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



Marguerite Carnations 



CARNATION (Dianthus Caryophyllus) HP 



These, while belonging to the hardy perennials, 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. 



Giant Marguerite, or Malmaison. Early flowering; seed sown 

 in February will flower in June. Fine for cut-flowers. Splendid mix- 

 ture from largest flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., J-^oz. 35 cts. 



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

 scented and bloom from July to frost from February-sown seed. 

 Flowers large, with rich colors. 1 foot. 



White, Deep Crimson, Dark Red, Scarlet, and Yellow. Each, 

 pkt. 10 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts. 



Chabaud's Everblooming. Produces a high percentage of double 

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



Canna (Indian Shot) HHP 



Indispensable in the garden for flowering and foliage effects. The 

 dwarf French varieties are free and may also be grown as pot-plants. 

 Seeds should be soaked 12 to 24 hours in warm water before sowing, 

 or notched with file or knife; heat is essential to germination. 



Crozy's Grand Hybrids. Finest mixture of the dwarf French 

 varieties. 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Rainbow Mixture. An extra-select strain. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



CARDINAL CLIMBER. A brilliant and beautiful annual climber. 

 Strong and rapid grower, attaining a height of 30 feet or more. 

 Foliage fern-like and laciniated. Flowers cardinal-red, about 1 Yl 

 inches in diameter, borne in clusters of five to seven and produced 

 in great profusion from midsummer until frost. Seeds may be 

 started indoors in March, but should not be sown in the open 

 until May. Pkt. 15 cts. 



CELOSIA (Cockscomb) TA 

 Celosia cristata 



Handsome and distinct; the comb-like heads may be grown to a 

 large size and make fine decorative plants and unique beds. 



Empress. Enormous crimson heads; dark foliage; dwarf. Pkt. 

 10 cts., y%OT. 30 cts. 



Queen of the Dwarfs. Plants attain a height of only 8 inches. 

 Combs of a beautiful dark rose-color. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts. 



Dwarf Streaked. Remarkable for the monstrosity of its regular 

 combs and the oddity of its color which is a mixture in groups or 

 streaks of all the lovely tones of yellow, pink, red, and violet. Pkt. 25c. 



Celosia plumosa 



Plumed or Feathered Cockscomb 



Of pyramidal growth, with superb feathery plumes. Grand pot- 

 plants and beautiful for beds during the summer months. 



Childsii (Woolflower). Bloom starts early with a center head, 

 round and globular, which at times reaches the immense size of 2 

 feet in circumference. When in full bloom looks like an immense 

 bouquet. Deep_ crimson-scarlet. Plant 2 to 3 feet high. Pkt. 25 cts. 



1 hompsonii magnifica. Improved varieties of splendid colors. 

 1 Yi feet. Crimson, Gold- Yellow, Scarlet, and Mixed. Each, pkt. 

 10 cts., }40z. 35 cts. 



Pride of Castle Gould. A new ostrich-plume variety. Plants 

 compact and pyramidal, producing immense flower-heads resembling 

 willowy plumes in many remarkable shades. Pkt. 25 cts. 



CAPSICUM (Ornamental Pepper), Little Gem. TA. A nice market 

 plant, with erect, small, scarlet fruit. Grows 1 foot high. Pkt. 10 cts. 



CENTAUREA 



A very large and varied genus containing numerous handsome 

 foliage and flowering species. 



Montana (Perennial Cornflower). HP. Produces a profusion of 

 flowers all summer; very showy, large flowers; beautiful blue. Pkt. 

 10 cts. 



Montana alba. Large-flowered; white. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 Montana rosea. Charming rose. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Americana alba. A beautiful native variety with numerous large, 

 creamy white flowers, 5 inches in diameter, long-stemmed and nice 

 for cutting. 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Cyanus. The Bluebottle, Bachelor's Button, or Corn-flower of 

 the old gardens. A weed in the European cornfields. They com- 

 monly come up year after year, seeding themselves. 2Y% feet. 



Cyanus, All Colors Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Cyanus, Emperor William. Dark blue. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Cyanus, Double Blue. Very suitable for cut-flowers. Pkt. 

 10 cts., Moz. 30 cts. 



Cyanus, Double Mixed. Fifty to 60 per cent true. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 50 cts. 



Suaveolens (Yellow 

 Sweet Sultan). Very sweet, 

 honey-like odor. 1 Yl feet. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Imperialis. These are 

 beautiful giant varieties, the 

 finest of the collection. They 

 are vigorous growers, branch 

 freely and send out numer- 

 ous side shoots, producing 

 flowers during a long period. 

 3 to 3J4 feet. White, Lilac, 

 Lavender, Dark Rose, Light 

 Rose, Rose and White, and 

 Yellow. Each, pkt. 10 cts., 

 }^oz. 30 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 

 5 cts., %oz. 25 cts. 



Marguerite. Very large, 

 pure white, sweet-scented 

 flowers. 1 Y 2 feet. Pkt. 10c, 

 }^oz. 25 cts. 



Candidissima. HHP. 

 Very handsome silvery foli- 

 age used in quantity for bed- 

 ding, edging, baskets, etc. 

 9 inches. Pkt. 10 cts. 

 500 seeds, 30 cts. 



Gymnocarpa. HHP. Silver foliage; a popular bedding variety. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., 500 seeds, 25 cts. 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



A large family of plants of varied character, nearly all valuable 

 for cut-flowers. 



Annuals 



Very showy and popular; known as Painted Daisies and Summer 

 Marguerites. Useful as pot-plants, as well as for cutting and bedding. 



Coronarium. All colors mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 15 cts. 



Eclipse. Golden yellow, scarlet ring. 1 Yi feet. Pkt. 10c, J^oz. 25c. 



Evening Star. Bright golden yellow flowers, 3 to 4 inches across. 

 1 Yi feet. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Morning Star. Large; primrose-yellow with golden center. \Yi 

 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Centaurea imper 



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