Flower Seeds 



W. C. BECKERT, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., NORTH SIDE, 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. 



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., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Crimson. Pure White. Salmon-Rose. 



Deep Scarlet. Pink. Seal-Red. 



Dark Blue. Peach Blossom. Finest Mixed. 



Lavender-Blue. 



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

 feathery, borne on long, slender stems. July. 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 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 bedding and cutting. August. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Vsoz. 50 cts. 



Purity. Very double, pure white flowers; in all respects save color, a counter- 

 part of Daybreak. Pkt. 10 cts., y$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 beautiful shade of lavender. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., J/80Z. 50 cts. 



Salmon King Daybreak. Beautiful salmon, a novel and very pleasing shade; 

 in other respects identical with its parent. Pkt. 10 cts., } joz. 50 cts. 



Yellow Daybreak (Lemon Drop). A decided yellow; flowers not quite 

 so large as its parent, but perfect in form. Pkt. 10 cts., }4,oz. 75 cts. 



Bluebird. Fine shade of light blue; exceedingly free-flowering. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 J'goz. 75 cts. 



Rosy Morn. A very beautiful Aster; flowers of a delightful shade of rose; 

 large, well formed, full and double to the center. Pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 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-Pink. 



Lavender. Purple. White. 



Peach Blossom. Fine Mixed. 



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

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

 variety. 2 to 2% ft. September. Each, pkt. 10 cts., } joz. 25 cts. 

 Crimson. Light Rose-Pink. Deep Rose. 



Purple. Shell-Pink. Pure White. 



Lavender. Finest Mixed. 



Aster, Daybreak 



Aster, Semple's Shell-Pink. 



VIOLET KING. Of the late branching type. Bloom round, full 

 and very large, and of a soft violet shade; stems long and stiff. 

 August and September. 2 to 2}^ ft. Pkt. 10 cts., l Aoz. 30 cts. 



ROYAL PURPLE. Rich shade of purple; side stems start from 

 the main stem close to the ground. Early. 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., Y%oz., 

 40 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 cts., Koz. 50 cts. 



COMET EXPRESS, or EARLY HOHENZOLLERN. Very 

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

 and free-flowering. Season July. 13^ ft. Each, pkt. 10 cts., ^oz. 30c. 

 Crimson. Mauve. Salmon-Blush. 



Dark Blue. Rose. White. 



Light Blue. Fine Mixed. 



LAVENDER GEM. Large, loose flowers of a beautiful lavender 

 shade, deepening with age. Stems long and wiry. July. 1J^ ft. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., YiOx. 50 cts. 



WHITE FLEECE. Plants erect and branching; flowers very 

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

 iy 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. 50 cts. 



GIANT COMET, or OSTRICH PLUME. Very large flowers; 

 petals curled and twisted, resembling a chrysanthemum; admirable 

 for decoration. 1^-2 to 2 ft. August. Each, pkt. 10 cts., Ysoz. 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., Ysot.. 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 2>2 ft- Each, pkt. 10 cts., Ysoz. 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. 



MIKADO PINK or ROCHESTER ASTER. An exquisite shade 

 of lavender-pink; petals narrow, very long and gracefully reflexed; 

 flowers 4% to 6 inches in diameter, borne on long stems. Season 

 medium. Height lJi ft. Pkt. 10 cts., Y$oz. 50 cts. 



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