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



Flower Seeds 



DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPIES 



Cardinal. Large; fringed; scarlet; very effective. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



Carnation-flowered. A splendid border variety. Large, very 

 double, fringed flowers in brilliant colors. ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 



20 cts. 



Chamois-Rose. Brilliant double flowers of novel shade. ft. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Irresistible. Double flowers 5 inches across, brilliant rose and 

 blush-rose to salmon-rose. All white-centered and handsomely 

 fringed. 2}£ ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Mikado. Each blossom is a large, fluffy ball, pure white at base 

 with crimson tips. 2}^ ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz 20 cts. 



White Swan (Snowdrift). Very large, double, white, beautifully 

 fringed. 2 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Double-flowered Mixed. Choice mixture of many varieties. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



PERENNIAL POPPIES 



These varieties may be sown from July to September to flower 

 the following season, though Alpine and Iceland will flower the first 

 season from seed sown in February. 



Alpine, Fringed. These are charming little flowers with single 

 fringed or fluted petals. Colors are white, salmon, rose and orange in 

 mixture. 60 per cent true. 9 in. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Bracteatum. Immense blood-red flowers with black blotches at 

 base of each petal. Very fine variety. 4 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 15 cts. 



Bracteatum, Livermore Variety. Enormous crimson flowers, 

 12 inches and over in diameter, with black center. 4 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 J^oz. 50 cts. 



Iceland (Nudicaule). New Excelsior strain. Very graceful, 

 dwarf plants containing over twenty shades. 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 J^oz. 25 cts. 



Oriental. Gigantic, dark scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., }.{oz. 25c. 

 Oriental Hybrids. A splendid mixture of all colors, rose, lilac and 

 mauve shades included. Quite fine for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts., }4,oz. 50 cts. 



PRIMULA SINENSIS tp 



Chinese Primrose 



Beautiful house plants that are quite readily grown from seed, 

 which should be sown thinly so that earliest plants may be removed, 

 without disturbing seed that will germinate later. Full directions 

 for their care are printed on seed packets. 



GIANT-FLOWERING FRINGED PRIMULAS 

 Giant Pink. Enormous flowers; very delicate, striking pink; very 

 solid large petals. Erect, vigorous habit. Pkt. 50c. 



Giant White (Lady 

 Randolph Churchill). 

 Flowers as large as the 

 preceding, and plants of 

 similar habit. Pkt. 50c. 



Giant Copper-col- 

 ored (Emperor). A dis- 

 tinct shade; fine. Pkt. 

 50 cts. 



Giant Light Rose. 

 Delicate rosy pink. Pkt. 

 50 cts. 



Giant Red. Rich, 

 velvety crimson. Pkt. 

 50 cts. 



Giant Salmon. Very 

 large, deep salmon-rose 

 flowers. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant Orange King. 

 Buds beautiful rich 

 orange; when fully ex- 

 panded, petals are 

 orange-salmon shaded 

 terra-cotta. Splendid 

 _ habit, free-flowering. 

 SgSBiS Pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant Blue. Very 

 large and solid flowers, 

 rich light blue, well 

 fimbriated and free- 

 flowering. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant Fleshy White 

 (Princess Louisa). Pkt. 

 50 cts. 



Giant Rose-colored 

 _ (Marquis of Lome). 



Primula Sinensis Pkt. 50 cts. 



GIANT -FLOWERING FRINGED PRIMULAS, continued 

 Giant Mixed. Superb mixture. Pkt. 50 cts. 

 Fimbriata, Single. Choice mixed. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 Fimbriata, Double. Choice mixed Pkt. 50 cts. 



STAR PRIMULAS (Primula Sinensis stelldta). A beautiful new 

 class. Very fine as pot-plants or for cutting, for which use they are 

 most excellent, remaining fresh for many days 2 ft. Each, pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant White Star. Pure white. 



Giant Rosy Star. Rosy mauve. 



Giant Salmon-Pink Star. Very showy. 



Giant Crimson Star. Rich crimson. 



Giant Blue Star. Delicate blue. 



Giant Star, Mixed. 



COCKBURNIANA. A very remarkable orange-scarlet species 

 from China. Three to six whorls of flowers on an 8- to 18-inch scape. 

 Pkt. 50 cts. 



KEWENSIS. This is a beautiful addition, originated at the Kew 

 lens. A robust grower, and flowers in quite a small state, and in 

 established plants is almost continually in bloom. Colors very rich 

 yellow; flower-spikes 10 to 18 inches high with blooms produced in 

 successive whorls. Elegant pot-plant, and fine for cutting. Pkt. 25c. 



OBCONICA. (Arendsii Strain.) A good variety for pot-plants for 

 decorative use, blooming from autumn to spring. May also be used 

 outdoors. The Gigantea or Arendsii type is a giant type of higher per- 

 fection; flowers nearly as large as those of the Chinese Primrose. Pkt. 

 50 cts. 



Gigantea. Carmine. 



Gigantea lilacina. Lilac. 



Gigantea oculata. Dark-eyed varieties, mixed. 

 Gigantea purpurea. Dark purple. 

 Gigantea rubra. Red. 

 Gigantea rosea. Rose. 

 Grandiflora alba. White. 



Gigantea hybrida. New. Giant mixed; very distinct. 

 Gigantea hybrida fimbriata. Giant fringed, mixed. 



VERTICILLATA (Abyssinian Primrose). New half-hardy species 

 with golden yellow, sweet-scented flowers in whorls. Foliage pow- 

 dered white; fine pot-plant; seed germinates slowly. Pkt. 25 cts. 



HARDY PRIMULAS 



Useful for pot culture or for rockeries and borders. Whilst hardy 

 under favorable conditions of soil and moisture, it is prudent to pro- 

 tect them over winter, particularly against saturation of soil by 

 water. 



Auricula (Storrie's Nondescript). Vigorous and possessing a 

 wonderful range of colors and shades. 1 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Japonica, New Hybrids. Vigorous, large-leaved, and about 18 

 inches high, throwing a tall flower-stem. Colors vary from blush- 

 white to crimson and maroon, and of many pleasing shades. Pkt. 10c. 



Sieboldi amcena grandiflora. Beautiful, large-flowered varie- 

 ties. Nice foliage and umbels of flowers, ranging in color from white 

 and blush to pink, rose and lavender-blue. 1 ft. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Veris grandiflora elatior. New giant-flowering varieties. Colors 

 rich, dark red, white, pink, yellow, purple and rose. Flowers 1J4 

 to 2 inches diameter. Finest mixed. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Vulgaris (English Primrose). This is the pale yellow, sweet- 

 scented variety. 6 in. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Forbesi rubra (Baby Primrose). This is a great improvement 

 on Primula Forbesi. Flowers in 9 months from seed. Useful as a 

 decorative plant. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Malacoides. A giant Baby Primrose from China. Foliage light 

 green, deeply waved and fringed. The numerous flower-stems grow to 

 a height of 6 to 10 inches; flowers light lilac, produced in profusion; 

 fine pot-plant. Pkt. 25 cts. 



PYRETHRUM 



Roseum hybridum grandiflorum. HP°. These are new Iarge- 

 or giant-flowered varieties, ranging from light pink to carmine-red. 

 They are elegant for cutting and plants are perfectly hardy. Mixed 

 colors. 2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Double and Semi-Double Varieties. A fair percentage come 

 true from seed. 2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



FOLIAGE or BEDDING VARIETIES TP 

 Parthenifolium aureum. The well-known Golden Feather. 

 Valuable for bedding, etc. 6 in. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Parthenifolium aureum selaginoides. The beautiful Fern- 

 leaved Golden Feather. 5 in. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



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