Flower Seeds 



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



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Hardy Garden Pinks 



DAHLIAS hhp 



Very easily grown from seed, and the beautiful new introductions 

 of the past seasons afford single and double flowers in wonderful va- 

 riety, all classes coming quite true from seed, and supplying mag- 

 nificent colors. In the garden these seedling Dahlias bloom as early 

 and freely as the plants grown from tubers. 



Double, Large-flowering, Show Varieties. Saved from the 



finest double flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., y&oz. 35 cts. 



Cactus, Double, Large-flowering, Dwarf. Large flowers, very 

 distinct and showy ; many colors. 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 35 cts. 



Cactus, Single-flowered. From a fine collection. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 }soz. 25 cts. 



Giant Single. Its numerous blooms are perfect in shape, of 

 various colorings, and of huge size, sometimes attaining a diameter 

 of 7 inches and over. Plant of medium height. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Giant Double. Of vigorous growth and rigid stem. Flowers of 

 remarkable size, under favorable conditions 7 to 7J^ inches in diam- 

 eter. Mixed colors. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Twentieth Century, or Orchid-flowered. Flowers single and 

 very large, 4 to 7 inches in diameter, from white to deep crimson; 

 late. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. 50 cts. 



Single Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



DIANTHUS (The Divine Flower) 



The rich coloring, with the varied forms and fringing of petals com- 

 mon to many varieties, renders them very attractive. They are all 

 useful for bedding and all serviceable for cutting. The Annual Pinks 

 may be sown in autumn or spring. An adornment to every garden. 



Double Annual Pinks 



CHINA or INDIAN PINKS (Diantbus Sinensis). Flowering 

 from early summer to fall; strong, sturdy growers, suitable for beds 

 and borders. Flowers very double and in unlimited variety of 

 colors, borne on long, stiff stems. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., M oz - 

 25 cts. 



JAPANESE PINKS (D. Heddewigi and varieties). A beautiful 

 class of sturdy-growing plants, 10 to 12 inches high and of the same 

 width; handsomely marbled and mottled flowers in all imaginable 

 colors, 2 inches and over in diameter. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 !4 0z. 30 cts. 



Fireball. A dwarf bedding variety, with blood-reu flowers. Pkt. 

 10 cts., J^oz. 35 cts. 



Pink Beauty. Beautiful double pale pink. Very fine. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Purity. Snow-white; clove-scented; fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 3 4 oz. 30 cts. 



Marvelous. Very large and beautiful, fringed flowers, rich and 

 varied; elegant for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts., M oz - 50 cts. 



Salmon Queen. Beautiful salmon-rose. Pkt. 10 cts., }^oz. 50 cts. 



Snowball. Fringed, snow-white flowers; fine for cutting. Pkt. 

 5 cts., }4oz. 30 cts. 



DOUBLE ANNUAL PINKS, continued 

 Diadem Pinks (D. Hrddtuiui ditidcmalus). Vcr\ l.n-. . showj 

 flowers, beautifully marked and flaked. Splendid Mixed. I'kl. 5 cts., 



iioz. 30 cts. 



Royal Pink (D. Heddewigi nobilis). A beautiful class for cutting; 

 Mowers large and exceedingly fragrant, very double and on long 

 stems; colors range Iron) white to rose, and scarlet to blood-red. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., 1 ,0/.. 50 cts. 



Imperial Pink (/). mip<Hu/i\ ll.-pl.). These have a wide range of 

 showy colors, and arc profuse bloomers. Fine for beds. Superb 

 Mixture. Pkt. 5 cts., '^oz. 25 cts. 



Single Annual Pinks 



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All the single varieties have large Mowers. These we do not oiler 

 in separate colors, but in a Superb Mixture of many brilliant colors. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., Hoz. 25 cts. 



Hardy Garden Pinks 



Very desirable for beds, borders, cemetery planting, etc. The 

 flowers are highly prized for their spicy, refreshing odor. 



Double White Clove Pink, Mrs. Sinkins (D. plumarius semper- 

 florens fl.-pl.). A beautiful white variety; very double, sweet and nice 

 for cutting. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Double Red Clove Pink, Homer. Fine, double; dark rose, crim- 

 son center. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Dwarf Erfurt Clove Pink (D. plumarius nanus Jl.-pU). Double, 

 fringed flowers, two weeks earlier than others, and have a much richer 

 variety of coloring. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 



Double Grass Pink (D. plumarius fl.-pl.). Double and semi- 

 double flowers in variety. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 



Perpetual Pink (D. plumarius semperflorens). These are ever- 

 blooming garden Pinks, in many colors; single, semi-double and 

 double-flowered, and of spicy fragrance. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 



Single, Finest Mixed (Pheasant's Eye; D. plumarius). Many- 

 colored, fragrant flowers, nicely fringed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



DIGITALIS 



Thimble Flower, or Foxglove HP 

 These are beautiful perennials for the border, etc., and 

 elegant pot-plants, blooming ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 



very readily in 4-inch pots in BM 

 spring. For this purpose seed 

 sin mid be sown in AuguM :ui<l 

 grown slowly during the winter. F^EmI 



Grandiflora. A beautiful 

 dwarf; chrome-yellow; flowers 

 small. 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 

 25 cts. 



Maculata superba, Mixed. 



A very choice strain of spotted 

 flowers, on long stalks. Pkt. 

 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts. 



Monstrosa. A charming 

 and unique strain. The beau- 

 tiful spikes of flowers are 

 topped by one very large, cup- 

 shaped flower. They are borne 

 in long clusters, are very nice 

 for cutting, particularly the 

 pure white, and form beautiful 

 pot-plants. Colors are white, 

 lilac, light purple, and some 

 approaching pink. Mixed, pk. 

 10 cts., J^oz. 40 cts. 



Gloxiniaiflora. Large, spot- 

 ted, gloxinia-like flowers, pro- 

 duced on long spikes. ZY2 to 5 

 feet. White, Pale Pink, Purple, 

 and Mixed. Each, pkt. 5 cts 

 J^oz. 25 cts. 



DRACAENA 



Cordyline TP 



Graceful foliage plants; fine 

 subjects for vases, center of 

 beds, etc. 



Indivisa. A popular plant 

 for vases. Pkt. 10 cts., Hoz. 

 25 cts. 



Digitalis grandiflora 



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