Flower Seeds 



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



ASTERS, CHINA „ HA 



Asters now rival the chrysanthemums in form and colors, and are the leading cut-flower from midsummer until the appearance of the 

 chrysanthemum. They delight in rich, moist soil, and, for the largest and finest-colored flowers, frequent rains or waterings are required. 

 For successional flowers sow seed from March to June. We offer the best strains and varieties. 



ASTERMUM. A fine new variety, with flowers much resembling 

 a chrysanthemum. Flowers very large; Pink, Lavender and White. 

 Each, Pkt. 15 cts. 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET. One of the most popular varieties, 

 being extra early. Flowers of good size and substance, and borne on 

 long stems. July. 1 ft. Each, pkt. 10 cts., ygoz. 25 cts. 

 Cinnabar-Carmine. Lavender-Blue. Rose-Pink. 

 Crimson. Peach Blossom. Seal-Red. 



Deep Scarlet. Pink. Finest Mixed. 



Dark Blue. Pure White. 



SNOWDRIFT. An early, pure white variety. Flowers recurved, 

 large, and feathery, borne on long, slender stems. July. 2 ft. Pkt. 

 10 cts., H02. 50 cts. 



DAYBREAK TYPE. The plants of this very popular variety 

 are strong, compact growers and very profuse bloomers. Flowers 

 borne upright on long, stiff stems. Season August. Height 18 in. 



Daybreak. Beautiful shell-pink, globe-shaped and very double. 

 Stems strong and upright. One of the best varieties, both for bed- 

 ding and cutting. August. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 50 cts. 



Lavender Daybreak. Habit of growth similar to Daybreak, but 

 the flowers are larger, always full to the center, and of a most beau- 

 tiful shade of lavender. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 50 cts. 



Salmon King Daybreak. Beautiful salmon, a novel and very 

 pleasing shade; in ether respects identical with its parent. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 Hoz. 50 cts. 



Yellow Daybreak (Lemon Drop). A decided yellow; flowers 

 not quite so large as its parent, but perfect in form. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 Vsoz. 75 cts. 



INVINCIBLE, or CARLSON EARLY BRANCHING. Possesses 

 all the desirable qualities of the late branching Asters, but comes into 

 bloom about ten days earlier. Each, pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts. 

 Crimson. Pink. Rose. 



Lavender. Purple. White. 



Finest Mixed. 



SEMPLE'S or AMERICAN BRANCHING. A fine, late strain 

 brought to a high standard by careful selection. Excellent cut- 

 flower variety. 2to2J^ft. September. Each, pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 25c. Asters, Daybreak 

 Crimson. Light Rose-Pink. Pure White. 

 Purple. Shell-Pink. Finest Mixed. VIOLET KING. Of the late branching type. Bloom round, full 

 Lavender. Salmon-Pink. and very large, and of a soft violet shade; stems long and stiff. 



August and September. 2 to 2y 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 30 cts. 



CRIMSON KING. Has all the good qualities of the late branch- 

 ing type; flowers double and of the largest size; rich, glossy crimson. 

 Pkt. 10 etc., Vgoz. 50 cts. 



COMET EXPRESS, or EARLY HOHENZOLLERN. Very 

 early; flowers large and double, borne on long stems, habit branching 

 and free-flowering. Season July. \y 2 ft. Each, pkt. 10 cts., Y%oz. 35c. 



Aster, Semple's or American Branching 



Salmon-Blush. 

 White. 



Finest Mixed. 



; of a beautiful lavender 

 nd wiry. July. \Y ft. 



Crimson. Mauve. 

 Dark Blue. Rose. 

 Light Blue. 



LAVENDER GEM. Large, loose flow 

 shade, deepening with age. Stems long 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Y % oz. 50 cts. 



WHITE FLEECE. Plants erect and branching; flowers very 

 large and pure white; petals long and recurved. Season July. Height 

 \y 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., y s oz. 50 cts. 



GIANT COMET, or OSTRICH-PLUME. Very large flowers; 

 petals curled and twisted, resembling a chrysanthemum; admirable 

 for decoration. 1 to 2 ft. August. Each, pkt. 10 cts., Ygoz. 35 cts. 

 Perfection. Pure white. 



Queen of Spain. Yellow, turning to flesh-color. 

 Salmon-Rose. Distinct color. 



Crimson. Light Blue. Finest Mixed. 



Dark Blue. Silver-Gray. 



COMET GOLIATH. Flowers very large, of various colors; the 

 largest and finest exhibition variety in existence. Season medium. 

 August. Pkt. 10 cts., y 8 oz. 50 cts. 



CREGO'S GIANT ASTERS. Flowers of the largest size, with 

 long stems; plants very vigorous and floriferous. August and Sep- 

 tember. Height 2 to 2y ft. Each, pkt. 10 cts., }ioz. 30 cts. 

 Crego's Giant Lavender. A charming color. 

 Crego's Giant Pink. Pure shell-pink. 

 Crego's Giant Purple. 



Crego's Giant Rose-Pink. Flowers very large and of fine form. 

 Crego's Giant White. One of the best white Asters. 

 Crego's Giant Mixed. 



