Beckett's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



FLOWER SEEDS 



ASTERS, continued 



VICTORIA. Large, showy flowers, perfectly double; petals over- 

 lapping regularly, forming a very showy bloom; habit pyramidal; 

 excellent for cutting. August, September. 1 J/£ feet. Each, pkt. 10c, 

 J^oz. 60 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., 3^oz. 50 cts. 



Miss Roosevelt. BufF-yellow, center deeper yellow. 



Pink Beauty. A lovely shade of pink. 



Blush Queen. Beautiful delicate salmon-blush. 



Dark Blood-Red Fiery Scarlet Carmine-Pink 



Dark Blue Peach Blossom Pure White 



Azure-Blue Crimson Finest Mixed 



Single-flowering, 



ASTER, PERENNIAL (Michaelmas Daisies), 

 hardy, herbaceous plants; large-flowering. 

 Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts. 



ARCTOTIS grandis. TA. Very bushy and free-flowering; pure 

 white, many-petaled flowers, with colored stamens forming a laven- 

 der center, surrounded by narrow zone; under side of petals lilac. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Hoz. 30 cts. 



ASPARAGUS TP 



Very graceful plants extensively grown for cutting, the foliage 

 being used in all designs, bouquets, etc. 



Plumosus nanus. Beautiful, fern-like sprays of foliage. Pkt. 

 25 cts., 100 seeds $1. 



Sprengeri. Makes a beautiful basket and useful for cutting. Pkt. 

 10 cts., 50 seeds 30 cts., 100 seeds 50 cts. 



Hatcheri. Of the Plumosus type. Growth strong and sym- 

 metrical; fronds closely set on the stalk. Pkt. 25 cts., 100 seeds SI. 50. 



AUBRETIA. HP. New large-flowering hybrids. Flowers of largest 

 size and in many shades of crimson, purple, light blue, pink, and 

 lilac. Perpetual bloomers. Pkt. 25 cts. 



BALSAM (Lady's Slipper) 



Give brilliant masses of beautiful flowers for little care. Plants 

 about 2 feet in height; transplanting dwarfs them and renders the 



flowers more double. 



Double White Perfec- 

 tion. Pure white; large and 

 full to the center. Pkt. 10c, 

 J^oz. 30 cts. 



Prince Bismarck. Very 

 double salmon-pink. Pkt. 10 

 cts., }/%ox. 30 cts. 



Camellia-flowered. Very 

 large, double and perfect flow- 

 ers, camellia-like in form. In 

 many colors, mixed. Pkt. 5c, 

 }^oz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



BEGONIA tp 



The many improvements 

 in this family now permit their 

 use for almost any desired 

 end. The Semperflorens and 

 Gracilis varieties are excellent 

 bedding plants, are equally 

 valuable as pot-plants for 

 decorative purposes and 

 afford nice sprays for cut- 

 flowers. Some of the varie- 

 ties form very charming 

 plants for baskets, etc. 



Semperflorens Erfordia 

 grandiflora superba. Plants 

 very compact and bushy, and 

 densely covered with delicate 

 pink flowers. Foliage glossy. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Semperflorens Erfordia. A popular variety, with handsome dark 

 foliage and rose-carmine flowers. 1 foot. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Semperflorens Gromanii. A sport from Begonia Vernon, but a 

 great improvement. Flowers bright red. and always come true to 

 color. Makes a fine bedding plant and is useful for border around 

 geraniums, etc Also can be grown as a Christmas-flowering pot-plant, 

 the beautiful red flowers making a fine showing at Christmas time. 

 Foliage bronze-green. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Semperflorens, Anna Regina. Fiower-buds beautiful dark car- 

 mine; flowers bright carmine, shading to rose. Foliage brilliant dark 

 green with metallic luster and carmine-crimson edge. Very floriferous. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



Bellis perennis 

 monstrosa 



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Semperflorens, Salmon Queen. New. Large, salmon-colored 

 blooms; dark foliage. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Semperflorens, Vernon. Dark green foliage, shaded bronzy red; 

 flowers deep, glowing rose; branching habit and fine for pots or bed- 

 ding. 1 foot. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Semperflorens, Dwarf Vernon. Forms a small, round plant, 

 covered continually with brilliant red flowers; foliage deep, brown- 

 ish red. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Gracilis, White Pearl. The pure white flowers measure quite 

 2 J/2 to 3 inches across and appear in large clusters well above the 

 bright green foliage. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Gracilis luminosa. Fiery dark scarlet; foliage satiny dark brown; 

 superb; fine for winter flowering. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Gracilis Rosea. Handsome flower of a delicate rose color. Pkt. 25c. 



Hybrida Pendula. The pretty drooping branches are thickly 

 covered with loosely double flowers, ranging in color from light rose 

 to carmine and salmon. They present a very striking effect when 

 used in hanging baskets. Pkt. 25 cts. 



BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum). A rapid-growing annual 

 climber. White flowers, succeeded by balloon-like seed vessels. 

 10 to 15 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



BELLIS PERENNIS (English Daisy) HP 



Do well in almost any soil preferring a partially shaded position. 

 Flower from early spring until early fall and may then be divided and 

 held in frames for following season's planting. Height 5 to 6 inches. 



The Bride. New giant-flowered white. Very double flowers on 

 long, straight stems; early and free. Pkt. 15 cts., 3-^oz. 50 cts. 



Giant Longfellow. Large, double, rose-colored flowers. Pkt. 

 10 cts., J^fjOZ. 40 cts. - 



Giant Snowball. Large; perfect double; white. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 J^oz. 40 cts. 



Monstrosa. These produce flowers of enormous size, frequently 

 attaining the size of a large zinnia. Veiy double and borne on long 

 and rigid stems. 



Monstrosa, White, Pink, and Dark Red. Each, pkt. 20 cts., 

 J/jjOz. 75 cts. 



Mixed Colors. Pkt. 15 cts., J-^oz. 65 cts. 



BETA (Ornamental-Leaved Beet) TB 



For edging or border plants. 



Brazilian, Golden, Crimson, and Rose Shades Mixed. Fine 

 border plants; very showy; entire leaf-stalk and midrib intensely col- 

 ored; very attractive. 2 feet. Each, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts. 

 BRACHYCOME iberidifolia (Swan River Daisy). HHA. Blue, 

 white and rose-colored flowers with blackish disk surrounded by 

 narrow, white halo. 1 foot. All colors mixed, pkt. 5 cts., }^oz. 25c. 

 BROWALLIA speciosa major. TA. Fine for a pot-plant, hanging- 

 baskets, or vases, also for the border. Beautiful ultramarine-blue. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



CACALIA coccinea (Tassel-flower, or Ladies' Paint Brush). HA. 

 An old-time favorite for the border. Flowers orange-scarlet and 

 very nice for cutting. 1 Yi feet. Pkt. 5 cts., }4oz. 25 cts. 



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