Flower Seeds 



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



HARDY PRIMULAS, continued 



Malacoides. A giant Baby Primrose from China. Foliage lighi 

 preen, deeply waved and fringed. I he numerous llower-sl ems grow to 

 a height of 6 to 10 inches; Mowers light lilac, produced in profusion; 

 line pot-plant. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Malacoides alba. A pure white variety of recent introduction. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



Malacoides rosea. Flowers from light rose to brightest carminc- 

 rose. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Pulverulenta. Resembling I'ri in ula Jupon ic<i, bu t has larger and 

 richer-colored, rosy purple (lowers; I 1 feet. Pkt. 25 cts. 



Rosea grandiflora. A line variety with bright rose dowers; 6 in. 

 Pkt. 25 cts. 



Sieboldi amcena grandiflora. Beautiful, large-flowered varie- 

 ties. Nice foliage and umbels of Mowers, ranging in color from white 

 and blush to pink, rose and lavender-blue; 1 foot. Pkt. 50 cts. 



Veris grandiflora elatior. New giant-flowering varieties. Colors 

 rich, dark red, white, pink, yellow, purple and rose; Mowers 1 1 to 

 2 inches diameter. Finest mixed, pkt. 25 cts. 



Vulgaris (English Primrose). This is the pale yellow, sweet- 

 scented variety; 6 inches. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts. 



PYRETHRUM 



Roseum hybridum grandiflorum. HP. These are new Iarge- 

 or giant-flowered varieties, ranging Irom light pink to carmine-red. 

 They are elegant lor cutting and plants are perfectly hardy. Mixed 

 colors; 2 ft. Pkt. 15 cts., »goz. 40 cts. 



Roseum hybridum grandiflorum. Comet-flowered. New. 

 Single and semi-double varieties, with rolled and twisted petals; very 

 fine. Pkt. 25 cts., Koz. S1.25. 



Foliage or Bedding Varieties TP 



Parthenifolium aureum. The well-known Golden Feather. 

 Valuable for bedding, etc.; 6 inches. Pkt. 5 cts., M°z. 20 cts. 



Parthenifolium aureum selaginoides. The beautiful Fern- 

 leaved Golden Feather; 5 inches. Pkt. 5 cts., J4oz. 25 cts. 



RICINUS (Castor-Oil Plant) HHA 



Nothing we offer surpasses these in subtropical effectiveness. 

 Some will very easily reach a diameter of 10 to 12 feet, and others a 

 height of 15 feet or more, according to treatment. They respond 

 quickly to feeding and watering, and by removing side growths they 

 will soon screen a window or sunny side of a porch. Beautiful as a 

 solitary plant or in groups. For quickest results start seeds in pots. 



Borboniensis arboreus. Tree-like variety with giant leaves. 

 One of the most imposing varieties; 15 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Cambodgensis. Beautiful, dark foliage and stems almost black; 

 5 to 8 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Gibsoni. Dark purple leaves and stems; of dwarf habit; 4 feet. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Gibsoni mirabilis. Both stem and foliage a rich, dark brown; 

 the young leaves very glossy; fruits are remarkably bright carmine; 



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



Panormitanus. Particularly attractive on account of its sturdy, 

 erect growth and symmetrical outline. The stem, leaf-stalk and fruit 

 capsules are covered with a plum-like bloom. The deeply Iobed 

 leaves, 2J^ feet and more across, on 2-foot leaf-stalks, are lustrous 

 bronze in young state, maturing to an olive-green, the midrib and 

 veins being deep red; 6 to 8 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Sanguineus Obermanni). A very ornamental variety; stalk 

 and fruit-vessels blood-red. 8 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts. 



Zanzibarensis, Mixed. All beautiful varieties for specimen 

 plants or groups. It is claimed for Castor plants that they drive 

 away or disperse moles, the odor of the roots being offensive. Pkt. 



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



SALVIA (Sage) 



Mainly half-hardy perennials. Most satisfactory bedding plants, 

 the newer varieties all blooming from July to frost. A sunny situa- 

 tion in ordinary soil suits them best, over-rich soil tends to over- 

 growth with later and fewer Mowers; to 3 feet. 



Bonfire. Compact in growth; spikes erect, brilliant scarlet in color; 

 2 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., J/goz. 75 cts. 



Fireball. Semi-dwarf, to 2 feet in height, and very bushy; 

 very free and early; splendid bedder. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 60 cts. 



Salvia splendens 



SALVIA, continued 



Lord Fauntleroy. Very dwarf and bushy, as wide as it is high; 

 very free. Pkt. 10 cts., }'%oz. 70 cts. 



Splendens (Scarlet Sage). Tall variety, very rich and free; late; 

 2 feet. Pkt. 5 cts., J4oz. 40 cts., oz. $1.50. 



Zurich. A new dwarf, free- and early-Mowering variety. A splen- 

 did bedder; l}4 feet. Pkt. 15 cts., J^oz. 75 cts. 



Patens. HP. A lovely blue; very rich. A fine border species; 3 

 feet. Pkt. 25 cts. 



SANVITALIA procumbens. HHA. Free-flowering, spreading 

 plants, suitable for beds, edging or rockwork and nice as a basket 

 plant. Single yellow flowers with black disk; durable; 6 inches. 

 Pkt. 5 cts. 



SAXIFRAGA decipiens grandiflora hybrida. HP. Charming 

 hybrids. Countless flowers in many shades, white to rose and 

 crimson. For edging rockeries; 1 foot. Pkt. 15 cts. 



SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly Flower) HHA 



The sight of a few well-grown plants would induce or tempt a 

 novice to grow them. They are simply elegant for decorative use in 

 pots or for cutting. The buds open in water and the sprays last for a 

 week. Best plants are grown from August- to September-sown seed; 

 with cineraria treatment success is assured. May also be sown at 

 intervals for succession. 



Hybrida grandiflora. These are large-flowered, with beautiful 

 color combinations in the same flower, as white, rose and gold; white, 

 crimson and yellow; violet, blue and yellow, all more or less spotted; 

 1 14 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 30 cts. 



Wisetonensis. Charming long- and profuse-blooming hybrids. 

 Chiefly light shades. Excellent for greenhouse culture. Pkt. 20 cts. 



SCUTELLARIA Baicalensis ccelestina. HP. Of bushy habit with 

 abundance of light blue flowers; feet. Pkt. 25 cts. 



SALPIGLOSSIS grandiflora superbissima (Emperor Salpiglos- 

 sis). HHA. A gorgeous display is given by these plants during the 

 hot days and drought of July and August. Their coloring is won- 

 derfully rich and the funnel-shaped flowers are marvelously 

 painted and penciled, having the appearance of numerous over- 

 lapping petals. Splendid mixture of yellow, chamois-rose, brown 

 and gold, brilliant crimson, dark scarlet, light blue, purple and 

 violet. A most satisfactory plant for quite dry situations; also a 

 fine pot-plant; 2]/ 2 to 3 feet. Pkt. 10 cts., J/goz. 30 cts. 



I ninn Cvncc ^oorl If vou desire a perfect lawn, use our Evergreen Lawn Seed. For SHADY PLACES sow our 

 tMUJIl KMTUao "JcCU. Shady-Nook Lawn Seed. Both kinds, if sown early in the spring, will produce a good lawn by 

 midsummer. See inside back cover for seed, and for directions how to make a lawn. 



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