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



Queen of the Market Asters 



One of the most popular varieties, being extra early. Flowers of good 

 size and substance, and borne on long stems. July. 2 foot. Each, pkt. 

 10 cts., Vsoz. 30 cts. 



1081 Crimson 



1082 Deep Scarlet 



1083 Dark Blue 



1084 Lavender-Blue 



1085 Pink 



1086 Pure White 



1087 Rose-Pink 

 1090 Finest Mixed 



Crego's Giant Comet Asters 



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 Sep- 

 tember. Each, pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., y&oz. 40 cts. 



1100 Rose-Pink I 1102 Shell-Pink I 1104 White 



1101 Lavender | 1103 Purple | 1107 Mixed 



Daybreak Asters 



The plants of this very popular variety are strong, compact growers 

 and very profuse bloomers. Flowers borne upright on stiff stems. Season 

 August. Height 18 inches. Each, pkt. 10 cts., }/%ot.. 65 cts.; Mixed, 

 pkt. 10 cts., YiOz. 60 cts. 



1111 Rose-Pink 



1112 Salmon-Pink 



1113 Shell-Pink 

 1116 Mixed 



1108 Blue 



1109 Lavender 



1110 Purity. White. 



Semple's, or American Branching Asters 



A fine, late strain, brought to a high standard by careful selection, 

 with large flowers. "Excellent cut-flower variety. 2 to 2J/£ feet. Septem- 

 ber. Each, pkt. 10 cts., }^oz. 35 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Y%oz. 30 cts. 



1132 Crimson 



1134 Dark Purple 



1135 Deep Rose-Pink 



1136 Lavender 

 1133 Azure-Blue 



1137 Light Rose-Pink 



King Asters 



1138 Pure White 



1139 Shell-Pink 



1 142 Finest Mixed 



A distinct type, vigorous in growth, with long, stiff stems and flowers 

 of the largest size; petals more or less quilled, giving the large flowers a 

 bold and striking appearance. August to October. Each, pkt. 10 cts., 

 Y%oz. 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 40 cts. 



1155 Crimson King. Rich, dark. 



1156 Pink King. Shell-pink. 



1157 Rose King. Brilliant rose. 



1158 Violet King. Violet-purple. 



1159 White King. Very large. 



1160 Finest Mixed. 



Royal Asters 



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. Each, pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 65 cts.; 

 Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Y%ot.. 60 cts. 



1091 Lavender I 1093 Rose-Pink I 1095 White 



1092 Purple | 1094 Shell-Pink ] 1098 Mixed 



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



Royal Asters in a lavishly planted garden 



Victoria Asters 



Large, showy flowers, perfectly double; petals overlapping 

 regularly, forming a very showy bloom; habit pyramidal; ex- 

 cellent for cutting. August, September. \Y feet. Each, pkt. 

 10 cts., Y%OT.. 60 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., ^oz. 50 cts. 



1144 Blush Queen. Beautiful delicate salmon-blush. 

 1143 Azure-Blue I 1148 Dark Blue 



1145 Carmine-Pink 1149 Fiery Scarlet 



1146 Crimson | 1152 Pure White 



1147 Dark Blood-Red | 1153 Finest Mixed 



Miscellaneous Asters 



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. Each, 

 pkt. 10c, J^oz. 50c; Mixed, pkt. 10c, Y&oz. 40c. 



1126 Lavender I 1128 White 



1127 Rose-Pink | 1130 Mixed 

 , 1162 PEERLESS PINK BRANCHING. Beautiful 



shell-pink, resembling Mary Semple. It is, 

 however, more double, the center being filled 

 with a thick whorl. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 

 1161 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. 10c, Y%oz. 50c. 

 1131 CRIMSON GIANT BRANCHING. Of upright 

 growth; flowers very large and double, 5 inches 

 and over in diameter, on stems 15 to 18 inches 

 long. Pkt. 10 cts., y$oz. 50 cts. 

 1163 Red Sensation. Intensely red, being a dark rich 

 garnet or ox-blood; branching habit; flowers 3 

 ■s. inches in diameter, borne freely on stems 12 



^ inches long. Pkt. 10 cts., y%oz. 50 cts. 



Hardy Asters or Michaelmas Daisies 



Single-flowering, hardy, herbaceous plants; large flowers. 

 1170 Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., ^oz. 30 cts. 



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