Flower Seeds 



BECKERT'S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA. 



ASTERS, CHINA 



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

 chrysanthemum. 1 he.y delimit in rich, moist soil, and, for the largest and finest-colored Mowers, frequent rams or waterings arc required. 

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



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

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

 on stems 12 inches long, Pkt. 10 cts., >«<)/.., 50 cts. 



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

 Queen of the Market. I lower stems free from laterals, start from the 

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

 bach, pkt. 10 cts.. Jsoz. 50 cts. Lavender, Purple, Rose-Pink, 

 Shell-Pink, White, and Mixed. 



Astermum. Flowers much resemble chrysanthemums; oi 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. 10 cts., i «<)/.. 50 cts., Lavender, Rose-Pink, 

 White, and Mixed. 



LAVENDER GEM. T arge, loose flowers of a beautiful lavender 

 shade, deepening with age. Stems long and wiry. July. 1J<£ feet. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., y 8 oz. 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., }4oz. 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, 

 giving the large (lowers a bold and striking appearance. August to 

 October. Each, pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 



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



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



Rose King. Brilliant rose. Finest Mixed. 



LAWN GRASS SEED. If you desire a perfect lawn, use our 

 Evergreen Lawn Seed. For SHADY PLACES sow our Shady-Nook 

 Lawn Seed. Both kinds, if sown early in the spring, will produce a 

 good lawn by midsummer. See inside back cover for seed and for 

 directions how to make a lawn. 



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



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., J^oz. 25 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., J^oz. 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., >£oz. 40 cts. 



Shell-Pink Pure White Salmon-Pink 



Blue Rose-Pink Mixed 



INVINCIBLE, or CARLSON EARLY BRANCHING. Possesses 

 all the desirable qualities of the late branching Asters, but comes into 

 bloom about ten days eariier. Each, pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts. 



Crimson Light Rose-Pink White 



Dark Blue Finest Mixed 



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 1Yi feet. September. Each, pkt. 

 10 cts., y%oi.. 30 cts. 



Crimson Lavender Pure White 



Dark Purple Light 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; on stem 15 to 

 18 inches long. Pkt. 10 cts., H,oz. 50 cts. 



PEERLESS PINK BRANCHING. Beautiful shell-pink, resem- 

 bling Mary Semple, being, however, more double, the center being 

 filled with a thick whorl. Pkt. 10 cts., J-»oz. 50 cts. 



Aster, Crego's Giant Comet, White 



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