Flower Seeds 



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



DAHLIAS hhp 



These are very easily grown from seed, and the beautiful new introductions of the past 

 two seasons afTord single and double flowers in wonderful variety, all classes coming quite 

 true from seed, and supplying magnificent colors. In the garden these seedling Dahlias bloom 

 as early and freely as the plants grown from tubers. Dahlias should have good, rich soil. 

 Pinching out the points of growth tends to dwarf the plants, and also incites earlier flowering. 



Double, Large-flowering Show Varie- 

 ties. Saved from the finest double flowers. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Hoz. 40 cts. 



Twentieth Century, or Orchid-flow- 

 ered. Flowers single and very large, 4 to 7 

 inches in diameter. In colors they vary from 

 white to deep crimson; late. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 Y%oz. 50 cts. 



Cactus, Double, Large-flowering 

 Dwarf. Very distinct and showy and nearly 

 true from seed. Many colors. 3 to 4 ft. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., V s oz. 50 cts. 



Cactus, Single-flowered. From a fine 

 collection. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Single Mixed. A fine strain of large 

 flowers in many colors. Pkt. 5 cts., Vioz. 20c. 



DELPHINIUM hp 



These, when established, form most stately plants that bloom throughout July, August 

 and September. Magnificent blues predominate, although other attractive colors are not 

 wanting. The entire list will bloom the first season from early-sown seed. July and August 

 are good months for outdoor sowing. Flower-spikes that have lost their beauty should be 

 removed promptly, promoting additional bloom. 



Cardinale. An elegant variety, bearing 

 scarlet flowers with yellow centers. 3 ft. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



Cashmerianum. Pale to deep blue 

 flowers; dwarf, branching habit; distinct. 

 iy 2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., y s oz. 50 cts. 



Formosum. Dark blue with white eye; 

 a popular variety. 2}^ ft. Pkt. 5c, }^oz. 25c. 



Formosum grandiflorum. New. A 

 giant form of the preceding. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 lioz. 50 cts. 



Formosum coelestinum. One of the 

 most lovely blues. A celestial color. 2J^ ft. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., M°z. 50 cts. 



Grandiflorum (Chinese Larkspur). Pale 

 to deep blue colors. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 15 cts. 



Grandiflorum album. Pure white; comes 

 true from seed. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 15 cts. 



Kelway's Hybrids. Flower-spikes very 

 large; varying in color from pearly white to 

 lavender and from soft azure-blue to rich 

 indigo. A noted strain. Pkt. 15 cts., J4oz 50c. 



Double-flowering Hybrids. Best dou- 

 ble-flowering varieties from a rich collec- 

 tion. 3J^ to 4 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., )4oz. 50 cts. 



Belladonna. Blooming from June until 

 frost. Its clear turquoise-blue flowers are 

 unsurpassed for beauty and delicacy. Pkt. 

 25 cts. 



Zalil. Flowers sulphur-yellow, produced 

 freely from June until August. Spikes long, 

 with forty to fifty flowers on each. Pkt. 15c. 



Blue Butterfly. HA. A very charming 

 salvia-blue annual variety, forming a com- 

 pact, free-flowering bush of about 15 inches 

 in height. Pkt. 15 cts. 



DIANTHUS (Tne Divine Flower) 



The rich coloring, with the varied forms and fringing of petals common to many varieties, 

 renders them very attractive. They are all useful for bedding and all serviceable for cutting. 

 The annual Pinks may be sown in autumn or spring. An adornment to every garden in the 

 summer. 



Perennial Delphinium 



DOUBLE ANNUAL PINKS 



CHINA or INDIAN PINKS (Dianlhus Sinensis). Flowering 

 from early summer to fall; strong, sturdy growers, suitable for beds 

 and borders. 



Pure White. A fine, free-flowering, double white; quite true from 

 seed. \% ft. Pkt. 5 cts., }4,oz. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Finest Mixed. Flowers very double and in unlimited variety of 

 colors. Pkt. 5 cts., }<£oz. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



JAPANESE PINKS (£>. Heddcwigi and varieties). A beautiful 

 class of sturdy-growing plants, 10 to 12 inches high and of the same 

 width; handsomely marbled and mottled flowers, 2 in. and over in 

 diameter. 



Fireball. A dwarf bedding variety, with blood-red flowers. Pkt. 

 10 cts., J4oz. 50 cts. 



Mourning Cloak. Dark, velvety crimson, margined white. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., J4oz. 35 cts. 



Purity. Snow-white; clove-scented; fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 J^oz. 30 cts. 



Finest Mixed. In endless range of colors. Pkt. 5 cts., %oz. 25 cts. 



Marvelous. Very large and beautiful fringed flowers, rich and 

 varied; elegant for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts., }4oz. 50 cts. 



Salmon King. Fringed flowers of a beautiful salmon-rose. Pkt. 

 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



Striped Beauty. Fringed; striped in many combinations; beau- 

 tiful. Pkt. 5 cts., Hoz. 30 cts. 



Snowball. Fringed, snow-white flowers; fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 

 cts., J4oz. 50 cts. 



Diadem Pinks (D. Heddeivizi diadematus). Very large, showy 

 flowers, beautifully marked and flaked. Splendid Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 J4oz. 25 cts. 



Royal Pink (D. Heddewigi nobilis). A beautiful class for cutting; 

 flowers large, very double and on long stems; colors range from white 

 to rose, and scarlet to blood-red. Pkt. 10 cts., ]4,oz. 40 cts. 



Imperial Pink (D. imperialis fl. pi.). These have a wide range 

 of showy colors, and are profuse bloomers. Fine for beds. Superb 

 mixture. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 30 cts. 



SINGLE ANNUAL PINKS 



Japanese, Crimson Belle. Large, handsome, dark red flowers. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., M°z. 25 cts. 



Japanese, Eastern Queen. Flowers marbled rose and white. 

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



Japanese, Finest Mixed. In many beautiful colors. Pkt. 5 cts. 

 J^oz., 25 cts. 



Marvelous. Beautiful, fringed flowers, rich and varied in colors; 

 fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., yioz. 25 cts. 



Salmon Queen. Very large, fringed flowers, salmon-rose to 

 deeper shades. Pkt. 5 cts., \4,oz. 35 cts. 



Vesuvius. Brilliant orange-scarlet, fringed flowers. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 J^oz. 40 cts. 



Princess. Flowers striped, blotched and fringed. Mixed. Pkt. 

 5 cts., j/toz. 30 cts. 



Royal Pink. Large flowers; petals fringed and crimped. Blood- 

 red to rose, carmine-pink, and occasionally white in color. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 J^oz. 30 cts. 



HARDY GARDEN PINKS 



Very desirable for beds, borders, cemetery planting, etc. The 

 flowers are highly prized for their spicy, refreshing odor. 



Double White Clove Pink, Mrs. Sinkins (D. plumarius semper- 

 florens fl. pi.). A beautiful white variety; very double, sweet and nice 

 for cutting. Pkt. 50 cts. 



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