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Beckert's Seed Store 



ANTIRRHINUM (Snapdragon) HHB 



New Rust Proof Antirrhinums 



One of the most important recent achievements in plant breeding- has 

 been the development of the strain of Rust Proof Antirrhinum. We offer 

 this year this new strain in the three following varieties. 



UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MIXTURE 

 Certificate of Honor Winner, All-America Selections 1935 

 RUST PROOF CRIMSON 

 RUST PROOF FLORISTS PEARL 

 See page 4 for full description of these 3 varieties. 



Beckert's Mammoth-Flowering Snapdragons 



Far surpassing- in vigor of growth and size and profusion of blossoms 

 any of the tall, large-flowering strains previously grown. Beckert's New 

 Mammoth varieties represent the highest development vet attained in 

 Antirrhinums. 2\'o to 3 ft. 



2112 Purple King. Deep garnet. 



2113 Ruby King. Velvety, ruby red. 



2114 Snowflake. Pure white. 



2115 The Rose. Rosy ptnk. 



2116 Wallflower. Wallflower-red. 



2105 Apple Blossom. Rosy pink. 



2106 Canary Bird. Canary yellow 



2107 Cattleya. Rosy lilac. 



2108 Copper King. Velvet copper 



2110 Defiance. Bright scarlet. 



2111 Old Gold. Golden yellow. 

 Each of the above, pkt. 15 cts., % oz. 50 cts., % oz. 90 cts 



2119 COLLECTION. One pkt. each of the above 11 varieties §1.25. 

 2125 Mammoth Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., V-t. oz. 60 cts. 



Large-Flowering Semi-Dwarf Varieties 



Height about iy 2 feet 



2130 Carmine O^neen. Rose carmine. 



2131 Climax. Orange shading to 

 yellow. 



2132 Defiance. Orange scarlet. 



2133 Firebrand. Bright scarlet. 



2134 Gloria. Rich deep rose pink. 

 Each of the above, pkt. 10 cts., % oz. 30 cts., % oz. 50 cts. 



2139 COLLECTION. One pkt. each of the above 10 varieties S5 cts. 

 2145 Semi-Dwarf Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Vt oz. 40 cts., oz. $1.25. 



2135 Golden Queen. Clear yellow. 



2136 Mauve Queen. Lilac mauve. 

 213 7 Philadelphia Pink. Pure pink. 

 2138 Purity. Pure white. 

 2140 Rose Dore. Rose suffused 



orange. 



Forcing Antirrhinums for Greenhouse Use 



2160 Peerless Pink. Cameo pink. 



2161 Rock's White. Early, pure. 



2162 Roman Gold. Golden yellow. 



Mammoth Flowering Snapdragon 



2155 Ceylon Court. Canary yellow. 



2156 Geneva Pink. Rose-pink. 



2157 His Excellency. Orange-scar- 

 let. 



2158 Jennie Schneider. Rose-pink. 



Each of the above, pkt. 50 cts., large pkt. §1.00. 

 ANTIRRHINUM ROCK HYBRIDS 



2150 Early flowering hybrids forming small compact bushes very suitable 

 for rock gardens; mixture of rose, pink, purple and mauve. Pkt. 25 cts., 

 Va oz. 75 cts., V* oz. $1.25. 



AQUILEGIA (Columbine) HP 



2170 Caerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Large flowers with long spurs; deep 

 blue and white. One of the finest. Pkt. 10 cts., % oz. 50 cts. 



2171 Chrysantha. Pure yellow, long spurs; large flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., % oz. 50 cts. 



2172 Single Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., % oz. 30 cts. 



2173 Double Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., % oz. 35 cts. 



Select Long-Spurred Columbines 



This wonderful selection comprises many new and beautiful shades and combina- 

 tions. The plants are vigorous and stately in growth, producing their large and 

 elegantly spurred flowers in abundance. 



2175 Blue and Lavender Shades. Pkt. 25 cts., Va oz. 75 ets. 



2176 Copper Queen. Attractive copper shade. Pkt. 25 cts., % oz. 75 cts. 



2177 Mrs. Scott Elliott's Hybrids. A famous strain of long-spurred Columbines, par- 

 ticularly rich in the light colors and pastel shades. We offer seed direct from the 

 originators. Pkt. 25 cts., Va oz. 75 cts. 



2178 Pink and Rose Shades. Pkt. 25 cts., Va oz. 75 cents. 

 2181 Long Spurred Hybrids Mixed. Pkt. 15 cts., % oz. 60 cts. 



2185 ARABIS alpina. HP. A fine border plant, with Verbena-like heads of snow-white 

 flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., % oz. 30 cts. 



2190 ARCTOTIS grandis. HHA. Bushy and free-flowering; daisy-like, white flowers 

 with lavender or violet centers. 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., V± oz. 30 cts., % oz. 50 cts. 



2192 ARMERIA Laucheana. HP. (Sea Pink or Thrift.) Pretty hardy perennial, fine 

 for the rock garden or for edging. Bright rosv-carmine, blooms all summer. Height 

 6 in. Pkt. 25 cts. 



ASPARAGUS. TP. Graceful plants extensively grown for their dainty, emerald green 

 foliage, which is used in floral designs and bouquets. 



2195 Plumosus nanus. The florists' "asparagus fern." Beautiful sprays of mistv, 

 fern-like foliage. Pkt. 15 cts., 100 seeds 75 cts. 



2196 Sprengeri. The best variety for pots and baskets. Pkt. 10 cts., 100 seeds 50 cts. 



Long-spurred Columbine 



Plant tall Antirrhinum and Delphinium against a background of Evergreens 



