Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



FLOWER SEEDS 



Pyrethrum hp 



Roseum hybridum grandiflorum. These are new large- or 

 giant-flowering single varieties, ranging from light pink to carmine-red. 

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

 colors. 2 feet. Pkt. 15 cts., V30Z. 40 cts. 



Hybridum flore-pleno. Finest double hybrids. Seed saved from 

 the finest collection. Only a portion of the plants will produce double 

 flowers the first season. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Foliage or Bedding Pyrethrums TP 



Parthenifolium aureum. The well-known Golden Feather. 

 Valuable for bedding, etc. 6 inches. Pkt. 5 cts., V4OZ. 20 cts. 



Parthenifolium aureum selaginoides. The beautiful Fern- 

 leaved Golden Feather. 5 inches. Pkt. 5 cts., V40Z. 25 cts. 



Ricinus hha 



Castor-Oil Plant 



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 treat- 

 ment. They respond quickly to 

 feeding and watering, and by remov- 

 ing 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. 



Bourboniensis arboreus. Tree- 

 like variety with giant leaves. One 

 of the most imposing varieties. 

 15 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Cambodgensis. Beautiful, dark 

 foliage and stems almost black. 

 5 to 8 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Gibsonii. Dark purple leaves 

 and stems; of dwarf habit. 4 feet. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Gibsonii mirabilis. Both stem 

 and foliage a rich, dark brown; the 

 young leaves very glossy; fruits are 

 remarkably bright carmine. 4 feet. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Panormitans. Particularly at- 

 tractive on account of its sturdy, 

 erect growth and symmetrical out- 

 line. 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 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Sanguineus (Obermannii). A very ornamental variety; stalk 

 and fruit-vessels blood-red. 8 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Zanzibarensis, Mixed. AH 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. 20 cts. 



Salvia or Scarlet 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. 1J^ to 3 feet. 



Bonfire. Compact in growth; spikes erect, brilliant scarlet in color. 

 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., 1/goz. 40 cts. 



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

 very free and early; splendid bedder. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 60 cts. 



Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Tall variety, very rich and free; late. 

 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., V 4 oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.75. 



Ostrich Plume. A beautiful new variety. In habit the plant 

 resembles Salvia splendens. The flowers are in plumes instead of 

 spikes. The plumes are large and produced profusely. Color of 

 flower brightest scarlet — more so than other scarlet Salvias. Pkt. 

 10 cts., Vgoz. 60 cts. 



Salvia or Scarlet Sage, continued 



Scarlet Dragon. A splendid bright scarlet bedding Salvia. Flow- 

 ers nearly twice the size of other varieties. The plant attains a height 

 of 3 feet and becomes 3 feet in diameter. When at its best, it is a 

 mass of blooms. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 50 cts. 



King of the Carpets. The plant attains a height of 16 to 18 inches 

 and is round and bushy in habit. The bright red spikes are produced 

 in great profusion and quite early in the season. Pkt. 25 cts., 

 Vgoz. 75 cts. 



Drooping Spikes. Resembles Splendens in size and color, but the 

 spikes are larger and droop in a graceful manner, which is very 

 noticeable. This is the only variety that has the drooping habit. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 60 cts. 



Zurich, or Lord Fauntleroy. A new dwarf, free- and early- 

 flowering variety. A splendid bedder. \y 2 feet. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 Vgoz. 75 cts. 



Farinacea. HP. Sow seed in open 

 ground in May. Blooms from July 

 to frost. Flowers beautiful light- 

 blue, borne on long spikes. 2 feet. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



Patens. HP. A lovely blue; very 

 rich. A fine border species. 3 feet. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



Salpiglossis 



Painted Tongue 



A gorgeous display is given by 

 these plants during the hot days and 

 drought of July and August. Their 

 coloring is wonderfully rich, and the 

 funnel-shaped flowers are marvel- 

 ously painted and penciled, having 

 the appearance of numerous over- 

 lapping petals. A most satisfactory 

 plant for quite dry situations; also 

 a fine pot-plant. 2}^ to 3 feet. 



Grandiflora. Light Yellow, Crim- 

 son, Primrose, Purple and Gold, Rose 

 and Gold, Scarlet and Gold, and 

 White and Gold. Each, pkt. 10 

 cts., %oz. 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 

 10 cts., V40Z. 40 cts. 



Emperor. This type has only one 

 main stem, bearing on its summit a 

 large cluster of beautiful flowers of 

 immense size. Finest mixed colors. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 40 cts. 



Scabiosa 



Mourning Bride; Pincushion 

 Flower 



Extremely free-flowering plants. 

 Splendid for beds and borders. Seed 

 sown in July and August will make nice winter-flowering plants. 



Large-flowering, Double. 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 feet. Azure Fairy, White, Flesh, Rose, Lilac, Cherry-Red, Brick- 

 Red, and King of Blacks (very deep purple and crimson). Each, 

 pkt. 10 cts., V40Z. 25 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 5 cts., Vioz-.20 cts. 



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

 1 foot. Mixtures of white, lilac, black-purple and fiery red. Pkt. 

 5 cts., y 4 oz. 20 cts. 



Caucasica. HP. These are elegant perennial varieties, that 

 flower the first season from early-sown seed. Pkt. 10c, Vgoz. 35 cts. 



Japonica. HP. Beautiful lavender-blue flowers, borne on long 

 stems. Fine for cutting; plants bushy. 2J^ ft. Pkt. 10c, V40Z. 30c. 



Silene 



Orientalis. HP. A robust border plant, with many heads of 

 bright rose flowers, having a clove odor; nice for cutting. 2J^ feet. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., 1/4OZ. 25 cts. 



Pendula. HA. Splendid for spring bedding. Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Pendula rosea. Dwarf, rose. Pkt. 5 cts. 



Pendula delicata fl.-pl. Delicate double rose flowers. Pkt. 10c. 

 Schafta. HP. A very showy trailing perennial variety. Flowers 

 rosy purple. Pkt. 10 cts. 



SHAMROCK. True seed; imported from Ireland. Pkt. 10 cts. 



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