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



Nicotiana (Sweet-scented Tobacco) HHA 



The following varieties arc beautiful flowering plants and handsome for borders. 

 All are easily grown from seeds. The Sandcroe types in particular lend themselves 

 splendidly to grouping in beds or borders. 



1844 Afftnis. A lovely while Rower that 



opens mornings and evenings and 

 during cloudy weather. 2 1 o to 5ft. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., >.,oz. 25 cts. 



1845 Affinis hybrida grandiflora. 



Large -flowering sweet -scented 

 hybrids, ranging through many 

 shades. Pkt. 10 cts., ' ,.>/. 55cts. 

 1847 Sanderae. Beautiful, long, tubular 

 flowers; deep carmine-red. Pkt. 

 10 cts., >4oz. 25 cts. 



1848 Sanderae Hybrids. Flowers large; 



colors arc all fine. White, crimson, 

 flesh, purple, rose-violet, blood- 

 red, forming a beautiful mixture. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., lioz. 35 cts. 

 1850 Sylvestris. The long, tubular, 

 white flowers droop in racemes 

 over the foliage, are very sweet, 

 and do not close during the day. 

 5 to 6 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., Hoz. 

 25 cts. 



Phlox Drummondii 



Pentstemon hp 



Many of these plants are hardy on dry soil. They are herbaceous and make fine 

 plants for the border; clumps produce a Splendid show. 



1882 Sensation (Gloxinioides). A giant gloxinia-flowered variety. Plants attain a 



height of 2 feet, every branch being a spike of large flowers 2 inches across 

 The colors and markings range from pink to scarlet and maroon, veined and 

 blotched with other colors. Blooms from midsummer until frost. Pkt. 15 cts. 



1883 Choice Mixture of Many Varieties. Pkt. 5 cts. 



Phlox Drummondii (Flame Flower) 



A very beautiful and useful class of half-hardy annuals. They are so many-hued, 

 brilliant, varied and lasting, that few rivals are to be found for effectiveness from July 

 to fall. To secure good results, they should be sown or planted in well-drained soil 

 and thinned out at an early stage to secure sturdy plants. Full sun exposure suits 

 them best, as in wet or shady situations they are subject to mildew. Seed may be 

 sown outdoors in April and May, or earlier indoors and transplanted. All faded 

 trusses of flowers should be removed before they go to seed. 



Phlox nana compacta 



Dwarf; compact. These are elegant for beds, edging, and nice for 

 pot-plants. They may be planted or thinned to 8 inches space. They 

 will average 6 inches in height. 



1917 Grandiflora (Cecily Phloxes). These dwarf varieties have 



flowers equally as large as the Grandiflora class. Very hand- 

 some for bedding. 6 inches. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 j/goz. 50 cts. 



1918 Chamois-Rose. 1919, Fireball. Scarlet. 1920, Snowball. 



White. 



Either of above, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 30 cts. 

 1923 Choice Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 



1925 PHLOX, Decussata grandiflora. HP. Hardy Phlox. Fine, 

 new, large-flowering varieties in splendid mixture. These 

 make a wonderful show if planted in clumps or masses, 

 irregularly over a period of six months or more. 3 ft. Pkt 



1927 PLATYCODON grandiflora (Chinese Bellflower). HP. Large, broad, bell-shaped flowers; 

 fine for the border. Deep blue and white mixed. 1% feet. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 40 cts. 



New Large-flowering Sorts 



A great improvement on the old tall varieties, having large, round 

 florets with distinct eyes; are very fine bedders and useful for cut- 

 tings. 1 to 1 J/2 feet apart is not too much space for good soil. 1 foot. 



1905, Alba. Flowers pure white. 1907, Alba purpurea. White, 

 purple eye. 1908, Brilliant. Rose, with dark eye. 1906, Chamois- 

 Rose. With a white eye. 1909, Isabellina (lutea). Flowers yellow; 

 distinct; borne very profusely. 1911, Kermesina. Rich crimson. 

 1910, Meteor. Brilliant scarlet. 1912, Shell-Pink. 



All above sorts, pkt. 10 cts., V 4 oz. 40 cts. One pkt. of each 

 of 8 sorts, 60 cts., postpaid 



1913 Cuspidata and Fimbriata, Mixed. Starred and fringed varie 

 ties mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., i^oz. 50 cts. 



1914 Large-flowering, Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5c, ^oz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 

 Seed germinates slowly and 



15 cts. 



Poppies (Papaver) 



Annuals and hardy perennials. Poppies are unsurpassed for brilliancy of color, and, from the 

 charming little Shirley to the gorgeous peony-flowered, are subjects of lavish admiration. As they 

 do not transplant satisfactorily, it is advisable to sow them where they are to remain. Many of 

 them are elegant for cutting, particularly the Shirleys; these, if picked early in the morning with 

 buds just showing color, will be found durable for two days or more. 



Single Annual Poppies 



1930 Admiral. A peony-flowered white, with 



a broad band of brilliant scarlet 

 around the top; very showy. Pkt. 

 5 cts., l4oz. 20 cts. 



1931 Shirley Improved. Many beautiful 



shades of rose, salmon, apricot, pink, 

 etc., to glowing crimson. 2 feet. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 40 cts., 4 ozs. SI. 50. 



1932 Scarlet. Color scarlet of intense shade, 



with glittering black spot at the base of 

 each petal. 1 foot. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40c. 



1933 The Bride. Elegantly fringed; single; 



pure white. 2% feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30c. 



1934 Tulip (Glaucum). Dazzling scarlet; cup- 



and-saucer form. Different from all 

 other Poppies. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30c. 

 1929 Single-flowered, Mixed. In very fine 

 mixture. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Double Annual Poppies 



1938 Carnation-flowered. A splendid border 

 variety. Large, very double, fringed 

 flowers in brilliant colors. 2% feet. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



1940 Double Shirley (Ranunculus-flowered). 



Beautiful bright double flowers. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



1941 Mikado. Each blossom is a large fluffy 



ball, pure white at base, with crimson 

 tips. 2Yi feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 

 1943 The Fayal. Flowers double and single. 



All shades of red, pink, maroon, and 

 white. Pkt. 10 cts. 



1942 White Swan (Snowdrift). Very large, 



double, white, beautifully fringed. 2 ft. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 

 1937 Double - flowered, Choice Mixed- 

 Many varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



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Double Annual Poppies 



