Flower Seeds 



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



DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPIES, continued 



Mikado. bach blossom is a law. Hulls ball, purr white at buse, 

 with crimson tips. 2 1 > feet. Pitt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



The Fayal. I he most beautiful and dainty of all dwarf Poppies. 

 Flowers double and single. Every imaginable shade of red, pink, 

 maroon, and white. Pitt. 10 cts. 



White Swan (Snowdrift). Vers large, double, white, beautifully 

 fringed. 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Double-flowered, Mixed. Choice mixture of many varieties. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Perennial Poppies 



These varieties may be sown from July to September to flower 

 the following season, though the Alpine and Iceland families will 

 (lower the hist season from seed sown in February. 



Alpine, Fringed. These are charming little flowers with single 

 fringed or (luted petals. Colors are w hite, salmon, rose and orange in 

 mixture. 60 per cent come true. 9 inches. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Bracteatum. Immense, blood-red (lowers with black blotches at 

 base of each petal; very line variety. 4 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., J40/.. 20c. 



Iceland (Nudicaule). Very graceful, dwarf plants containing over 

 twenty shades. 1 foot. Pkt. 10 cts., I40Z. 25 cts. 



Oriental. Gigantic dark scarlet (lowers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Oriental Hybrids, Mixed. A splendid mixture of all colors. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., J s oz. 50 cts. 



Pure Satiny White. With crimson blotch at base of each petal. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



Colosseum. Glowing deep scarlet; of enormous size. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Mammoth. Gigantic; fiery dark scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Prince of Orange. Orange-scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Princess Victoria Louisa. Magnificent salmon-pink. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Queen Alexandra. Brilliant salmon-red. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Excelsior. Ranging from delicate salmon to deep rose. Pkt. 10 cts. 



PHLOX DRUMMONDII 



Flame Flower 



A very beautiful and useful class of half-hardy annuals. They are 

 so manv-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 Drummondii grandiflora 



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 1-2 feet apart is not too much space for good soil. 1 foot. 



Alba. Flowers pure white. Pkt. 10 cts., }4"oz. 40 cts. 



Atrorosea. Deep rose. Pkt. 10 cts., 1 ^oz. 40 cts. 



Chamois-Rose. With a white eye. Pkt. 10 cts., }4oz. 40 cts. 



Coccinea. Vivid scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts., }ioz. 40 cts. 



Isabellina (Lutea)-. Flowers yellow; distinct; borne very pro- 

 fusely. Pkt. 10 cts., J/joz. 40 cts._ 



Kermesina alba oculata. Crimson, with white eye. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 '40z. 40 cts. 



Stellata splendens. Deep crimson with white star. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 ! 4 oz. 40 cts. 



Large-flowering, Finest Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 30 cts., oz. 

 51. 



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. 



Grandiflora (Cecily Phloxes). These dwarf varieties have 

 flowers equally as large as the Grandiflora class. Very handsome for 

 bedding. 6 inches. Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 



Chamois-Rose. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 40 cts. 



Fireball. Scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts., i^oz. 40 cts. 



Snowball. White. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. 30 cts. 



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



Hardy Phlox 



Decussata grandiflora. HP. Fine, new, large-flowering varie- 

 ties in splendid mixture. These make a wonderful show if planted in 

 clumps or masses. Seed germinates slowly and irregularly over a 

 period of six months or more. Herbaceous. 3 feet. Pkt. 25 cts., 

 } A oz. 50 cts. 



Primula Sinensis, Giant Pink 



PRIMULA SINENSIS tp 



Chinese Primrose 



Beautiful house plants that are quite readily grown from seed, 

 which should be sown thinly so that earliest plants may be removed, 

 without disturbing seed that will germinate later. Full directions 

 for their care are printed on the seed packets. 



Giant-Flowering Fringed Primulas 



Giant Pink. Enormous flowers; very delicate, striking pink; 

 very solid large petals. Erect, vigorous habit. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant White (Lady Randolph Churchill). Flowers as large as 

 the preceding, and plants of similar habit. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant Copper-colored (Emperor). A distinct shade. Pkt. 50c. 



Giant Bright Rose. Delicate rosy pink. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant Red. Rich, velvety crimson. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant Salmon. Very large, deep salmon-rose flowers. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant Blue. Very large and solid flowers, rich light blue, well 

 fimbriated and free-flowering. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant Fleshy White (Princess Louisa). Pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant Rose-colored (Marquis of Lome). Pkt. 50 cts. 



Giant Mixed. Superb mixture. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Soleil d'Empel. Pure white with yellow stars. Dark brown 

 stems. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Fimbriata, Single. Choice mixed. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Fimbriata, Double. Choice mixed. Pkt. 50 cts. 



STAR PRIMULAS (Primula Sinensis stellata). A beautiful new 

 class. Very fine as pot-plants or for cutting, for which use they are 

 most excellent, remaining fresh for many days. 2 feet. Mixed, pkt. 50c. 



KEWENSIS. This is a beautiful addition, originated at the Kew 

 gardens. A robust grower, and flowers in quite a small state, and in 

 established plants is almost continually in bloom. Colors very rich 

 yellow; flower-spikes 10 to 18 inches high with blooms produced in 

 successive whorls. Elegant pot-plant, and fine for cutting. Pkt. 50c. 



OBCONICA. A good variety for pot-plants for decorative use, 

 blooming from autumn to spring. May r also be used outdoors. The 

 Gigantea is a giant type of higher perfection; flowers nearly as large 

 as those of the Chinese Primrose. Each, pkt. 50 cts. 



Grandiflora alba. White. Gigantea oculata. Pink-white 



Gigantea. Carmine. eye. 



Grandiflora lilacina. Lilac. Gigantea rubra. Red. 



Gigantea rosea. Rose. Gigantea, Mixed. 



Chenies' Giant Hybrids. Plants very robust and of compact 

 habit, producing high trusses of flowers that stand well above the 

 foliage, the individual flowers often measuring 2 to 2J^ inches 

 across, and ranging in colors from dark crimson and carmine to 

 beautiful shell-pink. Pkt. $1. 



Chenies' Large-flowering Blue. A line strain. Flowers not quite 

 so large as those of the preceding variety. Of a delightful blue shade 

 and produced in great profusion. Pkt. 75 cts. 



