Flower Seeds 



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



BEGONIA tp 



The many improvements in this family now permit their use for almost any 

 desired end. The tuberous-rooted varieties are beautilul house plants and very useful 

 as bedding plants. The Semperflorens varieties are excellent bedding plants, are 

 equally valuable as pot-plants for decorative purposes and afford nice sprays for cut- 

 flowers. Some of the varieties form very charming plants for baskets, etc., whilst the 

 Rex section and others supply elegant foliaged subjects. 



Tuberous-Rooted (Begonia semperflorens) 



The following varieties are all adapted for bedding and are perpetual bloomers; 

 also line as pot-plants. Height about 10 inches. 



Erfordia. A popular variety, with handsome dark foliage and rose-carmine 

 flowers. 1 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Gracilis rosea. Bright rose; very floriferous. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Salmon Queen. New. Large, salmon-colored blooms; dark foliage. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Triumph. A very dwarf, pure-white-flowered variety that blooms profusely 

 throughout the season. Fine for pots or bedding. 6 to 10 in. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Vernon. Dark green foliage shaded bronzy red; flowers deep, glowing rose; 

 branching habit and fine for pots or bedding. 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Dwarf Vernon. Forms a small, round plant covered continually with brilliant 

 red flowers; foliage deep, brownish red. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Vulcan. A grand bedder, 1 foot high; glowing vermilion flowers; dark brownish 

 foliage. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Gracilis. Fine for grouping. Vigorous grower and in constant bloom during the 

 summer. Equally valuable for the conservatory. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Rosea. Handsome flower of a delicate rose-color. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Bonfire. Produces masses of large, lustrous carmine-scarlet flowers; foliage 

 metallic brown. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Campanula Medium 



Tuberous-Rooted (Begonia hybrida) 



These are not difficult to grow from seed, though special care must 

 be given them in seedling state. January-sown seed will produce 

 blooming plants in July, whilst sowings made at this latter date will 

 furnish nice stock for spring and summer bloom. 



Single Large-flowering Varieties. In splendid mixture. Pkt. 25c. 



Single Fringed (Crispa, or Fimbriata). Splendid mixture of 

 White, Cream, Rose, Red, Carmine, etc. Forty per cent come true 

 from seed; flowers large. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Single Crested, or Bearded (Cristata). About 40 per cent 

 of the flowers have large, flat petals with crested combs. Mixed 

 colors — White, Yellow, Scarlet, etc. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Double Mixed. A very fine strain of well-formed flowers, con- 

 sisting of White, Rose, Yellow, Orange, Scarlet, Dark Red, etc. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



Dichroa. A new, shrubby, free-branching variety; leaves light 

 green blotched white, whilst the later leaves that follow the flower- 

 ing period are entirely green. Flowers are brilliant salmon and are 

 produced continually. 2 ft. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Rex, Hybrid Varieties, Mixed. Large, handsome leaves, varie- 

 gated with bronze, silver, gray, etc. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Rubens. Rex foliage with elegant shades of red and dark rose. 

 In some plants only these two colors appear; in others these colors 

 are contrasted with the silvery white or green of the type, the red 

 and rose appearing along the edge, the middle, or as a zone or group 

 of spots. Very sturdy class and about 60 per cent come true from 

 seed. Pkt. 50 cts. 



BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum). A rapid-growing annual 

 climber. White flowers succeeded by balloon-like seed-vessels. 

 10 to 15 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



BELLIS PERENNIS (English Daisy) HP 



Do well in almost any soil, preferring a partially shaded position. 

 Flower from early spring until early fall and may then be divided and 

 held in frames for following season's planting. Height 5 to 6 inches. 



Monstrosa. Flowers very double, of immense size, 2 to 3 inches 

 across and borne on long, strong stems. White, Rose, Red and Mixed. 

 Each, pkt. 15 cts. 



The Bride. New Giant-flowered White. Very double flowers on 

 long, straight stems; early and free. Pkt. 15 cts. 



The Bridegroom. A counterpart of the foregoing in all but 

 color, being a fine deep rose. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Giant Longfellow. Large, double, rose-colored flowers. Pkt. 10 

 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 



Giant Snowball. Large; perfect double; white. Pkt. 10c, l^goz. 50c. 



Giant Red. Large-flowering; double; red. Pkt. 10 cts., H oz - 50c. 



Giant Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., J-^oz. 50 cts. 



BRACHYCOME iberidifolia (Swan River Daisy). HHA. Blue, 

 white and rose-colored flowers with blackish disk surrounded by 

 narrow white halo. 1 ft. All colors mixed, pkt. 5 cts., J4 oz - 25 cts. 



BETA (Ornamental-Leaved Beet) TB 



For edging or border plants. 



Brazilian Golden, Crimson, and Mixed. Fine border plants;: 

 very showy; entire leaf-stalk and midrib intensely colored; very 

 attractive. 2 ft. Each, pkt. 10 cts. 



BROWALLIA ta 



Elata caerulea grandiflora. Beautiful sky-blue. Elegant winter- 

 blooming plant and also a nice bedding plant in sheltered position- 

 \y 2 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Speciosa major. This is a beautiful pot-plant that is almost 

 constantly in bloom. Can be planted out in summer and lifted in 

 fall. Violet-blue flowers. \Y 2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



CAMPANULA (Bellfl ower) 



A family containing many beautiful border plants, several varie- 

 ties beautiful as pot-plants. Mainly hardy biennials and perennials. 



Medium (Canterbury Bell). HB. Large, bell-shaped flowers in 

 many shades. Elegant border or pot-plants. A proportion of seed- 

 lings will vary from color, while some single flowers will be found 

 among the double-flowered seedlings. 2 to 2J-<> ft. 



Single Blue, Lilac, Rose, White and Striped. Each, pkt. 10 cts. 

 Mixed, pkt. 5 cts., Koz. 25 cts. 



Double Blue, Lilac, Rose, Striped and Mixed. Each, pkt. 5 cts., 

 J^oz. 40 cts. 



Calycanthema (Cup-and-Saucer) . HB. Delightful in form 

 and colors, and elegant subjects for the garden or for pot culture. 

 2 to 2y<i ft. Blue, Rose, Striped and White. Each, pkt. 15 cts. 

 Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 



Carpatica (Harebell). HB. Dwarf plants with cup-shaped 

 flowers, suitable for borders, edging, etc. 1 ft. White, Blue and 

 Violet mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Pyramidalis (Chimney Bellflower). HP. Stately plants with 

 stems 4 to 5 feet high; fine for borders or as large, decorative pot- 

 plants; large, broad, tubular flowers. Finest mixture of Blue and 

 White. Pkt. 5 cts., 34° z - 25 cts. 



Imperialis. HB. A new strain of regular pyramidal habit with 

 upright flowers, rich colors; fine for pot-plants. 2 ft. Mixture of 

 White, Rose and Blue shades. Pkt. 10 cts., Vzoz. 25 cts. 



Persicifolia grandiflora (Peach Bells). HP. Flowers extra large 

 and cup-shaped; elegant for pot-plants; also for border. 2 ft. Single 

 Mixture of blue and white, pkt. 10 cts.; Double Mixture of Blue 

 and White, pkt. 15 cts. 



Macrostyla. One of the few annuals of the genus. Handsome 

 large flowers in violet and rose shades for pots and rockwork. 13^ ft. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Ysoz. 25 cts. 



CACALIA coccinea (Tassel Flower, or Ladies' Paint Brush). HA. 

 An old-time favorite for the border. Flowers orange-scarlet and' 

 very nice for cutting. 1}^ ft. Pkt. 5 cts. 



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