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



Lupinus 



3683 LINARIA Cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy). HHP. 

 A very graceful creeper or climber with glossy, ivy- 

 like foliage. Dainty flowers in shades of lilac, rose, 

 and white. Most attractive for boxes, baskets, etc. 

 Pkt. 10 cts. 



LYCHNIS (Jerusalem Cross; Scarlet Ragged Robin). 



HP. Bright flowers for the perennial border, easy to 



grow and thriving in poor soil. The petals are 



arranged in the form of a Maltese Cross. 

 3757 ChaScedonica, Scarlet. Erect-growing, 2 to 3 



feet tall, with clusters of flaming vermilion flowers at 



the top. Pkt. 5 cts., }ioz. 20 cts. 

 3759 Haageana Hybrids. A form with very large 



flowers, nearly 2 inches across. Many shades of red. 



1 foot tall. Pkt. 10 cts., Yt,oz. 50 cts. 



3671 LEMON VERBENA (Lippia citriodora). TP. The old-time favorite; a 

 shrubby perennial easily grown from seed. Valued for its fragrant leaves. Pkt. 15c. 



3676 LEPTOSIPHON, French Hybrids. HA. Low-growing, with upright 

 clusters of bright, little flowers. Scarlet, purple, yellow and white. For edging 

 and rock-work. 8 inches. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Lobelia 



ERINUS VARIETIES. HA. Elegant, little plants; profuse bloomers, valuable 

 for edging and low beds and extensively grown in pots and baskets. For best 

 effect, they should be grown in rich soil and the seed started very early. 



3703 Hybrida, Sapphire. A much improved, trailing form for baskets and 

 boxes. Large flowers, deep blue with white eye. Pkt. 25 cts. 



3706 Gracilis, Blue. Light blue flowers; bright green foliage; trailing. Pkt. 10c, 

 lioz. 30 cts. 



37l0 Compacta, Crystal Palace. Erect and very free-blooming. Rich azure-blue 

 flowers; dark green foliage. 6 inches. Pkt. 15 cts., J-^oz. 40 cts. 



3712 Compacta, Emperor William. Dark blue. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 35 cts. 



3714 Compacta, White Lady. Pure white flowers. Pkt. 15 cts., ]/%oz. 30 cts. 



3716 Compacta, Mixed. The Compacta varieties are the best bedders. 6 inches. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., M°z- 40 cts. 



PERENNIAL VARIETIES. For the border. They do best in rich, moist soil. 



3721 Cardinalis (Indian Pink; Cardinal Flower). HP. Long, full spikes of flam- 

 ing scarlet flowers; very effective in shrubbery. 1J^ feet. Pkt. 15 cts. 



3723 Tupa. HP. A much-enlarged Lobelia cardinalis, with bronzy crimson 

 flowers. 4 to 6 feet. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Lupi 



)1I1US (LUPINE; SUN-DIALS) 



Old-fashioned favorites that thrive in almost any soil or situation. The peren- 

 nial varieties make splendid borders while the annual sorts are good bedders, and 

 both furnish fine material for bouquets. Do not transplant. 



HARTWEGII VARIETIES. HA. Vigorous growers with large spikes of showy 



flowers, blooming from June until September. 2 feet. 

 3731 Dark Blue. 3735 White. 3739 All Colors, Mixed. 



3733 Rose. 3737 Sky Blue. 



Each, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



POLYPHYLLUS VARIETIES. HP. Long spikes of pea-shaped blossoms, in 



spring and early summer. 3 feet. 

 3741 Blue. 3743 White. 3749 Mixed. 



Each, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts. 

 3745 Bright Rose. A much improved form. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 75 cts. 



Marigold ha 



Old-fashioned annuals, always satisfactory, thriving in any sunny spot and 

 making a fine display from midsummer until late fall. 



AFRICAN MARIGOLDS (Tagetes erecta). Strong, upright plants with very large 

 self-colored, showy flowers, often 2J^ to 3 inches in diameter. The tall varieties 

 grow about 2 feet high. 



3770 Eldorado. Bright orange flowers, shaded primrose; large and double. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., }4 oz. 30 cts. 



3771 Lemon Queen. Large, globular, canary-yellow flowers. Pkt. 5c, J^oz. 30c. 



3772 Orange Ball. Immense, ball-shaped flowers; rich, glowing orange. Pkt. 10c, 

 }4oz 40 cts. 



3773 Lemon Ball. Clear yellow, enormous, extra-double flowers. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Hoz. 40 cts. 



3775 Tall Mixed. Fine, double flowers. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts., 

 oz. 70 cts. 



3778 Dwarf Pride of the Garden. Bushy plants; bright golden yellow 

 flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 40 cts. 



3779 Dwarf Mixed. Double; shades of yellow and orange. 15 inches. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., K°z. 25 cts. 



FRENCH MARIGOLDS (Tagetes patula). Bushy in growth, with small, 

 brightly colored flowers, mostly bicolors. They are very effective for 

 edging. The dwarf varieties grow about 10 inches high, and are covered 

 with flowers all summer. 



3782 Dwarf Golden Ball. Globular, bright orange-yellow. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 J^oz. 25 cts. 



3784 Dwarf Gold-striped. Double, mahogany-colored flowers, striped 



gold. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 

 3786 Dwarf Double Legion of Honor. Bright yellow with reddish brown spots 



at the base of the petals. Pkt. 5 cts., \ioz. 30 cts. 



3788 Dwarf Double Mixed. Many showy colors and markings. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 J^oz. 20 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



3789 Tall Double Mixed. 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 20 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. HHA. Interesting, low-growing plants with orna- 

 mental foliage. They prefer a sunny situation. 



3795 Crystallinum (Ice Plant). Fleshy leaves covered with ice-like globules; 

 small white flowers. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 20 cts. 



3797 Tricolor, or pyropeum (Wax Plant). Flowers crimson, pink, and white. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., j^oz. 25 cts. 



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African Marigolds 



