TEN OF THE FINEST NEW ANNUALS 



2032 



Ageratum, Midget Blue 



Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections; released 1940 



f'jfihi A very lovely, dwarf Ageratum, 2 to 3 inches high, with 

 ^c™^' delicate, fine foliage which is practically smothered 

 with small, true Ageratum-blue flowers. Ideal for edging and 

 rock-garden. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2117 



Antirrhinum, Rosalie 



Bronze Medal, 1940 All-America Selections 



(*rft\ Rust-proof. An entirely new color in Antirrhinums — 

 "cB' deep, rich rose with an underlying tone of topaz or 

 amber; tube and lip are of the same color which greatly in- 

 tensifies the depth and richness of color. The plants are 

 base-branching and produce from 6 to 8 huge, long, flower- 

 ing spikes. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2292 



China Aster, Early Giant Wilt-Resistant 

 Light Blue 



Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections 



Extremely large flowers of a clear light blue on stiff stems 

 which branch from the base of the plant. Not subject 

 to the prevalent Aster wilt, they are exceptionally well suited 

 for cut-flower purposes. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3042 



New Marigold, Tall, Single, Ferdinand 



One of the gayest of our new flowers. Ferdinand is single- 

 flowered, with a neat, round, crested center of dainty tubular 

 florets in an arresting shade of golden yellow, surrounded by 

 a single row of broad, mahogany guard petals on stems well 

 over a foot long. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3043 



Marigold, Tall, Single French, Josephine 



The large mahogany flowers are ideal for bedding and cut- 

 ting, contrasting and giving a background to more lively 

 colors. Pkt. 15 cts. 



3182 



Petunia, Hollywood Star 



Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections 



Flowers of a rich, charming shade of rose with amber 

 throat, the petals forming a perfect star. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Phlox Drummondi gigantea, 

 Salmon Glory 



Silver Medal, 1939 All-America Selections 



The individual florets are truly gigantic for Phlox, 

 measuring from 1J4 to 1^ inches across. Pure salmon- 

 pink with a distinct creamy white eye. One of the most 

 beautiful color combinations we have ever seen. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3348 



Scabiosa, Imperial Giant, Blue Moon 



Honorable Mention, 1939 All-America Selections 



Strikingly beautiful, the flower-form is as different from 

 the existing Scabiosa variety as the dahlia-flowered 

 zinnia differs from the old types of zinnias. This new type 

 has flowers composed entirely of broad, heavy, wavy petals, 

 eliminating the pin-cushion center entirely. Literally fully 

 double, 2% inches across and 2 to 2% inches deep. The color 

 is a rich deep lavender-blue, a shade which maintains its 

 effectiveness indoors or out. Plants are extremely upright in 

 growth, 36 to 40 inches tall. Ideal for cutting. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3663 



Zinnia, Super Crown O'Gold, Pastel Tints 



Considered one of the finest large-flowering Zinnias intro- 

 duced in recent years. A delightful and distinct mixture of a 

 wide range of soft pastel tints of soft yellow, old-gold, light 

 and apricot-pink, various shades of salmon, peach and buff, 

 cerise, pure white and cream. Growing about 3 feet tall, the 

 flowers are borne profusely all season. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3718 



Zinnia, Fantasy, Wildfire 



The rich, dazzling scarlet flowers add a distinct note of 

 color and cheerfulness to any garden, and will enliven any 

 home when used in flower arrangements. The plants are neat 

 in habit, 2% to 3 feet tall, and come into flower in 45 to 50' 

 days from seed. Pkt. 25 cts. 



China Aster, Light Blue Phlox Drummondi gigantea, Salmon Glory Scabiosa, Blue Moon 



BECKERT'S SEED STORE, Inc. 



Phone: Fairfax 4210-4211 



3 



103 Federal St., North Side, Pittsburgh 



