SOW HOLLYHOCKS FOR AN OLD-TIME PICTURE 



Lupins, Russell Hybrids 



Gaillardia • Blanket Flower 



Culture G. Cover seeds Vs in. Ht. 2 ft. Blooms June to frost 



The various color combinations in the flowers of the hardy Gail- 

 lardia closely resemble those found in Indian blankets, from 

 whence it receives its common name, Blanket Flower. Excellent 

 for borders, bedding, and cutting. 



2796 Portola Hybrids. F ich shades of bronzy red, with brilliant 

 gold-tipped petals, and are 3}^ inches in diameter. Pkt. 20 cts.; 

 J^oz. 75 cts. 



2797 Grandiflora, Coppery Red. A striking new color. Pkt. 20 

 cts.; 34 oz. 75 cts. 



2798 Grandiflora, Choice Mixed. Large variety of brilliant colors. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; M°z- 40 cts. 



Grasses, Ornamental 



Culture G. Cover seeds Vs in. Ht. various 

 Specimen plants, clumps, or entire beds of harmonious varieties 

 are always interesting. All are valuable for cutting. 



2842 Erianthus Ravennae. Silvery plumes and violet-shaded 

 leaves. Ht. 5 to 7 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; i^oz. 25 cts. 



2843 Eulalia zebrina. Zebra Grass. Leaves barred yellowish white. 

 Ht. 4 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; ]4oz. 40 cts. 



2844 Gynerium argenteum. Pampas Grass. Beautiful, tall, 

 silvery plumes. Ht. 6 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; Hoz. 25 cts. 



Gypsophila • Baby's Breath 



Culture G. Cover seeds Vs in- Ht. various. Blooms July and Aug. 



Dainty old-fashioned flowers with a misty grace. 



2865 Paniculata. Flowers the first season if sown early. Equally 

 desirable as a border plant and for cutting. Ht. 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 J^oz. 25 cts. 



2866 Paniculata fl.-pl. Most of the plants will produce exquisite 

 little double white flowers. Pkt. 25 cts.; J^oz. 85 cts. _ 



2867 Repens rosea. # Elegant trailing plants splendid for the 

 rockery. Clouds of small pink flowers. Pkt. 25 cts.; J^oz. 75 cts. 



Helenium • Helen's Flower 



Culture G. Cover seeds Vs in. Ht. 3 to S ft. Blooms Aug. and Sept. 



Free-blooming perennials of easy culture. Valuable for adding 

 color to the border background. 



2870 Autumnale superbum. Golden yellow. Pkt. 15 cts.; J^oz. 

 50 cts. 



2871 Riverton Gem. Wallflower-red, dark center. Pkt. 15 cts.; 



}ioz. 50 cts. 



Helianthus • Sunflower 



Culture G. Cover seeds Vi in- Ht- 5 to 6 ft. Blooms Aug. and Sept. 



Splendid background plants for the hardy border. Seed sown 

 early will produce flowering plants the first season. 

 2883 Perennial Varieties, Mixed. Medium-sized flowers in shades 



of yellow. Pkt. 20 cts. 



Heuchera • Coral Bells 



Culture G. Cover seeds in. Ht. 2 ft. Blooms July and Aug. 



Compact, bushy plants with heavy foliage from which arise the 

 graceful flower-spikes covered with pendent bell-shaped blooms. 

 Excellent for cutting. 



2890 Sanguinea. Rich, bright coral-red. Pkt. 25 cts. 



2891 Sanguinea Hybrids. New. Colors from white to glowing 

 crimson. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Hibiscus • Marsh- Ma I low 



Culture G. Cover seeds Vi in. Ht. 4 to 5 ft. Blooms July to Sept. 

 Handsome plants producing enormous flowers in lovely colors. 

 When once established they will last for years. 



2895 Crimson Eye. Large, pure white flowers with velvety crim- 

 son centers. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 35 cts. 



2896 Giant Rainbow Hybrids. Flowers often 8 inches in diameter, 

 from white to deep red. Pkt. 10 cts.; J^oz. 30 cts. 



Hollyhocks 



Culture G. Cover seeds Vi in. Ht. 5 to 8 ft. Blooms July and Aug. 



2900 New Double Exquisite. Flowers very double, each petal 

 exquisitely curled and fringed, with a broad margin of white, the 

 centers being shades of rose, carmine, purple, and violet. Pkt. 25 

 cts.; y$oz. 75 cts. 



2901 New Double Triumph. Of branching habit; waved and 

 fringed flowers in a variety of colors. Pkt. 25 cts.; J^oz. 75 cts. 



2913 Double Imperator. Large, fringed, rosette flowers with wide 

 guard petals in lovely pastel shades. Pkt. 25 cts.; J^oz. 75 cts. 



CHATER'S SUPERB DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS 



2902 Maroon 2905 Salmon-Rose 2908 White 



2903 Newport Pink 2906 Scarlet 2910 Superb Mixed 



2904 Rose-Pink 2907 Sulphur -Yellow 



Each of above, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 60 cts. 

 2909 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of above 7 colors 60 cts. 



2911 Single Mixed. Choice assortment of all colors. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 J^oz. 40 cts. 



2912 Allegheny Fringed, Mixed. Single and semi-double mam- 

 moth flowers with fringed petals. Pkt. 10 cts.; }4° 2 - 50 cts. 



Liatris • Gayfeather 



Culture G. Cover seeds Vi in. Ht. 2V2 to 3 ft. Blooms July and Aug. 

 Prefers sun 



2966 Pycnostachya. Long, showy flower-spikes that begin to 

 open at the top and are densely covered with rosy purple blooms. 

 Splendid for the border and for cutting. Pkt. 15 cts.; J£oz. $1.00. 



Linaria • Kenilworth Ivy 



Culture E. Cover seeds Vs in- Blooms June to Sept. Trailing 



2967 Cymbalaria. A very graceful creeper or climber with glossy, 

 ivy-like foliage. Dainty flowers in shades of lilac, rose, and white. 

 Most attractive for boxes, baskets, etc. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Linum • Flax 



Culture G. Cover seeds in. Ht. 2 ft. Blooms May to Aug. 

 Perenne. Graceful, feather-like plants which flower profusely. 

 2971 Blue 2972 White 



Each of above, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 30 cts. 



Lobelia • Cardinal Flower 



Culture G. Cover seeds in. Ht. 3 ft. Blooms July to Sept. 

 Prefers moist location 



2981 Cardinalis. Fine hardy border plant with brilliant spikes of 

 flaming scarlet. Pkt. 25 cts.; J^oz. SI. 00. 



Lupinus 



Culture G. Cover seeds Vi in. Ht. 3 to 4 ft. Blooms May and June. 

 Prefers partly shaded, rich soil 



Polyphyllus. One of the most beautiful perennials. Produces tali 

 spikes of pea-shaped blooms in clear colors. 



2994 Blue 2996 Yellow 2998 Choice Mixed 



2995 Bright Rose 2997 White 



Each of above, pkt. 10 cts.; Vioz. 25 cts.; Vioz. 40 cts. 



2992 Russell Hybrids. We offer the well-known Lupins in original 

 growers' packets of reselected seeds. Pkt. (10 seeds) 15 cts.; 

 pkt. (24 seeds) 25 cts. 



BECKERT'S SEED STORE, Inc. 



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