FLOWER SEEDS 



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



DAHLIAS hhp 



Very easily grown from seed, and tin- beautiful new .nt roiluet ions 

 of the past seasons afford single and double (lowers in wonderful va- 

 riety, all elasses coming quite true from seed, and supplying mag- 

 nificent colors. In the garden these seedling Dahlias bloom is earl\ 

 and freely as the plants grown Irom tubers. 



Double, Large-flowering, Show Varieties. Saved from the 

 finest double flowers. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 35 cts. 



Cactus, Double, Large-flowering, Dwarf, l arge llowers, very 

 distinct and showy; many colors. 3 to 4 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 35 cts. 



Cactus, Single-flowered. From a tine collection. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 } >oz. 25 cts. 



Giant Single. Its numerous blooms are perfect in shape, of 

 various colorings, and of huge size, sometimes attaining a diameter 

 ol 7 inches and over. Plant of medium height. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Giant Double. Of \ igorous growth and rigid stem. Flowers of 

 remarkable size, under favorable conditions 7 to 7 '2 inches in diam- 

 eter. Mixed colors. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Twentieth Century, or Orchid-flowered. Flowers single and 

 verv large, 4 to 7 inches in diameter, from white to deep crimson; 

 late. Pkt. 10 cts., Ijjoz. 50 cts. 



Single Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



DI ANTHUS (The Divine Flower) 



The rich coloring, with the varied forms and fringing of petals com- 

 mon to many varieties, renders them very attractive. They are all 

 useful for bedding and all serviceable for cutting. The Annual Pinks 

 may be sown in autumn or spring. An adornment to every garden. 



Double Annual Pinks 



CHINA or INDIAN PINKS (Diantbus Sinensis). Flowering 

 from early summer to fall; strong, sturdy growers, suitable for beds 

 and borders. Flowers very double and in unlimited variety of 

 colors, borne on long, stiff stems. Finest Mixed, pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 

 25 cts. 



JAPANESE PINKS (D. Heddewigi and varieties). A beautiful 

 class of sturdy-growing plants, 10 to 12 inches high and of the same 

 width; handsomely marbled and mottled flowers in all imaginable 

 colors, 2 inches and over in diameter. Finest Mixed, pkt. 5 cts., 

 >4oz. 30 cts. 



Fireball. A dwarf bedding variety, with blood-red flowers. Pkt. 

 10 cts., Mot.. 30 cts. 



Purity. Snow-white; clove-scented; fine for cutting. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 Jioz. 30 cts. 



Marvelous. Very large and beautiful, fringed flowers, rich and 

 varied; elegant for cutting. Pkt. 10 cts. 



Salmon Queen. Beautiful salmon-rose. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 50 cts. 



Snowball. Fringed, snow-white flowers; fine for cutting. Pkt. 

 5 cts.. Mot.. 35 cts. 



Diadem Pinks ID. Heddewigi diadematus). Very large, showy 

 flowers, beautifully marked and flaked. Splendid Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 Moz. 30 cts. 



Royal Pink CD. Heddewigi nobilis). A beautiful class for cutting; 

 flowers large and exceedingly fragrant, very double and on long 

 stems; colors range from white to rose, and scarlet to blood-red. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 30 cts. 



Single Annual Pinks 



All the single varieties have large flowers. These we do not ofTer 

 in separate colors, but in a Superb Mixture of many brilliant colors. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Hardy Garden Pinks 



Very desirable for beds, borders, cemetery planting, etc. The 

 flowers are highly prized for their spicy, refreshing odor. 



Double White Clove Pink, Mrs. Sinkins (D. plumarius semper- 

 florens fl.-pl.). A beautiful white variety; very double, sweet and nice 

 for cutting. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Double Red Clove Pink, Homer. Fine, double; dark rose, crim- 

 son center. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Double Grass Pink (D. plumarius fl.-pl.). Double and semi- 

 double flowers in variety. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 30 cts. 



Perpetual Pink (D. plumarius semper florens). These are ever- 

 blooming garden Pinks, in many colors; single, semi-double and 

 double-flowered, and of spicy fragrance. Pkt. 10 cts., }/goz. 30 cts. 



Single, Finest Mixed (Pheasant's Eye; D. plumarius). Many- 

 colored, fragrant flowers, nicely fringed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Deltoides (Maiden Pink). Creeping variety. Flowers rose with 

 dark circle. Pkt. 10 cts., 34oz. 50 cts. 



DIGITALIS hp 



Thimble Flower, or Foxglove 



Beautiful perennials for the border, etc.; some are elegant pot- 

 plants, blooming readih in 4-inch pots in spring. for this purpose 

 seed should be sown in August and grown slowly during the winter. 



Grandiflora. A beautiful dwarf; chrome-yellow; llowers small. 

 3 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., ' (oz. 2S cts. 



Maculata superba. Mixed. A very choice strain ol spot ted llow- 

 ers, on long stalks. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 35 cts. 



Monstrosa. A charming and unique strain. The beautiful spikes 

 of llowers arc topped bs one v cry large, cup-shaped I lower. I he\ are 

 borne in long clusters, are very nice lor cutting, particularly the 

 pure white, and form beautiful pot-plants. ( ;<>lors white, lilac, light 

 purple, and some approaching pink. Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 35 cts. 



Gloxiniaeflora. Large, spotted, gloxinia-like (lowers, produced on 

 long spikes. 3^ to 5 feet. White, Pale Pink, and Purple. Each, pkt. 

 5 cts., }4°z. 30 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



DIASCIA BARBER/E. HHA. Beautiful rose-pink llowers pro- 

 duced in great abundance during the summer. A good greenhouse 

 pot-plant. 1 foot. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Digitalis grandiflora 



