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



Asters, China HHA 



Asters now rival the chrysanthemums in form and colors, and are the leading cut-flower from midsummer until the appearance of the 

 chrysanthemum. They delight in rich, moist soil, and, for the largest and finest-colored flowers, frequent rains or waterings are required. 

 For successional flowers sow seed from March to June. We offer the best strains and varieties. 



Aster, Crego's Giant Comet, White 



Royal Aster. One of the best of the earliest varieties, following 

 Queen of the Market. Flower-stems free from laterals, start from the 

 plant close to the ground. Flowers large, handsome, and abundant. 

 Lavender, Purple, Rose-Pink, Shell-Pink, and White. Each, 

 pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 40 cts. 

 _ Astermum. Flowers much resemble chrysanthemums; of immense 

 size, often attaining a diameter of 5 inches and over. Plants 2 feet 

 in height, producing ten to fifteen flowers on long, stately stems. 

 August. Lavender, Rose-Pink, and White. Each, pkt. 10 cts., 

 Vgoz. 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 40 cts. 



Pink Enchantress. Flowers soft delicate pink; always full- 

 double, petals of medium length and very broad. Plant upright in 

 habit and of very vigorous growth; stems long, strong and graceful. 

 Midseason. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 50 cts. 



King Asters. A distinct type, vigorous in growth, with long, stiff 

 stems and flowers of the largest size; petals more or less quilled, giv- 

 ing the large flowers a bold and striking appearance. August to 

 October. Each, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., 

 Vgoz. 40 cts. 



Crimson King. Rich, dark. Violet King. Violet-purple. 

 Pink King. Shell-pink. White King. Very large. 



Rose King. Brilliant rose. Finest Mixed. 



Victoria. Large, showy flowers, perfectly double; petals over- 

 lapping regularly, forming a very showy bloom; habit pyramidal; 

 excellent for cutting. August, September. 1 feet. Each, pkt. 

 10 cts., Vgoz. 60 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 50 cts. 



Miss Roosevelt. Buff-yellow, center deeper yellow. 



Pink Beauty. A lovely shade of pink. 



Blush Queen. Beautiful delicate salmon-blush. 



Dark Blood-Red Fiery Scarlet Carmine-Pink 



Dark Blue Peach Blossom Pure White 



Azure-Blue Crimson Finest Mixed 



Aster, Perennial (Michaelmas Daisies). Single-flowering, hardy, 

 herbaceous plants; large-flowering. 



Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 30 cts. 



ARCTOTIS grandis. TA. Very bushy and free-flowering; pure 

 white, many-petaled flowers, with colored stamens forming a laven- 

 der center, surrounded by narrow zone; under side of petals lilac. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., l/ioz. 30 cts. 



Queen of the Market. One of the most popular varieties, being 

 extra early. Flowers of good size and substance, and borne on long 

 stems. July. 1 foot. Each, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 30 cts. 

 Crimson Lavender-Blue Rose-Pink 



Deep Scarlet Pink Seal-Red 



Dark Blue Pure White Finest Mixed 



Crego's Giant Comet. A splendid strain of the Comet type. 

 The plant is of sturdy growth, attaining a height of 2 feet and over, 

 well branched, with strong stems. Flowers fluffy and graceful, 

 4 to 5 inches in diameter. August and September. Each, pkt. 10 cts., 

 Vgoz. 40 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 35 cts. 

 Azure-Blue Lavender Purple 

 Rose-Pink Shell-Pink White Mixed 

 Daybreak Type. The plants of this very popular variety are 

 strong, compact growers and very profuse bloomers. Flowers borne 

 upright on long, stiff stems. Season August. Height 18 inches. 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 50 cts. ; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 40 cts. 

 Blue Rose-Pink 

 Lavender Salmon-Pink 

 Purity. White Shell-Pink Mixed 



Invincible, or Carlson Early Branching. Possesses all the desir- 

 able qualities of the late branching Asters, but comes into bloom , 

 about ten days earlier. Each, pkt. 10 cts., Vsox. 40 cts.; Mixed, 

 pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 30 cts. 



Crimson Light Blue Purple Finest Mixed 



Dark Blue Light Rose-Pink White 



Semple's, or American Branching. A fine, late strain, brought ] 



to a high standard by careful selection, with large flowers. Excellent ] 



cut-flower variety. 2 to 2J/£ feet. September. Each, pkt. 10 cts., j 



Vgoz. 35 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 30 cts. 



Crimson Lavender Pure White 



Dark Purple Azure-Blue Shell-Pink 



Deep Rose-Pink Light Rose-Pink Finest Mixed 



Crimson Giant Branching. Of upright growth; flowers very 



large and double, 5 inches and over in diameter; one stem 15 to 18 



inches long. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 50 cts. 



Peerless Pink Branching. Beautiful shell-pink, resembling I 



Mary Semple. It is, however, more double, the center being filled 



with a thick whorl. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 50 cts. 



Red Sensation. Intensely red, being a dark rich garnet or ox- 1 



blood; branching habit; flowers 3 inches in diameter, borne freely 



on stems 12 inches long. Pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 50 cts. 



Aster, Semple's or American Branching, Shell-Pink 



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