FLOWER SEEDS 



BeckerVs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



Arctotis ta 



1076 Grandis. \Vrv bushy and free-flowering; 



pure white, many-pctalcd (lowers, with 

 colored stainons tormina a lavender cen- 

 ter, surrounded by narrow /one; under 

 side of petals lilac. Pkt. 10 cts., ! 4 oz. 30c. 



Asparagus TP 



Very graceful plants extensively grown for cut- 

 ting, the foliage being used in all designs, bou- 

 quets, etc. 



1077 Plumosus nanus. Beautiful, fern-like 



sprays of foliage. Pkt. 25c, 100 seeds $1. 

 1079 Sprengeri. Makes a beautiful basket and 

 useful lor culling. Pkt. 10 CtS., 50 seeds 

 30 cts., 100 seeds 50 ctS. 



1078 Hatcheri. Of the Plumosus type. Growth 



strong and symmetrical; fronds closely 

 set. Pkt. 25 cts., 100 seeds $1.50. 



1171 Aubretia hp 



New large-flowering hybrids. Flowers oflargest 

 size and in many shades of 

 crimson, purple, light blue. <£? "~ 

 pink, and lilac. t 

 Perpetual bloom- 

 ers. Pkt. 25 cts 



Balsam 



Begonia tp 



The many improvements in this family 

 now permit their use for almost any de- 

 sired end. The Semperflorens and Gracilis 

 varieties are excellent bedding plants, 

 are equally valuable as pot-plants for 

 decorative purposes, and afTord nice 

 sprays for cut-flowers. Some of the varie- 

 ties form very charming plants for 

 baskets, etc. 



1186 Semperflorens Erfordia gran di flora 



superba. Plants very compact and 

 bushy, and densely covered with deli- 

 cate pink flowers. Foliage glossy. 

 Pkt. 50 cts. 

 1185 Semperflorens Erfordia. A popular 



variety, with handsome dark foliage and rose- 

 carmine flowers. 1 foot. Pkt. 25 cts. 



1187 Semperflorens Gromanii. A sport from Begonia 



Vernon, but a great improvement. Flowers Bellis perennis 



bright red and always come true to color. Makes 



a fine bedding plant and is useful for border around geraniums, etc. Also 

 can be grown as a Christmas-flowering pot-plant, the beautiful red flowers 

 making a fine showing at Christmas time. Foliage bronze-green. Pkt. 50 cts. 



1188 Semperflorens, Salmon Queen. New. Large, salmon-colored blooms; dark 



foliage. Pkt. 25 cts. 



1189 Semperflorens, Vernon. Dark green foliage, shaded bronzy red; flowers deep' 



glowing rose; branching habit and fine for pots or bedding. 1 foot. Pkt. 10 cts- 



1190 Semperflorens, Dwarf Vernon. Forms a small, round plant, covered con- 



tinually with brilliant red flowers; foliage deep, brownish red. Pkt. 25 cts. 



1193 Gracilis luminosa. Fiery dark scarlet; foliage satiny dark brown; superb; fine 



for winter flowering. Pkt. 25 cts. 



1194 Gracilis rosea. Handsome flower of a delicate rose color. Pkt. 15 cts. 



1208 BETA (Ornamental-leaved Beet). TB. Brazilian, Golden, Crimson, and 



Rose Shades Mixed. Fine edging and border plants; very showy; entire leaf- 

 stalks and midrib intensely colored. 2 feet. Each, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



BrachyCOme iberidifolia (Swan River Daisy) HHA 



One of the daintiest and most charming little flowers imaginable. The finely Iacin" 

 iated foliage is not unlike that of cosmos, but much more delicate. The flowers are 

 borne on graceful, upright stems, extending several inches above the foliage. The whole 

 plant averages 8 to 10 inches tall, being ideal for low beds and borders. In combination 

 with Alyssum, Carpet of Snow, it creates pictures of great beauty. One of the easiest 

 annuals to grow in any soil and deserving of a place in every garden. Each, pkt. 5 cts., 

 J4OZ. 25 cts. 



1209 White 1210 Blue 1211 Rose 1212 Mixed Colors 



Balsam (Lady's Slipper) 



Give brilliant masses of beautiful flowers for 

 little care. Plants about 2 feet in height; trans- 

 planting dwarfs them and renders the flowers 

 more double. 



1180 Double White Perfection. Pure white; 



large and full to the center. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 > 8 oz. 30 cts. 



1 175 Prince Bismarck. Very double salmon- 



pink. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 30 cts. 



Camellia-flowered Balsam 



Very large, extra-double and perfect flowers, 

 camellia-like in form. The following separate 

 colors: Pkt. 10 cts., }4oz. 40 cts. 



1176 Light Blue I 1178 Purple 



1177 Crimson | 1179 White, spotted Red. 

 1183 Many Colors, Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 



25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



1173 BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum). A 

 rapid-growing annual climber. White 

 flowers, succeeded by balloon-like seed 

 vessels. Climbs 10 to 15 feet within four 

 to six weeks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Bellis perennis hp 



English Daisy 



Do well in almost any soil, preferring a partially 

 shaded position. Flower from early 

 '"V spring until early fall and may then be 

 divided and held in frames for following 

 season's planting. Height 5 to 6 in. 



1197 The Bride. Double white. Long, 

 straight stems; early and free. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., }4oz. 50 cts. 



1198 Giant Longfellow. Large, 

 double, rose-colored flowers. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., y s oz. 40 cts. 



1199 Giant Snowball. Large, per- 

 fectly double; white. Pkt. 10 

 cts., y$oz. 40 cts. 



Monstrosa. Very double and 

 borne on long and rigid stems. 

 Each, pkt. 20 cts., J^oz. 75 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 

 15 cts., } goz. 65 cts. 



1203 White | 1202 Dark Red 



1201 Pink | 1206 Mixed Colors 



P. S. It is sufficient to order by number alone ! 



The dainty Brachycome or Swan River Daisy 

 comes in White, Blue, and Rose 



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