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



Marigolds, Eldorado 



LOBELIA 



Annuals and perennials that are extensively used for bedding, 

 being invaluable for blue edging. Also elegant for baskets, pots, etc. 

 Require a good soil for best effect. 



Hybrida, Sapphire. A splendid trailing variety. Flower deep 

 blue with white eye. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Gracilis. Light blue flowers; bright green foliage; trailing. Pkt. 

 5 cts., Hoz. 30 cts. 



Compacta, White Lady. Large-flowered; fine white. 6 inches. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Compacta, Crystal Palace. Foliage dark; flowers rich, celestial 

 blue; the best bedder. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 40 cts. 



Compacta, Emperor William. Deep blue; dwarf and nice. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., iioz. 40 cts. 



Cardinalis robusta grandiflora. HP. Thick, large spikes of 

 handsome, brilliant scarlet flowers. 1 feet. Pkt. 15 cts. 



Tupa. HP. The individual flowers, which are of a bronze-crimson, 

 resemble a very large Lobelia cardinalis. Pkt. 25 cts. 



LUPINUS (Lupine; Sun-Dial) 



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

 Some species are extensively used for forage and improvement of 

 poor soils. The taller varieties are useful for the border, and dwarfer 

 sorts for bedding. 



Polyphyllus. HP. Very effective, spring-flowering plants, pro- 

 ducing large spikes of pea-shaped flowers. 



Polyphyllus roseus. Rose; immense spikes. Pkt. 10 cts. oz. 50c. 



Polyphyllus, Blue and White. Large spikes; very thrifty. Each, 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



Polyphyllus Moerheimii. Fine hardy Lupine plants about 3 feet 

 high, of vigorous growth, bearing long spikes of beautiful flowers. In 

 color, a combination of light and dark pink. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Perennial Varieties. Choice mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



Hartwegii. This class is a great improvement on the old form. 

 Very showy and nice for cutting. 2 feet. Blue, Rose, White, Red, and 

 Sky-blue. Each, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts.; Mixed, pkt. 3 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



LYCHNIS hp 



Arkwrightii. HP. A decided acquisition for the herbaceous 

 border. Of upright habit and covered with blooms of many delight- 

 ful shades. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Haageana Hybrids. HP. Beautiful shades in mixture. Flowers 

 are in form like a Maltese cross. They are suitable for borders and 

 rockwork. 1 foot. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



MARVEL OF PERU, or Four-o'Clock {Mirabilis Jalapa). Sweet- 

 scented, many-colored flowers. Open in the afternoon and fade 

 next morning; very free-flowering. Nice for beds and border. Fine 

 varieties, mixed. 2 l /2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



MARIGOLD 



Old-fashioned annuals, always satisfactory, giving a fine display 

 from midsummer to frost from outdoor-sown seed; for earlier bloom 

 seed should be started in frames. 



African (Tagetes erecta) 



Eldorado. Bright orange flowers, shaded primrose, 3 to 4 inches 

 across. 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., ~%oz. 25 cts. 



Lemon Queen. Very large, globular, double canary-yellow flow- 

 ers. Erect, branching habit. 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., }^oz. 25 cts. 



Pride of the Garden. Dwarf and bushy; splendid, brilliant, 

 double, large-sized flowers of various shades of yellow. 1 }4 feet. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., ! 4 oz. 25 cts. 



Tall Double Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 15 cts. 



Dwarf Double Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 15 cts. 



French Marigolds {Tagetes patuia) 



These are very bright and effective in ribbon lines or for edging 

 beds of tall plants. 



Legion of Honor. Single; bright yellow with dark crimson spots 

 or blotches; a good bedder. 9 inches. Pkt. 5 cts., 34oz. 25 cts. 



Dwarf Double Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 20 cts. 



Tall Double Mixed. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 20 cts. 



MAURANDIA Barclayana. HHP. Graceful rapid-growing climb- 

 ers. Fine for conservatory or outdoors. Also suitable for hanging- 

 baskets and vases. Choice mixed. Pkt. 10 cts. 



MECONOPSIS integrifolia. HP. A striking, large, yellow- 

 flowered Poppy from Thibet, producing from 6 to 10 large, pure 

 yellow flowers, 6 inches in diameter. Protect in winter. Pkt. 25 cts. 



MIMOSA PUDICA. TA. The interesting Sensitive Plant, the leaves 

 of which fold as soon as touched. A neat ornamental plant for the 

 house. 1 to 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 20 cts. 



MESEMBRYANTHEMUM ta 



Interesting dwarf ornamental foliage plants of great beauty; love 

 a sunny situation, and bloom all summer. 



Crystallinum (Ice Plant). Flowers white; foliage covered with 

 ice-like globules. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



Tricolor (Wax Plant). Flowers crimson, pink and white. Pkt. 

 5 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



MIGNONETTE {Reseda odorata) 



A general favorite; indispensable for its delightful fragrance. Seed 

 may be scattered in the borders or any sunny situation that is avail- 

 able. All varieties offered were selected for their superior qualities. 



Her Majesty. One of the finest varieties for winter forcing and a 

 great improvement on Defiance. Seed saved from select spikes. Pkt. SI. 



New Giant Crimson. Uniform spikes of crimson flowers; fine 

 for forcing; pot-saved seed. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., %oz. 50 cts. 



Grandiflora Giant. Very 

 fine large spikes of reddish 

 green flowers; fine for forcing. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., Uoz. 50 cts. 



Machet. Of dwarf py- 

 ramidal growth. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 J^oz. 25 cts. 



Bismarck. A vigorous 

 grower, forming dense bushes 

 producing stout, broad flower- 

 heads; very sweet. 1 foot. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 20 cts. 



Defiance. Spikes of great 

 length with large flowers; 

 fine cut-flower variety. 1 to 

 1 % feet. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 

 20 cts. 



Goliath. Giant trusses of 

 red flowers, borne on long, 

 heavy spikes. One of the 

 best for growing indoors. 1 

 foot. Pkt. 10 cts., l Aoz. 

 25 cts. 



Golden Machet. Massive 

 spikes of golden yellow blos- 

 soms. Pkt. 10c, }^oz. 25c. 



Sweet-scented (Odor- 

 ata). The old Mignonette; 

 very sweet-scented. Pkt. 5c, 

 oz. 15c, 2 ozs. 25c, 4 ozs. 45c. 



Mignonette, Golden Machet 



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