FLOWER SEEDS 



BeckerCs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federa) St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



Poppies (Papaver) 



Annuals and hardy Perennials. Poppies arc unsurpassed for bril- 

 liancy of color, and, from the charming little Shirley to the gorgeous 

 peony-flowered, are subjects of lavish admiration. As they do not 

 transplant satisfactorily, it is advisable to sow them where they are 

 to remain. Many of them are elegant for cut linn, particularly the 

 Shirlcys; these, il picked carlv in the morning with buds nisi showing 

 color, will be found durable for two days or more. 



Single Annual Poppies 



Admiral. A peony-flowered 

 while, with a broad band of bril- 

 liant scarlet around the top; very 

 showy and very line for use as a 

 cut-m>wer. Pkt. 5cts., ' 4 oz. 20c. 



Shirley Improved. This is a 

 charming class of Poppies, all w hite- 

 ccntered, and running through 

 many beautiful shades of rose, sal- 

 mon, apricot, pink, etc., to glow- 

 ing crimson. This is an elegant va- 

 riety for cutting. 2 feet. Pkt. 5c., 

 oz. 40 cts., 4 ozs. $1.50. 



Scarlet. Color scarlet of intense 

 shade, with glittering black spot at 

 the base of each petal. 1 foot. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



The Bride. Elegantly fringed; 

 single; pure while. 2!£ feet. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Tulip (Glaucum). Dazzling 

 scarlet; cup-and-saucer form. Dif- 

 ferent from all other Poppies and of unique interest in form and color. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., V40Z. 25 cts. 



Single-flowered, Mixed. In very fine mixture. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. 



Double Annual Poppies 



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

 double, fringed llowers in brilliant colors. 2J^ ft. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. 



Double Shirley (Ranunculus-flowered). Beautiful bright double 

 flowers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



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

 with crimson tips. 2J,£ feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



The Fayal. Flowers double and single. All shades of red, pink, 

 maroon, and white. Pkt. 10 cts. 



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

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



Happy in a field of Peony-flowered Poppies 



Double-flowered, Choice Mixed ( 



See \ 

 illustration/ 



One of the finest strains, containing many exceptionally showy types 

 and colors. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Perennial Poppies 



These varieties may be sown from July to September to flower 

 the following season, though the Alpine and Iceland families 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. Sixty per cent come true. 9 inches. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Bracteatum. Immense, blood-red flowers with black blotches at 

 base of each petal; very fine variety. 4 feet. Pkt. 10c, Vioz. 25c. 



Iceland (Nudicaule). Very graceful, dwarf plants containing over 

 twenty shades. 1 foot. Pkt. 10 cts., V40Z. 25 cts. 



Oriental. Gigantic dark scarlet flow ers. Pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 25 cts. 



Oriental Hybrids, Mixed. A splendid mixture of all colors. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., 1/4OZ. 50 cts. 



Pure Satiny White. With crimson blotch at base of each petal. 

 Pkt. 20 cts. 



PLATYCODON grandiflora (Chinese Bellfiower). HP. Large, 

 broad, bell-shaped flowers; fine for the border. Deep blue and 

 white mixed. 1% feet. Pkt. 10 cts., '/ 4 oz. 40 cts. 



Portulaca (Sun Plant) 



These are succulent plants that delight in light, dry soil in a sunny 

 situation, blooming profusely during the hottest weather and produc- 

 ing a gorgeous display. The seed should be sown where wanted and 

 thinned out as required, the plants being of a spreading character. 6 in. 



Single Finest Mixed. In numerous rich colors. Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c. 



Double Mixed. Extra-fine quality. A large percentage of the 

 flowers come double. Pkt. 10 cts., Vi oz - 60 cts. 



Phlox Drummondii (Flame Flower) 



A very beautiful and uselul class of half-hardy annuals. They are 

 so many-hucd, brilliant, varied and lasting, that few rivals are to he 

 found for effectiveness from July to fall. TO secure good results, they 

 should be sown or planted in well-drained soil anil thinned out at an 

 early si age to secure sturdy plants. Full Sun expo: ure suits them l>< ■ 1 . 

 as in wet or shady situations they are subject to mildew. Seed may be 

 sown outdoors in April and May, or earlier indoors and transplanted. 



All faded trusses of flowers should 

 be removed before they go to seed. 



Phlox Drummondii 

 grandiflora 



A great improvement on the old 

 tall varieties, having large, round 

 florets with distinct eyes; are very 

 fine bedders and useful for cuttings. 

 1 to IJ/2 feet apart is not too much 

 space for good soil. 1 foot. 

 Alba. Flowers pure white. 

 Alba purpurea. White, purple 

 eye. 



Brilliant. Rose, with dark eye. 

 Chamois-Rose. With white eye. 

 Isabellina (Lutea). Flowers 

 yellow; distinct; borne very pro- 

 fusely. 



Kermesina. Rich crimson. 

 Meteor. Brilliant scarlet. 

 Shell-Pink. 

 All varieties above, pkt. 10 cts., 

 Vioz. 40 cts. 



Cuspidata and Fimbriata, Mixed. Starred and fringed varie- 

 ties mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 40 cts. 



Large-flowering, Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., Vioz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 



Phlox nana compacta 



Dwarf; compact. These are elegant for beds, edging, and nice for 

 pot-plants. They may be planted or thinned to 8 inches space. They 

 will average 6 inches in height. 



Grandiflora (Cecily Phloxes). These dwarf varieties have flowers 

 equally as large as the Grandiflora class. Very handsome for bedding. 

 6 inches. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Vsoz. 50 cts. 



Chamois-Rose. Pkt. 10 cts., y 8 oz. 30 cts. 



Fireball. Scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts., ygoz. 30 cts. 



Snowball. White. Pkt. 10 cts., Vfjoz. 30 cts. 



Choice Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., V 4 oz. 50 cts. 



Primula Sinensis (Chinese Primrose) TP 



Beautiful house plants that are quite readily grown from seed. 

 Full directions for their care are printed on the seed packets. 



Giant-flowering Fringed Primulas 



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 stellata). A beautiful new 

 class. Very fine as pot-plants or for cutting. 2 feet. Mixed, pkt. 50c. 



OBCONICA. A good variety for pot-plants for decorative use, 

 blooming from autumn to spring. May also be used outdoors. The 

 Gigantea is a giant type of higher perfection. Each, pkt. 50 cts. 



Grandiflora alba. White. Gigantea rosea. Rose. 



Grandiflora lilacina. Lilac. Gigantea rubra. Red. 



Gigantea. Carmine. Gigantea, Mixed. 



Half-Hardy Primulas 



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

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

 them over winter, particularly against saturation of soil by water. 



Auricula. A wonderful range of colors. 1 foot. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Elatior (Polyanthus). Attractive early spring-flowering variety, 

 either for the house or outdoor culture. Giant Crimson, Giant 

 White, and Giant Yellow. Each, pkt. 25 cts. 



Veris elatior, Choice Mixed. Pkt. 20 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. 15c. 



Malacoides. A giant Baby Primrose from China. Foliage light 

 green, deeply waved and fringed. 6 to 10 inches; light lilac. Pkt. 25c. 



Vulgaris (English Primrose). 6 inches. Pkt. 10 cts., V^ox. 50 cts. 



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