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



Beckert's New Mammoth Snapdragons 



ANEMONE (Windflower). HP. Lovely flowers in many 

 shades of scarlet, blue, purple, and white; often over 2 inches 

 in diameter, durable and elegant for cutting; finely cut foli- 

 age. 8 to 10 inches. 



2105 Double Chrysanthemum-flowered. Fine, full double 

 flowers in splendid mixture. Pkt. 10 cts. 



2107 St. Brigid. Single and semi-double flowers in a wonder- 

 ful array of colors. Pkt. 15 cts. 



2205 ARABIS alpina. HP. A fine border plant, with ver- 

 bena-like heads of snow-white flowers, blooming profusely 

 in early spring. 6 inches. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



2210 ARCTOTIS grandis. HHA. Bushy and free-flow- 

 ering; daisy-like, white flowers with lavender or violet cen- 

 ters. 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., M oz - 30 cts. 



Antirrhinum (snapdragon) hhb 



For exquisite form and color and for all-round usefulness there are few flowers to 

 compare with the Snapdragons. Although they are really biennials or short-lived 

 perennials, they bloom freely the first season from seed started in early spring. 

 If cut back and potted up in September they will bloom nearly all winter, or they 

 may be left outdoors with some protection over winter to bloom again in the spring. 

 For summer flowers sow the seed indoors in March and transplant to the open 

 ground in May, choosing, if possible, a moist location and cultivating frequently. 

 About 80 per cent of the seedlings come true to color. 



BECKERT'S NEW MAMMOTH SNAPDRAGONS 



NOVELTIES FOR 1922 

 It is difficult to find words to adequately describe the magnificence of these new 

 varieties which far surpass in vigor of growth and size and profusion of blossoms 

 any of the tall, large-flowering strains previously grown. In fact, one of the giant 

 spikes of Beckert's New Mammoth Snapdragons, thickly studded with enormous 

 flowers, resembles nothing so much as a fine, well-filled spike of Gladioli. Beckert's 

 New Mammoth varieties represent the highest development yet attained in 

 Antirrhinums. 2^2 to 3 ft. 



2111 APPLE BLOSSOM. Strong stems, bearing masses of big flowers; delicate 

 rosy pink with yellow lip and pure white throat. 



2112 THE ROSE. Flower of extraordinary size; clear, deep rose-pink. 



2118 WALLFLOWER. Bronzy orange shading to coppery red at the edges 

 and to clear deep yellow in the tube. Immense. 



2119 COPPER KING. Bright scarlet with a warm copper sheen. 



2122 LILAC SPRAY. Flowers of the largest size; lilac-purple with yellow throat. 



2123 PURPLE GLOW. Glorious, deep rosy purple flowers; enormous spikes. 



Each, pkt. 35 cts. (The seed is scarce; sealed packets only) 



TALL LARGE-FLOWERING SNAPDRAGONS 



These grow to a height of 2 to 2 feet, with strong stems and well-filled spikes 

 of large flowers. They are the standard varieties^ for cutting. 

 2125 Giant White. Pure white. 

 2127 Giant Silver-Pink. Clear shell- 

 pink. 



2129 Venus. Light rose-pink. 

 2133 Nelrose. Coral, white throat. 

 2135 Giant Rose. Deep, rich rose. 



Each of the above, pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 45 cts., oz. $1.60 

 2153 GiantMixed. All desirable shades. Pkt. lOcts., i^oz. 40cts., oz. $1.50. 



2139 Giant Scarlet. Vivid scarlet. 

 2143 Giant Garnet. Dark, velvety 

 crimson. 



2147 Giant Yellow. Golden yellow. 

 2151 Giant Striped. Odd but at- 

 tractive colors. 



LARGE-FLOWERING SEMI-DWARF VARIETIES 



Sturdy, compact plants, about 1J^ feet high; profuse bloomers with large 

 flowers; splendid for bedding. 



2161 Mont Blanc. Snowy white. 

 2163 Cottage Maid. Coral-pink, 



yellow lip, and white throat. 

 2165 Daphne. Blush -pink, white 



tube. 



Each of the above, pkt. 10 cts., 

 V 4 oz. 45 cts., oz. $1.60. 



2167 Rose Queen. Rich rose. 

 2169 Defiance. Bright orange- 

 scarlet. 



2171 Firebrand. Deep, glowing red. 

 2175 Golden Queen. Yellow. 



2179 Finest Mixed. 



J^oz. 40 cts., oz. %' 



Pkt. 10c, 

 .50. 



Aquilegia (columbine) hp 



The hardy Columbines are among the earliest flowering perennials. They are easily grown, 

 thriving in comparatively poor soil and in partial shade, and are general favorites for border 

 planting. Many of the seedlings vary from type but all are beautiful. to 2 feet. 



2195 Caerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine). Large flowers with long spurs; deep blue and 

 white. One of the finest. Pkt. 15 cts., V%ot.. 70 cts. 



2196 Caerulea hybrida, Rose Queen. Beautiful rose shades with white centers. Pkt. 15 cts. 

 2190 Calif ornica hybrida. Golden yellow petals and scarlet sepals; long, slender spurs. 



Pkt. 10 cts., Y%oz. 45 cts. 



2192 Chrysantha. Pure yellow, long spurs; unusually large flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., iHjOz. 50 cts. 



2193 Chrysantha grandiflora alba. Large, double, ivory-white flowers. Pkt. 15 cts. 



2198 Long-spurred Hybrids. This wonderful hybrid strain comprises many new and beau- 

 tiful shades and combinations, ranging through all shades of lavender, blue, mauve, rose- 

 pink, yellow, orange, scarlet, and white. The plants are vigorous and stately in growth, pro- 

 ducing their large and elegantly spurred flowers in abundance. Pkt. 15 cts., Hoz. 75 cts. 



2199 Double Mixed. Many colors. Pkt. 10 cts., .Hsoz. 50 cts. 



ASPARAGUS (Florists'). TP. Graceful plants extensively grown for their dainty, emerald- 

 green foliage, which is used in floral designs and bouquets. 



2221 Plumosus nanus. The florist's "asparagus fern." Beautiful sprays of misty, fern-like 

 foliage. Pkt. 25 cts., 100 seeds 85 cts. 



2223 Sprengeri. The best variety for pots and baskets. Pkt. 15 cts., 100 seeds 45 cts. 



2475 AUBRIETIA, Large-flowering Hybrids (Rock Cress). HP. Perpetual bloomers, in 

 growth resembling Alyssum. Large flower-sprays in many shades of crimson, purple, blue, 

 pink and lilac; evergreen foliage. Pkt. 25 cts. 



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Long-spurred Aquilegia 



