FLOWER SEEDS 



Becker t's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



ASTERS, CHINA HHA 



Asters now rival the chrysanthemums in form and colors, and are the leading cut-flower from midsummer until the appearance of the 



chrysanthemum. Thcv delight in rich, moist soil, and, for the largest and finest-colored dowers, frequent rains or waterings are required. 

 For sueeessional Bowers sow Mid from March to June. We oiler the best strains and varieties. 



Red Sensation. Intensely red, being a dark rich garnet or ox- 

 blood; brandling habit; Mowers I indies in diameter, borne bids 

 on stems 12 inches long. Pkt. 10 cts., >»oz. 50 cts. 



Royal Aster. One of the best of the earliest varieties, following 

 Queen of the Market, f lower-stems free from laterals, start from the 

 plant dose to the ground, flowers large, handsome, and abundant. 

 Lavender, Purple, Rose-Pink, Shell-Pink, and White. Each, 

 l>kt. 10 cts., l Aoz. 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., ]4soz. 40 cts. 



Astermum. Flowers much resemble chr> sant licmums; of immense 

 size, often attaining a diameter of 5 inches and over. Plants 2 feet 

 in height, producing ten to fifteen flowers on long, stately stems. 

 August. Lavender, Rose-Pink, and White. Each, pkt. 10 cts., 

 }/%oi. 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., >goz. 40 cts. 



PINK ENCHANTRESS. Flowers soft delicate pink; always full- 

 double, petals of medium length and very broad. Plant upright in 

 habit and of very vigorous growth; stems long, strong and graceful. 

 Midseason. Pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 50 cts. 



KING ASTERS. A distinct type, vigorous in growth, with long, 

 stiff stems and flowers of the largest size; petals more or less quilled, 

 giving the large flowers a bold and striking appearance. August to 

 October. Each, pkt. 10 cts., %oz.. 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., 

 J^oz. 40 cts. 



Crimson King. Rich, dark. Violet King. Violet-purple. 

 Pink King. Shell-pink. White King. Very large. 



Rose King. Brilliant rose. Finest Mixed. 



Aster, Semple's or American Branching, Shell-Pink 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET. One of the most popular varieties, 

 being extra early. Flowers of good size and substance, and borne on 

 long stems. July. 1 foot. Each, pkt. 10 cts., Ysoz. 30 cts. 

 Crimson Lavender-Blue Rose-Pink 



Deep Scarlet Pink Seal-Red 



Dark Blue Pure White Finest Mixed 



CREGO'S GIANT COMET. A splendid strain of the Comet 

 t\pe. The plant is of sturdy growth, attaining a he ght of 2 feet 

 and over, well branched, with strong stems. Flowers fluffy and 

 graceful, 4 to 5 inches in diameter. August and September. Each, 

 pkt. 10 cts., Hoz. 40 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Hoz. 35 cts. 

 Azure-Blue Lavender Purpls 

 Rose-Pink Shell-Pink White Mixed 

 DAYBREAK TYPE. The plants of this very popular variety 

 are strong, compact growers and very profuse bloomers. Flowers 

 borne upright on long, stiff stems. Season August. Height 18 inches. 

 Each, pkt. 10 cts., K° z - 50 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 40 cts. 

 Blue Rose-Pink 

 Lavender Salmon-Pink 

 Purity. White Shell-Pink Mixed 



INVINCIBLE, or CARLSON EARLY BRANCHING. Possesses 

 all the desirable qualities of the late branching Asters, but comes into 

 bloom about ten days earlier. Each, pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 40 cts.; Mixed, 

 ) „oz. 30 cts. 



Crimson Light Blue Purple 

 Dark Blue Light Rose-Pink White 

 SEMPLE'S, or AMERICAN BRANCHING, 

 brought to a high standard by careful selection, 

 Excellent cut-flower variety. 2 to 2 x /i feet. September. Each, pkt. 

 10 cts., Y%oz.. 35 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts. 

 Crimson Lavender Pure White 



Dark Purple Azure-Blue Shell-Pink 



Deep Rose-Pink Light Rose-Pink Finest Mixed 



CRIMSON GIANT BRANCHING. Of upright growth; flowers 

 very large and double, 5 inches and over in diameter; one stem 15 to 

 18 inches long. Pkt. 10 cts., }^oz. 50 cts. 



PEERLESS PINK BRANCHING. Beautiful shell-pink, resem- 

 bling Mary Semple. It is, however, more double, the center being 

 filled with a thick whorl. Pkt. 10 cts., Y%oz. 50 cts. 



Finest Mixed 



A fine, late strain, 

 with large flowers. 



Lawn Grass Seed. 



If you desire a perfect lawn, use 

 our Evergreen Lawn Seed. For 

 SHADY PLACES sow our Shady-Nook Lawn Seed. Both 

 kinds, if sown early in the spring, will produce a good lawn by 

 midsummer. See inside back cover for seed and for directions 

 how to make a lawn- 



Aster, Crego's Giant Comet. White 



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