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



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strain. Pkt. 10 ct 

 2578 Meteor. Di 



Calendula (pot marigold) ha 



Very showy and thrifty plants, particularly adapted for dry and poor soils, although they thrive in any 

 sunny location, flowering continuously from late Slimmer until Cut down by frost. Lemon Queen and Orange 

 King are used extensively for growing under glass. 1 to 1^6 feet. 



2576 Lemon Queen. Of br ightest sulphur-yellow. One of I he most double and alw ays \ cry showy. Forcing 

 oz. 40 cts., '.,lb. SI. 25. 

 creamy yellow, striped with orange. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



2579 Nankeen. Double; very distinct; cream, flushed apricot. Pkt. I0cts.,oz. 55cis. 



25.S0 Orange King. Special Forcing Strain. Fine for cutting; bearing wonderful 



double flowers of the deepest orange-red. Pkt. 15 cts., J 4 'oz. 50 cts., oz. $1.65. 

 258! Prince of Orange. Large, double, yellow flowers, attractively striped with 



orange-brow n, w ith dark centers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 2582 Pure Cold. Large, double flowers of golden yellow; semi-dwarf; a splendid 



bedding variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 2585 Trianon ( The Royal Marigold). Lemon-yellow, striped orange, with dark eye. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 55 els. 

 2585 Double Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



Campanula (BELLFlowepo 



lendula. Orange 



Candytuft dBERiS) ha 



A family containing many beautiful border plants and several varieties suitable for 

 pot-plants; mainly hardy biennials and perennials which thrive best in light, moder- 

 ately rich soils, bearing a profusion of dainty, bell-shaped flowers. 



MEDIUM (Canterbury Bells). HB. Large, bell-shaped flowers in many shades. 

 Flegant border or pot-plants. A small proportion of the seedlings will always vary ' 

 from color. 2 to 2y% feet. 

 2611 Single Blue 2614 Single Rose 2615 Single White 



2616 Single Striped 2617 Single Mixed 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 35 cts. 

 2619 Double Mixed. Produces a goodly percentage of true double-flowering plants. 



Pkt. 10 cts., M°z. 50 cts. 

 CALYCANTHEMA (Cup-and-Saucer). HB. Delightful in form and colors, and 



elegant subjects for the garden or for pot-culture. 2 to 2J^ feet. 

 2621 Blue 2624 Rose 2625 White 



2626 Striped 2627 Mixed 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., i/ 8 oz. 60 cts. 

 CARPATICA (Harebell). HB. Graceful plants with many delicate little cup- 

 shaped flowers. Attractive and lasting; suitable for borders. 

 2631 Blue 2633 White 2634 Mixed 



Each, pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 40 cts. 

 PERSICIFOLIA (Peach Bells). HP. Large, cup-shaped flowers; long, slender leaves. 



2 feet. Elegant for pot-plants as well as borders. Giant-flowering strains. 

 2638 Single Giant Blue 2639 Single Giant White 



Each, pkt. 20 cts., '/ 8 oz. $1.25 

 2641 Double White (Moerheimii). Pkt. 25 cts. 



PYRAMIDALIS (Chimney Bellflower). HP. Stately plants, 4 to 5 feet high, with 



large, tubular flowers; fine for borders or as large pot-plants. 

 2647 Blue and White Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 45 cts. 



Valuable for masses and edging, and for cutting; free-flowering. 

 2664 Giant Hyacinth-flowered, or Empress. Very fine, large 



heads of pure white flowers. 1 foot. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts. 

 2666 Little Prince. Dwarf and compact, covered with extra-large 



trusses of pure w hite. Splendid for edging. Pkt. 10 cts., }<jOZ.45cts. 

 2668 Dwarf Hybrids. Large spikes, valuable for cutting or borders; 



carmine, flesh, lilac, and purple mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



2672 Rose-Cardinal. Flesh-pink. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



2673 Carmine. Brilliant carmine. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



2674 Crimson. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



2675 Lavender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



2677 Mixed. All colors. 10 inches. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



2679 GIBRALTARICA HYBRIDS. HP. A compact form with 



purple and w hite flowers. 1 foot. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 40 cts. 

 2681 SEMPERVIRENS. HP. Evergreen, glossy foliage; flowers 



white. Fine for rock-gardens. 6 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., J4°z. 75 cts. 



CANNA (Indian Shot). HHP. For heavy flower and foliage effects. 



The seeds should be soaked in warm water before sowing. 

 2685 Large-flowering Mixed. Saved from the best varieties. 



3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



Named varieties of Carinas do not come true from seed. For Canna Roots, 

 see page 65. 



2691 CAPSICUM, Little Gem (Ornamental Pepper). TA. Very 

 ornamental, with small scarlet fruits. 1 foot. Pkt. 10 cts. 



2697 CARDINAL CLIMBER (Iponuza Quamoclit bybrida). HHA. 

 A brilliant and beautiful climber, growing rapidly and attaining a 

 height of 30 feet. Foliage fern-like; flowers cardinal-red, 1 Y2 inches 

 across, borne in clusters and produced in great profusion from 

 midsummer until frost. The seed should be started indoors, but 

 may be sown in the open in late May. Soaking the seed or notching 

 the seed-coat will hasten germination. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 50 cts. 



A border of Empress Candytuft 



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