Novelties 



BECKERT'S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA. 



Novelties and Recent Introductions of 

 Merit in Flower Seeds 



Bellis perennis monstrosa 



ANTIRRHINUM NANUM GRAND I FLO RUM, THE FAWN. A 



new and distinct color in Antirrhinums — a delightful blend of 

 terra-cotta-pink and pale yellow, soft and pleasing to the eye; 

 flowers exceptionally large. Pkt. 25 cts. 



ANTIRRHINUM, CERBERUS. A giant-flowered variety of im- 

 mense size; of a rich, deep carmine-rose with yellow lip and white 

 throat. A splendid combination of colors. Pkt. 20 cts. 



ANTIRRHINUM, ROSE QUEEN. Color is an exceedingly fine rosy 

 pink with chamois luster and a beautiful silky gloss. The flower 

 is absolutely one color without any other shades about the lip 

 or throat. Flowers large and fine for cutting. Pkt. 20 cts. 



ASTER, CRIMSON GIANT. Has all the good qualities of the 

 Late Branching Aster, but is of upright growth, with very large, 

 double flowers, which are 5 inches and over in diameter, and 

 produced on stems 15 to 18 inches long. Pkt. 10 cts., Yg,oz. 40 cts. 



ASTER, PEERLESS PINK, BRANCHING. Beautiful shell-pink, 

 resembling Mary Semple, except that it is more double, the 

 _ center being lilled with a thick whorl. Pkt. 10 cts., Y$oz. 40 cts. 



ASTER, RED SENSATION. The reddest of all red Asters, being a 

 dark, rich garnet or ox-blood. Plants are of a free branching 

 habit, about 18 inches high; the flowers average about 3 inches 

 in diameter, and are borne freely on stems 12 inches long. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., y s oz. 40 cts. 



ROYAL ASTERS. One of the best of early varieties, following Queen 

 of the Market closely. The flower-stems start from the plant 

 close to the ground, free from laterals and consequently have 

 full strength for the production of numerous, large, handsome 

 flowers. Royal Lavender, Purple, Rose-Pink, Shell-Pink 

 and White. Each, pkt. 10 cts., p&oz. 40 cts. 



ASTERMUM. A striking new variety of the Comet type. Flowers 

 much resemble chrysanthemums and are of immense size, often 

 attaining a diameter of 5 inches and upward. Plants grow 

 about 2 feet high, producing ten to fifteen (lowers on long, sturdy 

 stems. Blooms in August. Shell-Pink, Rose-Pink, Lavender, 

 White and Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts., ]/gOZ. 50 cts. 



BEGONIA GRACILIS LUMINOSA. New. Fiery, dark scarlet; 

 foliage satiny, dark brown-red. Superb; fine for winter flowering. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



BEGONIA GRACILIS, WHITE PEARL. The pure snow-white 

 flowers measure quite 2J^ to 3 inches across and appear in 

 large clusters well above the bright green foliage. Pkt. 25 cts. 



BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS, ANNA REGINA. Plant of vei v 

 regular and graceful habit, foliage brilliant, dark green with 

 metallic luster and carmine-crimson edge. Flower-buds beau- 

 tilul, dark carmine; Mowers bright carmine, shading to rose. Ex- 

 ceedingly free bloomer. Pkt. 25 cts. 



BEGONIA HYBRIDA PENDULA. A new, drooping, tuberous- 

 rooted variety that may be used in the same way as the ivy- 

 leaved geranium. The pretty, drooping branches are thickly 

 covered with loosely double flowers, presenting a very striking 

 effect when used in hanging-baskets, ranging in color from 

 light rose to carmine and salmon. Pkt. 25 cts. 



BELLIS PERENNIS MONSTROSA. Flowers of immense size, 

 2 to 3 inches across, very double and borne on long, strong stems 

 Alba. Extra-double, monstrous, white. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 Rosea. Extra-double, monstrous, rose. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 Etna. Extra-double, monstrous, dark red. Pkt. 35 cts. 



CAMPANULA CALYCANTHEMA, DOUBLE, VARIEGATED. 

 The flower, in consequence of doubling, seems to be formed of 

 three corals chased, as given by introducer, into each other. Of 

 lasting and generous inflorescence. Flowers show all tints of 

 white and pink, striped with violet or blue, peculiar to this 

 species. Pkt. 25 cts. 



CELOSIA CHILDSII (Chinese Woolflower). Plants grow 2 to 3- 

 feet high. The blooms start 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. Color, deep crimson-scarlet. Pkt. 20 cts., 3 pkts. 50 cts. 



CELOSIA CRISTATA NANA, DWARF STREAKED. Plant 

 attains a height of only about 8 to 12 inches. Remarkable for 

 the monstrosity of its very regular combs and the oddity of its 

 color, being a mixture in groups or streaks of all the lively tones 

 of yellow pink, red and violet. Pkt. 20 cts. 



CYCLAMEN, PINK PEARL. The most free-flowering of all va- 

 rieties. Remarkably healthy and easy to cultivate; color, a 

 lovely, pale salmon; foliage hard and prettily tasseled. Pkt. 75c. 



CLEOME GIGANTEA HYBRIDA. Charming new hybrids. Flow- 

 ers vary from pure white to lilac, rose and crimson. Pkt. 

 15 cts., }4oz. 35 cts. 



CYPRESS VINE, IVY-LEAVED. Leaves deeply Iobed; flowers 

 fiery orange-scarlet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



CARDINAL CLIMBER. A most brilliant and beautiful new annual 

 climber. A strong and rapid grower, attaining a height of 30 feet 

 or more. Foliage fern-like and Iaciniated; flowers fiery cardinal- 

 red, about lj^ inches in diameter, borne in clusters of five to 

 seven, and produced in the greatest profusion from midsummer 

 to frost. Seed should 

 not be sown outdoors 

 until the weather gets 

 quite warm, but may 

 be started indoors in 

 March and 

 April. Pkt. 15 

 cts., 2 pkts. 25 

 cts., y$oz. 50 

 cts. 



COSMOS- DOU- 

 BLE FLOW- 

 ERING. This 



beautiful new 



strain of Cos- j 



mos is most 



striking in 



color. A large 



percentage 



comes true 



from seed both 



as to color and 



doubleness. 



The singles 



which the 



strain produces are 



also very beautiful. 



Each, pkt. 25 cts. 

 Double Pink Beauty. 

 Double White Queen. 



Double-flowering Cosmos 



25 



