Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



FLOWER SEEDS 



2659 CANARY CREEPER (Tropaeolum canariense). HHA. An elegant vine for vase or 

 trellis. Daintily fringed, bright yellow flowers; deeply divided, light green foliage. 10 to 15 

 feet. Pkt. 10 cts. , oz. 40 cts. 



CANNA (Indian Shot). HHP. For heavy flower and foliage effects. The seeds should be 



soaked in warm water before sowing. 

 2685 Large-flowering Mixed. Saved from best varieties. 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c. 

 Named varieties of Carinas do not come true from seed. For Canna Roots, see page 64. 



2697 CARDINAL CLIMBER (Ipomoea Quamoclit hybrida). HHA. A brilliant and beau- 

 tiful climber, growing rapidly and attaining a height of 30 feet. Foliage fern-like; flowers 

 cardinal-red, 1 Y2 inches across, borne in clusters and produced in great profusion from mid- 

 summer until frost. The seed should be started indoors, but may be sown in the open in late 

 May. Soaking the seed or notching the seed-coat will hasten germination. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 }/% oz. 50 cts. 



CARNATION (Dianthus Caryophyllus) HP 



These may nearly all be flowered the first season by sowing early. Seedlings possess great 

 vigor and, as a rule, produce more flowers than plants from cuttings. 



2704 Giant Marguerite, or Malmaison. Early-flowering; seed sown in February will flower in June. 



Fine for cut-flowers. Splendid mixture from largest flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., }j oz. 50 cts. 

 Marguerite, Half Dwarf. Valuable cut-flower varieties; sweet-scented and bloom from July to frost 



from February-sown seed. Flowers large. 1 foot. 

 2706 White 2709 Scarlet 2711 Crimson 2717 Mixed 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., oz - 50 cts. 

 2719 Chabaud's Everblooming. Bears a high percentage of double flowers of the largest size, blooming 



five to six months after sowing. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 2721 Grenadin, or Hardy Border Carnations. A fine strain of double Carnations for outdoor culture, 



flowering the second season. Bright colors. Pkt. 15 cts., Y% oz. 40 cts. 



CELOSIA TA 



PLUMED TYPE. Of'pyramidal growth withYsuperb, pointed plumes, making grand pot-plants and 

 gorgeous beds, blooming from July to September. Prefers a fairly rich soil. 



Thompson's Magnificent. Improved varieties; splendid colors; 2 feet. 

 2737 Golden Yellow 2738 Orange-Red 2739 Scarlet 



2740 Crimson 2742 Magnificent Mixed 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., }l oz. 40 cts. 

 2745 Pride of Castle Gould. Compact, pyramidal plants with immense flower- 

 heads shaped like ostrich plumes, in many brilliant colors. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 CHINESE WOOLFLOWER. The finest of the Celosias for bedding and also splendid 

 for cutting. Fach plant produces many enormous, ball-shaped flower-heads. 2 feet 

 tall. 



2730 Yellow 2731 Crimson 2732 Scarlet 2733 Pink 



Each, pkt. 15 cts., }g oz. 50 cts. 

 COCKSCOMB (Celosia cristata). Distinct and handsome; makes fine decorative 



plants and unique beds. The comb-like heads grow to a large size. Sow the seed 



indoors in March or outside in May. 

 2727 Empress. Enormous, crimson heads 



dark foliage. 10 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., 



}/% oz. 65 cts. 

 2729 Dwarf Mixed. Plants average 8 



inches high; combs in shades of red and 



yellow. Pkt. 15 cts., J 4 oz. 50 cts. 



Crimson Woolflower 



CENTAUREAS 



(The Cornflower Family) 

 CYANUS (Cornflower, Bachelor's But- 

 ton, or Bluebottle). HA. Easy to 

 grow; free-blooming. 

 2757 Single Blue. The original Corn- 

 flower; deep blue. 2^ feet. Pkt. 10 

 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 2760 Double Blue. 2761 Double Pink. 

 2762 Double White. Fine for cut-flowers. 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



2763 Double Mixed. A fine assortment of colors, ranging from white to rose and from light to 



dark blue. About 60 percent come double. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts. 

 AMERICANA. HA. A giant variety, growing 4 and 5 feet high, with immense flowers. 

 2752 Deep Lavender and 2753 White. Each, pkt. 10 cts., H oz. 50 cts. 



2780 CANDIDISSIMA. HHP. Grown for its handsome, silvery foliage: used for bedding, 



edging, baskets, etc. 9 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., J-g oz. 50 cts. 

 2782 GYMNOCARPA. HHP. Silver foliage; a popular bedding variety. Pkt. 10c, M oz. 35c. 

 2784 MONTANA (Perennial Cornflower). HP. Large, showy, deep blue flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS (Giant Sweet Sultan) HA 



Beautiful large flowers. Vigorous growers. 3 to 3J^ feet tall. „_,,, „ , 



2765 White 2767 Lilac 2768 Deep Lavender 2769 Purple 



2771 Rose 2772 Rose and White 2773 Amaranth-Red 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., M °z- 30 cts., oz. $1.00 

 2774 Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 10 cts., \i oz. 25 cts., oz. 85 cts. 



2776 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan). Honey scented. Pkt. 10 cts., H ox. 40 cts., oz. $1.25. 



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Magnificent Celosia 



