Flower Seeds 



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



MOONKLOWKRS, continued 

 Giant Grandiflora Pink. Soft lilac-pink (lowers. Pkt. 10 CtS., 

 oz. 50 cts. 



Heavenly Blue. Beautiful sky-blue Mowers, 4 to S inches across, 

 with rose-colored markings; produced very early and in abundance. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Jioz. 25 cts. 



Hederacea superba. Sky-blue Mowers with white margin. Pkt. 

 10 Cts. 



Fuchsia-flowered. The seed-pods resemble the Mower of the 

 fuchsia. blowers small and light rosy pink in color. Vine a rapid 

 grower, lovely, and slender. Foliage deep green anil live-lingered. 

 Blooms late in summer until frost. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Morning-Glories 



Convolvulus major. HHA. This is always satisfactory as a 

 vine tor almost any purpose and thrives in any soil. Mixed. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 4 ozs. 60 cts. 



Brazilian Morning-Glory (Ij omoea setosa). TP. Of luxuriant 

 growth, leaves often measuring 10 to 12 inches across; flower salmon- 

 rose; 4 to 5 inches in diameter; ornamental seed-pods. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 35 cts. 



Snow Fairy, Double-flowered. The apex of the (lower has the 

 single trumpet-form of the ordinary Morning-Glory, and is more 

 heavily surrounded by numerous white petals, thus combining both 

 single and double flowers in one. Flowers pure white, about 2 Y2 inches 

 in depth and 2 J 2 inches in diameter. Of vigorous growth. Blooms 

 early, profusely, and continually until frost. Pkt. 10 cts. 



JAPANESE MORNING-GLORY (Ipomaa imperialis). Wonder- 

 ful in the colorings and markings of the Mowers as well as for the 

 variety of form and variegation of foliage. The colors run from white 

 through all shades of blue and purple, rose to dark red, etc. Flowers 

 are also striped, marbled, blotched, margined. The foliage of many 

 is beautifully variegated. Soak seeds in warm water before sowing. 

 Early pot-sown seeds are recommended for best results. Should not 

 be planted in the open ground until the soil is well warmed. 



Imperial Giant, Mixed. Flowers of immense size. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts. 



Imperial Fringed, Mixed. Fringed and ruffled; many colors. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



KOCHIA tricophylla (Burning Bush; Summer Cypress). HHA. 



A very handsome, symmetrical plant, forming beautiful globose 



specimens without pruning or pinching; leaves assume crimson 



tint in the fall. 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 

 KUDZU VINE (Pueraria). HP. Climbing vine; very rapid grower; 



large leaves; wisteria-like, fragrant flowers. Pkt. 10c, }^oz. 25c. 



LANTANA hhp 



Verbena-like clusters of flowers, some changing color as the bloom 

 ages. They are handsome bedding plants and beautiful for pots. The 

 habit of the new hybrids is a great improvement, these being fine, 

 dwarf and compact plants. Seed may be sown as late as March. 



Hybrida, Mixed. Orange-and-red varieties. Pkt. 10c, J4OZ. 20c. 



Hybrida compacta. New dwarf varieties. Fine Mixed. Pkt. 10c, 

 J.1OZ. 30 cts. 



LATHYRUS hp 



The hardy, everlasting Sweet Pea, with flowers much like the 

 annual sort, but without fragrance. Produces showy, climbing vines 

 suitable for screens, trellises, etc., and flowers all summer. 



White Pearl. Giant-flowering, purest white. Pkt. lOcts., J^oz. 30c. 



Pink Beauty. Bright rosy pink. Pkt. 10 cts., }^oz. 25 cts. 



Splendens. Rose-carmine. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Latifolius, Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



LAVATERA (Annual Mallows) 



Beautiful and showy annuals, producing profusely the entire 

 summer, large, cup-shaped flowers. Sow in the garden in May and 

 thin out 1 foot apart. 2 feet. 



Trimestris grandiflora rosea. Brilliant pink. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 

 20 cts. 



Trimestris alba. Pure white. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 20 cts. 



Trimestris, Sunset. The charming brightness of its color, a very 

 deep rose-pink, is very effective. Fine for beds and cut-flowers. Pkt. 

 25 cts. 



LINARIA 



Cymbalaria maxima (Kenilworth Ivy). HP. Glossy, ivy-like 

 foliage. New, large-flowered varieties. Colors white to rose. Very- 

 neat trailing plant for boxes, baskets, etc. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Maroccana, Excelsior. Varied and beautiful colors ranging from 

 w hite to yellow, pink and blue; very effective. Pkt. 15 cts. 



LARKSPUR (Delphinium) ha 



These form very showy bedding plants that bloom freely during 

 the Summer months. Their Mowers an- very bright, m.iinh shades of 

 blue, purple, rose, violet, and white. They are durable and elegatil 

 for cutting. The seedlings should be thinned out early, to secure 

 the line branching habit now common to most of the strains olfered. 



Annual Larkspurs 



Dwarf Double Rocket. These are among the first to Mower. Very 

 choice strain; in fine mixture. Fine for bedding. 1 foot. Each, pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Tall Double Rocket. Fine mixed, many shades. 2 feet. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Giant Hyacinth-flowered. line mixed, about eight colors; 

 line double Mowers. These Mower shortly after t he Double Rocket 

 and Stock-flowered varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



Newport Scarlet. A beautiful, free-flowering, large-spiked, bril- 

 liant scarlet variety. Very line. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Tall Double Stock-flowered. Tall, branching. These are early 

 varieties, fine for borders or among shrubs and useful for cutting. 

 Beautiful shades. 2)/£feet. Very vigorous and frec-Mowering. Mixed, 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Dark Blue Flesh-color Lilac Scarlet-Rose 



Dark Rose Light Blue Red White 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts.; mixed, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



LEPTOSIPHON Hybrids, French. HHA. Brilliant shades from 

 scarlet to yellow and white. Exquisite for edging, rockwork, etc . 

 6 inches. Pkt. 10 cts. 



LINUM (Flax) 



Grandiflorum. Free-flowering and showy, with red and rose- 

 colored flowers. Successive sowings will produce a wonderful show 

 throughout the season, and add brilliancy to the garden. 1 foot. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Narbonnense. HP. Grows in clumps and blooms from May to 

 July; flowers beautiful azure-blue. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Tall Double Stock-flowered Larkspur 



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