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



rimson Woolflower 



Chinese Woolflower ta 



The finest of the Celosias for bedding and also 

 splendid for cutting. Each plant produces many 

 enormous, ball-shaped flower-heads. 2 feet tall. 

 2731 Crimson. Pkt. 15c, J/goz. 50c, J^oz. 85c. 



Carnation (dianthus caryophyllus) hp 



These may nearly all be flowered the first season by sowing early. Seedlings 

 possess great vigor and, as a rule, produce more flowers than plants from cuttings. 

 2704 Giant Marguerite, or Malmaison. Early-flowering; seed sown in February 



will flower in June. Fine for cut-flowers. Splendid mixture from largest flowers. 



Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 50 cts. 

 Marguerite, Half-Dwarf. Valuable cut-flower varieties; sweet-scented and bloom 



from July to frost from February-sown seed. Flowers large. 1 foot. 

 2706 White 2709 Scarlet 2711 Crimson 2713 Yellow 



Each, pkt. 10 cts. 

 2717 Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., J-goz. 40 cts. 



2719 Chabaud's Everblooming. Bears a high percentage of double flowers of the 



largest size, blooming five to six months after sowing. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Celosia cristata (cockscomb) ta 



Distinct and handsome; makes fine decorative plants and unique beds. The comb- 

 like heads grow to a large size. Sow the seed indoors in March or outside in May. 

 2727 Empress. Enormous, crimson heads; dark foliage; 10 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., 



J^oz. 65 cts. 



2729 Dwarf Mixed. Plants average 8 inches high; combs in shades of red and yellow. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., y s oz. 40 cts. 



Plumed Celosia ta 



Of pyramidal growth with superb, pointed plumes, making grand pot-plants and 

 gorgeous beds, blooming from July to September. Prefers a fairly rich soil. 

 Thompson's Magnificent. Improved varieties; splendid colors; 2 feet. 

 2737 Golden Yellow 2739 Scarlet 2740 Crimson 2742 Magnificent Mixed 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., Vgoz. 35 cts. 



2745 Pride of Castle Gould. Compact, 

 pyramidal plants with immense flower- 

 heads shaped like ostrich plumes, in 

 many brilliant colors. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Centaureas (the cornflower family) 



CYANUS (Cornflower, Bluebottle, or Bachelor's Button). HA. Easy to grow; free-blooming. 

 2757 Single Blue. The original Cornflower; deep blue. 2^2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 2760 Double Blue. 2761 Double Pink. Fine for cut-flowers. Each, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts. 

 -2763 Double Mixed. A fine assortment of colors, ranging from white to rose and from light to 

 dark blue. About 60 per cent come double. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts. 

 AMERICANA. HA. A giant variety, growing 4 and 5 feet high, with immense flowers. 

 2752 Deep Lavender and 2753 White. Each, pkt. 10 cts., Jjoz. 60 cts. 



2784 MONTANA (Perennial Cornflower). HP. Large, showy, deep blue flowers. Pkt. 15 cts. 

 2780 CAND1DISSIMA. HHP. Grown for its handsome, silvery foliage; used for bedding, 



edging, baskets, etc. 9 inches. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 65 cts. 

 2782 GYMNOCARPA. HHP. Silver foliage; a popular bedding variety. Pkt. 10c, J^oz. 35c. 



CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS. (Giant Sweet Sultan) HA 



Beautiful, large-flowering varieties — the finest of the family. They are vigorous growers, 

 branching freely, and blooming over a long period. 3 to feet tall. 



2765 White 2769 Purple 



2767 Lilac 2771 Rose 



2768 Deep Lavender 2772 Rose and White 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., V 4 oz. 30 cts., oz. $1.00 



2774 Mixed. All colors. Pkt. 5c, Moz. 25c, oz. 75c. 

 2776 Suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan). Honey 

 scented. Pkt. 5 cts., }4oz. 30 cts., oz. $1.00. 



Magnificent Celosia 



Centaurea imperialis 



Annual Chrysanthemums ha 



Known as Painted Daisies and Summer Marguerites. Very showy; useful as pot-plants as well as 

 for cutting and bedding; bloom in late summer. They require plenty of room but little care. 

 2795 Coronarium, Double Mixed. Full-centered, with many petals. Shades of cream and Iemon- 



vellow. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 

 2797 Inodorum, Snowball (Bridal Robe). Dwarf; very double, pure white flowers, 1>§ inches in 



diameter; fine foliage. Elegant pot-plants and nice for beds. \V 2 feet tall. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts. 

 CARINATUM VARIETIES. The showiest of the annual Chrysanthemums. 2 to 3 feet high. 

 2803 Eclipse. Golden yellow with a scarlet ring. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 2805 Northern Star. Large, white flowers with purple centers. Pkt. 10 cts. 



2808 Single Mixed. Many bright colors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



2809 Double Mixed. Very showy. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



SEGETUM VARIETIES. Mostly shades of yellow; sometimes forced for winter bloom; 1 Y 2 feet high. 



2811 Eastern Star. Primrose yellow with brown disc. Pkt. 10 cts. 



2812 Evening Star. Rich golden yellow. Pkt. 10 cts. 



2814 Morning Star. Canary yellow with deeper center. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Tor perennial varieties of Chrysanthemums, see page 45 



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