canterbury Bell). HB. Large, bell-shaped flowers in 

 many shades. Elegant border or pot-plants. A proportion of seed- 

 lings will vary from color, while some single flowers will be found 

 among the double-flowered seedlings. 2 to 2 ft. 



Single Blue, Lilac, Rose, White and Striped. Each, pkt. 10 cts. 

 Mixed, pkt. 5 cts., }/ioz. 25 cts. 



Double Blue, Lilac, Rose and Striped. Each, pkt. 5 cts., 40c. 



Carpatica (Harebell). HB. Dwarf plants with cup-shaped 

 flowers, suitable for borders, edging, etc. 1 ft. White, blue and violet 

 mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 30 cts. 



Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). HP. Stately plants with 

 stems 4 to 5 feet high; fine for borders or as large, decorative pot- 

 plants; large, broad, tubular flowers. Finest mixture of blue and 

 white. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. 25 cts. 



Imperialis. HB. A new strain of regular pyramidal habit with 

 upright flowers, rich colors; fine for pot-plants. 2 ft. Mixture of 

 white, rose and blue shades. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Persicifolia grandiflora (Peach Bells). HP. Flowers extra large 

 and cup-shaped; elegant for pot-plants; aloo for border. 2 ft. Mixture 

 of single blue and white, pkt. 10 cts , 3^oz. 75 cts. Mixture of double 

 blue and white, pkt. 15 cts., %oz. $1 



