Flower Seeds 



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



HOLLYHOCKS (Aithaa) 



These arc old-time favorites; beautiful for a background, lawn 

 groups or for screens. Older forms will Frequently Bower from fall- 

 sown seed, but require a good season to do so. 



Annuals (A. semperflorens) 



These are evcrblooming, lasting from June until frost. This con- 

 tinuous llowering is attained only in the second season. They arc 

 really early-flowering perennials. 



Double Fringed. In line varieties; I to ID Feet. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 J^oz. 40 cts. 



Hardy Perennial Hollyhocks 



Allegheny Mammoth Fringed. Very lar^c. loosely formed, 

 semi-double (lowers, linely fringed. Early-sown seed will flower the 

 first season. 7 feet. Finest Mixed, pkt. 10 cts., l ,(\oy.. 30 cts., oz. St. 



Newport Pink. Fine, pure pink, double variety, exquisite in 

 shade; Dowers very double. Pkt. 15 cts., Jfaz. 50 cts., oz. $1.50. 



Chater's Superb Strain. The finest in existence; magnificent 

 double Mowers. Crimson, Dark Hose. Yellow, Pink, Pure White and 

 Mixed. Each, pkt. 10 cts., >.,oz. 50 cts., oz. S1.75. 



Fine Double. A percentage flower the first season from seed 

 sown the previous I. ill; 5 loS feet. Bright Red, Maroon, Bright Rose, 

 Salmon. Salmon-Rose, Scarlet, White, Yellow and Mixed. Each, 

 pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts., oz. SI. 



Single Mixed. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 



HUMULUS hha 



Rapid-growing, ornamental climbers. 



Japonicus. Growing to 30 feet in a season. Pkt. 5 cts., J4oz. 20c. 

 Japonicus variegatus. Cream-white variegation on a deep green 

 ground. Matures in one season. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



HUNNEMANNIA fumariaefolia (Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy). 

 HA. Produces in profusion large, yellow, poppy-like blossoms. In 

 bloom from midsummer until frost. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts. 



IMPATIENS tp 



A Charming' Plant for the House or Conservatory 

 Holstii Hybrids. Beautiful varieties, being particularly desirable 

 for bedding, borders or pots. They form very compact plants about 

 1 foot high and 1 foot in diameter, with beautiful, glossy green foliage 



and thickly dotted over 

 with flowers, constantly in 

 flower until frost. Ver- 

 milion, white, red-eyed, 

 rose, carmine, lilac, dark 

 scarlet, dark violet, in fine 

 mixture. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Sultani. Brilliant rosy 

 scarlet. May be lifted in 

 fall and will flower nicely 

 during the winter and 

 spring. Pkt. 25 cts. 



IPOMCEA 



Moonflower and 

 Morning-Glories 



All are members of a 

 rge genus of plants mainly 

 of climbing habit. They are 

 of rapid growth and pro- 

 duce a wonderful show of 

 foliage and flower; are much 

 used as a covering for walls, 

 trellises, etc. All easily 

 grown from seed. The 

 seeds of Moonflowers should 

 be cut and soaked in water 

 twenty-four hours before 

 sowing. 



Chater's Superb Hollyhock 



BECKERT'S EVER- 

 GREEN LAWN SEED 

 is the very best in the 

 market. See inside of 

 back cover. 



Moonflowers (Ipomoea grandiflora) TA 

 Mexicana grandiflora alba. Very large, pure white flowers, 



opening in the evening and on dark, cloudy days. Very rapid grower. 



Will reach out 30 to 40 feet. Soak seeds, or preferably cut a notch 



through the hard shell; will germinate in 12 to 15 days. White- and 



Black-seeded, each, pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



Heavenly Blue. Beautiful sky-blue flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, 



with rose-colored markings; produced very early and in abundance. 



Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



Morning-Glories 



Convolvulus major. HHA. This is always satisfactory as a 

 vine for almost any purpose and thrives in any soil. Mixed. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 4 ozs. 50 cts. 



Brazilian Morning-Glory (Ipomoea setosa). TP. Of luxuriant 

 growth, leaves often measuring 10 to 12 inches across; flower salmon- 

 rose; 4 to 5 inches in diameter; ornamental seed-pods. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts. 



JAPANESE MORNING-GLORY (Ipomoea imperialis). Wonder- 

 ful in the colorings and markings of the flowers as well as for the 

 variety of form and variegation of foliage. The colors run from white 

 through all shades of blue and purple, rose to dark red, etc. Flowers 

 are also striped, marbled, blotched, margined. The foliage of many 

 is beautifully variegated. Soak seeds in warm water before sowing. 

 Early pot-sown seeds are recommended for best results. Should not 

 be planted in the open ground until the soil is well warmed. 



Imperial Giant, Mixed. Flowers of immense size. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts. 



Imperial Fringed, Mixed. Fringed and ruffled; many colors. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



KOCHIA tricophylia (Burning Bush; Summer Cypress). HHA. 

 A very handsome, symmetrical plant, forming beautiful globose 

 specimens without pruning or pinching; leaves assume crimson 

 tint in the fall; 3 feet. Pkt. 10 cts. 



KUDZU VINE (Pueraria). HP. Climbing vine; very rapid grower; 

 large leaves; wistaria-like, fragrant flowers. Pkt. 10c, Moz. 30c. 



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