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



Primula obconica gigantea (see page 46) 



RICINUS (Castor-Oil Plant) HHA 



Nothing we offer surpasses these in subtropical effectiveness. Some 

 will very easily reach a diameter of 10 to 12 feet, and others a height 

 of 15 feet or more, according to treatment. They respond quickly to 

 feeding and watering, and by removing side growths they will soon 

 screen a window or sunny side of a porch. Beautiful as a solitary plant 

 or in groups. For quickest results start seeds in pots. 



Borboniensis arboreus. Tree-like variety with giant leaves. 

 One of the most imposing varieties. 15 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Cambodgensis. Beautiful, dark foliage and stems almost black. 

 5 to 8 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Gibsoni. Dark purple leaves and stems; of dwarf habit. 4 ft. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Gibsoni mirabilis. Both stem and foliage a rich, dark brown; 

 the young leaves very glossy. Fruits are remarkably bright carmine. 



4 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Panormitanus. Particularly attractive on account of its sturdy 

 erect growth and symmetrical outline. The stem, leaf-stalk and fruit 

 capsules are covered with a plum-like bloom. The deeply Iobed leaves, 

 2J-£ feet and more across, on 2-foot leaf-stalks, are lustrous bronze 

 in young state, maturing to an olive-green, the midrib and veins being 

 deep red. 6 to 8 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Philippinensis. A tall-growing variety with purplish red foliage 

 of a large size. 9 to 12 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Sanguineus (Obermanni). A very ornamental variety; stalk and 

 fruit-vessels blood-red.. 8 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Zanzibarensis, Mixed. All beautiful varieties for specimen 

 plants or groups. It is claimed for Castor plants that they drive 

 away or disperse moles, the odor of the roots being offensive. Pkt. 



5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4 ozs. 50 cts. 



SALVIA (Sage) 



Mainly half-hardy perennials. Most satisfactory bedding plants, 

 the newer varieties all blooming from July to frost. A sunny situa- 

 tion in ordinary soil suits them best, over-rich soil tends to over- 

 growth with later and fewer flowers. \Y 2 to 3 ft. 



Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Tall variety. Very rich and free. Late. 

 2 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., i^oz. 50 cts. 



Improved Splendens. An early-blooming and large-flowered 

 type of the above. Is also more branching. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. $1. 



Improved Stuttgart. Differs from the Splendens type, in that it 

 is more vigorous and branching in its habit; bears large spikes of 

 much larger scarlet flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. $1.50. 



Fireball. Semi-dwarf, l 1 ^ to 2 ft. in height and very bushy; 

 very free and early; splendid bedder. \]4 ft. Pkt. 10c, J<£oz. $1.50. 



Lord Fauntleroy. Very dwarf and bushy, as wide as it is high. 

 Very free. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. $1.50. 



Triumph. Very large; early and free. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. $1.75. 



Zurich. A new dwarf, free and earlv-tlowering variety. A splendid 

 bedder. \y 2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., ^oz. $1.75. 



Patens. HP. A lovely blue; very rich. A fine border species. 3 

 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



SANVITALIA procumbens. HHA. Free-flowering, spreading 

 plants, suitable for beds, edging or rockwork and nice as a basket 

 plant. Single yellow flowers with black disc; durable. 6 in. Pkt. 5c. 



SAXIFRAGA decipiens grandiflora hybrida. HP. Charming 

 hybrids. Countless flowers in many shades, white to rose and 

 crimson. For edging rockeries. 1 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly Flower) HHA 



The sight of a few well-grown plants would induce or tempt a 

 novice to grow them. They are simply elegant for decorative use in 

 pots or for cutting. The buds open in water and the sprays last for a 

 week. Best plants are grown from August- to September-sown seed; 

 with cineraria treatment success is assured. May also be sown at 

 intervals for succession. 



Hybrida grandiflora compacta. These are large-flowered with 

 beautiful color combinations in the same flower, as white, rose and 

 gold; white, crimson and yellow; violet, blue and yellow, all more 

 or less spotted. 1 34 ft. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Wisetonensis. Charming long and profusely blooming hybrids. 

 Chiefly light shades. Excellent for greenhouse culture. Pkt. 25 cts, 



SCABIOSA 



Mourning Bride ; Pincushion Flower HB° and HP° 



Extremely free-flowering plants. Splendid for beds and borders. 

 Seed sown in July and August will make nice winter-flowering 

 plants. 



Large-flowering Double (Scabiosa atropurpurea grandiflora). 

 HB J . The Sweet Scabious has been in cultivation so long that its 

 native country is unknown. It is a constant and free bloomer, the 

 plants being masses of color throughout the summer months. Faded 

 flowers should be removed, to husband the strength of plants. 3 ft. 

 Azure-Blue, White, Flesh, Rose, Lilac, Cherry-Red, Brick-Red, 

 Black-Purple, Mixed. Each, pkt. 5 cts., 3£ oz - 15 cts. 



Large-flowering Double Semi-Dwarf. Very nice for beds. 1 

 ft. Mixture of White, Lilac, Black-Purple and Fiery Red. Pkt. 5 

 cts., M oz - 20 cts. 



Caucasica. HP°. These are elegant perennial varieties, that 

 flower the first season from early-sown seed. Pkt. 10 cts. 



SAINTPAULIA ionantha (The Usambara Violet). TP . Dark 

 green, fleshy foliage, spreading over the soil, from which spring up 

 violet-like flowers, both as to color and form. It is easily grown 

 from seed, will flower when six months old, and when established 

 will bloom throughout the year. 1 to 2 ft. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Salvia splendens 



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