Beckett's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • FLOWER SEEDS 



Helianthus (Sunflower) 



The larger forms of these are very useful for subtropical effects, 

 while the dwarfer, small-flowered varieties are at home in the border. 

 The miniature varieties are very nice for cutting. 



Annuals 



Chrysanthemum-flowered. Very double, golden yellow flowers, 

 resembling chrysanthemums. Height 7 ft. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Double Orange ( H. globosus fistulosus). Extra-large, very double 

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



Globe of Gold. Dwarf; double orange flowers. 4 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts. 



Multiflorus (1,000-flowered). Branches covered with golden 

 yellow, double flowers. 8 feet. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Mammoth Russian. Immense single flowers. Oz. 5 cts. 

 Cucumerifolius (Miniature). Very nice plants; bushy in habit 

 and producing many flowers during a long period; very fine for 

 cutting; long stems. 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., Vi°z. 25 cts. 



Cucumerifolius, Diadem. Sulphur-yellow, black disk. 3 feet. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., Vioz- 25 cts. 



Cucumerifolius, Orion. Deep yellow; long, twisted petals. 

 4 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., V 4 oz. 25 cts. 



Cucumerifolius, Stella. An improvement on the type. Large, 

 deep yellow flowers with dark disks. 2 ft. Pkt. 5 cts., Vi°z. 20 cts. 



Cucumerifolius, Double. 

 Star-shaped, twisted petals; 

 cactus-dahlia-like. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Mixed. 



Beau- 



PERENNIALS, 



Many varieties, 

 tiful plants for borders, 

 etc. 3}i to 6 feet. Pkt. 

 10 cts., l/ 4 oz. 40 cts. 



Superb Double Hollyhock 



Hibiscus hhp 



Crimson-Eye. Large, 

 pure white flowers, with 

 velvet-crimson center. 4 

 feet. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Golden Bowl. Large, 

 cup-shaped, cream-yellow 

 flowers with rich maroon 

 center. An early bloomer. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 

 f\ Manihot grandiflora, 

 |B Sunset. Will flower the 

 7W first season from early- 

 Sip sown seed. Large, soft 

 S* yellow flowers, crimson- 

 il maroon eye. 4 feet. Pkt. 

 ; 10 cts. 



Palustris rosea. Large, 

 pink flowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Grandiflora Rainbow. A 

 great acquisition, comprising 

 scores of shades from pure 

 white, through pink and rose, 

 some with dark centers and 

 others with solid colors. Flow- 

 ers 8 to 12 inches in diameter, 

 which remain open practically 

 all day. Easily grown from 

 seed. Live and bloom for 

 years. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Hollyhocks (Althaea) 



These are old-time favorites; beautiful for a background, lawn 

 or groups. Will frequently flower from fall-sown seed. 



Annuals (A semperflorens) 



Everbloomers, from June until frost the second season. They are 

 really early-flowering perennials. 



Double Fringed. In fine varieties. 4 to 10 feet. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Hardy Perennial Hollyhocks 



Allegheny Mammoth Fringed. Very large, loosely formed, 

 semi-double flowers, finely fringed. Sown early, flowers the first sea- 

 son. 7 feet. Finest Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 



Superb Double. A percentage flower the first season from s°ed 

 sown the previous fall; 5 to 8 feet. Dark Rose, Pink, Bright Red, 

 Maroon, Flesh Color, Scarlet, White, Yellow, and Mixed. Each, 

 pkt. 10 cts., V40Z. 30 cts., oz. $1. 



Single Superfine Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Vi°z. 30 cts,, oz. $1. 



Humulus 



Rapid-growing, ornamental climbers. 



Japonicus. Growing to 30 feet in a season. Pkt. 5c, Vioz. 25c. 

 Japonicus variegatus. Cream-white variegation on a deep green 

 ground. Matures in one season. Pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 30 cts. 



HUNNEMANNIA fumarisefolia (Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy). 

 HA. Produces in profusion large, yellow, poppy-like blossoms. In 

 bloom from midsummer until frost. Pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 25 cts. 



Impatiens tp 



A Charming Plant for the House or Conservatory 



Holstii Hybrids. Beautiful varieties, being particularly desirable 

 for bedding, borders or pots. They form very compact plants about 

 1 foot high and 1 foot in diameter, with beautiful, glossy green foliage 

 and thickly dotted over with flowers, constantly in flower until frost. 

 Vermilion, white, red-eyed, rose, carmine, lilac, dark scarlet, dark 

 violet, in fine mixture. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Sultani. Brilliant rosy scarlet. May be lifted in fall and will 

 flower nicely during the winter and spring. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Ipomcea ta 



All are members of a large genus of plants mainly of climbing habit. 

 They are of rapid growth and produce a wonderful show of foliage 

 and flower; are much used as a covering for walls, trellis s, etc. All 

 easily grown from seed. The seeds of Moonflowers should be cut and 

 soaked in water twenty-four hours before sowing. 



Moonflowers (Ipomoea grandiflora) 



Very large, pure white flowers, opening in the evening and on dark, 

 cloudy days. Very rapid grower. Will reach out 30 to 40 feet. Soak 

 seeds, or preferably cut a notch through the hard shell; will germi- 

 nate in 12 to 15 days. White- and Black-seeded, each, pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 60 cts. 



Giant Grandiflora Pink. Soft lilac-pink flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 50 cts. 



Heavenly Blue. Beautiful sky-blue flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, 

 with rose-colored markings; produced very early and in abundance. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 25 cts. 



Hederacea superba. Sky-blue flowers with white margin. Pkt. 

 10 cts. 



Fuchsia-flowered. The seed-pods resemble the flower of the 

 fuchsia. Flowers small and light rosy pink in color. Vine a rapid 

 grower, lovely, and slender. Foliage deep green and five-fingered. 

 Blooms late in summer until frost. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Morning-Glories 



Convolvulus major. HHA. This is always satisfactory as a 

 vine for almost any purpose and thrives in any soil. Mixed. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



Brazilian Morning-Glory (Ipomcea setosa). TP. Of luxuriant 



growth, leaves often measuring 10 to 12 inches across; flower salmon- 

 rose; 4 to 5 inches in diameter; ornamental seed-pods. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 35 cts. 



Japanese Morning-Glory 



(See illustration on opposite page) 



Wonderful in the colorings and markings of the flowers as well as 

 for the variety of form and variegation of foliage. The colors run 

 from white through all shades of blue and purple, rose to dark red, etc. 

 Flowers are also striped, marbled, blotched, margined. The foliage 

 of many is beautifully variegated. Soak seeds in warm water before 

 sowing. Early pot-sown seeds are recommended for best results. 

 Should not be planted in the open ground until the soil is well warmed. 



Imperial Giant, Mixed. Flowers of immense size. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts. 



Imperial Fringed, Mixed. Fringed and ruffled; many colors. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Kochia tricophylla HHA 



(Burning Bush; Summer Cypress) 



A very handsome, symmetrical plant, forming beautiful globose 

 specimens without pruning or pinching; leaves assume crimson tint 

 in the fall. 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., Vioz. 25 cts. 



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