Flower Seeds 



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



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Double Hollyhocks 



HUMULUS hha 



All varieties are rapid-growing, 

 ornamental climbers. 



Japonicus. Growing to 30 

 feet in a season. Pkt 5 cts., 

 J4oz. 15 cts. 



Japonicus variegatus. 

 Cream -white variegation on a 

 deep green ground. Matures in 

 one season. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 

 20 cts. 



HUNNEMANNIA fumariae- 

 folia (Giant Yellow Tulip 

 Poppy). HA. Produces in 

 profusion large, yellow, poppy- 

 like blossoms. In bloom from 

 midsummer until frost. Pkt. 

 5 cts., J^oz. 15 cts. 



IMPATIENS tp° 



Holstii. Beautiful varieties, 

 being particularly desirable for 

 bedding, borders or pots. They 

 form very compact plants about 

 1 foot high and 1 foot in diam- 

 eter, with beautiful, glossy 

 green foliage and thickly dotted 

 over with flowers, constantly in 

 flower until frost. Vermilion, 

 White, Red -eyed, Rose, Car- 

 mine, Lilac, Dark Scarlet, Dark 

 Violet, in fine mixture. Pkt. 

 15 cts. 



Sultani, Mixed Hybrids. 



Pale rose to red and violet. May 

 be lifted in fall and will flower 

 nicely during the winter and 

 spring. Pkt. 15 cts. 



IPOMOEA (Moonflowers and Morning-Glories) 



Are all members of a large genus of plants mainly of climbing habit. 

 They are of rapid growth and produce a wonderful show of foliage 

 and flower; are much used as a covering for walls, trellises, etc. All 

 easily grown from seed. The seeds of Moonflowers should be soaked 

 in water twenty-four hours before sowing. 



MOONFLOWER (Ipomwa grandiflora) TA 



Mexicana grandiflora alba. Very large, pure white flowers, 

 opening in the evening and on dark, cloudy days. Very rapid grower. 

 Will reach out 30 to 40 feet. Soak seeds, or preferably cut a notch 

 through the hard shell; will germinate in 12 to 15 days. White- and 

 Black-seeded, each, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



Grandiflora, Hesperis. A grand new variety, with pure white 

 flowers of enormous size. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Grandiflora rubro-caerulea. Beautiful sky-blue flowers, 4 to 5 

 inches across, with rose-colored markings; produced very early and 

 in abundance. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Grandiflora rosea. Very large, soft lilac-pink flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Hederacea grandiflora superba. Large sky-blue flowers, with 

 white margins. Pkt. 10 cts. 



MORNING-GLORIES (Convolvulus major) HHA 



The Morning-Glory is always satisfactory as a vine for almost any 

 purpose and thrives in any soil Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Heavenly Blue. Large, heart-shaped leaves; flowers azure-blue, 

 shading to white at margin. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



Brazilian Morning-Glory (/. setosa). TP°. Of luxuriant growth, 

 leaves often measuring 10 to 12 inches across; flower salmon-rose 

 color. 4 to 5 inches in diameter. Ornamental seed-pods. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 40 cts. 



JAPANESE MORNING-GLORY. Wonderful in the colorings 

 and markings of the flowers as well as for the variety of form 

 and variegation of foliage. The colors run from white through 

 all shades of blue and purple, rose to dark red, etc. Flowers 

 are also striped, marbled, blotched, margined. The foliage of 

 many is beautifully variegated. Soak seeds in warm water 

 before sowing. Early pot-sown seeds are recommended for best 

 results. 



Single Imperial Fringed, Superb Mixed. Large, fringed flowers 

 in many beautiful shades and colors. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 

 Single Imperial, Fine Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 20 cts. 



KOCHIA tricophylla (Burning Bush, Summer Cypress). HHA. 

 A very handsome, symmetrical plant, forming beautiful globose 

 specimens without pruning or pinching; leaves assume crimson 

 tint in the fall. 3 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



KUDZU VINE (Pueraria). HP. Climbing vine; very rapid grower; 

 large leaves; wistaria-like, fragrant flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



LANTANA hhp° 



Verbena-like clusters of flowers, some changing color as the bloom 

 ages. They are handsome bedding plants and beautiful for pots. The 

 habit of the new hybrids is a great improvement, these being fine 

 dwarf and compact plants. Seed may be sown as late as March. 



Hybrida Mixed. Orange-and-red varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 15c. 



Hybrida Pictavi. New dwarf varieties of compact habit, and in 

 rich variety of colors. 9 in. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Hybrida compacta. New dwarf varieties. Fine mixed. Pkt. 

 10 cts., i^oz. 25 cts. 



LATHY RUS HP 



The hardy, everlasting Sweet Pea, with flowers much like the 

 annual sort, but without fragrance. Produces showy climbing vines 

 suitable for screens, trellises, etc., and flowers all summer. 



Latifolius. Large-flowering; flowers white, red and rose. Mixed, 

 pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Latifolius grandiflorus. Flowers and trusses much larger than 

 the preceding. White, Pink and Crimson. Mixed, pkt. 25 cts. 



LINARIA 



Cymbalaria maxima (Kenilworth Ivy). HP. Glossy, ivy-like 

 foliage. New, large-flowered varieties. Color white to rose. Very 

 neat trailing plant for boxes, baskets, etc. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Maroccana, Excelsior. HA. Varied and beautiful colors ranging 

 from white to yellow, pink and blue. Very effective. Pkt. 15 cts. 



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