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



Campanula calycanthema 



Campanula (Beiifiower) 



A family containing many beautiful border plants, several varieties 

 beautiful as pot-plants. Mainly hardy biennials and perennials. 



Calycanthema (Cup-and-Saucer). HB. Delightful in form and 

 colors, and elegant subjects for the garden or for pot culture. 2 to 

 feet. Blue, Rose, Striped, White, Mauve, and Lavender. Each, 

 pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 40 cts. Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., J /goz. 30 cts. 



Calycanthema, Double Variegated. In consequence of doub- 

 ling, the (lowers seem to be formed of three corollas chased into each 

 other. Flowers show all tints of white and pink, striped with violet 

 or blue. Flowers very lasting. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Calycanthema, Godfrey's Superb Lavender. Flowers large and 

 perfect, of superior substance; fine delicate color. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Medium (Canterbury Bell). HB. Large, bell-shaped flowers in 

 many shades. Elegant border or pot-plants. A proportion of seed- 

 lings will vary from color, while some single flowers will be found 

 among the double-flowered seedlings. 2 to 2f/2 feet. 



Medium, Single. Blue, Lilac, Rose, White, Striped, and Mauve. 

 Each, pkt. 5 cts., V40Z. 35 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 5 cts., Vioz. 30 cts. 



Medium, Double. Blue, Lilac, Rose, and Striped Mixed. Pkt. 

 10 cts., ! / 4 oz. 50 cts. 



Carpatica (Harebell). HB. Dwarf plants with cup-shaped 

 flowers, suitable for borders, edging, etc. 1 foot. White, Blue and 

 Violet mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 25 cts. 



Pyramidalis (Chimney Beiifiower). HP. Stately plants with 

 stems 4 to 5 feet high; fine for borders or as large, decorative pot- 

 plants; large, broad, tubular flowers. Finest mixture of blue and 

 white. Pkt. 5 cts., Vgoz. 25 cts. 



Persicifolia grandiflora (Peach Bells). HP. Flowers extra large 

 and cup-shaped. Elegant for pot-plants as well as for the border. 2 ft. 



Persicifolia grandiflora, Single Blue. Pkt. 15 cts., Vgoz. 50 cts. 



Persicifolia grandiflora, Single White. Pkt. 15 cts., Vgoz. 50c. 



Persicifolia Pfitzeri. Extra large; double; blue. Pkt. 25 cts., 

 Vsoz. 75 cts. 



Persicifolia Moerheimi. Extra large; double; white. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Carnation (Dianthus Caryophyllus) HP 



These, while belonging to the hardy perennials, may nearly all be 

 flowered the first season by sowing early. Seedlings possess great 

 vigor and, as a rule, produce more flowers than plants from cuttings. 



Giant Marguerite, or Malmaison. Early flowering; seed sown 

 in February will flower in June. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 35 cts. 



Marguerite, Half-Dwarf. Valuable cut-flower varieties; sweet- 

 scented and bloom from July to frost from February-sown seed. 

 White, Deep Crimson, Dark Red, Scarlet, and Yellow. Each, 

 pkt. 10 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 30 cts. 



Chabaud's Everblooming. Produces a high percentage of double 

 flowers, blooming five to six months after sowing. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Canna (Indian Shot) HHP 



Indispensable in the garden for flowering and foliage effects. The 

 dwarf French varieties are free and may also be grown as pot-plants.- 

 Seeds should be soaked 12 to 24 hours in warm water before sowing, 

 or notched with file or knife; heat is essential to germination. 



Crozy's Grand Hybrids. Finest mixture of the dwarf French 

 varieties. 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Rainbow Mixture. An extra-select strain. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Cardinal Climber 



A brilliant and beautiful annual climber. Strong and rapid grower, 

 attaining a height of 30 feet or more. Foliage fern-like and Iaciniated. 

 Flowers cardinal-red, about ll£ inches in diameter, borne in clusters 

 of five to seven in great profusion from midsummer until frost. 

 Seeds should not be sown in the open until May. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Celosia cristata (Cockscomb) TA 



Handsome and distinct; the comb-like heads may be grown to a 

 large size and make fine decorative plants and unique beds. 



Empress. Enormous crimson heads; dark foliage; dwarf. Pkt. 

 10 cts., Vgoz. 30 cts. 



Queen of the Dwarfs. Plants attain a height of only 8 inches. 

 Combs of a beautiful dark rose-color. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 30 cts. 



Dwarf Streaked. Remarkable for the monstrosity of its regular 

 combs and the oddity of its color which is a mixture in groups or 

 streaks of all the lovely tones of yellow, pink, red, and violet. Pkt. 25c. 



Celosia plumosa 



Plumed or Feathered Cockscomb 



Of pyramidal growth, with superb feathery plumes. Grand pot- 

 plants and beautiful for beds during the summer months. 



Childsii (Woolflower). Bloom starts early with a center head, 

 round and globular, which at times reaches the immense size of 

 2 feet in circumference. When in full bloom looks like an immense 

 bouquet. Deep crimson-scarlet. Plant 2 to 3 feet high. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Thompsonii magnifica. Improved varieties of splendid colors. 

 1J^2 feet. Crimson, Gold- Yellow, Scarlet, and Mixed. Each, pkt. 

 10 cts., V 4 oz. 35 cts. 



Pride of Castle Gould. A new ostrich-plume variety. Plants 

 compact and pyramidal, producing immense flower-heads resembling 

 willowy plumes in many remarkable shades. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 CAPSICUM, Little Gem (Ornamental Pepper). TA. A nice market 



plant, with erect, small, scarlet fruit. Grows 1 foot high. Pkt. 10c. 



Marguerite Carnation 



