Flower Seeds 



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



Celosia Thompson! magnifica 



CELOSIA PLUMOSA (Plumed, or Feathered Cockscomb) TA 



Of pyramidal growth with superb, feathery plumes. Grand pot- 

 plants and beautiful for beds during the summer months. 



Thompson! magnifica. A 



mixture of improved varieties 

 of splendid colors. 1)4 ft. 

 Crimson, Gold-Yellow, and 

 Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts. 



Pride of Castle Gould. A 

 new Ostrich Plume variety. 

 Plants compact and pyramidal, 

 producing immense flower- 

 heads resembling willowy 

 plumes, in many remarkable 

 shades. Pkt. 15 cts. 



CENTAUREA 



A very large and varied genus 

 containing numerous handsome 

 foliage and flowering species. 



Montana (Perennial Corn- 

 flower). HP. Large, violet-blue 

 flowers. Blooms from July until 

 frost. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Americana alba. HA. A 

 beautiful native variety with 

 numerous large, creamy white 

 flowers, 5 inches in diameter, 

 long-stemmed and nice for cut- 

 ting. A good border plant. 2 

 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Cyanus. HA. The Bluebottle, Bachelor's Button, or Cornflower 

 of the old gardens. A weed in the European cornfields. They com- 

 monly come up year after year, seeding themselves. 2)4 ft. 

 All colors, Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 

 Emperor William. Dark blue. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 Double Mixed. Fifty to 60 per cent true. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50c. 



Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan). HA. Very sweet, honey-like 

 odor; fall-sown seeds produce plants more prolific in flower than 

 spring-sown. 1)4 ft- Pkt. 5 cts., )^oz. 20 cts. 



Imperialis. These are beautiful giant varieties, the finest of the 

 collection. They are vigorous growers, branch freely and send out 

 numerous side shoots, producing flowers during a long period. 3 to 

 3)4 ft. Purple, White, Lilac, Lavender, Dark Rose, Light Rose, 

 Yellow and Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 20 cts. 



Marguerite. Very large, pure white, sweet-scented flowers. 

 1)4 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Candidissima. HHP. Very handsome silvery foliage used in quan- 

 tity for bedding, edging, baskets, etc. 9 in. Pkt. 10 cts., )4oz. 35 cts. 



Gymnocarpa. HHP. Silver foliage, a popular bedding variety. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., )|oz. 25 cts. 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



A large family of plants of varied character, nearly all valuable 



for cut-flowers. 



ANNUAL VARIETIES 



Very showy and popular; 

 known as Painted Daisies and 

 Summer Marguerites. Useful 

 as pot-plants, as well as for 

 cutting and bedding. 



Carinatum (tricolor), 

 Eclipse. Golden yellow, scar- 

 let ring. l)4ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Carinatum, Evening Star. 

 Bright golden yellow flowers, 

 3 to 4 inches across. 1)4 ft. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



Carinatum, Morning Star. 

 Large; primrose-yellow, with 

 golden center. 1)4 ft. Pkt. 

 10 cts. 



Carinatum, Northern 

 Star. A giant white variety, 

 with flowers 3)4 inches across; 

 dark center. 1)4 ft. Pkt. 

 10 cts. 



Carinatum, Single-flow- 

 ering Vars., Mixed. Pkt. 5c, 

 \ioz. 25c. 



Centaurea imperialis 



ANNUAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS, continued 

 Carinatum Double-flowering Vars., Mixed. Pkt. 5c, )^oz. 20c. 

 Coronarium. Double Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 

 Inodorum, Bridal Robe. A dwarf variety with snow-white, 

 very double flowers; line foliage. An elegant pot-plant and nice for 

 beds; very free; fair percentage double from seed. %ft. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 y$oz. 25 cts. 



GREENHOUSE AND HARDY PERENNIAL 

 CHRYSANTHEMUMS 

 Frutescens grandiflora (Marguerite, or Paris Daisy). White, 

 with yellow eye. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Frutescens, Comtesse de Chambord (Yellow Paris Daisy). 

 Pure yellow. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Japonicum. HHP". The Japanese varieties may quite readily 

 be grown from seed. Sown early, will bloom freely the same sea- 

 son. Pkt. 25 cts. 



OTHER CHRYSANTHEMUMS 

 Leucanthemum hybridum (Spring Marguerites). HP. Per- 

 fectly hardy; established plants will flower in May; flowers are borne 

 on long, thin but wiry stems, are 5 to 6 inches and over in diameter, 

 and like all Chrysanthemums, are very durable in a cut state and fine 

 for house decoration. 2)4 ft. 



Maximum, Alaska 

 (Shasta Daisy). White. 

 Fine for cutting. Pkt. 10c. 



Maximum, California 

 (Shasta Daisy). Cream- 

 white. Fine for cutting. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



CLEOME gigantea (Spi- 

 der Plant). HHA. A 

 beautiful new species 

 related to the common 

 caper, and, like it, having 

 very long stamens giv- 

 ing flowers a resemblance 

 to the spider; showy. 

 Plants are vigorous 

 growers and constantly 

 in flower. Makes a fine 

 border plant. 3 to 4 ft. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



COB;«A scandens. TP. 



A popular climber of 

 very rapid growth. 

 Large, bell-shaped, blue 

 flowers. Will rapidly 

 cover a large trelf 

 and its quaint flowers 

 are most interesting. Should be started in-doors and not planted 

 out until all danger from frost is past, as it is somewhat tender. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., )^oz. 25 cts. 



CINERARIA tp° 



Very distinct and ornamental house plants, with magnificent heads 

 of velvety bloom, the colors of which include white, very delicate 

 to very dark blue, all shades of pink, carmine and crimson with 

 bicolors of crimson and white, blue and white, etc. Splendid, large 

 flowers. 



Hybrida grandiflora. Large-flowering prize varieties. Unsur- 

 passed for richness of color and perfection of form. 1)4 ft. Pkt. 50c. 



Hybrida grandiflora, Dwarf. Large-flowering. Superb mixture 

 of splendid varieties. 1 ft. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Hybrida grandiflora, Matador. Beautiful scarlet; a most 

 dazzling color; of French origin, and entirely new in Cinerarias. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



Hybrida stellata (C. cruenta hybrida; Star Cineraria). Large pan- 

 icles of star-shaped flowers in many pleasing colors; very valuable 

 for cutting and as decorative pot-plants. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Hybrida stellata radiata (Cactus-flowered Star Cineraria). 

 Narrow petals are rolled and diverge from a small center; unique. 2 

 ft. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Maritima, Diamond. HP. A beautiful foliage variety; pure 

 white leaves; for pots and bedding. 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



CLARKIA 



Hardy annuals; easily grown; flower freely, are showy in the 

 border, good for cutting, and forming nice pot-plants. 

 Elegans, Double and Single Mixed. 2 ft. Pkt. 5 cts. 



Chrysanthemum inodorum, Bridal Robe 



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