Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. os, fe recent an a ye es: See Pages 40 and 41 ~ 4 — hay ha ~~ S$ ag 4 ; \ \ Why How to Care for Your Lawn *S es £ 7 Nothing will add to the appearance and, for that matter, actually enhance the value of your home to such a degree as a well-made, well-kept lawn. It makes the most appropriate setting for trees, shrubs, and flowers, and helps to make a house “home.” SOIL. The soil for a fine lawn requires a. very thorough preparation as the physical composition cannot be materially changed once the lawn is estab- lished. The ideal lawn soil is well drained, well fertilized and heavy enough to hold moisture with- out becoming soggy. Raw subsoil exposed in grading should be covered or replaced by at least 8 inches of good top soil. If good top soil is not available, the soil may be gradually conditioned by turning under successive cover crops. Sandy soils should have body added to them by turning under well rotted manure, humus or peat moss. Stiff clay soils will be benefited by the addition of sand or finely sifted ashes. Peat Moss is also excellent for breaking up clayey soils. FERTILIZING. Thoroughly rotted barnyard ma- nure is the best fertilizer to mix with the soil before making a lawn, but unfortunately it is very difficult to obtain. Fresh manure is invariably full of weed seeds and should not be used. Pulverized Sheep Manure is an ideal lawn fertilizer. Apply at the rate of 100 pounds per 1000 square feet and as an additional fertilizer apply Bone Meal, 50 pounds per 1000 square feet. Sheep Manure and Bone Meal are best applied after spading and raked in. If barnyard manure is used, it should be dug in. PREPARATION. Spade or plow as deeply as soil conditions permit; then rake roughly to fill in hol- low spaces, removing all rubbish, coarse lumps and stones. At this stage, particularly if much grading or filling has been necessary, allow the ground to settle for a week or 10 days before the final fine raking. This will also give weed seeds, that have been brought to the surface, a chance to sprout so that they will be killed by the final raking. CHOICE OF SEED. Except in exceptional cases mixtures will be found to give better satisfaction than separate varieties. B. S. & B. Co.’s Evergreen Lawn Mixture contains one variety that sprouts quickly, one variety that makes dense lateral roots, another that is deep rooting, and still another be- cause of its ability to withstand drought. Our other mixtures, Shadyland, Terrace and Putting Green are made with the same care and will be found to be the best in the market for their particular purposes. SEEDING. To insure a thick, even stand, sow plenty of seed, 1 quart for each 250 square feet or an excessive quantity will do no harm. The best way to be sure of sowing seed evenly is to divide it in half and go over the plot twice, making the sec- ond sowing at right angles to the first. COVERING THE SEED. The seeds in our lawn mixtures are very fine and should be covered lightly, in fact rolling with a medium weight roller to press the seed into the soil is the best method. WATERING. It is often necessary in dry weather to water the lawn. This should be done in the late afternoon or evening to prevent scalding and a thor- ough soaking twice a week is better than nightly light sprinklings. MOWING. Frequent mowings will help to produce a fine thick turf. Do not set the blades too close to the ground in hot weather. ROLLING. All lawns should be rolled in the Spring to bring the roots in firm contact with the soil and to level out bumps and hollows, that have appeared over Winter. An occasional rolling in the Summer is also beneficial. WEEDS. Clean healthful culture, frequent mow- ings and prompt careful reseeding of thin patches are the best preventatives for weeds. It is advisable to dig up and reseed extremely weedy lawns, while in mild cases the weeds may be pulled or dug out by hand, always taking care to sow lawn seed in the places vacated by the weeds. RESEEDING. Reseed lightly in the Spring and Fall, even on well established turfs. Large bare spots should be dug up, well fertilized and reseeded while small bare spots need only be scratched deeply with a steel rake to make a fine seedbed. THE USE OF LIME. Many of the finer turf grasses grow best on a slightly acid soil, so that lime should only be applied on decidedly acid soil, as shown by the growth of green moss, plantain or sour grass. Apply at the rate of 50 pounds per 1000 square feet. Beckert Seed and Bulb Company’s Lawn Grass Mixtures Your home deserves a good lawn; a lawn of smooth velvety texture and emerald green through the Spring, Summer, and Fall; a lawn that will bring out all the beauties of your shrubbery, trees, and gardens, and provide the most appropriate setting for the house itself. Such a lawn is possible only with the highest quality grasses combined in mixtures that have been tested time and again to prove their worth. Our Lawn Grass Mixtures listed below are ail compounded from formulas that have been carefully tested over a period of years and are sure to give Satisfaction when used according to instructions; and for the purpose for which they are intended. Evergreen Lawn Mixture (Contains no Timothy or White Clover Seed) Weight per measured bushel, 24 pounds. Our Evergreen Lawn Mixture represents the utmost in Lawn Grass seed. It is mixed from a thoroughly tested formula from the finest extra selected, recleaned seeds of the best, fine-leaved, low-growing turf grasses. Carefully tested for germination and purity, it cannot be surpassed for quick and last- ing results. On properly prepared ground Evergreen Lawn Mixture will produce a close, vigorous, velvety turf, rich green throughout the season. One quart will sow 250 square feet, a peck will sow 2499 square feet, 5 bushels will sow an acre. Price, qt., 40c; 2 qts., 75c; 4 qts., $1.25; pk., $2.25; 14 bu., $4.00; bu. (24 lbs.), $8.00; 100 lbs., $30.00, postage or express extra. Shady Lawn Mixture A carefully made mixture of those varieties of grasses whose natural habitat is shaded places. The best lawn seed to plant under trees and on the shaded sides of walls and buildings. Makes a thick, dense lawn where other grasses will not thrive. NOTE. Maple trees are gross feeders and large users of moisture, and their dense foliage keeps out both light and air, so that particular care must be taken in fertilizing and watering to grow good grass. Price, 32 45c; 2 qts., 85c; 4 qts., $1.50; pk., $2.50; 14 bu., $4.50; bu. (20 lbs.), $9.00; 100 lbs., 5.00, postage or express extra. Terrace Lawn Mixture Terrace Lawn Mixture is, as the name implies, a special mixture for slopes and terraces. It is made up from a number of deep rooting, drought-resisting grasses, and once established makes a thick, long lasting turf on even the steepest terraces. Prices, qt., 45c; 2 qts., 85c; 4 qts., $1.50; pk., $2.50; 14 bu., $4.25; bu. (24 lbs.), $8.50; 160 lbs., $32. 50, postage or express extra. Putting Green Mixture Only a few of the rarer and more expensive turf grasses will meet the strict require- ments of the golf putting green. We have combined these special grasses into a high grade mixture that will make a firm, close, springy turf of good color and that will with- stand constant trampling. Price, qt., 75c; 4 qts., $2.50; pk., $4.50; bu. (25 lbs.), $17.00; 100 lbs., $65.00, postage or express extra. Supreme Green Lawn Mixture A good Lawn Seed Mixture for general use. Especialiy recommended for large plantings, vacant lots, etc., where soil conditions are not of the best. Mixed aeaiedine to a special formula to give quick and lasting results. Grasses used in this mixture are thoroughly cleaned and free from weed seeds. Price, qt., 30c; 2 qts., 55c; 4 qts., $1.00; pk., $1.75; 14 bu., $3.00; bu. (20 lbs.), $6.00; 100 lbs., $25.00, postage or express extra. White Dutch Clover A very dwarf-growing Clover, with deep green foliage and white blossoms. Makes a fine turf and withstands hot weather well. Helps to make a good sod: useful for combating weeds as its dense growth helps to choke them out. Choicest grade. Price, 14 1b., 45c; 1b., 80c; 5 1bs., $3.75, postage or express extra. 2 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Page 2. SECTIONAL INDEX INTRODUCTION AND TERMS. Pages 4 and 5. FLOWER SPECIALTIES. Pazes 6 to 23. VEGETABLE SEEDS. Pages 34 to 71. FLOWER SEEDS. Pages 72 to 73. DAHLIAS. Eages 74 t9 77. MISCELLANEOUS BULBS. AD TROMTAN asa iene cee 36 FASDTUUILO MSs eueeeteeste sare 36 INGAMPIAUS = esa cle oO PATCH Cataract ace soe cate 36 ALC OMIUUUIN Ne yee eis 36 /Merroyrelbuavubhaa Sooo 6 4 INGUKUMOMIEL eScs = Ect 36 ATG OMMNS Sees oe Gaeccta ease 36 Ae eran: sae. Se OO Aegrostemma s2.... 36 IATOMSOA tate ahs, somes 36 JATIY-SSUAM, Seow eis. ore 3 Amaranthus ...... 36 /sqonaahoy onbhan os 315 aq 54 LIN PDElLOPSIUSL errs ss ot PAUITG HUIS aleeae esi eeens 33T/ Amemone 25505 es. 37 AL GHIGIIS 4 ee oles eters 38 /Monuibe el op haibliadhens oy son 37 ATE OIA xiisen: coe as eertaee 81 ANGIE SUA aces ate 38 Aa US ay ce ereem cones 38 AT ECLOUIST tte ites eee 38 ATE CNTON Gi sige we 38 Artichoke’ .4.6se 10 ASDA AUS is nas & cyetees 10 Asparagus Fern .. 38 ASCP Eur Sane a 40, 41 Balloon Vine ..-.. 39 Balsam svensk s 39 ISK NG = 55 Sieg cid oe 11-13 BOCECUSNiie kh 14 Beronian . ss ape.cteee 3 Begonia, Tuberous 77 IB GLAS seca ants eee 3 Blue Lace Flower.. 39 i OOM aes cee 39 Brachyv.comes = 22s. 39 BU ROXACON TE in 5 hls o 10 ETO wealiaes ees eee 3 Brussels Sprouts .. 10 Capbacer ee. we. UE Cacaliane nw. kone 42 Caladiitimess sevice. t( 0 Caliceolamnian= Gaon 42 Calendula yas 42 Calla, Yellow =~... 77 Calihopsist. a. eee 42 Caimipamuilare sete 43 Canary Bird Vine.. 44 Camdiwiiititer ee 43 Canna, Seed .->-22. 44 Canna Roots ©... .. 76 Cardinal Climber .. 44 Cammartiomn) "jesse. ee 244 Caer ORNs aie ee eee 16 Cauliflower ....... 16 Oelety 2 pec ne ee Ikf/ Celeriaec: =o ee. ay Gelosiass so eee; 44 Centaninelseraas eae at eras tiie ea ee 45 Chinese Cabbage.. 16 Chinese Woolflower 44 Chrysanthemum .. 46 Chicory Pages 78 and 79. FARM AND GRASS SEEDS. Pages 82 and 83. INSECTICIDES. Pages 84 to 86. FERTILIZERS. Fage 87. SEEDERS AND CULTIVATORS. Pages 88 and 89. DUSTERS AND SPRAYERS. Pages 90 to 99. TOCLS AND SUPPLIES. COMPLETE INDEX Cineraria Cinnamon Vine ... 77 Clarkia: Se se22e ees 46 (ClXowae Speacentods 46 CLOVER iets eta teas iene 79 Cobaican siamese 46 COMNEUIS .oeh ee te sre eee 46 Covlardse vac aera ir COLRECODSIS|” — a. -e 47 Corn, Sweet ..-. 18, 19 Gorn; -hield =44. 50% 78 Com: sallaids sere WT COSMOS einen a 47 Cressi ete ned cece ses 17 Cucumiber jo eres 20 Cultivators es 87 Gyielanenis cra wieciencre 47 Cypress Vine’..... 47 Dahlia, Seed 3..... 48 MANIA IOOLS | rome io Dandelion aly ID ECMO D A its PLR rece med SET 48 Delphinium <...... 48 Diamiclans Se er 48, 53 Digitalis ate ae 53 Dimorphotheca ... 54 ID eile avo sie aici Stee Ore 54 Dracaenake ton eects 54 IDUSCETSHA d..tis. soieye = Ss ET GNIDOVS ame iereteiens 54 IDfEfHIONENONS Toca eco oo 20 NAT VR HE neers suas 21 MyNME VM 2s eee © 54 Esechscholtzia ..... 54 ID ho NOV "Sonos aM 55 Everlastings ...... 54 Farm Seeds ... 78, 79 Parmogerm ...... 85 Fertilizers 84-86 Fungicides 82, 83 HOU OvClock ers. 56 Gaillamdialie cette 55 Gea YM eats cheteneia 55 GiOU Dea yh seis ie stainenees nD GOUT he csond ok ers 55 Gladiolus ..... U4; 1d Gloxinia Seed ...: 55 Gloxinia Bulbs ... 77 Glo @etian ws fash 2 stden 55 Gomphrena:....... 54 Gourds seco oe 56 GIrewulleas race sashee 55 Graimss MurSC tere. 7§ Grass, Ornamental 56 Grass slawmns: - is... 1 arass, Hay, Pasture 79 Gypsophila 2... 2. 56 Hardy Perennials 50,51 laleierahabhoa BA g sun oe 56 ea mths Sess sera 56 Helichrysum ..... 54 Heliotrope ....... 56 ELOnDSipren oars oat ot 33 ELGSDELIS ce oe. ss 56 JElSWKGl Meee MS ae SS es 56 ECU DIS CUS seers caer ene 57 PRIOR: 25 3 mice 64 Efollynock enue. 57 IP Ney'S aii aye cle eae 65 Horseradish oe. a 23 Physostesian a swe 65 Tahohom Wigs; Go0 96 aac 57 PiaGyGodoni nr .cemt. 65 Hunnemannia 56 Polemonium ...... 65 ID OTIS F064 rcyeeseteecnes 43 ODDYA ence 64, 65 : a IPortuwlatea aa eee 66 PM pPAaciens Werte oe 57 Potato 27 TSNREME fe ree cl ahorene ea cone Shree Pus) sae ee ae PAG Uh: hae seotcedton otic fusecticities.-. 82, 839] rqmrogs oa eee reer Leer NRE Sea ares 20 | Pumpkin ......... 28 Kochinece. Soe eget ase tees TL Facts You Should Know When the Beckert Seed & Bulb Com- pany was organized six years ago the first step was in deciding the principles and policy of the new company. First as a firm foundation on which to build was the decision to offer only the most dependable seeds and bulbs from the best and most careful growers, then as the structure of the business to give “SEED SERVICE” secondtonone. This “Seed Service” includes not merely the selling of Dependable Seeds, Bulbs, Tools, Fertilizers and Insecticides, but the cour- teous giving of the necessary accurate information on gardening to insure the success of our products. It is, indeed, gratifying to us to look back and see how each year has sur- passed the last and to receive the many fine reports, both by mail and over the counter as to the dependable quality of cur seeds and bulbs; all proving that the foundation principles of our company were right. Seeds of Known Quality It is an important part of our policy to supply only seeds of _KNOWN QUALITY and to this purpose we have installed the newest type of electrically heated and thermostat controlled seed germinators. We test each lot of seed for germination as soon as it is received from our growers, and make check tests throughout the selling season, so that we KNOW at all times that our seeds are of highest possible quality. No seed is sold until we have proven by actual test that it is up to our high standard of germination and we are al- ways pleased to furnish this information to our customers on request. The Company’s Officers The officers of the Beckert Seed and Bulb Company are Oscar M. Beckert, Pres.-Treas. and John W. Fornof, Vice- Pres.-Secy. Both come from a line of practical growers and gardeners and have been connected with the seed industry for 20 years. During this time they have served their apprenticeship in all depart- ments, so that every step necessary to conduct a successful, satisfaction giving, seed business is thoroughly familiar to them. The Flower Seed Department and Cat- alog compiling is in charge of Douglas Eari, who served his apprenticeship at Burpee’s and Dreer’s and who has trav- elled extensively, inspecting growing crops in the principal seed producing dis- tricts in this country and abroad. BECKERT SEED and BULB COMPANY OSCAR M. BECKERT, Pres. 2nd Treas. Non-Warranty The Beckert Seed and Bulb Company implied, as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter JOHN W. FORNOE, V.-Pres. and Sec. gives no warranty, express or of any seeds, bulbs, or plants it sells, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. Tf purchaser does not accept goods on thesSe terms, they are to be returned at once. PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING Use Our Order Sheet. It will expedite filling and shipping your order if you use the enclosed order sheet. Please give full names of the varieties you want or, in the case of flower seeds, the correct catalog number. Your Name and Full Address should be written plainly on every sheet. Also com- plete shipping instructions, and the name of your express or freight station, if it is required. How to Send Money. Remittances can safely be made by post office or express money order, bank draft or check. Small amounts may be sent in stamps. If you must send cash or bank notes, register your letter. Delivery by Parcel Post. We will deliver free by parcel post to any post office in the United States, all vegetable and flower seeds by the packet, ounce or pound, except Beans, Corn and Peas. For Beans, Corn and Peas, Bulbs and Miscellaneous Supplies, wanted by mail, add postage at your zone rate. (See table next column). Express and Freight. Bulkier articles may be shipped by express or freight— please state which. If no instructions are given, we will use our best judgment. Ex- press is quicker, but on heavy shipments freight is cheaper. Transportation charges are paid by customer. Perishable articles cannot be sent C. O. D. We Ship Promptly. Allow a reasonable time; and then if your order is not received, notify us to trace it. Remember to allow plenty of time for freight shipments. CheckK Your Order. We take great care to fill all orders correctly. Check your order as soon as it arrives, and if everything is not to your entire satisfaction, let us know at ence So that we can straighten the matter out. PARCEL POST RATES The limit of weight within 300 miles of Pittsburgh is 70 pounds; beyond 300 miles the limit is 50 pounds. Goods are sent by parcel post at purchaser’s risk. Packages can be insured if you so instruct, and in- clude the following fees: Value up to $5.00, 5c; $5.00 to $25.00, 8c; $25.00 to $50.00, 10c; $50.00 to $100.00, 25c. Liquids and poison- ous insecticides cannot be sent by parcel post. For each Zone Distance For first additional] From Pittsburgh pound pound Within 150 miles ....... $0.07 $0.01 150)-to- 300. -mirles >....s3.3 .0 .02 300 to: 600 miles ..<.2.. 039 .04 600 to 1000 miles ...... 10 .06 1000 to 1400 miles ..... 11 .08 1400 to 1800 miles ..... 13 .10 Over 1800 miles ........ 14 12 4 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Calendula—Ball’s Orange. Calendula - Pot Marigold While Calendulas have always been gar- den favorites, the newer form of full double flowers, 3 to 314% inches across, has been used almost exclusively by florists for forc- ing under glass. TheSe newer strains are of upright, bushy growth and will be found to make much better plants for outdoor growing than the old type. Plants grow 12 to 15 inches tall, and may be either started indoors in Mareh or sown in the open aS soon as the weather has become settled. 1036 Ball’s Orange. Full double, deep or- ange-yellow. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c 1037 Golden Ball. Deep golden ellen SCE AO Ze OG: Aquilegia - Columbine Mrs. Scott Elliott’s Strain, Long Spurred Hybrids Our strain of these fine hardy perennials is unsurpassed for size of bloom and dainty colorings. Last Summer we had on exhibit in our store flowers that measured 4 inches across, ranging in color, without clashing, from white to deep blue and fiery red in all imaginable combinations. We are glad to be able to offer them this year in two dis- tinct shades, as well as the mixture. These superb flowers are illustrated in color on page 50. 745 Long Spurred Pink Shades. Pkt., 50c. 748 Long Spurred Blue Shades. Pkt., 50c. 744 Long eourred Hybrids Mixed. Pkt., 25¢e; % oz., Tbe eta. Flower Novelties and Hollyhock Delphinium 1516 Wrexham Strain. Our strain of these superb perennials comes from a private source where each plant is given individual attention and seed is hand picked, as fast as it ripens. The individual flowers are immense in Size, sometimes 2 inches across and spikes 3 feet long are not uncommon. Colors range from light blue through varying combinations of blue, pink and mauve to dark indigo, with an occasiona! pure white. In packets only. PKt., 75e; 3 pkKts., $2.00. Digitalis - Foxglove 1568 Shirley Hybrids. The Shirley Hy- brid Foxgloves are as decided an im- provement over the old types as the new Delphiniums over the old Bella- donna. Plants are very vigorous, fre- quently attaining 7 feet under good culture, with flower spikes 3 feet long, bearing large flowers closely spaced. All the old colors are present, but more brilliant. Seed started this Spring will produce full sized spikes and flowers next Summer. Pkt., 25c Digitalis—Shirley Hybrids. ives Gilia Capitata A new true'‘blue annual that should be welcomed by all flower lovers. Plants grow about 2 feet high and bear globular heads of lavender-blue flowers on long stems. Flowers may also be dried for Winter bou- quets. Plant outdoors as soon as the ground 1S “fit to WOLkK: tse kts Ube) OZ ole. 902 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 5 Specialties For 1928 New Hybrid Lupinus The only flowers we have seen that can compare in beauty and stateliness with the Hybrid Delphiniums. Plants are of very vigorous growth, with tall spikes of closely set pea-like flowers. All conceivable colors are included in the mixture and we also offer four of the best selections in separate colors. Our seed is imported direct from the originator. 2111 Delight. Deep red. Pkt., $1.00. 2112 May Princess. Royal purple. Pkt., 31.00 2113 Tunic. Shell-pink and white. Pkt., $1.00. 2114 Sunrise. Yellow shades. Pkt., 31.00. 2117 Hybrids. A fine mixture of all shades. Pkt., 50c. 2120 Sweet Scented Hybrids. A new sweet scentec form, not so tall or as large flowering. Pkt., 25c. Portland Petunias A beautiful new form of the popular Balcony type with larger flowers and finely fringed and ruffled edges. They are unsurpassed for window and porch boxes, and may be used for cut flowers. 2454 Elk’s Pride. Royal purple. Pkt., 35c. 2455 Portland Beauty. Crimson with carmine throat. PEL one: 2456 Pride of Portland. Rose-pink. Pkt., 35c. 2457 White Beanty. Pure white. Pkt., 35c. 2459 COLLECTION. One pkt. of each of the above 4 colors, $1.25. New Hybrid Lupinus. Physalis Francheti 2508 Chinese Lantern Plant. Chinese Lantern Plants are prized for the bright red husks that are formed in late Fall and which, if cut and dried, will re- tain their shape and color over Winter. They are perfectly hardy and if started indoors in March or April, will bear husks the first year. Pkt., 15c; oz., 50c. New Giant Scabiosa Two improved annual Scabiosas that are much larger than the old type. 2696 Peach Blossom. Dainty soft peach blossom pink. Flowers are of immense size and full double. Pkts; 15e: =44- ('oz:, 60ce. 2695 Shasta. Largest size, pure white blooms. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 60c. Statice Latifolia 2763 Sea Lavender A fine hardy perennial with flowers greatly re- sembling Baby’s Breath, except that they are silver- blue in color. May be dried for use in Winter bou- quets. The plants make a dense rosette of leathery leaves close to the ground from which the flower panicles are produced throughout the Summer. Pkt., 15e; % oz. 15c. aaas Viola Jersey Gem This new perennial Viola represents a distinct ad- vance over the older forms. Plants are of bushy, vigorous growth and bloom over a long period. Flow- — . ers deep violet-blue. Drought resisting and so does Physalis—Chinese Lantern Plant. equally well in full sun or partial shade. Pkt., 50c Alpine Rock Garden Collection An imported collection consisting of twelve of the finest Alpine plants suitable for rock cardens. All are perfectly hardy. The following are included in this superb collection ANEMONE pulsatilla. LINUM perenne. ALYSSUM sax. antrinum. MYOSOTIS, Ruth Fischer. CAMPANULA speciosa. PRIMULA japonica. DIANTHUS pungens. SAPONARIA ocymoides. ERYNGIUM alpinum. SAXIFRAGA decipiens. HELIANTHEMUM apenninum. VIOLA bosniacea. Most of these varieties are the rarer sorts which we do not catalog and therefore can- not be supplied separately, but only as a collection. Price, $2.50, postpaid. 6 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY VEGETABLE See Cabbage, Penn State Ballhead. Cabbage Penn State Ballhead A very superior strain of the Short- Stemmed Danish Ballhead Cabbage. Heads are extremely solid, almost globular in shape, and on average soil will weigh from 4 to 6 pounds. Stems are Short. Due toa the uniformity of heads and blight resist- ance will outyield the old types. Pkt., 15c; 1% oz., 60c; oz., $1.00. Carrot Early Scarlet Horn The flavor of young Carrots freshly pulled from the garden will be revelation to all who know Carrots only as a vegetable to fall back on when other vegetables are searce. Plant Early Scarlet Horn as early in the Spring as the ground can be worked, pull when the roots are about an inch in diameter. Serve with cream dressing or melted butter and a new delicacy will be added to your table. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 20c; WA Nove axes Cucumber, Supreme Green, NOVELL ELES Broccoli Early Green Sprouting A most delicious and healthful new vege- table, similar in many respects to cauli- flower but may be had all Summer. Plants grow about 2 feet tall and bear loosely branched heads of tiny green blos- soms, which should be cut for the table just before they open. The small stalks are also edible. Cook and serve in the same man- ner aS Brussels Sprouts or Cauliflower. Start seed in hotbed for early use or sow in the open when weather becomes settled; thin out or transplant to stand 18 inches apart. Pkt] 1563 Ye 075 356) O07. s00s Celery Golden Plume Illustrated in natural colors on the back cover page and the finest Celery, bar none. Resembles Golden Self-Blanching but is larger and thicker, and may usually be had somewhat earlier. Stalks blanch easily, are crisp and free from strings with a distinct- ive nutty flavor. PkKt., 25c; % oz., 60c; oz., $1.00; % Ib., $4.00. Sweet Corn Wire offer below two of the finest Sweet Corns we have seen, Whipples Early Yellow, a fine large early yellow; and Whipples EHarly White, a white that combines earli- ness with finest quality. WHIPPLES EARLY YELLOW. A superb new early yellow Sweet Corn. Ears are 7 to 8 inches long and 12- to 14-rowed. A number of growers have reported that it matures before Golden Bantam, but in our trials it came about the same time or a little later. In quality we would place it as second only to Golden Bantam, PKt:, 10¢: pt. 2bC2 Giz, =) 0G eats seo 0.ce AVOTS = $00) buE ee Ss. 00r WHIFPLES EARLY WHITE. The largest early white Sweet Corn and one of the sweetest we have tested. Matures a few days later than Whipples Early Yellow but has larger ears and deeper grains. Ears are 8 to 9 inches long and 14- to 16- rowed, and sweeter than the Evergreens which it resembles. ° Pkt., 10c; pt., 25c; qt:, 50¢; 2 qgts.; 90¢; 4 qts., $1560 buladi.50: Cucumber Supreme Green A grand new variety of the Davis Per- fect type. Plants are very vigorous, with rich dark green foliage and very resistant to blights. Fruits are dark green, tapering slightly to the ends. Fine for large fruits or "pickles: Pkt] 10¢; oz, -20¢; 24.4 lbs be; 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 7 AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1928 White Bunch Onions Onion, White Busch Onion Sets are the quickest way of get- ting Green Bunch Onions, but they become very strong as well.as quite large by mid- summer. To have crisp, mild and tender bunch Onions during late Summer and Fall, plant White Bunch, a variety that does not make a large bulb. ; é Plant seed quite thickly during June in drills one-half inch deep and do not thin out. This will ensure a constant supply of green Onions until late Fall. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 25c; oz., 45c; % Ib., $1.25; Ib., $3.50. Pea President Wilson One of the finest Peas we have seen and with a flavor surpassed by none. Plants are half-dwarf and do not re- quire staking. -Pods are dark green, 4% to 5 inches long and usually con- tain 8 peas. Pods are borne on upper half of plants and so are easily picked: PKtS -10c} pt; °35c: -at., 6de; 2 qts., $1.20; 4 qts., $2.20: bu., $14.00. Spinach Bloomsdale Re-Selected A specially selected strain of the popular Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach made up almost entirely of male plants, ‘which makes this variety one of the slowest to shoot to seed. Leaves are large, thick and heavily crumpled. Oz., 15¢c; % Ilb., 30c; Ib., T5c. Acorn The Individual Squash | One of the most delicious varieties of Squash we haive ever tasted. Fruits are about the size of a baseball, angular and shortly tapering to a point at the blossom end. Flesh is thick, sweet and free from strings or fiber. Best way to cook is to cut in halves, remove seeds, tie the halves to- gether and bake, serving in the shell like muskmelons. PkKt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ilb., 65c. Tomato, Marglobe For years many gardeners have thought that the Globe Tomato could not be im- proved upon. But here is an improvement and a real improvement, not merely a change in name. This wonderful new va- riety has all the good points of the Globe with the addition that it is blight resistant, and is not so inclined to split in wet weather EK. “se> 24. 0z.,- 50e: -oz., 30; TA Eb., $3.00. Pepper Harris’ Early Giant The earliest of the extremely large-fruited Peppers. Fruits are fairly long and almost as large in diameter as Chinese Giant. Flesh is thick, meaty and always mild and sweet. Excellent for stuffed Peppers. Pkt., 25c; LS OZ: Seles O72 92D: “Squash, HOME GARDEN VEGETABLE COLLECTION, $1.25 For those who are making a garden for the first time this year, and for those who are not familiar with varieties, we offer this Home Garden Collection of 15 of the best varieties. All are easy to grow and if properly planted and cared for, should supply you with an abundance of fresh vegetables all Summer. The Following 15 Choice Varieties, $1.25, Postpaid. 14 Pt. Beans, Stringless Green Pod. % Pt. Beans, Sure Crop Wax. Pkt. Beets, Crosby’s Egyptian. Pkt. Cabbage, Early Summer. . Carrot, Chantenay. Pkt. Corn, Golden Bantam. Pkt. Corn, White Evergreen. RR RR ae ny ot be JAADOSIDS fed pak fk Pkt. Cucumber, White Spine. Pkt. Lettuce, Grand Rapids. Pkt. Onion, Yellow Globe. Pkt. Parsley, Moss Curled. Pt. Peas, Laxtonian. Pt. Peas, Champion of England. Pkt. Radish, Scarlet Globe. 1 Oz. Spinach, Giant Thick Leaf. Catalog price of this jist of seeds is $1.70. We will send it, postpaid, anywhere in the United States for $1.25. SSS 8 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY The Full Market Basket Fresh From Your Own Garden There is all the difference in the world between vegetables fresh from your own garden and fresh from other sources. Fresh in some cases may mean a week and even from the farmer markets means at least a day old. It has long been known that the food value of fresh vegetables decreases steadily from the time they are picked until they are cooked, so that in order to enjoy their complete tastiness and get the full benefit of their health-giving properties, you must grow your own. And “growing your own” is not all hard work, for there is a lot of pleasure in watching the various plants develop, in harvesting and finally in eating the fruits of your labor. Soil. Rich acres are not necessary in order to have these delicacies from your own garden. pt. 356: at.- 10c:. 2 aqts:, $1:35>.4 (ets., $2:40-- bus $15.00: WONDER BUSH. Medium early; very pro- ductive. Pods are large with large flat beans of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; pt., SIC] 1G. 10ers Silans 4 -qts.*'$2240- bu., $15.00. Wood’s Prolific or Improved Henderson’s. A prolific bearer of small Beans of rich, buttery flavor. Pkt., 10c; pt., 35¢e: qt., King of the Gerden 65c; 2 qts., $1.20; 4 qts., $2.20; bu., $13:00. Pole Lima Beans. 12 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY BEANS—DW ARF or BUSH (BOHNEN) Giant Stringless Green Pod Beans. Grow Bush Beans in your garden and get more meals per square foot. They are easy to grow, thrive in almost any soil, and pro- duce big crops in little space. The seed should not be sown until danger from frost is past. Sow in rows 1% to 2 feet apart, dropping the seeds 4 inches apart, and covering 2 inches deep. Culti- vate frequently but do not work around the plants while they are wet, lest they “rust.” Pick the pods before they are fully de- veloped and the plants will produce several good pickings. For a continuous supply, make _ suc- cessive sowings every two weeks up to mid-July. Plenty of pulverized sheep ma- nure and watering in the dry spells will greatly increase the yield. Apply water to the soil between the rows, not to the foliage. One quart of Beans will plant 100 ft. of row. If wanted by parcel post, add 8c per pt.; 10c per qt. Green-podded Bush Beans BLACK VALENTINE. Extra early. The earliest bush bean. The seeds of this va- riety are quite hardy and may be planted earlier without danger of rotting than other sorts. Pods are long, thick and meaty and dark green in color. Flavor ex- cellent. Pkt. 10c: pt; 30e;.qt.,- 60¢7 2, qts- Si 1064 atss $2.00): sous.) 922.002 BURFEE’S STRINGLESS GREEN POD. Early. The earliest stringless bean. Seeds are quite hardy and may be planted early. Bushes are of strong, vigorous growth and very prolific. Pods are round and thick, averaging about 5 inches in length. Stringless at all stages and may be used for both early and late crops. Pkt 10esept, S0e cite mo0Cs 2 Oss oiled OF 4 qts., $2.00; bu., $12.00. Bountiful. A remarkably prolific and continuous bearer; reliable even under un- favorable conditions and largely grown for first crop in both home and market gardens. Long, flat but thick, light green pods. Our strain is absolutely stringless. Pkt, 0ce opt 35 gt 650s 2a Cts. olecOls 4 qts., $2.20; bu., $14.00. Full Measure. An early sort that will pro- duce amazing crops on good soil. Very long, round, dark green, stringless pods Of fTinesauahityaw sek lOc perma cenit. 65322 ats S120 4 ats pice 2Or mb Un ee olt400) GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD. Medium early. A fine Bean to plant along with Burpee’s Stringless Green Pod, as it ma- tures about two weeks later, thus giving a fine succession. Tall, bushy growth and very productive. Pods are round, dark green, average 6 inches in length and al- ways tender and free from strings. Pkt.. LOe pt -30efigit:, G0C. 27gts.. ple llOe ANGUS: $2.00; bu., $12.00. Refugee 1,000 to 1. Late. An extremely prolific late bean for canning or pickling. Plants are very vigorous and hardy and bear an enormous amount of pods. Pods are 5 to 5% inches long, round and slightly curved. Stringless when young. Color light, bright green. Pkt., 10c; pt., 30C2 Cte 6C0e 2 atsr si.1 0A Gts. ea .O0l bu., $12.00. Keeney’s Stringless Refugee. Late. Simi- lar to Refugee but stringless at all stages of growth. Not as prolific but will out-yield the earlier varieties. Pkt., 10c; Di. sbez gt. ooes 2) waits pile 2 Owed a Ciese, S252 Oe iier sl a 0.0' Forcing Bean, Masterpiece. The best Bean for forcing either in frames or green- house. Pods 7 inches long, straight, flat Seo a ee IDE yO oe WER. Clit, 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 13 Yellow-podded Bush Beans (} as GL Be Sure-Crop Stringless Wax Beans. SURE-CROP STRINGLESS WAX. This is one of the most popular Wax Beans. Bears a profusion of attractive golden yellow pods, 6 inches long, flat but thick, meaty and absolutely stringless at all stages. Rit] wlOees Dis. od Cle Cis One. 220 GES, > L203; 4 qts., $2.20; bu-., $13.00. WARDWELL’S KIDNEY WAX. An old favorite, especially for market. Marly; pods 6 inches long, broad and flat, pale yellow. A good Winter shell Bean. Pkt., LOGE. SOC Gia GOCEe2 Gts:, 1.202 4: qQts.; G7 Oe i Sk An0Os Davis White Kidney Wax. Early, hardy and a fine market and shipping Bean. Pods long, flat and waxy white in color. Seeds white and kidney-shaped; excellent forepakine, EKt W0c pt, cle; at. 60c; Zagts;. $1210; 4 qts:5 $2.00; bu, .$1:2200: KEENEY’S RUSTLESS GOLDEN WAX. Hardy and less subject to rust than other Wax Beans. A good producer of medium sized, oval, flat, stringless pods. Pkt.. LUC. pix oOC Cie. GUCS ZadbS:,. 04-1 02.4, gts: 92-00; bu, $1:2700. Round Pod Brittle Wax. The acme of qual- ity in Wax Beans. Early and very pro- ductive on good soils, bearing long, round, golden yellow pods, brittle and stringless at allastages!- Pkt. 0G pt; soe Gt:865e: Z-gts:, $1205 Axqts:,) 32.202 bus $14:00: Pencil Pod Black Wax. A prolific bearer of long, slender, round, light yellow pods. Medium in season; and of excellent qual- Ve eee LUC Tete UCT HO be OCS pa eS, SISO eeats! ss2- 00s bus, 9 2-00; Pole Snap Beans (HOCHEN-BOHNEN) Pole Beans are more prolific and bear longer than the bush varieties, but should not be sown until about two weeks later. About the end of May set out stout poles 8 to 10 feet long, in hills 3 feet apart each way. Place 6 or 8 Beans in each hill and cover 2 inches deep. Later thin out to 3 or 4 plants in a hill. String or wire trellises may be used in place of poles. One quart of Beans will plant 150 to 200 hills White-Seeded Kentucky Wonder. Medium sized round pods, stringless and of fine favors Pkt. 10¢; pt., 35e2 qt, 65e;.2° qts., vd 20 4. Gits:, 92220 bus, $13.00, Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry. Short, light green pods, streaked with red. Ex- cellent both as a snap and shell Bean. Pkt =10e7.pt,. s0e> aie, <60ce772) gts: $1.10; 4 qts., $2.00; bu., $12.00. Lazy Wife. A prolific, late-maturing sort, bearing green pods of medium size, string- less, thick and meaty. Pkt., 10c; pt., 30c; Qi b0CG2 gts. -si-10-—4 “qts: -32.007 bus, $12.00. KENTUCKY WONDER or OLD HOME- STEAD. Yoalb.;=s0ec: ve Cc: ler Wanzleben. Oz., 10c; % 1b., 30c: lb, Cc. Lucullus Swiss Chard. SWISS CHARD (Spinach Beet) A most satisfactory vegetable for the small garden. A short row is sufficient to supply greens all Summer, and, if not cut too close, additional leaves will come up from the roots. Use same culture as for beets and for best results thin out to at least 4 inches between plants. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill. GIANT LUCULLUS. Large, dark green, thickly crumpled leaves with white mid- rib which may be used the same as asparagus. Pkt., 10¢c; oz, 20c; 1% Ib), 50c, 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 15 SELECTED “CABBAGE asi) Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage. To grow good Cabbage, a fairly rich soil and plenty of moisture are required. Apply an abundance of manure or other fertilizer high in humus and nitrogen. For early crop, start the seed in a hotbed or seed-flat indoors in January or February, transplanting to another bed or flat when the second pair of leaves appear; harden the plants off and set them out in the garden as soon as frosts are past. For second- early crop, sow in March or April and set out in May; for late crop, sow in May and transplant in July. Set Cabbage in rows 2% to 3 feet apart and space the plants 11% to 2 feet in the rows. Cultivate fre- quently and make several applications of nitrate of soda during the growing season. Tnsecticide soaps and Slug Shot are good remedies for Cabbage pests. One ounce of seed will produce 3000 plants. Early Varieties Allhead Early. Very large-heading strain of Farly Summer. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; %& lide S400. $950: Charleston or Large Wakefield. A week later than Jersey Wakefield; heads larger, thicker and less pointed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35 Ge etl = 12102 1b. $3.00. Copenhagen Market. The standard early round-headed Cabbage for market, matur- ing with Jersey Wakefield and outyield- ing any other early sort. Heads large, deep, and solid. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % beet O olibe Si5 200. Early Jersey Wakefield. Selected strain. Long the favorite early sort for home and market. Small, pointed heads of finest quality EK 0 C2107, mobo Ae Lbs $1.10: libs $3500: Early Summer Cabbage. EARLY SUMMER. Good sized, round, flat heads following the Wakefields. Pkt Les 07,- sve 245 Abs. 3.002 The s$2550: Enkhuizen Glory. “Round, deep heads a little larger than Copenhagen. Does well on poor soils. Rit. NOs O27 fol Ca oes OLD, S002 Dae 92-50. Golden Acre. A splendid new extra early Cabbage of the Copenhagen Market type. Heads perfectly round and hard, with few outer leaves. Can be set close together. The earliest Cabbage of good quality in cultivation. PKG Gt O77 as OC OZ), (5e: lps $72002 Midseason and Late ALL SEASONS or SUCCESSION. Large, flat heads; good for both second-early and late crops. An excellent keeper. Pkt., MC O77, 20! = Ib s1-00 be, $2250: Danish Ballhead. Tall stem. Taller and a little later than the Danish Roundhead. Heads globe-shaped, extremely solid and the best of Winter keepers. Pkt., 10c; OZe= aU CH ge =| Dee SLD Os beep 0: Danish Roundhead (Short-Stemmed Ball- head). Select Danish seed. The leading Cabbage for late markets. Very solid, medium sized, round heads of excellent keeping quality. Short stem. Pkt., 10c; OZ, 30Cs 41h $12002 1b 32:50 Danish Roundhead Cabbage. Large Late Drumhead. The largest and latest of the flat Cabbages. Productive and a good keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; WA Slits sa Nes al ye aay LATE FLAT DUTCH. The standard late Cabbage of the flat or Drumhead type. Heads large and solid; reliable and a splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz. 30c; % ips epAleOOs ei sb2o5 0. Penn State Danish Ballhead. A _ superior blight-resistant strain of Danish Ballhead with short stem. Heads are very solid and almost globular in shape. Heavy yielder-on- all Soils.” Pkt., 15¢e; % oz., 60c: oz., $1.00: 1b., $8.00. SUREHEAD. A thoroughbred strain of Late Flat Dutch. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % Ibs $250 02 Ibe $2250: Savoy Early. Two weeks earlier than Drum- head “Savoy. Pkt. (10e: oz. 3062 14. “Ib, $1.0 02 1b. $2 250. Savoy Perfection Drumhead. Large flat heads with dark green, crinkled leaves. Quality superb; a favorite for home gar- Gene Pkt l0es0z.. 33062-4244 Ib: S$E00s Ga pee Oe Mammoth Rock Red. The standard Red Cabbage. Heads large, flat and _ solid. Productive and reliable. PEE P10ey 0Z% SICA ps Lod. 10°) Ib. $3.00. Red Danish Stonehead. Heads of medium size, globular and extremely solid, dark red to the core. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % Ib., SOs 1b: $3.00: 16 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Early Scarlet Horn Carrots. Chantenay Carrot. CARROTS (GELBEN RUBEN) Deep, light, sandy soil will produce smooth, shapely Carrots, while a heavier clay will grow firmer and better colored roots. For early crop, sow the short-rooted varieties from the first to the middle of April, in rows 12 inches apart, and cover about % inch deep. For main crop, sow up to the middle of June in rows 15 to 18 inches apart. Thin out the plants to stand 3 to 4 inches apart. Carrots may be kept for Winter use in the same manner as beets. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of row. CHANTENAY HALF-LONG. Slightly tap- ered, blunt-rooted variety, the earliest of the large Carrots. Excellent for home gardens and early market. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 0c se bb Oe: Danvers Half-Long. Roots average 6 to 8 inches long, tapering to a blunt point. Productive and a good keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20ce; % Ib., 50c. Early Scarlet Horn. Deep orange in color; 2% to 3 inches long. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 1% |b., 55e. French Forcing or Early Short Horn. Small, round, reddish orange roots of fine flavor. Pkt. 0e-.07% 20e3 14. be o0c: GUERANDE or OXHEART. Roots short and blunt, 3 to 4 inches in diameter and about 4 inches long. The best Carrot for hard, stiff soils. Pkt., 10c; oz. 20c; % lb., 50c. Half-Long Luc or Coreless. Orange-red, blunt roots, slightly tapered. A heavy yielder. Quite similar to Danvers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % I1b., 55c. Half-Long Stump-Rooted. Handsome roots, almost cylindrical in shape, tender and fine quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 55c. Long Orange. Rich orange; long, tapering roots; fine for stock feeding. A heavy yielder on deep soils. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; Y% lb., 50c. ST. VALERY. An excellent half-long main- crop variety. Broad at the neck, tapering to a point. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c. White Belgian. Very large; flesh and skin white: used for feeding cattle. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % l1b., 35c. Danvers Half-Long Carrot. CAULIFLOWER (BLUMENKOHL) Cauliflower is, in our opinion, the finest flavored of all the cabbage family and may easily be grown in the small garden, provid- ing the soil is moderately rich. Best heads are grown in rich, moist soil and in cool weather, so it is usually grown as an early Spring or Fall crop. Culture is the same as for cabbage. SPECIAL EARLY SNOWBALL. The most reliable and popular extra early Cauli- flower. Compact plants with few outer leaves and large, solid, snowy white heads. Good for forcing as well as outdoors. Pkt., ZC 4 OZ. Sle OOr RO Zanes: Bhort-Leaved Snowball. A superb early strain of the above with but few outer leaves. Ideal for forcing in frames and for the home garden. Pkt., 25c; %4 oz., $1.00; oz., $2.50: Danish Dry Weather. A little larger and later than Snowball, but will endure more drought and hot weather. Pkt., 25c; % OZ S120 0 OZ i250: Chinese Celery Cabbage Far too few people are acquainted with this delicious Chinese vegetable. It has all the good qualities of both cabbage and let- tuce, with a flavor all its own. It may be cooked like cabbage or cauliflower and served with cream dressing or may be used raw as a lettuce. Heads are oblong in shape and self- blanching. Sow in July or early August, in rows 2 feet apart, and thin or transplant to 1 foot apart in the rows. The heads form best in cool Fall weather and may be stored like cabbage until midwinter. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of row. Pe-Tsai. Heads narrow and very tall. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; % Ib., $1.10. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 17 Golden Plume Celery. CELERY (Sellerie) For early crops sow the seed in the hot- bed by the middle of February, transplant- ing later to a cold frame and setting out in the garden in late May, 6 inches apart, in trenches about 10 inches wide, 6 inches deep and 4 feet apart. For late Celery, sow in March or April and transplant to trenches in late June or July. As the plants attain full size, gradually draw up earth on both sides to blanch them and bring out the flavor. Use Bordeaux Mixture as a rust preventative. One ounce of seed will produce 5000 plants. WHITE PLUME. The earliest variety. The inner stalks turn white without blanch- ing: - Pkt. -0e22% <077, ~20C2 OZ: dCs. lb., 90c. GOLDEN PLUME or WONDERFUL. A new Celery of great value. Hardy, grows quicker and attains a larger size than Golden Self-Blanching, which it other- wae resembles. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; mo O0e Ae Des pe: 00. ee Self-Blanching. (American-grown from French originator’s stock). A fine early maturing variety of dwarf, stocky growth, with heavy golden yellow heart. Blanches easily. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; OZ pAb OC 4a yao: EASY BLANCHING. A splendid Celery for both early use and Winter keeping. Hardy, blight resistant, blanching easily and of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c: OZ OG ge lbs I0e: Fordhook ror. A dwarf Winter Celery with very thick, heavy stalks. Leads all in favor, Pkt 106. 4 0z., 25C:0Z;,. 45c; 14 Ib., $1.00. Standard Bearer. A red or rose tinted va- riety of excellent flavor. Strong, sturdy growth and easily blanched. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 55c; oz., $1.00. Celeriac (Knoll-Sellerie) (Turnip-Rooted Celery) Giant Smooth Prague. Same sulture as Celery. Leaves are not edible. Bulbous roots are used as flavoring in soups and salads. =Pkt.,- 0c; 44 073 -20c¢;7-0z., 35c; vA lb., 90c. Chicory (Cichorien) One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drilL Witloof (French Endive). Sow in early Spring in rows 1% feet apart and thin to 4 inches. Lift the roots in the Fall and bury them in light soil in a warm cellar. The new growth, ready in a month, makes a, delectable . salad. —~PkKt:. 10¢;5-0z, 20¢e; 17 ND=- OG: Large-Rooted Magdeburg. Grown for its roots, which are dried, ground, and used as a substitute for coffee. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 200 = eps. Goce: Collards (Zlaeterkohl) A tall, loose-leaved cabbage much prized in the South as boiling greens. Same cul- ture as cabbage. True Georgia. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60e; 1b., $1.25. Corn Salad (Stechsalat) One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drill. Sow in September for Fall salad, or pro- tect over Winter for Spring use. Large-Seeded. Large, round, dee leaves, forming a dense rosette. 0Z., 20c: If 1s 0 0G 2 pd. 2D. Cress (Garten Kresse) Extra Curled or Pepper Grass. An appetiz- ing salad, growing rapidly in any garden Soil PR; aie: oz; 15e; 2147 ibs, 35c: Water Cress. The true ‘“‘Water Cress.” Easily raised from seed in your own garden in any moist location. PkKt., 15c; % oz., 35c; oz., 65c; % Ilb., $2.00. Dandelion (Loewenzahn ) Sow in early Spring in rows 15 apart, and thin to 4 inches. One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drill. Improved Thick Leaf. Pkt., 15c; 1% oz., 40c; OZ loCs. 44 IDs -p2o25- green Kt-10¢; inches Magdeburg Chicory. 18 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY SUGAR or SWEET CORN aas) bait; ae HT Ceram FLEA EELEE ETH PETER Barden’s Wonder Bantam Corn—A Giant Golden Bantam and Just as Sweet. Sweet Corn is the favorite crop in most American gardens, and one of the easiest tu grow. A deeply dug, moderately rich, well drained soil will give best results. Wait until soil and weather are warm before Sowing; the middle of May is generally safe for the yellow varieties and two weeks later for the whites. Sow in rows 2% to 3 feet apart; scatter seeds 3 to 4 inches apart and cover 2 inches deep, later thinning out to 1 foot apart in the rows. Corn is also grown in hills 3 feet apart each way for horse cultivation, leav- ing three strong plants in each hill. Fre- quent shallow cultivation is important— more necessary with Corn, perhaps, than with any other garden crop. For succession, make sowings every 10 days up to July 15. To insure good pollen- ation and well filled ears, grow Corn in several short rows, side by side, rather than in one long row. One quart of seed will plant 200 hills, or 400 feet of row. If wanted by parcel post, add 8c per pt.; 10c per qt. Yellow Varieties WHIPPLE’S EARLY YELLOW. A superb new early yellow Sweet Corn. Ears are 7 to 8 inches and 12 to 14 rowed. A num- ber of growers have reported that it matures before Golden Bantam, but in our trials it came about the same time or a little later. In quality we would place it aS second only to Golden Bantam. Pkt., Le; spt, 25e2 qt, 50e:12> qts.-190e; Ay qts= $1.60; bu., $8.00. Golden Bantam. A universai favorite. May be planted as early as May ist. Dwarf growing; matures in 60 days; ears 5 to 6 inches long with 8 rows of broad, yellow kernels of unsurpassed flavor. Pkt., 10c; Dis, 225Cs. Gis. D0G2) dts... 90G24 (OES ole ou laws. ER 7D) BARDEN’S WONDER SANTAM. The best selection from the old favorite Golden Bantam. Retaining all of the sweetness and rich flavor of that variety, it produces ears 3 inches longer and a little larger in diameter. Prolific, extra early, ideal in size; will become one of the most popular Sweet Corns in cultivation. Pkt., 10c; pt. = 30e;7 gqt.=55e3>, 2 sqts: ol 00F V4aekats: $1.80; bu., $8.50. Golden Evergreen. About one week later than Bantam. Tapering ears of good size, with 12 or 14 rows of deep yellow kernels. Pkt) 10cs pt., 25e;. qt., 50c: 2) qts., .90e; 4 qts., $1.60; bu., $7.50. Golden Cream. Best described as a yellow Country Gentleman and just as fine fla- vored. Matures same time as Howling Mob. Pkt., 10c; pt., 25c: qt., 50c; 2 qts., Whipples Early Yellow Sweet Corn. 90c; 4 qts., $1.60; bu., $7.50. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 19 SUGAR or SWEET CORN — ee eas Eos ES ee is od Early Mayflower. The earliest white Sweet Corn of good size; ears 6 to 7 inches long, with 10 to 12 rows; prolific; good quality. PK 10e>" pt) -25e>. ot... 50e> 2: ats... -90e; 4 qts., $1.60; bu., $7.50. Mammoth White Cory. Very similar to Mayflower and preferred by many planters. PKE, 10e: pi, ~25e2- ot., 45¢e: 2 qts.;-80c; 4 ats., $1.40: bu., $7.00. Pocahontas. About a week later than May- flower; ears 8 inches long, kernels broad, deep, and of wer. choice quality. Pkt., ie PE. 7 oC aL, -s0G2—-2" Gis., 90c:—4_ats ; $1.60: bu., $7.50. Black Mexican. A medium early, small- eared sort with purplish black grains of very rich flavor. Pkt., 10c: pt., 25c: qt., Hie: -2 qts:. 90e;--4. ais., $1.60: ‘bit, $8.00. KENDEL’S EARLY GIANT. A large-eared, second-early; 8 to 9 inches long; 12 rows; productive. Pkt., 10c: pt., 25c: qt., 45c; 2 ats. -80e2 74 dts: $1240= ba; $7.00. WHIPPLE’S EARLY WHITE. The largest early white Sweet Corn and one of the sweetest we have tested. Matures a few days later than Whipple’s Early Yellow, but has larger ears and deeper grains. Ears are 8 to 9 inches long and 14 to 16 rows; sweeter than the Evergreens which it resembles. Pkt., 10c; pt, 25c: qt., 50c; 2 “es, J0e> 4 aqts.. 51-60: bu., $7.50. How Mob. The leading white. second- early. Productive and of extra fine qual- ity. Ears 9 to 10 inches long with 14 rows. Pkt., 10ec; pt., , 00c; 2 ats., 90c: 4 ats., $1.60; bu., EARLY MAMMOTH. Ears 10 to 12 inches long, 16 to 18 rowed; large, white grains; very sweet. -PEE, 10c; pt, 25e; qt., 45c; 2 ats., 20c: 4 gts., 31.40; bu., $7.00. Early Evergreen. Resembles Stowell’s Evergreen, but ten days earlier. Pkt., 10c: Dt. 256] Gb, 25c72.qts.. -80e>-4. ats:, $1.40; bu., $7.00. Stowell’s Evergreen. The good old standard. Rich and sweet in flavor; remains tender long. Ears 7 to 8 inches long and 12 to 14-rowed. Pkt., 10c; pt.;.25ec; gt., 45c; 2 qts., 80c: 4 qts., $1.40: bu., $7.00. WHITE EVERGREEN. Similar to Stowell’s Evergreen, but retains its whiteness bet- ter when canned. Pkt., 10c: pt., 25c; qt., 45; (2) ote. 3063-4 -ats.~ $1240: bu; $7.00. Late Mammoth. Largest of all; ears 12 inches long and 18 to 20-rowed but very sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; pt., 25c; qt., 45e; 2. qts.-- 80e; 4 gis, $1. 40: bu., 37.00. Country Gentleman. Sweet, tender, milky grains on small cob; zig-zag-rowed ears about 10 in. long. Pkt., 10c; pt., 25c; at., 45e; 2 qts., 80c; 4 qts., $1.40; bu., $7.00. WHITE VARIETIES Se cee | Se ¥ & ¢ fs & Anaukade, a he ee : ne aaaai wr hihi Whipples Early White Sweet Corn. POP CORN Pop Corn is sometimes difficult to obtain when you want it; why not grow your own and have a supply on hand? White Pearl Pure white. 20e; at, 35e. PEE 20c;*> pt., 20 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Supreme Green Cucumber. CUCUMBERS * Yellow Globe Danvers Onion. ONIONS (ZWEIBEL) A fine, prepared, mellow soil, well fer- tilized, is needed to grow good, large Onions from seed. As early in the Spring as the ground can be worked, sow the seed in drills 15 inches apart and cover ¥% inch deep. When the seedlings are 3 to 4 inches high, thin or transplant them to stand about 8 inches apart. For extra large On- ions, start the seed in the hotbed in late February or March and transplant to the garden in April. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill. Ailsa Craig. The largest of all Onions; grown for exhibition. Globe shape; straw- yellowe. Pkt 5c! 140 Oz 0Cs OZ ou Cs lb., $4.00. Gigantic Gibraltar. Very similar to Ailsa Craig. Strong grower with mild sweet vein RKC. eLoC a2 lOZ.. ue Con OZ OOGra lie Large Red Wethersfield. Very large, flat- tened, purplish red bulbs. An excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; %% 0z., 20c; oz., 35c; %& Noh; SKN oye Sst) Prizetaker. Globe-shaped, with golden brown skin and mild, crisp, sweet, white flesh. PkKt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., 35c; % lips yatta OD sb onOOe SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. A _ very handsome, pure white-skinned Onion of large size and true globe shape. Fine shipper and Keeper. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., SOU CEZOZ., DUCT LAaID peo Ole bao 0.0: Southport Yellow Globe. Larger than Danvers and more uniformly’ globe shaped. One of the handsomest, best selling, and best keeping Onions. PkKt., Tee ee PANO OVA tO A jl aye re ra bats WHITE BUNCH. Quick growing; mild flavored. Extensively sown for green Onions. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 45c; % lib:, ol-2d2 be potDO: White Portugal or Silverskin. Large, flat bulbs with silvery white skin and mild flesh. Grown largely for green Onions. Tren an %% 0Z., 25c; oz., 45c; % 1b., $1.25; YELLOW GLOBE DANVERS. Handsome globe-shaped bulbs of good size, with brownish yellow skin and crisp, firm, white flesh. Pkt., 10c; % oz. 20c; oz, 35c; % I1b., $1.10; 1b., $3.00. Onion Sets Onion Sets are produced by sowing seed very thickly and not thinning out. They are the quickest method of producing green bunch Onions in early Summer and if planted 4 to 5 inches apart will produce zso0d Onions for late Summer or Fall use, Onions produced from sets do not keep well over inter and for this purpose it is better to sow seed. Prices subject to change. White. Qt., 35c; pk., $2.00. Yellow. Qt., 25c; pk., $1.50. If wanted by parcel post, add 10c for one quart; 15c for two quarts. White Bunch Onions. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 25 PARSLEY (Peterselie) Sow in early Spring in rows 1 foot apart and cover firmly %4 inch deep; thin out to 6 inches. The seed is slow and irregular in sprouting and may be hastened by soaking it in warm water several hours before sow- ing. We suggest planting a few quick- growing seeds (such as radishes) with Parsley to mark the row. Plants may be potted and taken indoors for Winter use. One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drill. CHAMFION MOSS CURLED. Crimped and curled leaves, rich dark green. Vigorous. PKESA0e: 67:,220¢e; Abs 45c: Dwarf Extra Curled. Compact in growth, with beautiful, densely curled leaves, bright emerald green. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c: Y% Ib., 45c. Plain-Leaved. Taller and more strongly flavored than the curled sorts. Pkt., 10c: 0z:;.20e;.% Ib:,245e. Hamburg Parsnip-Rooted.. Grown for its roots which are shaped Jike short, broad parsnips and are used for flavoring. Pkt.., 10e; 0z., 20c; %-Ib., 50c. PARSNIPS (Pastinake) Parsnips require a deeply dug but not necessarily rich _ soil. The largest and smoothest roots are grown in light, mellow soil, free from stones. Fresh manure causes rough and misshapen roots. The seed should be sown as early as the ground is fit—never later than mid-May. Make the rows 1% feet apart and cover the seed about % inch deep. Thin out the plants to stand 4 to 5 inches apart. Give frequent deep ceultivation. The flavor of Parsnips is improved by frost. Dig them in late Fall or leave them in the ground to be dug as needed during Winter. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of row. Hollow Crown. Long, smooth, white roots of excellent table quality. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20G> 44--1b.--45e: Lisbonais. Similar to Hollow Crown but white and smooth skinned. Fine quality. PEG. 0e2 (07 206234 -ib- Abe. Vegetable Specialties See pages 7 and & for newest varieties of Vegetables. The Green Sprouting Broccoli is par- ticularly worthy of trial. Champion Moss Curled Parsley. RHUBARB (Bhabarber) Sow in early Spring in rows 1% feet apart, covering an inch deep. Thin out to 6 inches. In the Fall, transplant to deep, rich soil, spacing the plants 3 to 5 feet apart each way, and mulch well with ma- nure. One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill. Victoria. The most popular variety. Large, tender, juicy stalks. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; 14 ib. Toe: Tb: $2200 RHUBARB ROOTS The quickest way to have Rhubarb is to plant clumps. If large clumps are planted, some stalks may be pulled the first year. Plant roots 3 to 5 feet apart in well manured ground, cultivate frequently and cut off seed stalks as soon as they appear. After the ground is frozen, mulch with strawy manure. Our roots are strictly first quality from transplanted seedlings, all new roots and not the old woody clumps so often offered. Strong Roots. 15c each; $1.50 per doz. Clumps. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. Extra Large Clumps. $1.00 each. Hollow Crown Parsnips. 26 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY GARDEN PEAS ass» Laxtonian Peas. There are two classes of Peas, the smooth- seeded kinds, which are very hardy and may be planted as early in the Spring as the ground can be prepared, and the wrinkled Peas, which are less hardy but much bet- ter in quality. Wrinkled Peas should not be sown much before mid-April. Sow in drills about 3 feet apart and 3 inches deep. Tall-growing kinds may be grown in double rows, allowing 6 inches of space between in which to place brush or trellis to support the vines. All Peas do best on a fairly heavy soil which holds plenty of moisture, although the dwarf kinds will give good results on a light soil, providing it is moderately rich. By planting one or two varieties of smooth-seeded Peas as early as possible and then a selection of wrinkled sorts that will mature in succession, a constant supply of tender green Peas may be had. Varieties are listed in the order in which they mature. One quart of Peas will sow 100 feet of row. If wanted by parcel post, add 8c per pt.; 10c per qt. Earliest Varieties Early Eight Weeks (Smooth). Quickest maturing Pea in cultivation. Grows inches high and bears a fine crop of good sized pods with large, tender Peas. Pkt.. INIXOS Sy oyesr BIOS Coit, MI AUXOS ops sess ls INSe a! qts., $2.00; bu., $12.00. Alaska (Smooth). Standard extra early. Vines 2 feet tall, bearing a large crop of 2%-inch pods, packed with small] Peas. PEL 10e2) pt c0G qt 160C 22a agtse oie Or 4 ats.. $2.00: bu., $11.00. MARKET SURPRISE (Smooth). Combines earliness with good size and quality. Vines 2 feet high; pods 3% inches long. Pkt-210¢e= pt. 30c Gt. 60cs8.2 ots. 90-10: A ats.. $2:00: bu., $12.00. World’s Record. An extra early strain of Gradus, with all the good Gradus qual- ies: IE tee NVC joites CUXOR: lita, (HUGS 4 =O htISh $1.10: 4 qts.. $2.00: bu:, $12.00: Gradus or Prosperity. Next to World’s Record this is the earliest of all wrinkled Peas. Vigorous and productive, growing 3 feet tali, loaded with broad, pointed. 4-inch pods. Peas large and of splendid Gualitvya eke) 0c pts SOC. iat m00G.. 72 qts., $1.10; 4 qts., $2.00; bu., $12. 00. EARLIEST VARIETIES—Continued. THOMAS LAXTON. Very similar to and same season as Gradus, but the pods are blunt-ended and average more Peas per DOGl es Pkt le pt oo 0G dt OU Caeser $1.10; 4 qts. $2.00; bu., “$12-00. Early and Second Early President Wilson Pea CGne of the finest Peas we have seen and with a flavor surpassed by none. Plants are half-dwarf and do not require staking. Pods are dark green, 4% to 5 inches long and usually contain 8 peas. Pods are borne on upper half of plants and so are easily picked. Pkt., 10c; pt., abe; qt. 65es 2 qts:, $1.205 4-0ts7 ep2520F bu., $14.00. ; American Wonder. Follows Gradus. Vines 1 foot high, loaded with medium sized pods. Pick. 0G apie. SUCH dite OU Geo aise SielOs 4 ais 220.0 buss oi 250 0. Little Marvel. Grows 15 inches high and bears several good pickings of 3%-inch pods, packed full of large, deep green Peas of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; pt., 30 GHG G0 CH) 2 Cus me pulelO= 4 qts., $2.00: loubigg - EuuPAR(UXO)- HUNDREDFOLD. Similar to lLaxtonian but not quite so tall. Very prolific and of the finest quality. Pkt., 10c; pt., 30c; Gt 60G 2 Sacks cpl Os 4ecoitS 2.2500 abit $12.00. LAXTONIAN. The finest in quality of the early Peas, and the largest podded. Vines 11% feet high; pods 4 inches long, well filled: Pkt Lice pt, 30e; -qt., 60e¢-42 dts. Sie10: 4 qis., $2.00 bu.,-$12.00% Sutton’s Excelsior. Taller and later than Laxtonian. Pods of medium size. Pkt., lez pts ss0ce [at b0Css 2. gts eel laremet qts., $2.00; bu., $12.00. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 27 Alderman Peas. PEAS—Main Crop FOTLATCH. A heavy yielding, high quality, main crop dwarf Pea. One of the best for home gardens. Vines 2 feet tall; pods 5 pices long, containing 8 to 10 large Peas. Pk ihe> pt. 230e: at -60E2-250tss F110; 4 te $2.00: bn., $12.00. Duke of Alhany. An excellent Pea of the Telephone type, just as prolific and a little earlier. Bit. A0Gs pty 30e: at. We;..2 Gts 223i. 102245 qts;, $2.00: bu., $12. 00. Boston Unrivalled or Improved Telephone. Reliable’ and productive; vines 4 feet high; long, broad, light green pods. Pkt., 1Oez= PEs 2 UC. Ot: b0Gs) 2 -ats.,- 91.1024 gts., $2.00: bu.;°$12:00: Alderman. Robust strain of Telephone with dark green pods and vines. Pods are 4 to 5 inches long and usually contain nine large Peas of finest quality. Pkt., 10c; Die 2UG ats b0C: 2) gts.-. $1102 -4 -qts:; $2.00; bu., $12.00. CARTER’S DAISY or DWARF TELE- PHONE. Thc latest of the dwarf sorts, and unsurpassed for quality. Vines 2 feet high; large, well filled pods. Pkt., 10c; DiS epUce at..5 00C) 25 0qtS.. ‘Si-O: =4- “gts: $2:00:. bw. $12:00. Champion of England. The finest very late, tall Pea. Pods 3% inches long contain- ing 8 very large Peas that equal the best of the early varieties in flavor. Pkt., 10c: Disge UC be OCC 7s 2) WSUS ol oL0ne4e- OES. $2.00; bu., $12.00. White Marrowfat. Grown cor the dry Peas. Pie, AG pt. 7 5es edt. .D0C;. 2agqts. IOC: 4 qts., $1.60; bu., $9. 00. Mammoth-Podded ‘Sugar. The half-grown pods of this type are delicious prepared for the table like snap beans. Pkt., 10c; De, -40Gs) Gb ole; 2-.qcs:,. $12b0°) +4 “gts; $2.60; bu., $18.00. CERTIFIED SEED POTATOES We offer only certified northern grown seed potatoes. All our stocks are grown especially for seed purposes, under the most exacting, scientific culture, and packed in standard sacks of 165 lbs. or 2% bushels. We are glad to supply any quantity from a single peck to carlots. CULTURE. Potatoes will grow in any well drained soil, largest crops are, how- ever, obtained on the lighter loams. Plant the early varieties 4 inches deep, as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring; late or main crop 6 to 8 inches deep the first to the middle of June. Cultivate as soon as the plants make their appearance and keep the ground well worked at all times. SPRAYING. Pyrox (Bordeaux Arsenate) is the best all around spray for potatoes, it not only keeps the disease in check but is also very effective against the potato bug. POTATO SCAB. It is more effectively controlled by treating the seed with Seme- san than any other preparation we have tried, see page 81. The market is variable. Please write for prices, stating quantity required, and we will quote best prices by return mail. Plant 10 to 12 bushels to the acre. Early Rose. Extra early and especially pro- ductive on heavy soils. Tubers large, ob- long in shape, with rounded ends; skin pinkish with shallow eyes. Of good quality. Early White Albino. Early and a good cropper. Oblong tubers with creamy white skin and flesh of fine quality. Irish Cobbler. Tubers nearly round, of good size, with creamy brown skin and white flesh. Unexcelled for baking. Carman No. 3. A heavy producing, main crop Potato, largely grown for market. Large, round tubers with light brown skin and few shallow eyes. Does well on all soils. Sir Walter Raleigh. Similar to Carman No. 3. Not as productive but better quality. Green Mountain. The leading late variety. Tubers extra large, broad and oblong, with light russet skin. Immensely productive and of exceptionally high quality. Late or main crop; disease Flesh pure skin rough russet appearance. Dibble’s Russet. resistant and heavy yielder. white; Trish Cobbler Potatoes. 28 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Harris’ Early Giant Pepper. PEPPER (Pfeffer) Light, warm, mellow soil is best for Peppers. The seed should be started in- doors or in the hotbed early in March. Give the young plants plenty of heat and mois- ture, transplanting to paper pots when 3 inches high, and setting them out in the garden late in May. One ounce of seed will produce 1000 plants. Harris’ Earliest. Like Neapolitan but earlier and a little smaller. Fruits are bright scarlet, fine grained and sweet. Pt L0G 4402, 3)Gs. 02.5, 0DCs Haale, iplidoe Neapolitan. xtra early and prolific; fruits 3 inches long and rather narrow; mild. Jeligry ior Re teva PANGS One. LiGyor Ay. Mite. $1.00. RUBY KING. Always mild and sweet. Fruits thick-fleshed, 4 inches long, taper- ing’ to a. blunt point. “Pkt; 10¢;) 4% o0z., BOC OZ DUCs 248 lew oiledioe Pimiento (Crimson Beauty). Medium size and bluntly cone-shaped, perfectly smooth, very thick-feshed and sweet as an apple. Bt (0 Cit6- 07.730 Cs2O Ze sD Coy S40 el eb 4: Oe Bullnose or Large Bell. Good sized, square fruits; usually quite strong in flavor. Pkt., NOC 36002. 120C 2027-4) Co eye pleOOe HARRIS’ EARLY GIANT. ‘The earliest of the extremely large-fruited Peppers. Fruits fair)y long and almost as large in diameter as Chinese Giant, with thick, meaty flesh and fine, mild flavor. PkKt., 266s 2 OZ., ol 00 O2n, dled Dis) 24rd Dss 1 6.0.08 Giant Crimson. Large, square, mild fruits; medium early; productive. Pkt., 10c; % OZ:,9 oD; O27, 100 Cy) 480] De ip lemoe Chinese Giant. Fruits average 5 inches long and 414 inches in diameter; thick fleshed and sweet. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; oz., 75c; di Vb 6220.0: Golden Queen. Large, deep, golden yellow fruits. Flesh is thick and mild. Orna- mental as well as useful. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; oz., 55e; ™% Ib., $1.40. Small Hot Peppers Squash or Tomato-Shaped. Small, round, thick-fleshed, strong flavored. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 380c; oz., 50c; % Ib., $1.25. Small Red Chili. Prolific. Fruits very hot and pungent. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; oz., 55e; % Ilb., $1.40. Long Red Cayenne. Like the Chili but longer and larger. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; 02 =50C5- 14. bee ode £0: Large Bed Cherry. Very pungent. Pkt., MNCS Svan BUCS CVAy Rines LA) Moy S10, 4k). PUMPKIN (Grosse-Kurbis) Sow in May in well enriched hills 8 to 10 feet apart each way, or sow with corn, dropping a few seeds in every third or fourth hill. One ounce of seed for 25 hills; 4 lbs. for an acre. Conrscticut Field. Large, heavy, oblong in shape, with orange skin and orange-yel- low flesh. Productive. PKE LOG soz 15¢; % Ib., 40c: Cushaw, Golden. Deep yellow skin and flesh. The Cushaw Puipkins resemble very large, smooth, crookneck squashes In Shape. Excellent for pies. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ilb., 60c. Cushaw, Green Striped. Creamy white, striped with green. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % 1b., 60c. Cushaw, White. Creamy white skin, deep yellow flesh; very sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c. Kentucky Field. Somewhat similar to Large Cheese, but orange in color and many fruits inclined to be long or round. Pkt., 10c; oz. 15e; % Ib., 40e¢ LARGE CHEESE. Large and flat, with creamy buff skin and yellow flesh. Good quality... Pkt., 10e; oz. 15c; 71, 1b. 40e KING OF THE MAMMOTHS or Potiron. Grows to an enormous size (often 100 pounds in weight). Skin salmon-orange: pee, coarse) PK 0c oz: 20G-44 1b e. Small Sugar. Small, round, bright orange, with fine grained, sweet, yellow flesh. Pkt; L0e: 02, -20e;"4. 1b 50e: Winter Luzury or Pie Squash. Sweetest of all Pumpkins. Medium size; round, with yellow skin and flesh. Pkt., 10c; TA. OC: O75 20 CE Connecticut Fivld Pumpkin, 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 29 Three Weeks Vorcing Radishes. CRISP TENDER RADISHES @:n< Radishes are easy to grow in any soil, but make the smoothest and best quality roots in a well prepared, fairly rich loam. The early varieties, which follow, do best in cool weather and should be sown as early in the Spring as the ground is fit, with frequent succession plantings up to the middle of May. They may also be sown in late August for Fall use. Scatter the seed thinly in shallow drills 12 to 15 inches apart, and if necessary thin out to 2 inches apart. For hot weather and Winter use, grow the Summer and Winter Radishes, which see. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill. Early Radishes THREE conan d FORCING. Three Weeks Forcing Radish is just as the name im- plies, a Radish that is ready for the table in three weeks from sowing. The tcps are very small and the roois medium size, bright scarlet in color and the finest quality imaginable. Plant a row in your garden and surprise your friends. Pkt., 10c: oz., 20c: % I1b., 60c. SCARLET BUTTON or NON PLUS TLTBA. Small, round, bright red roots; crisp and tender; ready for the table in three weeks from sowing. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % 1b., 50c. Special Early Scarlet Globe. Larger and deeper in shape than Scarlet Button: a few days later but does not get pithy so quickly. An ideal forcing Radish and very popular outdoors also. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c. may be month Plant in March. Plant in and | : 9 moist Scarlet Globe Radishes. use. Radishes The Year Round By planting the several different kinds of Radishes at their proper season, enjoyed in the year. FORCING VARIETIES. February EARLY VARIETIES. April and May. SUMMER VARIETIES. Plant in June. WINTER VARIETIES. Plant in July and August store sand for French Breakfast. One of the most at- tractive and at the same time most deli- cious Radishes. Roots are olive shaped, 1% to 2 inches long and bright scarlet with a pure white tip, almost irresistible when prepared for the table. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 lb., 50c. CINCINNATI MARKET. Smooth, slender roots 4 to 5 inches long, bright scarlet with white tip. Brittle and tender; ex- cellent for forcing and outdoors. Pkt., 10e; oz., 20e:; %4 ID., ” WHITE BOX. Handsome spherical roots attaining a diameter of 2 inches. Skin and fiesh pure white; remains crisp longer than any other early variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., c. Long Scarlet Short Top. Bright scarlet roots, 5 to 6 inches long. Good forcing variety. Pkt, 10c; oz., 20c; % l1b., 50c. Golden QOlive-Shaped. Russet-yellow skin and mild white flesh of fine quality. Size and shape like French Breakfast. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % I1b., 60c. WHITE ICICLE. Handsome, long, white roots of splendid quality, withstanding hot weather well and remaining in good condition a long time. A fine home gar- den Radish; useful also for forcing. PKL, 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c. Crimson Giant. Globe-shaped; a little later than Early Scarlet Globe; grows nearly twice as large and remains in good condition much longer. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib, 50e. they every and in slightly Winter White Icicle Radishes 30 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Giant Stuttgart. Lady Finger. Summer Radishes These grow well in hot .weather and may be sown in May and June tor Summer usSe. They grow more slowly but attain a larger Size than the early Radishes. Long White Vienna or Lady Finger. Similar to White lcicle, except that both roots and tops are larger: Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ilb., 60c. Chartier’s Improved. Crisp, tender and mild, even in the hottest weather. Long, smooth roots; rose Shading to white at iyo. | Jee i(keossveyzg Ios VA “Tb., 50c. WHITE STRASSBURG. Roots 5 inches long and 1% inches thick. Skin and flesh pure white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % l1b., 50c. Giant Stuttgart. The largest and latest of this class. Globular in shape; pure white. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 20c; % 1b., 50c. Winter Radishes The Winter Radishes mature best in the cool Fall months, attain a very large size and may be stored in boxes of sand in a cool cellar for use during Winter. Sow in July or August. LONG BLACK SPANISH. Grows 6 inches long and 2 inches broad. Grayish black skin and crisp, pungent, white flesh. The best keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 40ce. Round Black Spanish. Round in shape but otherwise similar to the preceding. Pkt., 0c: ozs 15¢?) “4 lb=-40e: White Chinese or Celestial. Cylindrical, often 12 inches long and 5 inches in diam- eter. Skin and flesh white. Pkt., 10c¢, oz., 15c; % Ilb., 40c. SQU ASH (Kuerbis) Plant the bush kinds in well drained ground, enriched with rotted manure, in hills 5 feet apart each way; the Winter kind 10 to 12 feet apart each way. One ounce of seed for 25 hills; 3 to 4 lbs. per acre. Summer Varieties ACORN. Small, dark green, acorn-shaped fruits, usually 6 inches long and 4 inches Wide. Fine flavor; ripens early and at the same time is a good Winter keeper. Pkt, sce oz, -20G 446 lbs obG: COCOZELLE BUSH (Italian Vegetable Marrow). Oblong in shape; dark green skin, marbled yellow or pale green; best flavored at half-grown stage. Delicious sliced and fried lilke egg plant. Pkt., 10¢; oz., 20c; % Ilb., 60e. Long Island ‘white Bush. Earlier and less scalloped than Mammoth White Bushs eet 10627075 =20er4 abe: Mammoth White Bush. Fruits 10 to 12 inches across, of uniform shape, flattened, scalloped; pure white in color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ilb., 60c. White Vegetable Marrow. Similar to Co- cozelle but larger and later. Skin light Sen flesh white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %& s C: Yellow Summer Crookneck. Golden yellow, thickly warted and of fine flavor. One of the best Squashes for the home garden. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;-% -lb:, 60c. Winter Varieties Boston Marrow. Similar in size and shape to Improved Hubbard, with lemon-yellow skin and yellow flesh; rich and sweet. pietrey fine keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %& us e Hubbard, Blue. A new variety of Hub- bard Squash. Skin is blue; flesh is orange- yellow and even finer in flavor and tex- ture than the other Hubbards. Pkt., 10c; OZ, -20C 24 ps Gace; HUBBARD, GOLDEN. Same as Hubbard Improved, but skin is deep orange-yel- low. EkKt., L0es 0z:, -20¢e: te ab. 60 HUBBARD, IMPROVED. The old favorite. Fruits large; skin dark green; flesh yel- low and tender. Pkt. 10¢; oz: 20024 lb., 60c. Hubbard, Warted. A little larger than Im- proved Hubbard. Hard, warty, dark green skin; flesh yellow and fine grained. An excellent keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % b., (oh Summer Crookneck and Mammoth White Squash. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 31 HEALTHFUL SPINACH «= Juliana Spinach. Spinach is one of the most healthful and at the same time one of the most easily srown vegetables and by judicious planning aud planting may be had fresh from your own garden in all but the Winter months. While true Spinach is primarily a cool weather crop, some varieties have been de- veloped that stand up well in hot weather and the New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia expansa) actually grows best in the hot dry months. Make the first sowing as early in the Spring as the ground can be prepared, in shallow drills 15 to 18 inches apart. For Fall use, sow in August and September. Late sowings, protected with straw, will provide Spinach in Winter and early Spring. One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill. Bloomsdale Savoy. A quick-growing, pro- ductive sort with attractively crumpled leaves; hardy, requiring cool weather. Oz., 10c; % Ib., 25c; Ib., 60c. BLOOMSDALE RBRE-SELECTED. A spe- cially selected strain of the popular Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach made up al- most entirely of male plants, which makes this variety one of the slowest to shoot to seed. Leaves are large, thik and heavily crumpled. Oz., 15c; % Ib., 3062 Ib-215c King of Denmark. Stands longer before going to seed than any other true Spinach. Vigorous and productive, with heavy, dark green, Slightly crumpled leaves of good qualttye:. O27. >t5e:. ei: 30e2: 1h: -75e: JULIANA. Rich dark green, deeply crumpled leaves. Stands two weeks longer than Long Season before shooting to seed. Oz.. 15e: 4 Ib., 30c;: Ib., 75c. Large Round Thick-Leaf. A flat, spreading variety with large, thick, crumpled leaves. Oz., 10c; % Ib., 25c; Ib., 60c. Long Season. Fine for second early. Thick, crumpled, dark green leaves. Oz., 10c; %4 lb., 25c; 1b., 60c. Long Standing or Prickly Winter. The best variety to sow in the Fall for early Spring Hse Oz, de> 1b 306: 1b. 756: Triumph. A vigorous, productive strain with heavy. crinkled leaves; long stand- ing. Oz., 10c; %& lb., 25c; 1b., 60c. VICTORIA. Long Season type of extra-fine quality, compact in growth and long standing. Oz., 10c; % 1b., 25c; 1b., 60c. New Zealand. A distinct type, making large bushy plants of which the young leaves and tips are used and may be cut every few days. It thrives in hot weather and furnishes quantities of fine greens all Summer. Sow seed in early Spring, in rows 2 to 3 feet apart. Soak the seed for several hours before planting to hasten germination. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; %& Ib., 40c; lb., $1.00. New Zealand Spinach. SALSIFY (Cyster Elant) (Haferwurzel) A wholesome and delicious vegetable that will grow in any good garden soil. The name Vegetable Oyster is given it, owing to the flavor of the roots. Sow early in drills 15 inches apart and 1 inch deep, thinning out to 2 inches apart in the row. Take the roots up late in the Fall and store in a cool, moist place. One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill. Mammoth Sandwich Island. Large roots of superior quality and flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; % lb., $1.00. 32 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY TOMATOES. a:zszsarrex) Beauty Tomatoes. Sow the seed in late February or early March, in the hotbed or a box indoors placed in a sunny window. When the plants are 2 to 3 inches high, transplant them to other boxes or paper pots, and transplant again. if possible, when about 6 inches high, to make them stocky and stimulate root growth. Set the plants in the garden, 3 to 4 feet apart in late May. A rich, moist, loamy soil is best for Tomatoes. An oc- ecasional application of nitrate of soda will push the young plants along rapidly. Sow three or four different varieties in order to have a succession of fruit all Summer. Sup- porting the plants with stakes or trellis will increase the yield. One ounce of seed will produce about 2000 plants. BEAUTY. A favorite large, pink er purple- fruited, main crop variety. Productive. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c; % lb., $1.50. Bonny Best. Large, solid, deep scarlet fruits of superb quality. The best extra early for the home garden and largely grown for market. Pkt., 10ce; % oz., 35c: oz., 60c; Ib., $1.50: Chalk’s Early Jewel. Fine second early or midseason sort. Fruit scarlet, round, somewhat flattened and of finest quality. Bears over a long season. Pkt., 10c; % OZ. “S562 OZ O0Gs8 4 “lb. oil 50: Dwarf Champion. Dwarf, bushy growth. Medium early and productive. Good sized. smooth, pink fruits of fine quality. Pkt., 1062-14562 35 CshOZe OUCH Der Sue DU: Dwarf Stone. Fruits large and bright scar- let. like Stone but dwarf in growth. Qual- ity excellent. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz.. 60c; lb., $1.50. Earliana Special. The standard extra early. Good sized, bright red fruits: bears through a short season but is very pro- ductive. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c; ¥% lb., $1.60. Early Avon. Fine scarlet fruited extra Matures about the same it resembles. 60c; % Ib., early variety. time as Earliana which Pkt 1062-16 071.1 Shes 2078 $1.60. Early Detroit. Fruits are nearly globe- shaped, large and deep purple-crimson in color. A little earlier than Beauty. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c; % Ib., $1.50. Jgohn Baer. Follows right after Earliana; more solid, globe-shaped and of better quality. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 35c; oz., 60c; Y% lb., $1.50. June Pink. Similiar in every way to Earliana except that the fruits are pink in color. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c; % 1b., $1.50. Livingston’s Globe. Medium early, pro- ductive under all conditions, and one of the finest in quality. Fruits distinctly globe-shaped, purplish pink, solid, sweet and mild in flavor. Highly recommended for the second early in the home garden. Pkt; -10¢;—16°-07,;: 356-0225 Ge: % I|b., $1.50. MARGLOBE. A blight and wilt resistant strain of Globe Tomato developed by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. A heavy yielder of smooth, meaty, glob- ular fruits. - Pkt, 15¢e; % oz, 50ec; oz. 90c: % Ib., $3.00. % o Matchless. A splendid strain of the Stone type, a trifle later but even more pro- ductive, with extra large, solid fruits. Pkt.; 10c; % 0z., 35¢; oz., 60eE: 14) Ib. $50: Ponderosa. The largest of all Tomatoes. Enormous, slightly irregular, purplish pink fruits, solid, with very few seeds and of superb flavor. We Ib, St276. Yellow Ponderosa. A tall variety, with large fruits in shape and quality like Ponderosa but clear light yellow in color. Be 10c; % oz. 40c; oz., T5e; 1% Ib, O00 SMALL FRUITED TOMATOES. Yellow Plum, Red Cherry, Yellow Peach, Red Pear and Yellow Husk. Each, pkt., 10c; 1% 0Z., 35c; 0Z., 65e. Riis aaa Earliana Tomatoes. Forcing Tomatoes reenhouse forcing we offer below the three finest English varieties. Comet. Lister’s Prolific. Sterling Castle. Each, pkt., 15¢; % 0z., 40c; oz., 75e. For 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 33 bist nee et J a Purple-Top White Globe Turnip. TURNIP (WEIS RUBEN) Turnips thrive best in cool weather. The early flat sorts may be sown from very early Spring up to the middle of May. The main crop for Fall and Winter use should be sown in July or August. Sow the seed in drills 1 to 1% feet apart and thin out to stand 4 inches apart. One ounce of seed to 150 feet of drill; 114% to 2 lbs. per acre. Extra Early White Milan. Pure white, flat roots of excellent quality and flavor. PKt., Ges ioz, 2z0e; 1% lb:, 60e;- lb, $1.25. Purple-Top White Globe. Handsome, glob- ular roots, white with the upper portion bright purple. Splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c; OZ nee, bes bed Jib: 15: Golden Ball or Orange Jelly. Roots almost round, smooth, and of a deep yellow color Flesh is very sweet and tender. May be used as either an early or late sort. Pkt., VEO 7 Ie ye alD.. sone? 1D 15G. PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAF. Good for early Spring or Fall use. Flat white roots with purple top. Good table quality. Pkt., VEL OZ 1 Dey 4s Ds oes IDS Oe. Cow Horn. Long, white roots. A heavy pro- ducer on deep soils. Is sometimes used AS. 2) COVErSCrop:~ PEt. -10ces-0z., 15e; 1% I Ob= Bier MN omer ayes Seven Top. Grown exclusively for the tops which are used in the same manner as Soe Pt Ae 107-5 ibe 24. Ib 35: Doe CoC RUTABAGA or SWEDE Grow like ordinary Turnips. Sow in June. AMERICAN PURPLE-TOP. Elongated globe shape; skin yellow underground and pur- ple above; flesh yellow, fine grained. A large cropper and splendid keeper. Pkt.. Leoz, A5e2 34. lbos35e= lb. 15e: Sweet German. A heavy producer of large, globe-shaped, white-skinned and white- fleshed roots. Flesh fine grained and sweet. Pie Wee7e, jt 56s Ii be She: lb: oTse: It is much easier to do any work with proper tools. You will find a complete list of the best garden tools on es 80 to 99, inclusive. ie 5. Se eed GARDEN HERBS The following list of Herbs should be included in all gardens. They are universally used for seasoning ana flavoring. Anise. Annual. For garnishing, fla- voring and medicinally for colic. Pkt l0C2-07-, 2D: Basil. Annual. Leaves have aromatic flavor resembling cloves. Pkt., 10c; Wis AoC Borage. Annual. Bears pretty blue flowers throughout the Summer. Leaves are used for flavoring. Pkt., NOG 7OZ 25. Caraway. Biennial. Seeds are used as flavoring for bread, cheese and pastry. EE 106€3.07-,-20e: Chervil, Curled. For soups and salads. PEE 1007 02:,-25€: Chives. Perennial. especially in cottage cheese. Cen O22 se biG: Dill. Used as flavoring, Pict: Annual. Used as a condiment and for making Dill pickles. Pkt.. OCS OZ 0G: __ Fennel, Florence (Finocchio). Peren- nial. The thickened leaf stalks are boiled like celery. Flavor is very sweet and delicate. PkKt., 10c; 0z., 20c. Horehound. Perennial. Used chiefly as a medicine. Pkt., 10c: 0z., 35c. Lavender. Perennial. The true sweet- scented Lavender. Pkt., 15c; 0z.; 75c. Marjoram, Sweet. Annual. Leaves either green or dried are used for flavoring. Pkt., f0es-Oz, SDC. Martynia Proboscidia. Annual. Young seed pods used for pickling. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c. Rosemary. Perennial. Leaves are used for flavoring; flowers for perfume. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. Saffron. Annual. Leaves are used for fia- VOrIine = Ekt. 0c 07. SUC Sage. Perennial. Leaves, both green and dry, are used for flavoring. Pkt., 10c¢:; oz., 35e. Savory, Summer. Annual. Both leaves and flowers used for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25C- Sorrel. Perennial. Leaves used as a salad or for greens. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c. Thyme. Perennial. Leaves are used for seasoning. Pkt., 10c; oz., 55c. Dill. 34 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Grow Flowers Your Own HETHER your taste runs to great masses W of brilliant color or artistic plantings of the rarer and more delicate shades, whether you want blooms to beautify your borders or to cut for vases and table decoration, you will find flower growing intensely interesting and delight- ful, as well as an easy and inexpensive recreation. With hundreds of easily grown varieties from which to choose (and many of the lesser known sorts are fully as beautiful and just as easy to grow as the old favorites), there is endless op- portunity for creating new effects and discovering new beauties. ANNUALS, BIENNIALS, and PERENNIALS are indicated by the letters A, B, and P, respect- ively, after each sort. Annuals grow, bear flowers and die in one season. Most of our common gar- den flowers, such as Nasturtiums, are in this class. Biennials require two years to bloom. Holly- hocks are biennials. The life of pereinial flow- ers is not limited to one or two years but is indefinite. Some perennials produce flowers the first Season, but most of them do not commence to bloom until the second season after sowing. Coreopsis is a well-known perennial. HARDY, HALEF-HARDY, and TENDER sorts are indicated by the letters H, HH, and T. Hardy varieties can stand a considerable amount of culu weather and may be sown outdoors early in the Spring, usually about mid-April. The hardy bien- nials and perennials require very little Winter protection. MHalt-hardy varieties should not be sown outdoors until soil and weather are warm, about May 15th. They will bloom earlier if the seed is Started indoors in March or April and the plants set out in the garden late in May. MHalt- hardy biennials and perennials should be wintered in a coldtrame. ‘he tender sorts are subjects tor conservatory culture, although some of them, notably the Begonias and Geraniums, may be set outdoors in warm weather. TIME TO SOW. Biennials and Perennials, which do not bloum the first season, are generally sown in a seed-bed in June, July or August, and transplanted in late Summer to the places where they are to bloom the following season, Peren- nials which bloom Lhe first season should be sown in a box indoors in Hebruary or March, and trans- planted to the garden late in May. SOIL AND PREPARATION. Flowers can be successtuily grown in practically all soils. Some good tertilizer, such us well-rotted stable manure, pulverized sheep manure, or bone meal should be dug in and thoroughly mixed with the soil when it 1S prepared for planting. The surface should be made as fine and level as possible. FLANTING. The first thing to remember in Planting flower seeds is not to plant them too deeply. The very tine seeds such as Petunia, Snapdragon, ete., should be scattered on the sur- face and pressed into the soil with a flat board. Sow larger seeds in shallow drills. TRANSPLANTING AND THINNING OUT. With but a few exceptions, notably Poppies, young flower plants may readily be transplanted, so that they may be started in a hotbed or cold-frame, or even in boxes in a sunny window, for later trans- planting to the place where plants are to bloom. As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle they should be transplanted or thinned out to prevent overcrowding. Set plants slightly deeper than they were before lifting and be sure to firm the soil around the roots. A good rule for Spacing plants in the garden is to set them apart half their full grown height; however, a distance of 1% feet is ample space between very tall- growing plants. All Flower Seeds Are Sent Postpaid 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 35 FLOWERS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES To assist you in making a selection of flowers for special localities and purposes, we have listed below in groups of ten, the best varieties for each particular purpose. For Dwarf Beds or Edging Ageratum Alyssum Calendula Candytuft Eschscholtzia Lobelia Myosotis Pansy Phiox Portulaca Climbing Plants or Vines Adlumia Balloon Vine Foliage Plants Amaranthus Centaurea Coleus Eryngium Euphorbia Grasses Kochia Mesembryan- themum Mimosa Ricinus For Porch Boxes Canary Bird Vine Cardinal Climber Cohaea Scandens For Partial Shade Aquilegia Bellis Clarkia Gilia Godetia Everlastings - Strawflowers Acroclinium Ammobium Ceiosia Gilia Gomphrena Fragrant Flowers Alyssum Candytuft Centaurea Im- perialis Heliotrope Mignonette For Poor Soil Alyssum Amaranthus Balsam Calliopsis Centaurea cyanus Flowers For Cutting By Colors index on page 2. Cypress Vine Ageraium Nasturtium, Humulus Alyssum Dwarf Momordica Antirrhinum Petunia Moonfiower Calendula Portulaca Morning Glory Dimorphotheca Thunbergia Verbena For Massed Beds Linaria Mimulus Asters Nasturtium My osotis Candytuft Petunia Nemophila Centaurea Phlox Pansy Four O’clock Salvia Marigold Zinnia Assorted Cut Flowers elichry eae Asters Larkspur Rhodanthe Antirrhinum Marigold Statice Centaurea Scabiosa Xeranthemum Chrysanthemum Sweet Peas Cosmos Zinnias Rock Garden Annuals Matthiola Mimulus Alyssum Mesem bryan- Nicotiana Dianthus themum Stocks Eschscholtzia Nemophila Sweet Peas Gypsophila Phlox Lobelia Portulaca Sanvitalia Rock Garden Perennials Godetia Adlumia Campanula Mimosa Adonis Dianthus Phlox Agquilegia Geum Poppies Arabis Myosotis Portulaca Bellis Primula veris WHITE PINK RED YELLOW Antirrhinum Aster Antirrhinum Antirrhinum Aster Celosia Aster Calliopsis Candytuft Centaurea Calliopsis Calendula Centaurea Cosmos Celosia Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum Dianthus Cosmos Helianthus Cosmos Larkspur Gaillardia Hunnemannia Larkspur Phlox Poppy Marigold Lupinus Scabiosa Salpiglossis Nasturtium Scabiosa Sweet Peas Scabiosa Salpiglossis Zinnia Zinnia Zinnia Zinnia All flower seeds are listed alphabetically or the exact page may be readily BLUE Ageratum Aster Blue Lace Centaurea Gilia LarkEspur Lupinus Nigella Scabiosa Sweet Peas found in the Ageratum, Blue Perfection. Ageratum- Flossflower aux Continuous blooming bedding and cutting annuals. Flowers are tuft-shaped and borne in heads. Dwarf sorts for bedding and window boxes and the tall sorts for cut- ting. For early blooms seed should be started indoors in March. 571 Tall Blue. Sky-blue. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 572 Tall White. White. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 573 Dwarf Blue. Height 8 inches. Pkt., INOS 2% ves PEXe: 574 Dwarf White. Height 8 inches. Pkt., 10c. 575 Blue Perfection. Improved tall variety with deep sky-blue flowers. Height 1% feet. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 576 Little Blue Star. Very dwarf and bushy; best variety for edging. Bright blue. Height 5 inches. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00. 577 Princess Victorir Louise. Light blue flowers with white centers. Height 8 iInehes.* Pkt elles 44002), 40¢: 500 ABRONIA umbellata (Sand Verbena). PH. Pretty trailing plants bearing fra- grant, rosy lilac, verbena-like flower heads. Use for rock gardens or hanging baskets. It 1 Oe: 510 ABUTILON, Choice Hybrids (Flowering Maple). PT. Everblooming greenhouse shrubs with delicately veined, bell-shaped flowers. May be set outdoors after June Wehr, “IER e. Exe. 520 ACANTHUS latifolius (Bear’s Breech). PT. Bears long spikes of small rose and white flowers in August. Heart-shaped, ornamental] leaves. Height 3 ft. Pkt., 15c. 530 ACHILLEA ptarmica fi. pl., The Pearl. (Sneezewort). IPAS The finest white hardy perennial for cutting. Bears long- stemmed sprays of beautiful double white flowers from Spring until Fall. Height 3 feet. Pkt., 25c. 540 ACONITUM napellus (Monkshood). PH. Grows best in moist, shady places. Bears spikes of deep blue helmet-shaped flowers in June and July. Height 3 feet. Pkt., 15c. 550 ADLUMIA cirrhosa (Allegheny Vine). 1BEL Climber with maidenhair-fernlike foliage; white or flesh colored flowers. Pit aioe: BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY ADONIS (Flower-of-the-Gods). Blooms in early Spring. The whole plant resembles @ very dwarf cosmos. 561 aestivalis. AH. Scarlet flowers in June and July. Pkt., 100; % oz., 25c. 562 vernalis. PH. Yellow flowers in April and ilayen eist.. L0G: 580 AGROSTEMMA coronaria (Mullein Pink). PH. Plants 1% feet high, with silvery foliage; deep red flowers borne in heads: PKt., 10c; % oz, 25¢:. 600 ALONSOA Warscewiczi (Maskflower). AHH. Bushy plants 1% feet high with spikes of bright scarlet flowers. Some- what similar to searlet sage. Pkt., 15c. AMARANTHUS. AHH. Showy plants with brilliantly colored foliage. Used in tall beds. €3i caudatus (Love-Lies-Bleeding). Bronzy green foliage with long, drooping. blood- red flower heads. Height 2 feet. Pkt., Mies ee O72 pe: 632 crnentus (Prince’s Feather). Feathery flower heads of deep scarlet. Pkt., 10c. 633 tricolor splendens (Joseph’s Coat). Gorgeous searlet, yellow and green foli- age. Height 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 30c. Alyssum. az Very dwarf-growing bedding or edging plants, covered with tiny white blossoms from *early Summer until frost. Sweet scented and grows anywhere. 611 Sweet. White. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c. 612 Little Gem. Very dwarf and compact; pure white. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 25c; oz., 75c. 613 Carpet of Snow or Dwarf Bouquet. Plants flat and spreading. Pkt., 10c; % OZ., 25; 02, 8&5c. 614 Lilac Queen. Similar to Little Gem but with lavender flowers. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 616 saxatile compactum (Gold Dust). PH. Similar to the annual Alyssum but bears bright yellow flowers early in the Spring. Y% oz., 40c. els WKS oe ame Alyssum, Little Gem. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 37 Antirrhinum - Snapdragon Px General favorites, bearing long spikes of variously colored flowers all Summer. The dwarf kinds are splendid for low beds, bor- ders. or window boxes. The tall kinds may be grouped very effectively in a general border and are unexcelled as cut flowers. Seed started indoors in February or March will bloom in early July. or if started later outdoors will bloom in August. If protected during the Winter, will bloom again the following year. Easily forced in the green- house in Winter if sown in late Summer. NEW COLOSSAL FLOWERING. A splen- did new sort producing the Jargest flowers of all Snapdragons on Jong. strong stems. Plants are 3 feet tall ard very sturdy. See iustration 681 Apnle Blossom. Rose-pink, with yel- low Jip. 682 Canary Bird. Canary-yellow, deeper center. 683 Cattleya. Reantiful rosy lilac. 424 Conner Kin=. Veilvetyv ecopner-scarlet. 685 Defiance. Rright glowing scarlet. 686 Lilac Bunch. Lilac-purple. 687 Old Gold. Deep golden yellow. 688 Purple King. Deep glowing purple. 691 Buby. Velvety ruby-red. 692 Snowflake. Pure white. 693 The Rose. Deep rose-pink. 694 Wallflower. Wallflower-red. 700 Snperb Mixed. All colors. Any of the ahcve, pkt.. 20c; 14 oz. €99 COLLECTION. One pkt. of esc! above 12 sorts. $2.00. SELECTED LARGE-FLOWERING TALL. Very fine strains of the standard varieties for cutting or tall beds. Height 2 to 2% 75c- of the feet. 711 Garnet. 713 Rose. 715 White. 712 Pink. 714 Scarlet. 716 Yellow. 720 Best Mixtrre. AJ] colors. Any of the above, pkEt.. 10c: % oz.. 40c. 719 COLLECTION. One pkt. of each of the ahove f& enlors 5Ne HALF-DWARF LABRGE-FLOWERING. The half-dwarf Antirrhinums are among the finest bedding and horder plants. Althongh the plants are bushv and only 15 inches tall, the individual blooms are quite large and borne on fairly long stems. Fine for forcing. 721 Davhne. Pink with white throat. 722 Defiance. Glowing orange-scarlet. 723 Firebrand. Rich deep flery red. 724 Golden Queen. Pure golden yellow. 725 Mont Blane. Pure snow-white. 726 Rose Queen. Deep satiny rose. 730 All Colors Mixed. Any of the above, pkKt., 10c; %4 oz.. 50c. 729 COLLECTION. One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors. 50c. TOM THUME ANTIRRAINU™M. Avery dwarf variety 6 to 8 inches tall. Useful for borders and boxes. 705 Tom Thumb Mixed. Pkt. 15c: 4% oz., 60c. VARIETIES FOR FORCING. In addition to the above, we offer the four outstan4d- ing forcing varieties. Height 1% to 2 ft. 731 Keystone. Deep rose-pink. Forces ex- tremely well and blooms over a long sea- son: PEE: 50e: 732 Silver Pink. A delightful shade of light Silvery pink. Strong plants with long. well-filled flower spikes. Pkt., 50c. 733 Philadelphia Pink. Exquisite pure pink. PkKt.,. 50e. 735 Geneva Pink. A fine new variety and the best for forcing. Rich, clear pink and remarkably true from seed. Pkt., $2.00, Antirrhinum, New Colossal Flowering. 640 AMPELOPSIS Veitchi (Boston Ivy). PH. Hardy climber for covering walls, pergolas, ete. Leaves turn to brilliant autumnal colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c. 651 ANCHUSA capensis (Cape Forget-me- not). BH. Plants bushy, 2 feet tall, and bear a profusion of light blue forget-me- not-like flowers. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 25c. 652 ANCHUSA italica, Dropmore (Alkanet). PH. One of the finest deep blue hardy perennials. Blooms are like those of A. capensis but deeper blue. Height 4 to 5 feet. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. ANEMONE (Windflower). PHH. Bushy plants 6 to 10 inches high, producing early in the Spring, poppy-like flowers in shades of blue, red and white. Plants will bloom indoors in the Winter if taken up and potted in the Fall. 661 coronaria, Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c. 662 coronaria, St. Brigid. All colors; double and semi-double. Pkt., 25c. 663 sylvestris. Taller than A. coronaria; flowers pure white and sweet scented; prefers partial shade. Pkt., 25c. All Flower Seeds are Sent Postpaid. BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Anthemis, Marguerite. 670 ANTHEMIS tinctoria Kelwayi (Golden Marguerite). PH. Bears large, yellow, daisy-like flowers on long stems, from midsummer until frost. 2 feet. Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 50c. 750 ARABIS alpina (Rock Cress). PH. Dwarf edging plants with clusters of snow-white flowers in early Spring. Pkt., 10e; % oz., 25e:. 760 ARCTOTIS grandis (African Lilac Daisy). AHH. Bushy plants 2 feet high, with daisy-like flowers. Petals are white on top, lilac underneath. Blooms all Slime kit. OCs OZ Des 770 ARGEMONE grandifiora hybrida (Prickly Poppy). PHH. Tall, showy, prickly foliage and large white, cream and yellow poppy-like flowers. Pkt., 10c. ASPABAGUS. PT. Attractive greenhouses semi-trailing vines. 781 plumosus nanus. Misty green sprays, very useful in the arrangement of cut flowers. Pkt., 25c; 100 seeds, $1.00. 782 Sprengeri. Coarser and of more bushy growth than the above. Pkt., 15c; 100 seeds, 50c. Hardy Perennials A complete list of Hardy Perennials will be found on pages 51 and 52. Aquilegia - Columbine °= Plants have dwarf foliage similar to a maidenhair fern. Flowers are gracefully borne on long stems well above the foliage, in Spring and early Summer. Use in par- tially shaded places and rock gardens. Easily grown from seed. Height 1% feet. (See color illustration, page 51). 742 canadensis. Red and yellow. Pkt., 10c. 743 chrysantha. Golden yellow. Pkt., 10c. 741 caerulea. Blue and white. Pkt., 10c. 746 Single Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 25c. 747 Double Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 30c. MRS. SCOTT ELLIOTT’S LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS. This superb strain represents the ut- most in Columbines. Plants are strong and vigorous growing; flower stems often reaching 3 feet. The individual blooms are immense, 3 to 4 inches across and with long, graceful spurs. By careful selection the most beautiful blendings of colors have been brought out, and we are pleased to offer them in two distinct shades as well as the mix- ture. 745 Long Spurred Pink. All shades of pink. Pkt., 50c. 748 Long Spurred Blue. Superb and deli- Cates wekt. DUC 744 Long Spurred Hybrids. A well bal- anced mixture of delightful shades. NAc pes aS) A OVA = aK the best ASTERS—See Pages 40-41. wy 4 ¢ a a (7° Gig Columbine in a Natural Setting. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 39 Bellis perennis rzx English Double Daisy One of the finest dwarf, early spring- blooming, bedding plants, which will con- tinue to bloom all summer if given plenty of water and partial shade. Flowers are full double and daisylike. Height, 6 inches. 1001 monstrosa, Pink. Double; deep pink. Pkt., 25e; % oz., $1.00. 1002 monstroga, White. Double; pure white. -PkKE, 25¢e:: 4% 0z., $1.00. 1003 monstrosa, Red. Double; blood-red. Pkt, 25e24 07-0 51.00: eer mongstrosa, Mixed. Pkt, 20c; % oz., G: 1005 Longfellow. Double, free-blooming pink. Pkt, 15¢c; % oz., 715c. 1006 Snowball. Double, free - blooming white. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 75c. 1020 BOLTONIA latisquama. PH. Very Similar to the hardy aster or Michaelmas daisy. Grows 4 to 6 feet tall with small, lilac-colored, single, aster-shaped flowers. Effective in shrubbery borders. Pkt., 10c. 1022 BRACHYCOME iberidifolia, Mixed. (Swan River Daisy). AHH. Bushy plants 1 foot tall, bearing a profusion of small daisylike flowers in shades of blue, pink and white. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 1024 BROWALLIA elata, Mixed (Ame- thyst). AHH. Bushy plants 1% feet tall, covered with blue or white star- shaped flowers. Blooms all season. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. Bellis Perennis. BALSAM, Double Camellia Flowered. AHH. Old-time favorites with beautiful double camellia-like blossoms borne amongst the foliage. Blooms all summer. Height, 1% ft. 961 Lilac. 964 Scarlet. 962 Flesh-Pink. 265 Solferino. 963 Salmon-Pink. 966 White. 970 All Colors Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c. 969 COLLECTION. One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors, 50c. 950 BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum). AHH. Quick-growing annual climber bearing small white flowers followed by green, balloon-like seed-pods. Pkt., 10c; OZ., a0C: BEGONIA. PT. Everblooming bedding va- rieties. Pretty dwarf bedding and pot plants with waxy flowers and glaucous foliage. Start seed early in greenhouse. 981 Erfordia. Carmine, with dark foliage. Pkt., 25c. 982 Erfordia grandiflora superba. Bright —— oS carmine; very free-flowering. Pkt., 25c. | 1010 BLUE LACE FLOWER (Didiscus Blue Lace Flower—Didiscus. caerulea). AHH. Plants 2 feet tall 983 gracilis luminosa. Fiery dark scarlet. bearing delicate sky-blue flowers greatly Pkt., 25c. resembling Queen Anne’s Lace. We have ; secured best results by planting seed 984 gracilis, Prima Donna. Beautiful deep where the plants are to bloom, later thin- pink. Pkt., 36c. ning out to 15 to 18 inches apart. Pkt., 985 Salmon Queen. Rich clear salmon. HA cs Ohio Pkt, 36c. ASTERS—See Pages 40-41. 4c BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY B. S. & B. Co’s Supreme Asters American Beauty Aster. Many flower lovers omit Asters from their gardens, under the impression that they are difficult to grow, but during the past Sum- mer we have seen them growing side by side under what appeared to be the worst possible conditions with such hardy care- free flowers as Calliopsis, Poppies and Bachelor Buttons; there was even one lot interspersed, with a most brilliant effect, in a shrubbery border. Culture. Plant Aster seed indoors or in a hotbed in March for early blooms. When plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin out or transplant to stand 4 inches apart each way or into 2%-inch pots. When 6 inches high, plants should be set in thelr permanent position, never closer than 12 inches apart. Excellent results are also obtained by sowing seed where plants are to bloom. We have found that in many instances Aster- wilt and the yellows are less prevalent on plants raised in this manner. Sow seed in same manner as other annuals in a fine seed bed and do not cover too deeply. When large enough, thin out or transplant as given above. Aster Diseases. Damping-off and Aster- wilt may be prevented by treating the seeds with Semesan before planting, or the roots may be dipped in a normal solution of liquid Semesan when transplanting. See page 81 for Semesan. The Aster Beetle has not been so bad the past few years, but is easily kept in con- trol by the uSe of an arsenical spray. LATE AMERICAN BEAUTY ASTER. The latest and the finest of all Asters. Plants 2 to 3 feet high, branching type. Com- mence to bloom in early September. Flow- ers are extremely large and are borne on 1%- to 2-foot stems. They ship well and last a long time in water. 871 Carmine Rose. The original American Beauty Aster. 872 Crimson.’ Rich deep crimson. 873 Lavender. Light grayish lavender. 874 Purple. Deep royal purple. 875 September Beauty. Flesh-pink. 876 White Beauty. Mammoth in size. 880 Finest Mixed. All colors blended. Each, pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 50c; oz., $3.50. 879 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors, 75c. AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING ASTER Most popular with many gardeners for they come during September when flow- ers are welcome, and bloom profusely for a long period. The flowers are large and full-centered, borne on long strong stems, making them ideal for cutting. 801 Crimson. 804 Shell Pink. 802 Dark Elue. 805 Rose-Pink. 803 Light Blue. 806 Pure White. 810 All Colors Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. 809 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors, 50c. CALIFORNIA GIANT ASTER. A _ superb new race of Asters that Surpasses, by far, any previously introduced. Plants strict- ly branching type, bearing their blooms on long, strong stems. The flowers them- selves leave nothing to be desired. They are the same type as the Crego or Ostrich Feather Aster, with long, twisted, and curled petals. full double, and when well grown 5 to 6 inches in diameter. 821 Deep Purple. Royal purple. 822 Deep Rose. Rich clear rose. 823 Light Blue. Clear light lavender-blue. 824 Peach Blossom. Beautiful peach-blos- som pink. 825 White. Pure snow white. 830 Supreme Mixed. A fine mixture with the same robust growth and enormous flowers of the type, containing all the above and many other colors. Each, pkt., 25c; 14 oz., 75c. 829 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, $1.10. California Giant Aster. COVER COLLECTION OF ASTERS The Asters shown in color on the front cover are: September Beauty. Flesh-pink. Lavender Beauty. Lavender. California Giant. Deep rose. COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 8 colors .......... sikat toni duiouenleots 50c. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 41 B. S. & B. Co.’s Supreme Asters OSTRICH FEATHER ASTER. Midseason bloomers with large, shaggy flowers: petals twisted and curled. General fav- orites for cutting. 881 Crimson. 884 Rose-Pink. 882 Dark Blue. 885 Shell-Fink. 883 Light Blue. 886 Pure White. 890 All Colors Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. 88S COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors, 50c. QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTER. These start the Aster season in July. The plants are bushy. branching freely and bear full, double flowers. S01 Crimson. 904 Lavender. S02 Dark Blue. £05 Rose-Pink. 903 Flesh Pink. 906 Pure White. 910 All Colors Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 65c; oz., $2.00. c02 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors, 50c. ROYAL ASTER. A large-flowered early Aster blooming immediately after the Queen of the Market type. Plants are strong, branching and about 2 feet high. Flowers are full double. 841 Lavender. 844 Shell-pink. 342 Purple. 845 White. 843 Rose. 850 Mized. Bach, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 60c; oz., $2.00. 848 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, 40c. GIANT BRANCHING COMET ASTER. A late Ostrich Feather type, blooming shortly after the King or Needle type. 851 Crimson. 54 Light Pink. 852 Dark Blue. 855 Deep Bose. 853 Light Blue. 856 Pure White. 860 All Colors Mized. Each, pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 75c; oZ., $2.50. 859 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors, 50c. NEW GIANT SINGLE ASTER (Single si- nensis). Single. giant, daisy-like flowers are borne profusely on long, gracefu: stems. All have yellow centers. 911 Lavender. Delicate lavender. 912 Marshal Joffre. Bright red. 913 White. Pure snow-white. 920 Supreme Mixed. Many colors. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. New Giant Single Asters. | | [Seen - —— os ai King or Needle Aster. THE KING or NEEDLE TYPE ASTER. Quite distinct in form, with narrow, qguilled petals, like a fine eactus dahlia. Flowers large, on long, stiff stems. Last for a long time in water. 861 Crimson King. 864 Violet King. 862 Lavender King. 866 White King. 863 Pink King. 870 Mixed King. Each, pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 75c; oz., $2.50. 869 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, 40c. ASTERMUMS. A giant class coming in early August and notable for its very long stems and flowers formed like chrys- anthemums. 811 Lavender. 813 Pure White. 812 Pink. 820 All Colors Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; 819 CCLLECTION: above 3 colors, SPECIAL VARIETIES OF ASTERS. Ex- tra-select strains and colors which do not belong in any of the preceding classes 931 Crimson Giant. Bright crimson; large 14 0oz., 75c; 0z., $2.50. One pkt. of each of the 25¢. flowers; blooms late; extra fine for cut- ting. Pkt., 15e; % oz., T5c. 936 Everlasting Aster. Large, flesh-pink Aster blooms which may be dried and used for Winter bouquets. Pkt., 20c. 932 Heart of Prance. Rosy red, free-bloom- ing; very showy in solid beds. Pkt., 15c: % oz., 75c. 933 Lavender Gem. A very attractive Shade of silvery lavender: Ostrich Feath- er form: — Pkt... the; 4 oz.,-T5e. 937 New Fancy Yellow Aster. A yellow Aster that is really worth while. Flowers are fairly large, borne on long stems, and clear yellow in color. Pkt., 15¢c: % i 934 Peerless Pink. Lovely light rose-pink. Large, late, and one of the best cut flowers. Pkt., 15c: %4 oz., 75c. 935 Sensation. The brightest red, almost scarlet. Exceedingly effective. Pkt., 15c: vA oz., 75c. 938 HARDY ASTER, MIXED (Michaelmas Daisy). PH. Tall, bushy plants covered with small, single, blue. mauve, pink, and white flowers in late fall. Pkt., 15c. 42 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Calendula - Pot Marigold One of the easiest and most satisfactory flowers to grow. Equally useful for bed- ding or cutting. Blooms all summer and requires very little care. Plants 15 inches high, bearing double daisylike flowers’ on long stems. i 1037 CALENDULA, Golden Ball. A fit companion for Balls Orange; flowers are just as large, full double and a elear, glowing golden yellow. Plants are of upright growth and equally adapted for garden culture or forcing. leis Sbyes Woy, TEC: 1036 CALENDULA, Ball’s Orange. The best for forcing. Plants bushy and not inclined to straggle. Flowers are full double and a deep glowing orange Colom ar Ekta 2) Ox Aw OZe D0.C 1032 Lemon Queen. Eixtra-fine lemon- yellow. 1033 Meteor. Orange, striped primrose. 1034 Nankeen. Creamy apricot; brown cen- ters. 1035 Orange King. Bright reddish orange. Each, pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. 1040 Choice Double Mixed. A well blended mixture that includes all colors. Pkt., 10¢e; oz., 25c. Calliopsis—All Summer Cut Flowers. Calliopsis - Bright Eyes Small cosmos-like flowers on bushy plants of the easiest culture. They bloom all summer and will seed themselves and so come up from year to year. Plant seed in Shallow drills as early in the spring as ground can be prepared, or on large areas, where a wild effect is wanted, broadcast and rake in. (Illustrated in color, page 52). 1051 Crimson King. Dwarf; deep garnet. PEt LUCA A OZ mc Oe 1052 Golden Ray. Dwarf; bright yellow. PEt, Ue? 24507 e30e; 1053 Tiger Star. Dwarf; reddish brown, striped with yellow. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. 1054 Crown of Gold. Pure yellow; grows 2 to 3 feet tall and is extra-fine for cut- tinktt Sekt Vea a AOZe, mo 0es 1055 Golden Wave (C. Drummondi). Me- dium height; golden yellow with brown eye; very showy. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 1057 Tall Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 25c. 1058 Dwarf Mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 1026 CACALIA, Mixed (Tassel-flower). AH. Plants 1% feet tall, bearing yellow and Boar et ese flowers all summer. 12) it @ 1028 CALCEOLARIA, Choice Mixed (Slip- per Flower). PT. Very pretty pot plants bearing a profusion of pocket-shaped = flowers in shades of yellow and pink, Calendula—Fine for Bedding. spotted brown. Pkt., 50c. ae Hardy Perennials for Permanent Gardens A garden of Hardy Flowers is a garden of perennial joy, for they come up from year to year in increasing size and beauty. On pages 50 and 51 you will find a condensed list of all that’s best, together with seven favorites illustrated in natural colors. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 43 Campanula One of the most charming groups of bien- nial and perennial flowers. We list the five most generally grown species. The first two are biennials and should be started in the spring or early summer in order to produce large-size plants for blooming the following year. Plant perma- nently on high, well-drained ground, so that water does not lie on and rot crowns of the plants during the winter. The last three are perennials and perfectly hardy. They may be started any time from early Spring until September. (Illustrated in cclor on page 51). CANTERBURY BELLS (C. Medium). BH. The best-known variety. Tall, stately plants, covered with large bell-shaped flowers. 1071 Single Light Blue. 1073 Single White. 1072 Single Pink. 1074 Single Mixed. Each, pEt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. 1075 Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. CUP-AND-SAUCER CANTERBURY BELLS (C. Medium calycanthema). BH. The popular mame well describes the shape of the flowers; otlhc«rwise like the preceding. 1081 Blue. 1083 White. 1082 Pink. 1084 Mixed. Each, pEt., 10c; 4% oz., 50c. HAREBELL (C. carpatica). PH £Beauti- ful little border plants, 9 to 12 inches high, covered with dainty bells. Charm- ing in mixed Perennial Borders and Rock gardens where a natural effect is desired. 1091 Blue. 1092 White. Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. PEACH BELLS (C. persicifolia). PE Very attractive plants 2 to 3 feet high; flowers large and cup-shaped. 1101 Blue. 1102 White. Each, pkt., 20¢; % oz., $1.00. CHIMNEY BELLFLOWER (C. pyramida- lis). PH. Very impressive plants 5 to 6 feet tall, with large flowers. Requires rich soil. 1111 Blue. 1112 White. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c. BOCK GARDENS A rock garden is one of the most i.:- teresting phases of gardening. See page 35 for varieties best suited for Rock Gardens. Gtant Empress Candytnuft. pen - , T F A) r wen TP Ant f ay Campanula Medium, Candytuft - Iberis Dwarf growing annuais anu perennials. The flowers of the annual varieties are borne in trusses somewhat like hyacinths and the perennials greatly resemble the annual alyssum in both habit of growth and form of flower. ANNUAL VABIETIES. AH. Bloom from spring to fall. Water freely. 1131 Giant Empress, or Hyacinth-flowered. Giant trusses of pure white flowers. Heist, i flee 100e.; 32 oz... Zoe* ox, 75¢. UMBELLATA VARIETIES. 1133 Lavender. 1132 Crimson. 1134 Rose-CardinaL Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; oz., 50c. 1135 Sweet-Scented. A distinct type, very dwarf, with fragrant white flowers. Pkt, 10c; 4% oz., 25¢e; oz, 75ce. 1140 All Colors, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c. PERENNIAL CANDYTUFTS. PH. Bloom in spring and early summer. 1151 gibraltarica. Lilac-pink. Height, 1 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c. 1152 sempervirens. Snowy white; Height, 6 in. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 75c. early. Ni BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Carnation—Marguerite. Carnation - Marguerite PHE Garden forms of the well-known florist’s flower. Seed started indoors in March pro- duces plants that will bloom early the first summer and continue until frost. Plants protected over Winter will bloom the _-, following year. Brightly colored and very fragrant. The following half- dwarf sorts grow about 1 foot high. 1181 Crimson. 1183 White. 1182 Striped. 1184 Yellow. 1190 Half-Dwarf, Choicest Mixed. Each, vkt., 15c; 4 oz., 50c. 1189 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 4 colors, 50c. 1191 Giant English Marguerites, Mixed. Fine for cutting. 15 inches. PkKt., 10c; % oz., 60c. 1192 Chabaud’s Everblooming, Mixed. A new extremely free _ flowering strain. Flowers are full double and in a fine array of colors. Pkt., 35c. 1170 CARDINAL CLIMBER (Ipomoea quamoclit hybrida). AHH. One of the brightest and most attractive an- nual vines; slender and branching, with fernlike foliage and brilliant, star-shaped, scarlet flowers all Sum- mer. Soak the seed in warm water for several hours before sowing. Pkt., 15c. 1120 CANARY BIRD VINE (Tropaeo- -lum ecanariense). AHH. Attractive, slender climber with curiously shaped bright yellow flowers. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 50c. SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS A complete list of Dahlias, Gladiolus, Cannas, etc., will be found on pages 72 to 77 inclusive. 1160 CANNA, Choice Mixed. A fine mixture of the best sorts. Start indoors in March. Eien. OKO? OVA, 7/5xe, CANNA ROOTS. See page 76. Celosia - Cockscom Showy annuals with handsome foliage and gorgeously colored flower-heads. For largest and finest flowers, start seed in- doors in March. CRESTED COCKSCOMBS (C. cristata). Curiously shaped flower-heads resembling a rooster’s comb. Height, 10 in. 1201 Empress. 15e. 1203 Queen of the Dwarfs. Eeishit-a6) toe ine Kt eth c: 1204 Dwarf Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. PLUMED COCKSCOMBS (C. plumosa). Two feet tall with large, pyramidal, feathered or plumed heads. 1211 Crimson. 1212 Golden Yellow. 1214 Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c. 1220 Pride of Castle Gould. A truly mag- nificent type of plumed Celosia. Blooms are long and feathered, like ostrich plumes, much more brilliant in color than the above. Supplied in mixed colors only. Pkt., 25c; 4 pkKts., 90c. CHINESE WOOLFLOWEBRB (C. Childsi). A distinct form of Celosia bearing large, globular flower-heads that resemble balls of silky wool which may be dried and used in winter bouquets. Height, 2 ft. 1221 Crimson. 1223 Yellow. 1222 Pink. 1230 Mixed. Each, pkt., 15c; % oz., 40c. AHH Large; rich crimson. Pkt., Dark rose. —— ai Celosia—Chinese Woolflower. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. | 45 Centaurea A group of popular and easily grown annuals and perennials. CYANUS (Cornflower, or Bachelor’s Button). AH. Also known as Ragged Sailor and Bluets but always popular by any name. Blooms all Summer and in many localities seed them- selves so that they come up year after year. Height 1% feet. 1232 Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c. 1241 Double Blue. 1243 Double White. 1242 Double Pink. 1250 Double Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. IMPERIALIS (Royal Sweet Sultan). 4 AH. Plants 2% to 3 feet tall, bear- ing flowers similar to the above but more open and larger; sweet scented. 1251 Lavender. 1254 Rose. 1252 Lilac. 1255 White. 1253 Purple. 1260 Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c. 1259 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, 40c. VABIOUS FLOWERING VARIETIES 1261 americana (Basketflower). AH. Rosy lilac flowers of giant size. neler 4 to 5 feet. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 1262 montana (Mountain Blue). PEL A hardy Cornflower with large deep blue flowers. Pkt., 15c. 1263 suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan). Tall; creamy yellow; honey-scented. PEE 156s. 14-07: -3be: FOLIAGE CENTAURBEAS. PHH. These are the popular ‘Dusty Millers’; fine for borders and edging; low growing; silvery white foliage. 1266 candidissima. Finely cut leaves. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 1267 gymnocarpa. Velvety leaves. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. Centaurea Imperialis—Sweet Sultan. Centaurea Cyanus—Cornfiower. 1280 CERASTIUM tomentosum (Snow-in- Summer). PH. Pretty, very dwarf per- ennials for edgings or borders. Has sil- very white foliage and bears a great pro- fusion of tiny pure white flowers in June and July. Pkt., 15c. CINERARIA. PT. Beautiful pot plants for greenhouse or conservatory. Easily grown from seed in boxes or small pots. 1321 multifiora nana hybrida. Very dwarf and compact. Pkt., $1.00. Extra- 1322 Large-flowered Dwarf, Mixed. fancy: EKt.. .0e; 1323 Large-flowered, Medium Tall, Mixed. Pkt., 50c. 1324 Matador. Large; brilliant crimson. Pkt., 50c. 1325 stellata. Narrow petals; star form. PEt 35e: Annuals for Fall Sowing The following may be sown in late Fall for early Summer bloom. Prepare the bed before the heavy Fall frosts, sow seed, and after the ground is frozen, cover with leaves or manure. Euphorbia Gilia Gypsophila Hunnemania Larkspur, Annual Lupinus, Annaal Nemophila Nicotiana Nigella Petunia Phlox Poppy Alyssum Anchusa Antirrhinum Blue Lace Flower Calendula Calliopsis Candytuft Centaurea Clarkia Cosmos Dianthus Eschscholtzia 46 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Chrysanthemums All varieties of this popular family are nice for cutting and very valuable for bed- ding, or for mixed borders. Please note that the huge blooms seen in the florist’s windows in the late fall are Chinese Chrys- anthemums and are raised from cuttings in the greenhouse. ANNUAL VARIETIES (Painted Daisies). AH. Plants 2 feet tall bearing large, brilliantly colored, daisylike flowers all summer. 1291 Burridgeanum. White, banded crim- son. Pkt., 10c. 1292 inodorum plenissimum. Double; white. Pkt., 10c. 1293 Evening Star. yellow. Pkt., 10c. 1294 Morning Star. center. Pkt., 10c. 1295 Northern Star. White with attractive light yellow zone around a purple center. Pkt., 10c. 1299 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, 40c. 1300 Single Mixed. Many colors. oz., 40c. 1301 Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. Large; single; golden Primrose with dark Pkt., 10c; rey Shasta Daisy, Alaska. PERENNIAL VARIETIES. Attractive forms. 1306 Shasta Daisy, Alaska. PH. One of the most popular of the hardy perennials. Plants are very strong and vigorous, sel- dom being winter killed. Flowers re- semble the common wild Daisy, but are much larger, often 5 inches across, if given thorough culture. . Plants grow 2% feet high. Seeds started indoors in March will bloom the first year. Sow seed in shallow drills and when large enough to handle transplant to their permanent position.» kts, 25e: 1304 frutescens (Florist’s Marguerite). PT. Free-blooming; nale yellow, daisylike flowers. Blooms during winter in the greenhouse. May be set outdoors in sum- mer. Pkt., 15c. 1305 Japanese, Double, Mixed. flowers. Pkt., 35c. PT. Large Single Annual Chrysanthemum. 1360 CLEOME pungens (Giant Spider Plant). AH. Showy for borders, bloom- ing all summer. Rose-colored flowers with long “spidery” stamens. Height, 4 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 1370 COBAEA scandens (Cathedral Bells). leah A vigorous climber. Blooms the first summer from seed started indoors in March or in the open ground in May. Climbs 20 feet; flowers large, bell-shaped, purplish blue. Plant the seed edgewise and cover lightly. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 25c. 1380 COLEUS, Large-Leaved Hybrids. PT. Fine bedding plants, grown for their bril- liantly colored variegated foliage. Start indoors in March. Pkt., 25c. CLARKIA. AGE Te Easily grown; bushy; free flowering from July to frost. Nice for cutting and pretty in beds. Flowers are double and borne on leafy racemes. 1341 Brilliant Crimson. 1344 White Prince. 1342 Salmon Queen. 1350 Double and 1343 Purple. Single Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; 14 oz., 50c. Clarikia. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. | 47 Cosmos AHH No garden is complete- without Cosmos. Long before they bloom their fernlike foli- age makes a most attractive background for the earlier blooming sorts and when they do bloom they yield a mass of blos- = soms unsurpassed by any other flower. EARLY-FLOWERING SINGLE. Start to bloom in July. Height 5 ft. 1401 Crimson. 1403 White. 1402 Pink. 1410 Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. LATE-FLOWERING GIANT SINGLE. Bloom in fall and bear the largest flow- ers, often over 4 inches across. Height, 6 t0.21-£: 1411 Giant Crimson. i413 Lady Lenox, 1412 Lady Lenoz, White. Pink. 1420 Late Giants Mized. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25e. DOUBLE or CRESTED. A rare and beau- tiful new type with ~double or crested centers and an outer row of guard petals. Early Double Crested. 1421 Crimson King. 1423 White Queen. 1422 Pink Beauty. 1430 Mixed Colors. Each, pkt., 20c; %4 oz., $1.00. Late Double Crested. 1431 Crimson. 1433 White. 1432 Pink. 1440 Mixed Colors. Each, pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 60c. 1450 COSMOS, Klondyke. A distinct dwarf bushy form bearing single yellow flowers. PkKt, 10e: 1480 CYPRESS VINE. AHH. A beautiful slender climber with little, scarlet or white, star-shaped fiowers. Very similar 2 Cardinal Climber. Pkt., 10c: %& oz., sa0C, CYCLAMEN. PT. Beautiful flowers, sug- gesting butterflies. One of the most pop- ular greenhouse pot-plants. The finest giant strains. 1461 Blood-Red. 1462 Rose. 1463 Salmon. 1464 All White. 1465 White, Red Eye. 1466 Lilac. 1467 Salmon-Rose. Each, pkt., 75c; 100 seeds, $3.50. ge alent Mixed. Pkt., 50c; 100 seeds, Coreopsis. Coreopsis 1390 COREOPSIS lanceolata grandifiora. PH. Splendid for cutting; bright golden yellow cosmos-like flowers: blooms all angen Heizht, 2 ft “2PKt. 10e: 14__oz., 30c. PEAT MOSS Feat Moss is the best material for mix- ing with soil for starting seedlings, and also to he’p loosen heavy clay soils that have a tendency to bake. See page 86. 48 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY \ ~ ium—Hardy Larkspur. : aS Delphinium - Hardy Larkspur PH Handsome, stately, old-fashioned flowers. The finest blue hardy perennial and indis- pensable for the well-arranged hardy bor- der. If started very early indoors, they will bloom the first Summer. (See color illustration on page 50). 1516 Wrexham Hollyhock Delphinium Our strain of these superb hybrids comes from a private source where each plant is given individual attention and seed is hand picked, as fast as it ripens. The individual flowers are immense in size, often 2 inches across and spikes 3 feet long are not uncommon. Colors range from light blue through varying combinations of blue, pink and mauve to dark indigo, occasionally pure white. In packets only. Pkt., 75c; 3 pkts., $2.00. 1511 Belladonna. Turquoise-blue; extra- fine. Height, 5 ft. Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00. 1512 Bellamosum. Dark blue with white eye. Height, 5 ft. Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00. 1513 Gold Medal Hybrids. The finest Eng- lish strain. Tall spikes of large flowers 4 aul shades of blue. Pkt., 50c; % o2z., 1514 Double-flowered Hybrids. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c. Chinense. Quite distinct from the above. Plants are 1% feet high and resemble huge lobelias. Bloom continuously from July until September. 1521 Blue. 1522 White. Each, pkt., 10c; 14 0z., 50c. Dahlia Seed rau Growing Dahlias from seed is very in- teresting, for no two plants are alike in color. The seed we offer is collected from only the finest named varieties and should produce many new and distinct sorts. Seed of the Double and Cactus varieties, sown in early April, will bloom freely the first season, and the single sorts will bloom even if sown as late as June. Use same cultural directions as for cabbage or to- matoes. 1491 Cactus Mixed. Pkt., 25c; %& oz., $1.00. 1492 Double Large-flowering Mixed. Pkt., 15e3 44° oz, 60e: 1493 Peony-flowered Mixed. Pkt., 25c; % Ova Y(iKes 1494 Single Choicest Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. Dahlia Roots. See pages 72 and 73. 1500 DATURA cornucopia. AH. Bushy showy plants which bear double trumpet shaped flowers, inside white, outside pur- ples Pkt 10e Hardy Garden Pinks ex. (Dianthus Plumarius). Old favorites for permanent beds and borders. Dainty, sweet-scented flowers. 1551 Single, Mixed. Fringed petals; white or light pink with dark eye; clove- scented. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 1552 Double, Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 4 oz:, $1.00. 1553 Everblooming (D. semperflorens). Ex- tra-fine single and semi-double flowers produced over a long season. Pkt., 25c; 1% oz., $1.00. 1554 Allwoodi (Perpetual Blooming Pink). Blooms continuously from spring until range of colors and ex- Pkt:, 35c. frost. Wide quisitely sweet scented. Oid-Fashioned Single Pinks. ANNUAL PINKS. The annual Pinks, both single and double, are listed on page 53. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 49 ° ° AHH. One of the most Salpiglossis brilliant annuais for either = cutting or bedding. Plants eeiaiek Eanene) are of branching growth about 2 feet high. Flowers are trumpet shaped and all are delicately veined with gold. Start indoors in March or outdoors in May. 2651 Crimson. 2654 Scarlet and Gold. 2652 Purple and Gold. 2655 White and Gold. 2653 Rose and Gold. 2660 Choice Mixed, Each, pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., d0ec. 2659 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, 40c. | AH. Unsur- Annua Larkspur passed as Sum- mer and Fall cut flowers and surprisingly easy to grow. Plants are of branching growth, bearing flowers in spikes rivalled only by the newer Perennial Delphiniums, Height, 2% feet. Start indoors in March or out- doors as soon as the ground can be made ready. Salpiglossis. 1639 COLLECTION: colors, 70c, Eschacholtzia—California Poppy. , Us, ies = ae Annual Larkspur. DOUBLE STOCK-FLOWERED LARKSPUR 1991 Dark Blue. 1994 Shell Pink. 1992 Lilae. 1995 White. 1993 Newport Pink, 1996 Exquisite Pink. 2000 Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 25c. 1899 COLLECTION. One pkt. of each above 6 colors, 50c. of the California Poppies with bright colors are one most popular annuals. grow from § to 12 inches high. 1631 Pure White. 1635 Golden Yellow. 1632 Canary. 1636 Orange Scarlet. 1633 Carmine. 1637 Rose. 1634 Light Pink. 1638 Copper Red. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30¢. 1640 Special Single == Pkt., 10ce€; %4 oz % 0Z., 35e. 1641 Double and double, Mixed. 10c; %4 0oz., 30c. Eschscholtzia their fernlike foliage and many (California Poppy) of the Plants One pkt. of each of the above 8 Mixed. -» 20C3 Semi- PkEt., Pkt. 670 ANTHEMIS tinctoria Kelwayi ....... $0.10 741 AQUILEGIA caerulea ................ .10 742 Canadensis!) 50 51.52 acs eee Se ee -10 743 chrysanthay yy 3 32a ee ee -10 945 Longyspurred] Pink .co) Gee 50 748 ons spurred -blues.-o eee eee -50 744 Long Spurred Hybrids.............. 25 746 Single MEE S.o cc Shsces Sa bee -10 747 Doble: Mixed sin... Sse ern oe es .10 150 ARABIS valpinay jais cere ee ee .10 933: ASTER, Hardy Mixed......-....-.00. a5 1071 CAMPANULA Medium, Single Blue .. .10 1072 Medium, Single Pink 295 oe 10 1073. Medium, Single White ............ -10 1074 Medium, Single Mixed ............. -10 1075 Double Mixed aKaiiafe elosotev eter Cie hate eects -10 1081 calycanthema, Blue ............. Fee KW _- : ee calycanthema, a CNP RON TORRES a ee'O ° * calycanthema, GOs 6 vet ares ack at oes -10 Gaillardia. 1084 calycanthema, Mixed ....1..1..2! 10 1091 =s carpatica, Blue ....°...........:.. -10 Pkt. 530 ACHILLEA ptarmica, The Pearl’. -35 3 esses $0.25 540 ACONITUM napellus .. .15 590 AGROSTEMMA cor- OQNATIAM A So ete -10 616 ALYSSUM saxatile com- pactum 3.0.52 eee -10 640 AMPELOPSIS Veitchi. .10 652 ANCHUSA italica Drop- TLIC) bs jew mCP ESI. S Sin eee .10 DIGITALIS gloxinia, | Yellow Foxglove..... Iver’s Spotted....... Double Giant Foxglov The Shirley :........ GAILLARDIA grandifle grandiflora, Copper ] grandiflora hybrida, | GYPSOPHILA panicula paniculata, Double . Digitalis. 1847 HELENIUM autumnale 1848 Riverton Gem....... St, Ee ena eee 1092 CAMPANULA carpatica, White ...$0.10 u matronalis. 1101 ‘persicifolias Blue. -.,50.5... 22-0 0k .20 1900 HEUCHERA sanguinea 1102 persicifolia, White .............. 20 1901 HIBISCUS, Crimson Ey 1111. -pyramidalis, Blues..cicos0 bese ‘10 1902 Golden Bowl........ 1112. . pyramidalis, White ............. .10 1903 moscheutos ......... 1151 CANDYTUFT, gibraltarica ........ 10 i804 New Giant Hybrids.. 1152 SEMPELKVIPENS.. i). 02 ages Lee .10 1911 HOLLYHOCK, Double 1181 CARNATION, Marguerite, Crimson .15 1912 Double Newport Pink 1182 Marguerite, Striped............. at5 1913 Double Rose......... 1183 “Marguerite; Whites... oko BB 39 1914 Double Salmon...... a184 ° Marzsuerite, Yellow :2%.i:...-... 15 1915 Double White....... 1190 Marguerite, Half Dwarf Mixed .. .15 1916 Double Yellow....... 1191 Marguerite, Giant Mixed........ -10 1920 Double Mixed ....... 1192 Chabaud’s Everblooming ........ 235 1932 Allegheny Mixed .... 1262 CENTAUREA, montana........... als 1935 Single Mixed........ 1280 CERASTIUM tomentosum......... aks 1980 KUDZU VINE......... 1306 CHRYSANTHEMUM, 2010 LATHYRUS latifolius hasta Daisy, Allasica® fo3 9 aa “25 2030 LAVENDER ......... 1390 COREOPSIS lanceolata grandiflora .10 2062 LINUM perenne, White 1511 DELPHINIUM belladonna......... 25 2063 perenne, Blue....... 1512 Dellamosum: (62508 oe tee ee 25 2101 LUPINUS polyphyllus, | 1513 Gold Medal Hybrids............. .50 2102 Polyphyllus, White. . 1514 Double -Hybrids eos eee -15 2103 polyphyllus, Bright R 1516 Wrexham Hollyhock............ 1.00 2110 polyphyllus, Mixed... 1551 DIANTHUS plumarius, Single 2294 MYOSOTIS dissitiflora. MEE rasa fo 5 eee hacen: al noite Prana onevetres 10 2295 palustris semperflorer 1552 + plumarius, Double Mixed........ SU 229% Victorian eivicnn oe 1553 plumarius, Everblooming. . eras 2441 PENTSTEMON, Sensati 1554 Allwoodi ........ sooo oun socood acts 2442 PENTSTEMON, Mixed. ee a | ees eee eee sesso sees eee ee see eee eee se ees BS SPeeeseceseneses See ete ee ees eee eess a “+e ses eos eee ee eee s oie es ae ptwie ee A ee 2 ©. 62°80 pre) ae le |S Pk 2505 PHLOX decussata, Mixed..............-+. $0.25 505 PHYSA LIS -tramcnebr. 5.5 sn.2 oe .5.c sb sso 15 25Gt COLLEY) 2Orientalic. oo 2 coe se elke ees .10 2562 Oriental. 72.. 26 hacen , 3004 Searlet* Beauty=. = 2) 22 ss 3005 Bure} WRitG.-os 2.2 oe ee 3011 Simple: Mixes == 2 3200 60s. tee 3010 Honple: Wie es oe ee 3040 TRITOMA hybrida mirabilis...... 3050 VALERIANA rubra............... 3080 VERONICA spieata............... Pyrethrum. Hardy Perennials Full descriptions of all Hardy Perennial Flowers listed on these two pages will be found in alpha- betical order in the Flower Seed Section, pages 34 to 71. Campanula. | Cg) SO as DQ om o os oO — ay Ee Sue eG = ran i> =, <3 ee) © = CO = Ca) oO as oa 2505 PHLOX decussata, Mixed 2508 PHYSALIS francheti 2561 POPPY, Oriental...... 2562 Oriental Hybrids, Mixed 2563 Princess Victoria Louise 2564 Iceland Poppy 670 ANTHEMIS tinctoria Kelwayi ....... 741 AQUILEGIA caerulea ............ ne 742 = canadensis 743 chrysantha 745 Long Spurred Pink....... 748 ~=Long Spurred Blue....... 744 Long Spurred Hybrids. . 746 Single Mixed.. Earerne 747 Double Mixed. 750 ARABIS alpina... . 938 ASTER, Hardy Mixed................ 1071 CAMPANULA Medium, Single Blue .. 1072. Medium, Single Pink ............-. 107 Medium, Single White 5, shorenia 1074 Medium, Single Mixed ... 1075 Double Mixed .......... 2614 vulgaris 2616 polyanthus 2620 PYRETHROM, Single Red 2621 roseum, Single Mixed....... 2622 roseum, Double Mixed.......... 2643 purpurea 2711 SCABIOSA 2712 Japonica Gaillardia. 1084 calycanthema, Mixed 2763 STATICE latifolia || 1091 carpatica, Blue ............... 2820 STOKESIA cyanea Dice 3001 SWEET WILLIAM, 530 ACHILLEA ptarmica, olborn Glory... 63+. 30 The Pearl) 2500.65 «$0.25 008 540 ACONITUM mapellus .. .15 301 Single Mixed “10 AG MMA - -_ enn a ie fo) i ee | i i Pee ee Ul ee eee §=63011 «Single Mixed..... SoSach Boo AGEOS ae Tens ea nia 10 3010 Double Mixed 616 ALYSSUM saxatile com- pactum _....ecceseeeee 10 640 AMPELOPSIS Veitchi.. .10 652 ANCHUSA italica Drop- INONG oe. c,si0/ste tyald-steyereldc stare 10 1564 DIGITALIS gloxinia, Mixed $0.10 1565 ag 10 1566 10 1567 115 1568 125 1731 110 1732 20 ; 1733 115 ; 1844 :10 ey id 1845 125 Digitalis, 1847 E +10 1848 Riverton Gem...... : 16 Pkt 1870 HELIANTHUS, peren 15 1092 CAMPANULA ecarpatica, White ...$0.10 1890 HESPERIS matronalis. 10 Pyrethrum 1101 ~ persicifolia, Blue 29 ©1900 HEUCHERA. sanguinea 125 bebe E 1102 ~~ persicifolia, White . . 20 1901 HIBISCUS, Crimson Ey avg oak 0 1111 pyramidalis, Blue. . .. .10 1902 Golden Bowl........... 10 1112 _ pyramidalis, White ...... .. .10 1903 moscheutos ........... se 10 1151 CANDYTUFT, gibraltarica . 10-1804 New Giant Hybrids........ 15 1152 sempervirens ..........3... eats, vL0 1911 HOLLYHOCK, Double Maroon. aw. 210 1181 CARNATION, Marguerite, Crimson .15 1912 Double Newport Pink............................ 10 ar Vy Ae Marguerite, St «15 1313 Double Rose............. 066. ‘ ae ald f arguerite, 15 Double Salmon .. 10 : 4184 Marguerite, 115 1915 Double White . |. Sy, 10 erennials 1190 Margucrite, Half Dwarf Mixed .. .15 1916 Double Yellow... . ‘ 10 Abs pareuerite, Giant Mixed 10 res Double Mixed 05-0 cscc ese sass ae .10 f shabaud’s Everblooming . +35 egheny Mixed ........- i i 1262 CENTAUREA, montana... . .. 15 1935 Single MIXED 3 sche diarecne < fe To Full descriptions a 1280 CERASTIUM tomentosum...... |_| 15 1980 KUDZU_VINE.............. 20 all Hardy Perennial 1306 CHRYSANTHEMUM, 2010 LATHYRUS latifolius ..... 10 * d — conasta Daisy. Alaska denims 25 2030 LAVENDER ............--- ae : ‘10 Flowers listed on S lanceolata grandiflora .10 2062 LINUM per NGG boc hee Sip natdinle oduct eee in H 1511 DELPHINIUM belladonna anid’ “peledte ues ial gna ten eae 10 these two pages will 2 mosum Siar ee 2101 LUPINUS polyphyllus, Blue... | : 10 i 4 : yphyllus, : 2 stag Gold: Medal Hybrids afagn Ea ae 2102 ~— polyphyilus, PWhite sat 30 be found oe alpha 1516 _ Wrestany Hate sss j-15 2103 polyphyllus, Bright Rese sovied betical order in the ros rexham Hollyhock... h 2110 ~~ polyphyllus, Mixed 10 i 551 DIANTHUS plumarius, Single 2294 MYOSOTIS dissitifiora. . "35 Flower Seed Section, 1 x uere5s/aye) oj0,a dierele, masters 'arave sieves 10 2295 palustris semperflorens .... . miigaen sions 15 552 plumarius, Double Mixed... 1.11. 15 9297 ‘Victoria. ....s.... ess nit "16 pages 34 to 71. 1553 plumarius, Everblooming. |... |: 256 2441 PENTSTEMON, Sensation . 115 1564 AUWOOG Ee 205 sack Sed ae as siecs +36 2442 PENTSTEMON, Mixed........... |. ieqea se baa ealin LO Campanula. 52 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY D AH. With Strawflowers in your Helichrysum garden yeu my have year round ouquets, for the flowers of these (Strawfiower) pretty annuals never wither. Pick the flowers before they are fully opened, hang in a cool shady place until thoroughly dried, and they will retain their bright colors for more than a year. Plants grow 2 to 8 feet tall and should be 10 to 12 inches apart in the row or bed. Sow seed indoors in March or out-ot-doors in early May. 1661 Crimson. 1664 Fireball. 1662 Gold Ball. 1665 Rose. 1663 Silver Ball. 1666 Violet. 1670 All Colors Mixed. Each, Pkt., 10c; 44 0oz., 30c. 1669 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors, 50c. Other Strawflowers or Everlastings are listed on page 54. C e ° AH. Fine soil or deep preparation is not a LOPSI1S necessary for these bright hardy annuals, = merely scratch up an odd corner with a rake, (Bright Eyes) hroadcast the seed, cover lightly with fine soil and your efforts will be re- warded with a multitude of blooms all Summer. Vacant lots, terraces and hillsides can easily be made brilliant with Calliopsis. Plants grow from 1 to 3 feet high, according to variety. Plant in the open, as early as the ground can be made ready. 1051 Crimson King. 1052 Golden Ray. 1053 Tiger Star. Red and yellow. 1054 Crown of Gold. Tall yellow. 1055 Golden Wave. Yel- low, brown eye. * 1057 Tall Mixed. . 1058 Dwarf Mixed. Helichrysum. ) Each, pkt., 10¢; 14 0z., 30c. African @ Marigold AH. African Marigolds are one of the easiest flowers to grow. Full double flowers 3 to 4 inches in diameter will be produced if the plants are set at least 18 inches apart and slightly disbudded. 2152 Lemon Queen. 2153 Orange Prince. 2154 Double Mixed. Each, pkt., 10e; %4 oz., 50ce. ; ee ‘ African Marigold. AH. Portu- Portulaca laca seems Rose to do best F. (Sun ) in hot dry \ a locations, where other flowers do : not thrive. Plants are very go dwarf and slightly spreading — growth. Seed is fine and care must be taken in planting to see that it is not covered too 2572 Double Mixed. Pkt., 15e; % oz., 75e. See pages 34 to %71 for com- plete list of me flower seeds. Calliopsis. Double Portulaca. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 53 Dianthus - Pinks The varieties offered below represent the best of the old-fashioned annual “pinks,” as well as the latest introductions in both the single and double varieties. SINGLE JAPANESE PINES wigi). AH. Height 10 in. 1531 Crimson Belle. Large crimson flowers. 1532 Eastern Queen. Marbled rose and white. 1533 Salmon Queen. Light salmon. 1534 The Bride. White with purple center. Each of the above, pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 50c. met Choice Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 1538 Finest Fringed Mixed (D. laciniatus). Large flowers with fringed petals; many eolors. Pkt; 10c; % oz, 30c. DOUBLE JAPANESE PINE (D. Heddewigi fil.-pl.). AH. Double forms of the pre- ceding. 1541 Fireball. Dwarf; bright red; fringed. 1542 Mourning Cloak Reddish mahogany, with white margin. 1543 Snowball. Dwarf: pure white; fringed. Each of the above, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 1546 chinensis, Mixed. Finest double forms. PkKt., 10c; 4% oz., 30c. 1547 axgeneee Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % OZ., osVC. (D. Hedde- HARDY PINKS hardy varieties of Dianthus The (Pinks) are listed on page 48 preceding the four pages in colors. Double Annual Pinks. Digitalis—Foxglove. Digitalis - Foxglove sz Stately plants, producing long spikes of nodding, bell-shaped blossoms in June. They are ideal for the shrubbery border as they thrive in partial shade as well as full sun. The Gloxinia varieties have large flowers with gloxinia-like markings. Height 4 feet. (Illustrated in colors on page 50). 1568 Shirley Hybrids. A new giant race of Foxgloves, fully described with other specialties on page 4. Pkt., 25c. 1561 Gloxinia, Pink. 1563 Gloxinia, White. 1562 Gloxinia, Purple.1564 Gloxinia, Mixed. Each, pkEt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 1565 Yellow Foxglove (D. grandifiora). PH. Height 2 feet. Pkt, 10c; % oz., 40c. 1566 Iver’s Spotted. BH. Various colors, attractively spotted. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. 1567 Double Giant Fo ove (D. mons- trosa). BH. Large spikes with the top flowers united in one mammoth double bell. Pkt., 15c; \% oz., 60c. ss BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Dimorphotheca az (African Orange Daisy) Bushy plants, growing 8 inches high, cov- ered all summer long with large daisy-like flowers. They make bright beds and grow well under all conditions. 1571 aurantiaca. Golden orange. Y% oz., 50c. 1572 aurantiaca hybrids. New shades, in- cluding cream, yellow, deep orange, etc. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. DOLICHOS (Hyacinth Bean). AHH. Vig- orous climbing vines with handsome foli- age and hyacinth-like sprays of flowers followed by showy pods. 1581 Darkness. JLavender flowers; leaves and pods. 1582 Daylight. Green foliage; white flow- ers. Each, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 1590 DRACAENA (Cordyline) indivisa. PT. Ornamental-leaved, tropical plants for the conservatory. Pkt., 15c. Eschscholtzia - California Poppy AH Bushy plants with finely cut foliage and large poppy-like flowers all summer. May be used in mixed dwarf beds or as a border for taller beds. Height, 8 to 12 in. (See color illustration on page 49). 16381 Alba. Pure white. 1632 California. Pale yellow flowers. 1633 Carmine King. large; carmine-rose. 16384 Canaliculata rosea. Soft pink; fluted petals. 1635 Golden West. 1636 Mandarin. Inside scarlet. 1637 Rose Cardinal. Creamy rose. 1638 Vesuvius. Coppery red. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. 1639 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 8 colors, 70c. 1640 Special Single Mixed. Large-flower- inssorts, pichwcolors: Pkt. Vl0Gs ti oz. PANOR Whe OYA BISKCe 1641 Double and Semi-double, Mixed. OCs 14) 075-30; Pkt., 10c; purple Glowing yellow. orange; outside Pkt., Bright Eschscholtzias. .1600 ECHINOPS ritro (Globe Thistle). Helichrysum—Strawflower. Everlastings az A group of flowers which, when dried, retain their natural form and colors indefi- nitely and are highly prized for winter dec- orations. Cut them when the buds are half open and hang by the stems, head down, in a shady place until dry. 1651 ACROCLINIUM (Rose Everlasting). Pretty, bright rose, full, double daisy-like flowers. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 1652 AMMOBIUM (Winged Everlasting). Similar to the above with white flowers. Pkt, 10¢; %4 oz., 25c: 1653 GOMPHRENA (Globe Clover-like flower-heads; white, and bronzy yellow, 1002 1075. 25e; HELICHRYSUM (Strawflower). The most popular of the Everlastings. Flowers of good size, double daisy-shaped and bright- ly colored. (Illustrated in color, page 52). 1661 Crimson. 1664 Fireball. 1662 Gold Ball. 1665 Rose. 1663 Silver Ball. 1666 Violet. 1670 All Colors, Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 1669 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors, 50ce. 1671 RHODANTHE. Small, pink, white and red flowers, mixed. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 1672 XERANTHEMUM (Immortelle). Graceful little flowers with more open petals than the Helichrysum. Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 30c. Amaranth). pink, purple, mixed. Pkt., PH. Big plants, 4 to 6 feet tall, for back- ground plantings; large steel-blue globe- shaped, thistle-like flowers. Pkt., 10c. 1620 ERYNGIUM amethystinum (Sea Hol- ly). PH. Ornamental plants, 2 to 3 feet high, with beautiful metallic blue foliage; flowers blue, thistle-like, Pkt., 25c. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 55 EUPHOBBIA. AH. Plants with showy vari-colored foliage; easy to grow in any sunny spot. Height, 2 to 3 feet. 1645 heterophylla (Annual Poinsettia). let and green. Pkt., 15c. 1646 marginata (Snow-on-the-Mountain). Leaves broadly edged and marked with white. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 1740 GERANIUM zonale, Mixed. PT. Eas- ily grown from seed, start indoors and transplant to the open in May or June. PEt, 15¢c. 1750 GERBERA Jamesoni Hybrids (Trans- vaal Daisy). PT. Tall, bushy plants with large, narrow-petaled, daisy-like flowers in all shades of red, with some whites and yellows. Pkt., 25c. GEUM. j2d EE Border perennials 2 feet Scar- high; large brilliant flowers on long stems. 1761 Double Crimson. Deepest blood-red. PEC. 10c. 1762 Mrs. Bradshaw. Orange-scarlet; semi- double. Pkt., 15c. 1765 GIGLIA capitata. AH. A fine new an- nual that should be welcomed into all gardens. Plants grow 2 feet high and bear globular heads of lavender-blue flow- ers on long stems. Pkt., 15c; % 0z., 35c. Four O’clocks - Mirabilis Bushy plants 2 feet tall, literally covered with showy trumpet-shaped blooms all summer. Flowers are very sweet-scented, opening in late afternoon. Plant seed in drills ™% inch deep where plants are to bloom, later thinning out to 15 inches apart. Please note we are offering this splendid flower in separate colors this year. 1701 Lilac. 1703 Yellow. 1710 Mixed. 1702 Deep HRed.1704 White. Each, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 1709 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 4 colors, 35c. Four O’clock—Mirabilis. Gaillardia. Gaillardia - Blanket Flower Showy flowers, mostly in shades of red and yellow; easy to grow; bloom freely all summer. Height, 1 to 2 ft. ANNUAL VARIETIES. AH. Fine for cut flowers. 1721 amblyodon. Large, single, maroon-red flowers. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 1722 The Bride. Double; creamy white. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 1723 picta, Single Mixed. Flowers of vari- ous colors, with zones or tips of distinct shades. Pkt., 10c: % oz., 25c. 1724 picta Lorenziana, Double Mixed. Fine double flowers of the Picta type PkKt., 10c; % oz., 30c. PERENNIAL VARIETIES (G. grandiflora). PH. Fine for borders and large beds. Bloom the first season, if started in Feb- ruary. (Illustrated in color on page 50). 1731 compacta. Bushy growth; large single, scarlet flowers, margined yellow. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 1732 Coppery Red. hant. eke: 20e 1733 Hybrida Mixed. 15¢e;,% oz., 50c. Very large and bril- Gorgeous colors. Pkt., 1770 GLOXINIA, Large-flowered Hybrids. ged be Greenhouse plants with delicately a yes trumpet-shaped flowers. Ke, c GODETIA. AH. Bushy, free-blooming an- nuals with brilliant azalea-like flowers. Thrives in poor soil. Height, 12 to 15 inches. 1781 Duchess of Albany. Satiny white. PKt., 10c; 14: oz., 30c. 1782 Gloriosa. Large; blood-red. Pkt., 10c:; % oz., 30c. 1783 Rosamond. Glowing pink. Pkt. 10c; % oz., 30c. 1784 Choice Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 10c; Y% oz, 25¢. 1830 GREVILLEA robusta (Silk Oak). PT. Easily grown pot-plants with handsome ae Pkt., 10c; % oz., 365c. 56 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Ornamental Grasses Mostly tall-growing grasses with vari- ously colored foliage and pretty flower or seed-heads. When cut and dried they are very nice for winter decorations. 1810 Agrostis nebulosa (Cloud Grass). Fine, misty sprays. 1811 Briza maxima (Big Quaking Grass). AH. Seed-heads like rattles. 1812 Coix Lacryma-Jobi (Job’s Tears). Bead-like seeds. 1813 Pennisetum villosum (P. longistylum). (Feathertop.) AH. White plumes. 1814 Pennisetum Ruppeli (Fountain Grass). AH. Purple plumes. 1815 Zea Mays japonica (Rainbow Corn). AH. Gorgeously striped leaves. 1816 Erianthus Ravennae (Ravenna Grass). PH. Silvery plumes. 1817 Eulalia zebrina (Zebra Grass). PH. Conspicuously striped leaves. 1818 Gynerium argenteum (Pampas Grass). ie Grows 8 feet high. Each, pkt., 10c. 1819 COLLECTION: One pkt. the above 9 sorts, 75c. AFI. AH. of each of GYPSOPHIGLA (Baby’s Breath). Graceful plants with small flowers and misty foli- age; nice for “background” in bouquets. 1841 elegans alba. AH. Large-flowered white. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; 0z., 35c. 1842 elegans, Rose. AH. Pkt., 10c; 0oz., 35c. 1843 muralis (Cushion Gypsophila). AH. Very dwarf; pink blossoms. Good for edgings. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c. 1844 paniculata. PH. Pure white flowers borne in large, misty sprays. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 1845 paniculata, Double. PH. Double form oe above and better for cut flowers. Pkt., c. Ornamental Gourds. GOURDS, Ornamental Varieties. AHH. Vigorous climbing or trailing plants with heavy foliage and interesting and useful fruits. 1791 African Pipe. 1794 Egg-shaped. 1795 Hercules’ Club. 1792 Dipper. 1793 Dish-cloth. 1796 Pear-shaped. 1800 Many Varieties Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 1799 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 6 sorts, 50c. HELIOTROPE (Cherry Pie). PT. Prized for their delightful fragrance. Bloom the first season from seed started early in- doors. 1881 King of the Blacks. dwarf. Pkt., 15c. 1882 Giant Hybrids. Shades of blue and white. Pkt., 15c. 1900 HEUCHERA sanguinea. PH. Rich es a Bea flowers with showy foliage. Pkt., Cc. Very dark violet; i Red Sunflower. Helianthus - Sunflower The ornamental varieties of Sunflower are excellent for background and screen plantings, and the miniature-flowered types make showy cut flowers. BHasy to grow. TALL LARGE-FLOWERED SORTS. AH. For bright mass effects. 1851 Double Chrysanthemum - flowered. Giant, double golden yellow flowers. Height, 6 ft. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c. 1852 Globe Sunflower. Bright yellow, al- most globe-shaped flowers; very free- blooming. Height 6 ft. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 1853 Dwarf Double. Height, 4 ft. Pkt., LOGS "OZ b0e: 1854 Red Sunflower. Various shades of red, maroon, mahogany, etc.; large flowers. Height, 6 ft. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c. 1855 Mammoth Russian. Height, 12 to 15 feet. Pkt., 10c. SMALL-FLOWERED SORTS. AH. Free- blooming. Height, 3 to 4 ft. 1856 Miniature. Single; bright orange. Pkt, L0e;" 4% ‘oz: )25¢: 1857 Orion. Long, twisted, yellow petals. Pkt.; 10c; % oz, 25c. 1858 Stella. Deep golden yellow. Pkt., 10c; Y% oz., 25c. 1870 PERENNIAL SUNFLOWERS, Choic- est Mixed. PH. For showy backgrounds. Height, 4 to 6 ft. Pkt., 15c. HELENIUM (Sneezewort). PH. Tall, bushy plants covered with large, bright, daisylike flowers in summer and fall. 1847 autumnale superbum. Golden yellow. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 1848 Riverton Gem. Orange, black center. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c. 1890 HESPERIS matronalis (Sweet Rock- et). PH. Plants 2 feet high, resembling stocks. Flowers purple and white; old favoulee easy to grow. Pkt., 10c; % oz., c. 1950 HUNNEMANTIA fumariaefolia (Golden Cup). AH. The Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy. Bushy plants, 1% feet tall, with large, golden yellow flowers, very similar to California poppies. July to frost. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 57 Hollyhocks sx For tall backgrounds, (2s ers and for filling in the odd corners, Hollyhocks sur- pass all hardy flowers. Seed sown in early summer will produce blooming plants the following season. Once established they often seed themselves from year to year. IMPROVED DOUBLE HOLLYHOCES. Su- perb strains. 1911 Maroon. 1914 Salmon. 1912 Newport Pink. 1915 White. 1913 Bose. 1916 Yellow. 1920 Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. 1919 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors, 50c. 1931 Double Exquisite. A superb new va- riety, with full, double, delicately fringed flowers, greatly resembling double fring- ed petunias. Outer edges of the petals are tipped with white, centers are vari- ous shades. Pkt., 35c. 1932 Allegheny Mixed. Large, semi-double flowers, with beautifully fringed petals. PKE, 10c; % oz., 50c. 1933 Annual Everblooming, Mixed. A true perennial form which, however, blooms the first season from spring-sown seed. Double flowers. Pkt., 10c; %& oz., 50c. 1935 Single Mixed. A fine assortment of colors. Pkt, 10c: % oz., 50c. 1940 HUMULUS japonicus (Japanese Hop). AHH. Neat, quick-growing vine. Will climb 30 feet. Thrives and stays oe 10c; in spite of drought and heat. Pkt, Y% oz., 25c. Hibiscus—Marshmallow. HIBISCUS (Marshmallow). PH. Spread- ing plants, 4 feet tall, with flowers often 6 inches across, like immense single hollyhocks. Does best in moist places. 1901 Crimson Eye. Large white flowers, vi gs crimson centers. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c, 1902 Golden Bowl. Creamy yellow, maroon eye. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 1903 Moscheutos. Rosy pink. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 1904 New Giant Hybrids. A new giant sort with flowers from 6 to 8 inches in diam- eter. White, pink, carmine, crimson; oe distinct “eyes.” Pkt., 15c; \% OZ., oOUC. . ~—- oe de ie Kochla Tricophyla—Burninmg Bash. IMPATIENS. PT. Continuous blooming pot plants for greenhouse or conserva- tory. Bushy growth and very floriferous. 1961 Holsti Hybrids. Pkt., 25c. 1962 Sultani Hybrids. Larger than the pre- ceding. Pkt, 25c. 1970 KOCHIA tricophylla (Burning Bush). AHH. Annual hedge plants, 2 feet tall, oval in shape; bright green fern-like foli- e, changing to blood-red in fall. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c. 1980 KUDZU VINE (Pueraria Thunbergi- ana). PH. An extremely vigorous climb- er. Large, dark green leaves and lavender pea-shaped blossoms. Dies down to the pap each winter. Pkt., 10¢c; % oz., 5c. 1985 LANTANA, Finest Mixed. PHH. Quick-growing plants with bright, ver- peer ae flower clusters. Pkt., 10c; \&% 0Z., e. 2010 LATHYRBUS latifolius, Mixed (Peren- nial Sweet Pea). PH. Trailing or climb- ing; good on stone walls and low fences. Like Sweet Peas but without odor. Red, Pink, and White. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 2030 LAVENDER (Lavandula vera). PH. The familiar sweet-scented herb. PKt, 10c. LAVATERA (Annual Mallow). AHH. Shrubby plants, growing about 2 feet tall and blooming all summer. Large single flowers somewhat like hibiscus. 2021 Giant Bose. 2022 Giant White. Each, pEt, 10c; % oz., 250. LEPTOSYNE. AH. Blooms five weeks after sowing; resembles coreopsis. Height, 1 ft. 2041 maritima. Lemon-yellow. Pkt, 16c. 2042 Stillmani. Orange-yellow. Pkt., 16c. 2051 LINARIA cymbalaria (Kenilworth Ivy). PHH. Very graceful trailing plants, fine for porch-boxes. Ivy-like leaves and dainty lavender, pink, or white flowers. Pkt., 1lbc. 2052 Maroccana Hybrids (Toad Flax). AH. Flowers resemble snapdragons but spaced farther apart. White, Pink, Yellow, and Blue mixed. Pkt., 15c. LABELS for all purposes. See page 96. 58 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Annual Larkspur—A Fine Cut Flower. Larkspur az Easily and quickly grown in any garden. The graceful spikes are nice for cutting. The following Double Stock-flowered varie- ties grow 2% feet tall and bloom all Summer. (See color illustration, page 49). 1991 Dark Blue. 1994 Shell Pink. 1992 Lilac. 1995 White. 1993 Newport Pink. 2000 Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 1996 Exquisite Pink. Beautiful soft pink. atl CHO Zen 1G 1999 COLLECTION: 6 colors, 50c. One pkt. of each of 2061 LINUM grandiflorum rubrum (Crim- son Flax). AH. plants with bright red flowers. oz., 30c. 2062 perenne, White. high, with pure white flowers. 2063 perenne, Blue. PH. Clear PEt 0c: LOBELIA. AHH. Attractive little plants for edging in the garden, porch-boxes, and hanging-baskets; very free-flowering. Start the seed early indoors, and give them rich soil. 2071 compacta, Crystal Palace. Azure-blue with white eye; compact and bushy. Pkt., 15c. 2072 Emperor William. pact= — ek -16e: a078 Gracilis. Trailing; light blue. Pkt., Cc. Very pretty dwarf Pkt 0c: PH. Plants 1% feet Pkt., 10c. sky blue. Dark blue; com- 2074 Speciosa. Trailing; dark blue, white CV.esape ict. oes 2076 compacta, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c. 2077 cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). PH: Tall plants with flaming red flowers. Prefers moist spots. Pkt., 25c. 2080 LUNARIA (Honesty). BH. Its round, flat, silvery transparent seed-pods make interesting decorations when combined with winter bouquets. Pkt., 15c. 2140 LYTHRUM roseum superbum (Loose- strife). PH. Long spikes of bright rose flowers, in late summer; prefers moist spots. Height, 4 to 5 ft. Pkt., 10c. Lupinus - Sun Dial Fine flowers, suitable for both border decoration and cutting. They thrive best on a well-drained limestone soil, but will give satisfactory results under any ordi- nary conditions and do not object to some shade. The plants are large, producing many tall spikes thickly set with pea-like blossoms. ANNUAL HARTWEGI TYPE. AH. Bloom all summer. Height, 2 ft. 2091 Dark Blue. 2093 Rose. 2092 Light Blue. 2094 White. 2100 Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; 144 0z., 30c; oz., 50c. DCWNER’S PERENNIAL LUPINUS. Asu- perb new strain fully described on page b. 2111 Delight. Deep red. Pkt., $1.00. 2112 May Princess. Royal purple. Pkt., $1.00. 2113 Tunic. Shell-pink and white. Pkt., $1.00. 2114 Sunrise. Yellow shades. Pkt., $1.00. 2117 Hybrids. All colors. Pkt., 50c. 2120 Sweet Scented. Smaller spikes but very sweet scented. PkRt., 25c. POLYPHYLLUS TYPE. PH. May and June. Height, 3 ft. 2101 Blue. 2102 White. 2110 Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 40c; oz., 75c. 2103 Seen Rose. Extra fine. Pkt., Cc: Ley % O2Z., Lupinus, LYCHNIS. EE Brilliant border peren- nials; easy to grow. 2131 Chalcedonica (Maltese Cross). Heads of fiery scarlet flowers, shaped like a Maltese Cross. Height, 2% ft. Pkt., 10c; % 02), 250G; 2132 Haageana. large flowers; Pkt., 15c. 2133 viscaria splendens. Bright rose-pink, Height, 2 ft. Pkt., 10c. Dwarf plants with very shades of red and pink. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 59 MARIGOLD—Continued. DOUBLE FRENCH DWARF. Flowers smailer than in the African type; fine for beds and edging. Height, 10 in. 2161 Gold Striped. Reddish brown, striped with bright yellow; very showy. Pkt., ite: % oz, se. 2162 Golden Ball. Pure yellow. Pkt., 10c, % oz., 30c. 2163 Mahogany. Reddish brown. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 2164 Dwarf Double, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % OZ.,- 25e: SINGLE FRENCH DWARF. 2172 Legion of Honor. Yellow, spotted brown: very bright. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. et Dwarf Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c: 4% oz., 9 30c. Double French Marigold. Marigold - Tagetes ax Sometimes called “Candelabra Plants’ due to their shape. Easy to grow in any soil and blooming freely from July until frost, Marigolds are one of the most satis- factory flowers to grow. DOUBLE AFRICAN. Large, globular fiow- ers. (See color illustration on page 52). 2151 Eldorado. Orange-yellow. Height, 2 } ft. Pkt., 10c: % oz, 50c. 2152 Lemon Queen. Clear lemon-yellow. | Height, 2% ft. Pkt., 10c: ™% oz., 50c. 2157 Lemon Queen, Prize Strain. Pkt., 50c. Z153 Orange Prince. Bright orange. Pkt., Me=s%e Oz, -b0c. 2158 Orange Frince, Prize Strain. Pkt., 50c. | 2154 Tall Double, Mixed. Pkt., 10c: % oz. 50c. | 2155 Dwarf Pride of the Garden. Large. golden yellow flowers. Height, 1 ft. Pkt., 10ce: % oz., 40c. 2156 Dwarf Double, Mixed. Pkt., 10c: &% oz., 25¢e. Mignonette, Goliath. Mignonette az Always a favorite for its distinctive fra- grance. Prefers a dry, sunny spot. Easy to grow and fine for cut flowers. Height, 10 in. 2221 Defiance. Large, grayish flowers. Pkt., 10e: 4% oz, 30c: 2222 Golden Queen. Yellow. Pkt. 10c; % oz.. 30ce. 2223 Goliath. Giant flowers of deep red. Pkt, 15e; 4% oz., 50ce. 2224 Machet. Reddish tinted. Per .10e; % oz., 30c. 2225 Old-fashioned Sweet-scented. Small flowers but very fragrant. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz:, 35c. 2226 White Pearl. Very tall; pure white. African Double Marigold. Pkt., 15c; %& oz., 50c. 60 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 2180 MATRICARIA capensis, Double White (Feverfew). PHH. Small, creamy white flowers; blooms the first season from seed end is usually treated as an annual. a c. 2190 MATTHIOLA bicornis (Evening Scent- ed Stock). AH. A species of Stock with lilac-colored blooms which give off a deli- cate fragrance in the evening. Pkt.. 10c: %_0zZ., 25¢e. 2200 MAURANDIA, Mixed. PT. A grace- ful slender climber with blue, mauve, or white flowers; nice for vases. Pkt., 20c. 2210 MESEMEBRYANTHEMUM erystalli- num (Iceplant). AHH. An interesting plant with a transparent coating which looks like ice on stems and leaves. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c: 2230 MIMOSA pudica (Sensitive Plant). AHH. A unique plant with leaves that close and droop when touched. Pkt., 10c. 2240 MIMULUS moschatus (Musk Plant). PHH. Small yellow flowers and fragrant icevies; nice for hanging-baskets. Pkt.. Cc; MOMORDICA. AHH. Vines with orna- mental foliage and peculiar warted fruits that open and show their scarlet interiors in the fall. 2251 Balsamina (Balsam Apple). Round, yellow out climbs 10 feet or more sf Cc. 2252 Charantia (Balsam Pear). shaped fruits. Pkt., 10c. MOONFLOWERS. AT. Vigorous climbers with immense, flat, round blossoms which open in early evening and close the fol- lowing morning. The seed is delicate and should be started indoors, first soak- ing it in water for several hours. Plant outdoors late in May. 2261 Black-seeded. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 75c. 2262 White-seeded. Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c. 2263 Heavenly Blue. Lovely clear blue Will nroduce more flowers if roots are Pkt 5e8 Pear- confined in pots. Moonflower, Heavenly Blue. HOES OR HOSE Hoes are always necessary to keep weeds out and to keep the soil loosened ut when you need Order now to conserve moisture, a Hose you need it badly. from page 95. Morning-Glory AHH Familiar free-blooming climbers luxuriant foliage and _ bright shaped flowers. Easily grown. 2271 New Monster Morning-Glory, Japanese Sunshine. Unquestionably the finest Morning-Glory in existence. Vigorous grower, bearing myriads of flowers 6 to 8 inches across in the most beautiful shades Of pinks | Pkt. 2 25es .0zZe eae: 2272 Imperial Japanese, Mixed. A very large-flowered strain; many beautiful and unusual colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c. 2273 Tall Common, Mixed. Many bright with trumpet- colors. PKt; 10¢; 0z., 20c. 2274 Dwarf, Mixed. For beds and rock- gardens. Height, 1 ft. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c. 2275 Brazilian. pink flowers; oz., 40c. with rose- Pkt Loe? Tall-growing, free-blooming. Myosotis—Forget-me-not. Myosotis - Forget-me-not Charming massed in beds or in wild gar- dens. They prefer moist, shady spots. All will bloom the first season if started early indoors. 2291 alpestris, Royal Blue. PH. Deep blue flowers. sestas anannual. Height, 9 in. 2292 alpestris alba. Pure white. 2293 alpestris rosea. Rose-pink. Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 2294 dissitifiora. BH. Flowers very large, rich blue: -PKE.} 25c 2295 palustris semperfiorens. PH. Dwarf, compact, blooming all summer. The most popular type. Pkt., 15¢ec; %& oz., 75c. 2296 Ruth Fischer. PHH. Large; azure- blue. PEG, 25es 16 10z.. 1.00. GIANT TRIMARDEAU PANSIES. A fa- mous large-flowered French strain; stur- dy in growth and excellent for bedding. 2410 Adonis. Light blue. 2411 Golden Gem. Rich pure yellow. 2412 King of the Blacks. Velvety coal- black. 2413 Lord Beaconsfield. Violet, shaded Rich dark purple. white. 2414 Royal Purple. 2415 Snow Queen. Pure white. 2416 Victoria. Claret-red with darker shad- ings. ae White with Purple Eye. Very effec- ive. 2418 Yellow with Dark Eye. Extra large. Each, pkt., 15c; % oz., 85c; 1%4 0oz., $1.50. are ee deau Mixed. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 2419 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 9 Trimardeau sorts, $1.10. TUFTED PANSIES (Viola cornuta). PHH. These are improved strains of the old- fashioned “Johnny Jump-ups.” The plants are bushy ar‘ free-blooming, with me- dium-sized flow:rs all summer. 2421 Blue Perfection. Deep blue shades. 2422 lutea splendens. Rich golden yellow. 2423 Butterfly (V. papilio). Lavender. 2424 White Perfection. Fine pure white. 2430 Mixed. The above and many others. Each, pEt., 15c; % 0oz., 75c. 2425 Viola Jersey Gem. New hardy Viola described on page 5. Pkt., 50c. ; 2431 VIOLA odorata (Sweet-scented_ Vio- let). The true Sweet-scented Violet. PEt) 1be: ~ PK, 25e of each of varieties. Poppies Given a light soil and a sunny location, Poppies grow almost like weeds. The seed should be scattered thinly on the surface of a mellow seed-bed, or barely covered with fine soil. SINGLE ANNUAL VARIETIES. AH. The annual varieties do not transplant suc- cessfully, so should be sown where they are to bloom. Sowings at intervals of two weeks will provide a succession of bloom all summer. 2541 Admiral. Tall; large white flowers, with scarlet band around the edge. Pkt., 0c; 36- 0Z., 25¢: 2542 American Legion. New. Brilliant orange-scarlet. Height, 1% ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 2543 The Bride. Large; pure white. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 2544 Dannebrog, or Danish Flag. Scarlet, marked with white in the shape of a cross. Showy. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 2545 Tulip (Papaver glaucum). Flaming cardinal-red, cup-Shaped flowers; extra- fine Pkt 10c 45 0ze. 25¢ POPPIES—Continued. 2546 Shirley, Mixed. Lovely shades of red, pink, salmon, and white. Height, 1% ft. Pkt., 10¢; % oz, 50e: : 2550 Choice Single, Mixed. All types. L0G oz. 30c: DOUBLE ANNUAL POPPIES. AH. Grown like the singles. . 2551 American Flag. Tall; big, round, full double flowers; white tipped with scarlet. Pees oe 36.07.2256 Pkt, 2552 Fairy Blush. Fringed petals, white shading to roSe at the tips. Pkt., 10c: % oz., 25c. 2553 Mikado. Brilliant crimson-scarlet, shading to white in the center. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 2554 Shirley Hybrids. Double and semi- double, with all the dainty colors of the Shirley type. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50ce. 2555 White Swan. Big; pure white; full double. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c. 2560 Double Carnation-flowered, Mixed. Large flowers with fringed petals; many colors: Height; 2% ft. - PkKt., 10¢; oz: 30c: Dainty Single Shirley Poppies. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 65 Oriental Poppies. PERENNIAL POPPIES. PH. 2 very. fine subjects for hardy borders. The Oriental varieties are the largest and most bril- liant_ of the Poppy family, blooming in late May and June. Height, 3 ft. 2F61 Oriental. Glorious flowers, 5 to 6 inches across, crimson-scarlet with black base, Selcta lO E 4 07:, 0G: 2562 Oriental Hybrids, Mixed. Shades of red, pink, salmon, ete. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 65c. 2563 Princess Victoria Louise. Clear salmon-pink. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 65c. 2564 Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule). Hardy, thrifty plants; fine in rock- gardens and on poor soil, blooming in early spring. Shades of yellow, orange, apricot, white, etc. Height, 1 ft. Pkt., LOC. Ye07., oe. PORTULACA. (See page 66). 2508 PHYSALIS Francheti (Chinese Lan- tern Plant). Chinese Lantern Plants are prized for the bright red husks that are formed in late Fall and which, if cut and dried, will retain their shape and color over Winter. They are perfectly hardy, and if started indoors in March or April, will bear husks the first year. Pkt., 15c; 1307 Cs 2510 PHYSOSTEGIA virginica (False Dra- gonhead). PH. Covered in summer with spikes of lavender-pink flowers held pendent, somewhat like foxgloves. Meight-"3 tor4- tt. Pkt, 106: % oz. 15¢ 2530 POLEMONIUM caeruleum (Jacob’s Ladder). PH. Ornamental foliage and deep blue and white flowers. Height, 2 tte kt. Oe: Primula - Primrose TENDER VARIETIES PT A group of very lovely pot plants for house and conservatory. Our seed is grown by foremost Primula specialists. OBCONICA GRANDIFLOBRA. Flowers smaller but borne more profusely than the Giganteas. 2592 Apple Blossom. Pink. Pkt., 50c. 2593 Deep Red (Mohnstein). Pkt., 75c. 2594 Rosea (Mueller). Rose. Pkt., 75c. 2595 Hamburger Rosea. Deep Rose. Pkt., {LYe- 2600 Mixed. All colors. OBCONICA GIGANTEA. Pkt., 50c. Very large, round flowers on stiff stems well above the foliage. 2590 Choicest Mixed. Pkt., 50c. OTHER FINE POT PRIMULAS 2602 malacoides. Lilac Baby Primrose. Small flowers on verv long stems. Fine house plant. Pkt., 35c. 2603 stellata. Star Primrose. Star-shaped flowers. All colors. Pkt., 35c. HARDY VARIETIES FOR THE GARDEN. PHH Attractive for rock-gardens and woodsy spots, preferring a cool, moist soil and requiring light protection over winter. They bloom in spring. 2611 Auricula, Mixed. Low-growing and free-blooming. Flowers with distinct seyes” > -PKt-25e: 2615 Polyanthus. Tall English Polyanthus in a wide variety of colors. Pkt., 15c. 2616 Veris acaulis. True old-fashioned Cowslip. - Pkt., 25c. 2614 vulgaris. True English Primrose. Bears yellow flowers in heads in early springs slate 25e: PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower). 1215 & Balloon-shaped buds, opening to big bell- shaped flowers. Blooms all summer. Height, 2% ft. 2521 Large Blue. Lavender-blue. Pkt., 10c. 2522 Large White. Pure white. Pkt., 10c. SS Wa. ) as x BS we SN N BS YQy SQ © ; EP \ MT SS Platycodon, 66 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Pyrethrum Roseum. PYRETHRUM. Daisies. 2620 roseum, Red. Pkt., 25c. 2621 roseum, Single Hybrids. Large daisy- like flowers in attractive shades of red andgspinks ek, tbe LOZ oe. 2622 roseum, Bouble Hybrids. A very fine double form of the above. Pkt., 25c. 2648 uliginosum. Giant White Daisy. Pkt., Cc. Ee (See color illustration, page 51). Fine hardy border PORTULACA (Sun Rose). AH. Dwarf, spreading plants that bloom all summer. They require full sunlight and will thrive on banks, terraces, and other exposed sur- faces where other flowers burn out. Portulacas are also uSeful in porch or window-boxes, urns, or pedestals. Flowers resemble miniature single and double roses in a wide assortment of bril- liant reds, pinks, yellows and whites. Sow seed as early in the spring as the ground can be prepared either in very shallow drills or broadcast on the surface, and cover lightly. In case of severe rain- storms, before the seed has had a chance to sprout, protect from washing with cloths or bagging. (Tlustrated in color on page 52). 2571 Single, Mixed. 2572 Double, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c Pkt je O7Z-eatoc: Ricinus - Castor Oil Bean AHH Impressive plants, grown for their mas- sive tropical foliage. 2631 Giant Bourbon (R. bourboniensis ar- boreus). The largest Ricinus (15 feet Wie dark green leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., c. 2632 Cambodia (R. cambodgensis). Hand- some foliage, bronzy green to black-pur- ple. Height, 6 ft. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c. 2633 Blood-Red (R. sanguineus). Show red stems, leaves, and fruit. Height, 0 1 eae. 10e; 0z., 40c. 2634 zanzibarensis, Mixed. Leaves of im- mense size and various colors. Height, UO ee) UPA abe eRe INS CA, BEG RUDBECKIA (Coneflower). Tall, showy flowers like single chrysanthemums, with cone-shaped centers; free-blooming. 2641 bicolor superba. AH. Orange-yellow and black. Pkt., 10c. 2642 speciosa Newmanni. PH. Bright yel- low with conspicuous purple cone; blooms in autumn. Pkt., 15c. 2643 purpurea (Eichinacea purpurea). PH. Rosy purple; late summer. This variety is _, Sometimes called ‘“‘Red Sunflower.” “ c. Salpiglossis aux (Painted Tongue) Tall, slender, branching plants with trumpet- shaped flowers of rich, velvety col- ors delicately veined with gold. Blooms all summer. (Illustrated in color on page 49). 2651 Crimson. 2654 Scarlet and Gold. 2652 Purple and Gold. 2655 White and Gold. 2653 Rose and Gold. 2660 Choice Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c. 2659 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, 40c. 2680 SANVITALIA procumbens. AH. Showy, free-blooming bushy plants, 6 inches high; flowers bright yellow, dou- ble; blooms all summer. For beds and edging. Pkt:, 0c; 42 02:7 35c: 2690 SAPONARIA Vaccaria. AH. Plants 2 feet high, bearing many small pink gypsophila-like flowers. Pkt., 10c. SCHIZANTHUS (Butterfly Flower). AH. Large, shrubby plants covered with dainty blossoms. Splendid for pot plants in winter. Height, 2 ft 2721 Wisetonensis (Improved Strain). Many beautiful light colors. Pkt., 25c. 2722 Large-flowered Hybrids. An extra- fine’ strain. Pkt., 15c¢: Double Portulaca. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 67 Salvia, Bonfire. Salvia - Scarlet Sage azz Familiar bedding annuals. Best results are secured by starting the seed indoors in February. On rich soil the plants are a blaze of color all summer. 2671 America, or Globe of Fire. Semi- dwarf rounded bushes, very uniform in shape and size; flowers brilliant scarlet. Extra-fine. Pkt., 20c; %& oz., $1.00 2672 Bonfire, or Clara Bedman. Erect, bright scarlet spikes. A favorite for large beds. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 7T5dc. 2673 splendens. The well-known type. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. : 2674 Zurich. Early; free-blooming; dwarf and compact in growth. Height, 1% ft. Pkt., 15¢c; % oz., $1.00. PERENNIAL VARIETIES. Sprays of love- ly blue. 2676 farinacea. PHH. Flowers the first season and is usually treated as an an- nual. lLavender-blue. Pkt., 10c. 2677 patens. PT. Pure deep azure-blue; large. PKE, 25e¢ SILENE (Catchfly). PH. For borders and rock-gardens. 2731 orientalis. Bright rose-pink. Height, 246 tio PK, -1ACe 2732 Schafta. Rosy purple; very dwarf. Pkt., 20c. 2750 SOLANUM, Cleveland Cherry. AT. Ornamental pot plants with glossy green foliage and round scarlet fruits. Largely used as a Christmas plant. Pkt., 15e. 2761 STATICE sgsinuata, Mixed. (Sea Lav- ender). BH. Produces profusely all Summer and fall, long sprays of lavender- blue, white, and rose flowers which may be dried for winter bouquets. Height, 1% feet: Pkt:, 10c. 2762 Suworowi. AH. Very pretty annual from Russia. Bears short spikes of rose- pink flowers all summer. Pkt., 15c. 2763 latifolia (Sea Lavender). A fine hardy perennial with fiowers greatly resembling Baby’s Breath, except that they are sil- ver-blue in color and may be dried for use in winter bouquets. Pkt., 15c. 2770 STEVIA serrata. AH. Very free blooming, bearing great quantities of Ls wee flowers; excellent for cutting. = ec. Scabiosa (Mourning Bride; Pincushion Flower) A real old-fashioned flower that is. at the same time one of the most satisfactory to grow. Flowers are borne on long stems well above the foliage. Blooms all summer and is unexcelled for bedding or use as cut flowers. ANNUAL VARIETIES. AH. Bloom July to frost. Height, 2% ft. 2701 Black-Purple. 2704 Lavender. 2702 Crimson. 2705 Roge. 2703 Flesh-Color. 2706 White. 2710 Mized. Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c. 2709 COLLECTION: One the above 6 colors, 50c. pkt. of each of 2695 Shasta. New pure white. Pkt., 15c. 2696 Peach Blossom. New pink. PkKt., 15c. PERENNIAL VARIETIES. eee Will bloom the first season if sown early. 2711 caucasica. Pale blue flowers. More open than the above. Height, 3 ft. Pkt., 15c. 2712 japonica. Lavender flowers. Height, 27 dt kts A0E Scabiosa—Mourning Bride. 68 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Stocks - Gilliflower sux Free-blooming plants; splendid for pot culture, and excellent outdoors if given rich moist soil. The flowers are very fra- grant and highly prized for cutting. Start the seed indoors or in a hotbed in March. Plants from late sowings, potted up in the fall, will flower all winter. LARGE - FLOWERING DWARF TEN- WEEKS. Fine for bedding and pots. Height, 1 ft. 2781 Blood-Red. 2784 Light Blue. 2782 Bright Rose. 2785 Purple. 2783 Canary-Yellow. 2786 White. 2790 Fine Mixed. All colors. Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c. 2789 COLLECTION: One the above 6 colors, 50c. CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN VARIETIES. The best for cutting. Height, 1% ft. 2791 Blood-Red. 2794 Blush-Lilac. 2792 Creamy Yellow. 2795 Rose. 2793 Dark Blue. 2796 White. 2800 Choice Mixed. All colors. Each, pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 60c. 2799 COLLECTION: One pkt. the above 6 colors, 50c. pkt. of each of of each of Cut-and-Come-Again Stocks. GIANT WINTER or NICE STOCKS. favorite class for winter forcing; good outdoors. Height, 2 ft. 2801 Canary-Yellow. 2804 Flesh-Pink. 2802 Crimson. 2805 Lilac. 2803 Deep Blue. 2806 Pure White. 2810 Choice Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c. 2809 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors, 50c. The also 2820 STOKESIA cyanea (Cornflower Aster). PH. Large, semi-double flowers of deep lavender-blue all summer. Height, 2 ft. Pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 50c. SWEET PEAS. (See following page.) Sweet William—An Old Time Favorite. Sweet William rz Dianthus barbatus Easily grown old-fashioned hardy flow- ers. The plants grow 15 to 18 inches tall and bear broad trusses of richly colored, sweet-scented flowers. (Illustrated in color on page 51). 3001 Holborn Glory. Large, single flowers of various shades, all with distinct white “eyes.” 3002 Maroon. Dark velvety color. 3003 Newport Pink. Large; salmon-pink. 3004 Scarlet Beauty. Deep scarlet. 3005 Pure White. Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c. 3009 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 5 colors, 40c. 3011 Single Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 10c; 1h OZ, aCe 3010 peuple Mixed. Fine. Pkt., 10c; % OZ., c. 3012 Annual Sweet William. AH. A hybrid form blooming the first season. Showy colorss: “PEte m10G 44 oz 00c: Stokesia Cyanea, 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 69 Sweet Peas az It is not difficult to grow fine Sweet Peas, even in our trying climate. The secret of success lies in getting an early start and, by thorough soil prep- aration, insuring a strong deep root-growth to keep the plants well supplied with water. If you want to grow the largest and finest blossoms, start as early in the spring as the soil can be worked—early in March, if possible. Choose an open location and dig a trench 1% feet deep and a foot wide. Mix with the soil a liberal quantity of fertilizer (sheep manure with a little bonemeal is an excellent combination). Refill the trench with this mixture to within 6 inches of the top. Scatter the seed about an inch apart on this layer and cover them with 2 inches of soil. When the plants are 4 to 6 inches tall, gradually fill in around them until the top of the trench is reached. By this method the roots are assured a plentiful supply of food in the dryest spells. The vines may be supported with brush, strings, wire or any handy form of trellis that will allow free circulation of air. Of course, good Sweet Peas can be grown without trenching, but extra attention is always well repaid with larger flowers, more of them, and a longer blooming sea- son. Keep the flowers picked and the vines will bear longer. We offer the best of the Spencer or Orchid-flowered Sweet Peas, these being far superior to the older Grandiflora type. Summer-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas We offer, this year, a completely revised list of this ever-popular flower. All the newer really worth-while varieties are in- cluded and a few of the old standbys that have defied improve:nent. Flowers are of huge size, gracefully waved, and are gen- erally borne four t» a stem. 2876 SWEET 4A, MARY PICKFORD. “America’s Sweetheart.” The newest and eg pink Sweet Pea. Pkt., 15c: % oz., ¢c. f 23852 Austin Frederick. Pure lavender. 2853 Barbara. Clear salmon pink. 2854 Colne Valley. Light clear blue. 2855 Commander Godsall. Vio- let-blue. : Constance Hinton. Black seeded white 2857 Crimson King. Rich ox-blood crimson. 2858 Daisybud. Delicate rose-pink. 2861 Dora. Bicolor, pink and white. 2862 Doris. Charming salmon-cerise. 2863 Gloriosa. Deep orange-scarlet. 2864 Hebe. The best clear pink. 2365 King White. Largest and finest white. 2866 Majestic Cream. Deep cream color. 2867 Picture. Cream pink suffused apricot. 2868 Ravenswing. Rich deep maroon. 2871 Renown. Large glowing carmine. 2872 Boyal Purple. Rich rosy purple. 2873 Boyal Scot. Brilliant scarlet. 2374 Tangerine Improved. Salmon-orange. 23875 Valentine. Lovely blush pink. Each, pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; 14 1b., $1.00. 2379 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 20 splendid varieties, $1.75. 2880 Choice Spencer Mixture. An endless variety of lovely colors. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25e;: % Ib., 75¢e; Ib., $2.50. Early or Winter-flowering Spencer Sweet Peas A recently developed class which is espe- cially adapted for forcing in the greenhouse during winter and early spring. May also be sown outdoors in spring, and will bloom two to three weeks earlier than the stand- ard summer sorts. The flowers are of true Spencer size and form. 2912 BLUE BOY. By blue yet introduced. 2913 VULCAN. At scarlet; extra fine. ses SILVER BLUE. Light clear lavender ue. 2901 Christmas Carol. Clear salmon pink. 2902 Early Aviator. Large crimson. 2903 Early Heatherbell. Clear mauve-lav- ender. se —— Hercules. Extra Dink. 2905 Early Meadow Lark. color. 2906 Early Peace. Rose pink on cream. 2907 Early Snowflake. Best early white. 2908 Early Yarrawa. Rose-pink bicolor; the original early flowering Spencer Sweet Pea. 2911 Zvolanek’s Bose. Bright rose pink. Each, pEt., 15c; oz., 75c. 2919 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 12 colors, $1.59. 2920 Choice Mixed Early-flowering Spea- cers. A blend of the early flowering varieties. Pkt., 10c; oz., 60c; %& Ib., $1.50. far the best clear last a non-burning large rose Deep cream 70 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Tritoma—Red Hot Poker Plant. 3020 THUNBERGIA (Black-eyed Susan). AHH. Rapid-growing, slender climbers with dainty, black-eyed cream, yellow, and buff tlowers. Excellent for porch- boxes: Pkt, l0e.) % oz, 40e: 3030 TORENIA Fournieri. AT. Compact plants, covered with light blue flowers. Splendid for baskets. Height, 8 in. Pkt., 15e. 3040 TRITOMA hybrida mirabilis (Red- Hot-Poker Plant). PH. This new con- tinuous-blooming Tritoma is a decided acquisition to any perennial garden. Bears tall, orange-scarlet spikes through- out the summer. Pkt., 15c. 3050 VALERIANA rubra (Centranthus ru- ber). PH. Tall spikes of sweet-scented red flowers. Blooms all summer. Height, Sielateee kite! OCA OZameaO CE 3080 VERONICA spicata (Speedwell). PH. Thrifty border plants with long, blue flower-spikes in midsummer. Height, 2 fal ent Ketel es VINCA rosea (Periwinkle). ale Hand- some bedding plants, blooming the first summer from seed started indoors in Feb- ruary or March. 3091 Pure White. 3093 Rose with Red 3092 White with Rose Eye. Eye. 3094 Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c. SOf5 VIRGINIAN STOCK (Malcolmia mari- tima). AH. Dwarf plants blooming all summer; shades of white, pink, and rose. Rktee sie: WALLFLOWER. PHH. Fragrant Old- Country border perennials, thriving best in cool, moist spots. Should be carried over winter in frames. Attractive shades of brown, coppery red, old-gold, ete. 3096 Single Early Faris. Blooms early the first Summer from seed sown indoors in February or March. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 30c. aoe Early Single, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., Cc. 3088 Double Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 25c. TOOLS Makeshift tools make gardening a drudgery, proper tools a pleasure. See pages 90 to 99 for high grade ‘Tools, Sundries and Supplies. VERBENA, Hybrida. AHH. Familiar low- spreading annuals with broad clusters of pretty fragrant flowers, popular for porch-boxes, carpet-beds, and _ borders. Start the seed indoors in February or March and set out in the garden, in a dry, sunny spot in late May, spacing the plants 12 to 15 inches apart. The follow- ing Mammoth strains bear flowers of the largest size, from early summer to frost. 3061 Mayflower. 3064 Scarlet. 3062 Pink. 3065 Striped. 3063 Purple. 3066 White. 3070 Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 75c. 3069 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 6 colors, 50c. 3067 Miss Willmot. Fine new pink. Pkt., 25c. 3071 erinoides (Moss Verbena). AH. Thick, mossy foliage and clusters of little lay- ender flowers. Pkt., 10c. 3074 venosa (Hardy Tuber Verbena). PHH. Treated same as dahlias, increases each year: wy Eevshity Norkt a kt 0c 3072 Lemon Verbena (Lippia citriodora). PT. Not a true Verbena. Grown for its fragrant lemon-scented leaves. Pkt., 15c. 3333 WILD CTICUMBER (Echinocystis 1lo- bata). AHH. Very rapid climbing vine for quick covering of trellises, banks, walls, ete. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30ce. ; SERVICE Bring uS your gardening problems. We are always glad to help you with them whether they are large or small. Verbena Hybrida. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 71 “es . oe ’ > i = New Mammoth Dablia-Flowered Zinnia. . . Zinnias az Zinnias are a great specialty with us anc we take particular care to see that our stocks are the finest to be had. Our strains are grown especially for us by the origina- tor of the famous Dahlia Flowered type. That our. care has not been in vain is proven by the hundreds of complimentary reports we-received on our Zinnias during the past summer and fall. Zinnias are justly the most popular flower of today. They are easy to grow, require no staking and for brilliant color effect cannot be equalled. Zinnias require only a sunny spot in ordinary soil and an occasional weeding to reward you with an abundance of bloom from midsummer until late fall. NEW MAMMOTH DAHLIA-FLOWERED. This wonderful new class is named from the resemblance of the flowers to the big double decorative dahlias. Flowers often measure 6 inches in diameter and 3 inches in depth. Plants broad and robust. Height, 3 ft. 3100 Canary Bird. Light canary-yellow. 3101 Dream. Deep lavender, shading to purple. Unique. 3102 Exquisite. Light rose, blending to deep rose in the center. 3103 Golden State. Rich yellow, changing to orange. 3104 Old Rose. Just as the name implies. 3105 Polar Bear. Best pure white yet seen in Zinnias. 3106 Scarlet Flame. blending of orange. 3107 Oriole. Immense gold and orange bi- color. Magnificent. 3108 Crimson Monarch. Enormous crimson- scarlet; largest of all Zinnias. Each, pkt., 20c; 1% oz., 75c; %4 oz., $1.25. 3109 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 9 varieties, $1.50. 3110 Choicest Mixed. All colors. % oz., 75ce. Bright scarlet, with a Pkt., 15c; “ja@~ dvedding. ZINNIAS—Continued. GIANT DOUBLE COLOSSAL. Second only to the new Diahlia-flowered varieties in size, this fine, robust strain is ideal for Plants 2% feet tall; flowers 4 to 5 inches in diameter. 3130 Apricot-Buff. 3131 Blush-PinkE. 3132 Crimson. 3133 Deep Flesh. 3134 Golden Yellow. 3135 Lavender. 3136 Orange. 3137 Scarlet. 3138 White. 3140 Choice Mixed. Each, pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 50c. 3139 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the above 9 Va- rieties, 31.10. DWARF DOUBLE FLOWER ING. Plants rounded and bushy, 1% feet high, with large, deep flowers. Fine for dwarf beds. 3141 Bright Scarlet. 3144 Salmon-Rose. 3142 Canary-Yellow. 3145 White. 3143 Golden Yellow. 3150 Choice Mixed. Each, pkt., 10c; %4 0z., 35¢. 3149 COLLECTION: One pkt. ithe above 5 varieties, 40c. 3151 Curled and Crested. Large, double flowers, with curiously twisted and curled petals. Height, 2 ft. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 40c. 3152 Mexicana. Small double yellow or or- ange flowers, marked with purplish brown. Height, 12 to 15 in. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c. 3153 Red Biding Hood. Plants 1% feet tall, covered with small double scarlet flowers. Pkt; 10c; % o0z., 35e. 3155 Picotee mixed. A distinct type same size and shape as the giant Zinnias but each petal is tipped with a contrasting eolor. PKE, 15¢; -%4 oz., 715e. Wild Garden Mixture We have had so many calls for some- thing in flowers that could just be scattered and raked in odd spaces to give a wild- flower-garden effect that we have made up a tall and a dwarf mixture especially for this purpose. These mixtures contain a large assortment of the various annual flowers that will grow and bloom with little or no care. If possible, the ground should be spaded, the seed scattered and raked in; good re- sults are, however, obtained by scratching the soil as deeply as possible with a steel rake and then scattering the seeds. 3300 Dwarf Wild Garden Mixture. 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 40c. 3301 Tall Wild Garden Mixture. 15 0Z., 25C; 0z., 4£0e. of each of Pkt Pkt., 10c: Evergreen Lawn Seed A rich, deep green lawn is necessary to set off flowers to their best advantage. Our lawn seeds are of the finest quality, as we use only the finer leaved grasses in our mix- tures and to insure even distribution of all varieties we mix only a small quantity at a time. Full directions for preparing new lawns and care of old ones, together with a complete list of mixtures and prices on Same will be found on inside front cover and page 1 of this catalog. 72 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Praiseworthy Exhibition Dahlias Decorative Dahlia. The present great popularity of Dahlias is well deserved. They have a beauty and variety of form and color unequaled by any other flower and are adaptable to practically all garden schemes from a single plant ina small garden to veritable hedges in the more expansive gardens. Even beginners have wonderful results, while the more experi- enced gardeners are amply repaid by the additional size and beauty of blooms result- ing from their expert care and attention. Dahlias are easy to grow in almost any soil, the two main requirements being plenty of sunlight and water. PREPARING THE GROUND. Dahiias delight in a light, friable, loamy soil, en- riched with well-rotted stable manure. Spade the ground full depth of the top soil and be sure that manure is thoroughly mixed with soil. PLANTING. Tubers may be started in- docrs in boxes in April for later transplant- ing or planted outdoors from about the middle of May to the end of June. Lay tne tubers flat, about 6 inches deep and 2 to 3 feet apart in the row. GROWING. Do not permit more than two or three shoots to grow from a root, and when shoots are 2 feet high, pinch out the centers to promote branching growth. FOR EXHIBITION. Permit only a single stem to grow from a root and cut off about haif the lateral branches. Treated in this manner the plant will not only give larger flowers but they will all have full centers. CURING AND STORING. When the foli- age has been killed by Fall frosts, dig the roots, shake off as much soil as possible, and cut off all but 2 to 3 inches of the stems. Store the roots in a cool, dry place, stems down. It is not necessary to cover them with soil or ashes. We offer only standard divisions of dormant tubers. FROM SEED. Dahlias are as easy to raise from seed as cabbage or tomatoes, and many interesting and profitable varieties may be produced. We offer seed of the choicest varieties on page 48. Look over the following list of what we consider twelve of the finest Dahlias in ex- istence. From Ambassador to U. S. A. they represent the utmost in Dahlia perfection, not only in size of bloom but in coloring, robust growth, and strength of stem. All tubers have been carefully cut from field- grown clumps that have not been forced. Ambassador (Hybrid Cactus). A superb new variety of largest size and finely formed. Color yellow buff shaded with delicate salmon pink. $1.50 each. Amun Ra (The Sun God). (Decorative). immense blooms, exquisitely tormed. Flowers are borne well above the deep green foliage on long, sturdy stems. A delighttiul biending from copper-orange on the outer petals to rich, reddish bronze at the center. $1.00 each. Bashful Giant (Decorative). Fine exhibi- tion variety, large blooms on very strong stems. Flowers are tinest itorm, apricut and gold. $1.00 eacn. Gladys Sherwood (Hybrid Cactus). We consider this the finest white Dahlia. Flowers are of largest size, pure white, borne on long stems and keep for a long time in water. $1.00 each. Jersey Beauty (Decorative). The finest pink Decorative Dahlia ever introduced. Color is a rich clear glowing pink. Klowers are of large size and held erect on long, strong stems. $2.00 each. Mariposa (Hybrid Cactus). Distinctive new variely, pink toned and shaded violet. $1.50 each, Margaret Masson (Decorative). Lavender- pink. Flowers are large and fuli; borne on rigid stems. $2.50 each. Mephistopheles (Decorative). One of the largest and strongest growing Dahlias in existence. Color is a rich glowing scar- let. $1.00 each. Mother (Hybrid Cactus). One of the finest pure white Dahlias we have seen. Plants are very strong and free blooming. $2.50 each. Mrs. I. De Ver Warner (Decorative). Clear orchid or mauve-pink, and one of the most satistactory of the large Decorative Dah- lias to grow either for exhibition or for cut flowers. $1.00 each. Siskiyou (Hybrid Cactus). One of the very largest Dahlias, flowers 12 inches across have been grown. Combination of pink and mauve. $2.50 each. U. S. A. (Decorative). Magnificent blooms borne on long stemg above the foliage. The large flowers are a striking blending of orange and gold. $1.00 each. Special Collection Offer .Six Praiseworthy Dahlias $5.00 At regular prices this fine assortment of Six Exhibition Dahlias amounts to $6.00. As a collection, one strong tuber of each variety is offered at a special price of $5.00, postpaid. Full descriptions will be found above. Amun Ra Mephistophles Bashful Giant Mrs. I. de Ver Gladys Sherwood Warner U. S. A. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 73 Cactus Dahlias The Cactus type has full double flowers but with long, narrow, quill-like petals. Beloit. Rich, deep royal purple. Large flowers and _ long, strong stems. 40c each. California Enchantress. Soft pink flowers on strong stems. Very large. 75c each. Felix. Flowers are large and borne on good strong stems. Color violet overlaid Tyrian rose with velvety sheen. 50c each. Geo. Walters. Salmon shaded shrimp-pink. One of the most popular Cactus Dahlias. 50c each. Kalif. Pure scarlet flowers, frequently measuring nine inches across. 50c each. Mrs. C. H. Breck. Fine canary- yellow suffused pink. Free blooming and fine for cut flowers. 40c each. Mrs. T. A. Munro. Deep golden yellow shading to _ bronze. Long narrow petals. 40c each. Pierrot. Long and narrow petals; orange-buff some- times tipped white. 40c each. Springfield. An improvement on that old favorite, Countess of Lonsdale. Salmon- pink and amber. Excellent cut flower. 35¢e each. Tom Lundy. Large, dark velvety red blooms, borne on long, strong stems. 50c¢ each. 10 Fine Cactus Dahlias $3.75 This special collection includes one strong tuber of each of the ten fine Cactus sorts named above. With this assortment added to your flower garden, it will give you many pleasing shades of | tree bloomers with good stems for cut- ting. Peony, Show and Pompon Dahlias While the demand for these three classes of Dahlias is not as large as for the Cactus and Decorative, a few should be included in every Dahlia garden for variety. The Pom- pons produce the smallest size blooms of any of the Dahlias, but are very free flow- ering and highly prized for cutting and table decorations. A. D. Livoni (Show). Beautiful soft pink flowers, perfectly formed. 25c. Amber Queen (Pompon). Amber yellow. 25¢c each. Billionaire (Peony). Real old gold color. One of the largest of the Peony-flowered type. 50c each. Darksome (FPompon). Rich 30c each. Dreer’s White (Show). The largest white show Dahlia. 25c each. Golden Queen (Pompon). low. 30c each. Meyerbeer (Peony). under thorough inches across. 50c each. Snowclad (Pompon). Pure snow-white. Very free flowering. 25c each. deep maroon. Deep golden yel- Rich velvety purple; culture flowers are 1 Cactus Dahlias. Decorative Dahlias The largest Dahlias are found in this class. Flowers are full double with broad, flat petals. Azalea. Extra large, soft canary-yellow blending into pink on the outer row of petals. 50c each. American Beauty. Wine crimson, the larg- est Dahlia of this color. 35c each. Catherine Wilcox. Medium size, white tipped cerise. A very dainty bloom. 75c each. Darlene. Very free blooming, shell-pink with white center. 35c each. King of Autumn. A delightful blending of autumn colors; terra cotta, amber and pink. 40c each. Lucera. Brownish buff shaded autumnal bronze. Long stems and good for cutting. 35¢ each. Mrs. Carl Salbach. One of the best for exhibition. Rich lavender-pink slightly suffused white, extra large blooms. 650c each. Osam Shudow. Extremely large, and lilac with yellow center. Paul Michael. A fine variety for exhibi- tion; flowers very large. with curled petals. Color gold Shading to orange- buff. 75¢c each. Princess Pat. Old rose shades blended to a delightful combination. Strong stems. 75c each. 10 Decorative Dahlias, $4.50 This special collection includes one strong tuber of each of the ten fine Decorative Dahlias listed above. This collection in your garden will not only give a supply of the finest cut flowers, but with proper care will produce exhi- bition size blooms for show purposes. There is no better way of getting a old rose 75¢c each. really fine assortment of Dahlias than by buying the collections on these two pages. 74 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY B.S. & B. Co.’s Supreme Gladiolus Loveliest of summer-blooming bulbous flowers for cutting, and also very effective when used in mixed borders and among shrubbery. Gladiolus are very easy to grow, and, while fertile soil will give best results, they will thrive and bloom in prac- tically any garden soil, if planted in a sunny location. Plant any time from mid-April to the end of June; in fact, we adviSe that plant- ing be extended over this entire period, so that a succession of bloom may be had from July until frost. Plant bulbs 4 to 5 inches deep, 6 to 8 inches apart. Cultivate fre- quently, but not too deeply, during the growing season, and stake when 12 inches high. Before the ground freezes in the fall, dig the bulbs and let them dry in the sun for several days. When the tops are dry, cut them off about % inch from the bulb and remove the old bulb from the bottom and discard. Store in a cool, dry place where the temperature does not go below freezing. Ten Glorious Gladiolus If you want something out of the ordi- nary, something that will make your gar- dening friends and neighbors “sit up and take notice,” you should buy at least one, We and, if possible, some of all of the follow- j iny varieties. Every one is the king of its Hy class and as a whole they make a combina- Wi ; tion that is unsurpassed. aa “ Anna Eberius. Deep velvety purple, with Anna Eberius. reddish purple blotch on lower petals. 9c each; 85e per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Byron L. Smith Exquisite layvender-pink on white ground. Lower petals slightly deeper in color. 3c each; $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. Carmen Sylva. Pure ‘snow-white, large flowers, evenly spaced on long, straight stems. The finest pure white Gladiolus we have seen. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Crimson Glow. Glowing scarlet crimson shaded darker in the center. Large flow- ers nicely placed on the spike. 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. Golden Measure. By far the finest yellow Gladiolus. Flowers are large, and rich golden yellow with no blotches. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Leibesfeuer. Bright glowing scarlet. Large flowers evenly spaced on long stems. 15¢c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Mrs. H. E. Bothin. Geranium-pink, tinted salmon, deepening to scarlet at the cen- ter. Flowers are extra large, ruffled and attractively spaced. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Mrs. Dr. Norton. White suffused and edged with delicate pink. Sulphur blotches on lower petals. lle each; $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. Rose Ash. Beautiful old rose color suffused with pink and red. Large flowers on tall spikes. 15¢c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Twilight. Ruffled. Buff flaked pink on the Mes edges with delicate primrose and pink Se throat. 18c each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 Mrs. Dr. Norton. per 100. Byron L. Smith. BA Collections of Glorious Gladiolus A few new Gladiolus added to your assortment each year will keep it up-to-date. The varieties listed on this page are all of proven merit, each among the best of its class. As a special inducement we are offering the following collections, all strictly first size bulbs, 1% inches and up, at a considerable reduction in price. 1 each of the above ten varieties ( 10 bulbs) postpaid 3 each of the above ten varieties ( 30 bulbs) - postpaid 6 each of the above ten varieties ( 60 bulbs) - postpaid 12 each of the above ten varieties (120 bulbs) : postpaid 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 75 Glowing Gladiolus For Your Garden This offering of Glowing Gladiolus includes twelve of the best standard sorts that have withstood the test of time for vigor and free blooming qualities. We highly recommend them for both cutting and mass planting in your garden. All are strietly first size bulbs. America. Large flowers of clear lavender- pink, borne on strong stems. ic each; 65e per doz.; $4.50 per 100. Baron Hulot. Rich deep indigo-blue flowers of medium size on long spikes. le each; $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. Empress of India. Rich dark glowing ma- roon—almost black. lice each; $1.10 per doz.: $7.50 per 100. Evelyn Kirtland. Rose-pink deepening at edges and shading to shell-pink at center, 9c each: $5c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Halley. Bright salmon-rose with creamy blotch on lower petals. 7c each; 70c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. Le Marechal Foch. Clear pink, just a shade brighter than America. Flowers are larg- est size and borne on long, strong stems. 9c each: 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Mrs. Francis King. A pleasing shade of light searlet, blending into salmon. Te each: 65c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. Exquisite sal- mon-pink, blotched with red in the throat. 9e each: 85ec per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Niagara. Large flowers, delightful creamy yellow, throat splashed with carmine. 10c each; 95ec per doz.; $6.50 per 100. Peace. Glistening white, with a few purple- Evelyn Kirtland. carmine stripes on the lower petals. 9c each: 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Schwaben. Pure canary-yellow, with cen- ter blotched brownish carmine. Massive spikes. 9c each; 85c per doz.; $6.00 per War. Deep blood red shading to crimson. Many flowers oven at atime. ile each: $1.10 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. Select Mixture of Gladiolus A superb mixture of the standard type of Gladiolus composed of strictly first-size bulbs. A great variety of shades and col- ors are included. We make a careful check each year in the growing fields to be sure that this mixture contains a wide range of varieties and that no one color predominates. 60c per -doz.: $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Primulinus Gladiolus The Primulinus varieties differ from the old type in size of bloom, for they are smaller but at the same time the individual blooms are more finely formed and more gracefully spaced on the stem. They are fine in the garden and very useful cut flow- ers, as they are especially adapted for mixed bouquets. Alice Tiplady. Flowers are soft coppery bronze and gracefully placed on long stems. 9c each; 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Maiden Blush. Clear pink, mottled darker, with crimson blotch on lower petals. 9c each: 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Souvenir. Best and largest yellow Primu- linus. 12c each; $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per Mrs. Frank Pendleton. 100. Le Marechal Foch. Collection of 10 Glowing Gladiolus As a special inducement for more flower lovers to grow Gladiolus under name, we offer at reduced prices the collection below. Each assortment comprises 10 varieties listed on this page (our selection). Each variety packed separately under name. 1 each of ten varieties, our selection ( 10 bulbs) ...................... $0.65, postpaid 3 each of ten varieties, our selection ( 30 bulbs) ...................... 1.80, postpaid G each of ten varieties, our selection (_60 bulbs) ............-......-..- 3.50, postpaid 12 each of ten varieties, our selection (120 bulbs) .............. pa, eee 6.50, postpaid Gladiolus in Natural Color—See Inside Back Cover. 76 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY For a Brilliant Display—Use Cannas. Brilliant Cannas Due to great improvements made in recent years, Cannas have become very popular for large beds and mixed borders. The foliage is quite ornamental and the blooms make 2 mass of color from July until frost. Start the roots indoors in pots in early March and plant in their permanent position about the middle of May; or the roots may be planted in the place where they are to bloom in early May. Set plants 1% to 2 feet apart in a sunny location. Dig roots after the first killing frost, cut off the foliage, and store in a cool, dry place over Winter. City of Portland. (Green foliage). Beauti- ful glowing pans 4 feet. 12c each; $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Eureka. (Green foliage). The finest white Canna ever introduced. Flowers open cream but gradually turn pure white. 4 Feet 12c each; $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per Piery Cross. (Green foliage). Large, vivid scarlet flowers borne well above the foli- age in almost endless succession. 4 feet. 138c each; $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. Florence Vaughan. (Green foliage). Flow- ers yellow, dotted crimson. 4% feet. 9c each; 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. King Humbert. (Bronze foliage). Wonder- fully effective. Large, orange-scarlet flow- ers and heavy, purplish bronze leaves. 5 fect 10c each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per Mrs. Alfred F. Conard. (Green foliage). The strongest growing and largest flowered pink Canna. Flowers are clear pink and retain their color well. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Souvenir de Anton Crozy. (Green foliage). An old variety but very desirable. Flow- ers are flaming red with a narrow but well defined border of rich yellow. 3 feet. 9c each; 85c per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Statue of Liberty. (Bronze foliage). One of the strongest growing and largest flowered Cannas. Flowers are brilliant red traced with orange and orchid-shaped. 7 feet. 12c each; $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100, The President. (Green foliage). The finest of all the reds. Enormous, rich scarlet flowers; strong plants; clean heavy foli- age. 4 feet. 12c each; $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Wintzer’s Colossal. (Green foliage). Orchid- flowering Canna with immense flame-scar- let flowers. The largest flowering Canna. 5 feet. 12c each; $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. Yellow King Humbert. (Green foliage). A sport from the red King Humbert. Flow- ers are large and orchid-shaped. Color yellow dotted orange-scarlet. 4% feet. 12¢c each; $1.15 per doz.; $8.90 per 100. INFORMATION We have incorporated in this catalog, as much practical, accurate information on gardening as space would permit, and are always glad to give additional infor- mation on request. For ready reference, however, we would suggest the purchase of one or two good books on gardening. “The Ama- teur’s Garden Guide” and “1001 Garden Questions Answered” (listed on page 99), are particularly recommended. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 77 Miscellaneous Summer Flowering Bulbs = Hardy Garden Lilies Most of the Lilies make stem roots near the surface and for this reason they should be planted among other plants or mulched with about 3 inches of lawn clippings or Peat Moss during the summer to protect the roots from the rays of the sun. Lilies are perfectly at home in the shrubbery or perennial border; however, the flower spikes should have access to the sun. Cover stem rooting kinds about three times their great- est diameter, placing a quantity of sand at the base of the bulb to insure good drain- age. Auratum. Flowers ivory-white, striped with a band of golden yellow and studded with crimson spots. 9x11 Size, 45c each; $4.50 per doz. 11x13 size, 65c each; $6.50 per doz. Henryi. One of the best of the hardy lilies. Rich, orange yellow, slightly spotted red- dish brown. Select bulbs, 75c each; $7.50 per doz. Speciosum Album. Large, white, fragrant flowers, with a greenish band through the oe of each petal. 65c each; $6.50 per OZ. Speciosum Rubrum. The flowers are rosy white, shaded and spotted with crimson. 9x11 size, 45c each; 34.50 per doz. 11x13 size, 65e each; $6.50 per doz. Tigrinum Splendens (The Giant Tiger Lily). ; Large, double, or- ek. Sete; ee ange-red flowers 4 ae ae a Ss ee spotted with black. Baty Pee ‘ist Le Sa eee Large bulbs, 30c : Lh Boe Take TEER - - each: $3.00 per doz. Caladium. BEGCNIAS, Tuberous Rooted, Giant Double. These are becoming more popular each season, both as pot plants and for outdoor bed- ding in partially shaded locations. Start tubers indoors late in April, traasplant later, 1 foot apart, to a richly manured bed, which should be kept moist at all times. All colors mixed. 35c each; $3.50 per doz; $25.00 per 100. CALADIUM esculentum (Elephant Ear). Impressive foliage plants, growing to enormous size. Plant in May. Extra-large bulbs, 9x11 in., 20c each; $2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. CALLA, Golden Yellow (Richardia Elliottiana). Excellent for pot plants or summer bedding. Plant outdoors after danger of frost is over. Lift bulbs in the Fall after frost has cut down the foliage. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. CINNAMON VINE. Hardy, rapid-growing vine, with bright green foliage and clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers. Large roots, 10c each; $1.00 per doz. GLOXINIA. Charming summer fiowering bulbous plants for the window, garden or conservatory. Mixed colors, 35c each; doz., $3.50. ISMENE (Peruvian Daffodil). I.arge, white fragrant flowers, re- sembling amaryllis. Slender green foliage. 15¢c each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. MADEIRA VINE. An old-fashioned vine. Light green leaves and small white flowers with delicate fragrance. 10c each: $1.00 per doz. Montbretia Showy bulbous plants with graceful spikes of flowers, growing 2 to 3 feet tall, which are valuable for garden and cutting. Plant in April or May in clumps about 3 inches deep, in light loamy soil in a sunny location. Protect well. meer Te Brilliant red and yellow. 15c each; $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per : Golden West. Bright golden yellow. 15e each; $1.15 per doz.; 38.06 per 100. Westwick. Orange-red with yellow eye. 15c each; $1.25 per doz.: $9.00 per 100. Fire King. Glowing scarlet. 15c each; $1.15 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. a oF re _ ae Pee OXALIS. Summer-blooming. Charming little border plants. Mixed colors. Mammoth bulbs, 30c per doz.; $2.00 per 100. TUBEROSE, Double Pearl. Start indoors in March, or in the open in May. Flowers waxy-white and very fragrant. Mammoth bulbs, Tuberose. ic each; 65c per doz.; $4.50 per 100. BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Highest Quality Farm Seeds The following stocks of Farm and Field Seeds have all been carefully selected for purity, vigor, high yield, and adaptability to conditions in this part of the country. They conform in all respects with the State Seed Law. est prices by return mail, on receipt of your inquiry. J es ae Ee 8 ifee cone ay ny See 3 a alae preeee: erenartetnt ve i) ie th oR aii Maret i‘ : eae eae ut i ne ic a a x : - i !] y b) bia i N sect. 7-7-5 3 = eee = eae =so Sra Seer o- se = es eee s= == $4 nencgonearnd ny Re uit A ih Ae H ROR RO ES = if RAD IIIT ce ] 3.29 uit} enol snot ett “é BS Seg or ee Typical Ears of Our Selected Corn. Seed Corn HIGH YIELD STRAIN Shelled from selected ears, tips and butts removed, carefully graded and cured. High germination. Prices on application. Golden Surprise. An especially fine, sure, early ripener, with long, slender cob and deep golden yellow dent grains. A good producer under all conditions and highly recommended. Improved Leaming. Large, tapering ears, 8 to 10 inches long; medium sized red cob. Ripens in 100 to 110 days. A re- liable variety for both grain and ensilage, making a tall, strong stalk extremely heavy with foliage. Lancaster County Sure Crop. An extra large-eared Corn of Leaming type. Early and a heavy yielder of ears filled with long, narrow, bright yellow grains. The foliage is leafy and the stalks average 8 to 10 feet in height. Reid’s Yellow Dent. Select strain of this well known heavy producing sort. Large, blunt ears filled with bright yellow ker- nels. Best on good soils. Medium early, with strong stalks and heavy foliage, can be used for silage. Ensilage and Fodder Corn Red Cob. A vigorous variety with strong stalks and broad leaves. Pure white grains and red cob. Reliable. Eureka (Virginia grown). The tallest and most leafy of the Ensilage Corns. Late maturing but will make more ensilage and fodder than any other sort. Ears long and slender; grains and cob white. CROW REPELLENT Absolutely prevents crows from pulling Cor. = 4 pt- 291-00: e pt. el -50: We will be pleased to quote you lat- Seed Oats Storm King. 100: ibs2$37-50: Wood Meadow (Poa nemoralis). Does well in shady places. Lb., 90c; 10 Ibs., $8.00; 100 lbs., $75.00. Special Grass Seed Mixture for Hay. Sow 50 Ibs., per acre. 10 Ibs., $3.00; 100 Ilbs., $25.00. Special Grass Seed Mixture for Pasture. Sow 50 lbs. per acre. 10 Ibs., $3.00; 100 Ibs., $25.00, : and are grown in the Red Clover. Highest Grade Clovers Please Write for Today’s Prices. The recently enacted Federal Seed Act provides that all imported seed of Bed and Alfalfa Clover be artificially stained in the following manner: No. 1. Unadapted for general use in this country, must be stained 10% Red. No. 2. Adapted for general use in this coun- try, must be stained 1% Green. (Except Canada grown). No. 3. Adapted for general use in this coun- try (Canada grown) must be stained 1% Violet. No. 4. No stain grown Clover. Alfalfa. Purest northwestern grown seed only. The most valuable hay crop and soil enricher. Requires well drained, limestone soil and should be inoculated with Farmogerm. Sow in Spring or late Summer, 20 lbs. to the acre. Alsike. Excellent hay Clover, thriving on pooriy drained and slightly acid soils. Sow in early Spring, 6 to 8 lbs. per acre. Crimson. A quick growing annual Clover, used on light soils aS a green manure. Sow 12 to 15 lbs. per acre. Medium Red. The old standby and one of the most valuable for hay, pasture, and green manure. Thrives best on well drained, sweet soil. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. Mammoth Red. Grows larger, yields heavier, and is a little hardier, particu- larly on damp soils, than the common Medium Red. Matures with Timothy. Sow 10 to 15 lbs. per acre. Hubam or Annual White Sweet. A strain of White Sweet Clover that produces a large yield of good hay in one season. Excellent for bees and a good soil en- richer. White Sweet Clover. Biennial; makes good hay and forage; thrives on poorer soil than any other Clover and is considered the greatest of all soil enrichers. For hay, sow 12 to 15 Ibs. per acre. White Dutch Clover. Excellent for lawns and pastures. is required on American 80 insects. BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY SPRAY CHART Insect pests and plant diseases have increased and spread so much during the past few years, that spraying has become as much a part of gardening as digging the ground. Insect pests are divided into two classes: the chewing or eating insects and the sucking The chewing insects (caterpillars, beetles, poison ito the surface of the plants. etc.), ean be destroyed by applying For sucking insects (awhis and plant lice), a contact spray that clogs up their breathing pores or gives oft a poisonous gas must be used. Plant diseases (scales, blights and mildews), require other specially prepared sprays. We give below a list of crops most seriously troubled with insect pests and diseases, and proper spray for their control. Crop Insect Spray With Disease Spray With Apple Aphis Black Leaf 40 Scale Scalecide or Apple Worm Arsenate of Lead Blight Lime Sulphur Aster Beetle Arsenate of Lead Blight Treat Seed with Semesan Bean Mexican Bean | Calcium Arsenate Rust Pyrox Beetle Cabbage Aphis Aphine Yellows Treat Seed with Cabbage Worm] Slug Shot Club Foot Semesan Celery Rust Bordeaux Cucumber Aphis Black Leaf 40 Blight Pyrox Striped Beetle} Slug Shot Delphinium Black Spot Qua-Sul Gladiolus Root Aphis Magotite or Rust and Treat Bulbs with Vermine Scab Semesan Grapes Rose Bug Ansect Mildew Bordeaux Lily Lilv Rot Treat Bulbs with x Semesan Peach Aphis Black Leaf 40 Seale and Scalecide or Borer Para-benzene Blight Lime Sulphur Peas Aphis Aphine Mildew Bordeaux Potato Potato Bug Slug Shot Blight Bordeaux Pyrox Pyrox Radish Root Maggot Magotite Rose Rose Bug Agripax Brown Canker |} Semesan Spray or Aphis Aphine Black Spot Funegtrogen Squash Squash Bug Kerosene Emulsion Sweet Pea Aphis Agripax Mildew Bordeaux Tomato Aphis Black Leaf 40 Blight Pyrox Ants Ants are not in themselves injurious to plants, but they do harbor, protect and transport the aphis, and therefore should be exterminated. Antrol is the best remedy. e Cut Worms, Grasshoppers and Snails Cut Worms, Grasshoppers and Snails do a vast amount of damage, and, as they cannot be reached by ordinary sprays, a poison bait must be used. We have found Snarol to be very effective against these pests. Garden Friends The following insects, ete., eat many kinds of garden pests and should not be killed: LADY BUGS, CRICKETS, CENTIPEDES, TOADS, SNAKES, BIRDS. Dormant Spraying All trees, shrubs and bushes will be benefited by spraying with either Scalecide or Lime Sulphur solution during late Winter and early Spring, when they are dormant. These sprays not only control many blights, scales and diseases, but also kill the eggs of many insects. How to Spray or Dust Successful combating of insects and diseases depends upon the thorough application of the spray or dust. Both upper and under sides of leaves must be covered and in the case of the more tenacious insects, such as Aphis, spraying must be continued at fre- quent intervals until control is obtained, 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 81 Against Each year snails, slugs, sow bugs, cut worms, vegetation and destroy the tender growths as they shoot out of the ground. Guard Your Plants Hidden Enemies earwigs, etc., advance on rasshoppers, = P Nearly everything with which they come in contact is thus destroyed. Ants, for example, carry and protect aphis, scale and mealy bug that annually destroy millions of dollars’ worth of vegetation. Snails, slugs, and sow bugs, for instance, work at night. Watch them yourself with a candle in the dark. Note, also how in the morning they have disappeared. Antrol The National cAnt Control et 2 Now 2 method has been discovered that is most effective in the control of Argentine and all honey-dew-loving species of ants. Tt is called Antrol—a syrup that is placed about your premises in tiny glass jars With special green tops. Ants eat it as a food and thus carry its mildly poisonous contents to the entire colony. Soon these insects are completely wiped out—at the source. Cottage Set (9 containers and 6-ounce bottle of syrup) $1.90 Re CONTAINS. 2 lee oo) ee ee .20 Antal Syrupre eS: = - pt., $1.00; gal., 4.00 By express only. DEALERS NOTE: nara The ‘National Pest Control Snarol is a meal (ready for use) that you simply sprinkle under shrubs and around flowers. It is guaranteed to destroy snails, slugs, cut worms, sow bugs, earwigs, grass- hoppers, ete. It can be used without dan- ger to vegetation. Nor will water les 4 > FOR FILLING j A AND CLEANING j 4 , Se wal over SvPMON TUBE ; , §S8) Lee She § So FULLY PATENTED ky ed ooee AND PATENTS PENDING ‘ Hei “8 wee One Zov az Auto Spray No. 26. With slow pump- ing this sprayer throws a continuous, un- broken, fine mist spray. Quart, galvan- ized, 90c; quart, brass, $1.50. Jim Dandy. Capacity half gallon; galvan- ized steel tank. Works more rapidly than any other hand sprayer. Adjustable noz- zle throws long distance, fine mist or coarse spray. infeectants or Used for insecticides, dis- Price, whitewash, Nees (5 Robertson Compressed Air. Works easier, gives a more powerful spray and lasts longer than any other hand sprayer on the market. All parts can be taken apart and cleaned. Capacity one quart. Gal- vanized, $1.25; brass, $2.00. Rubber Sprinkler. Made of best grade of heavy rubber. Well adapted for spray- ing the foliage on plants indoors. $1.35. Syringes, English. Powerful sprayers made entirely of brass. Used principally in the greenhouse. Small, $4.00; medium, $6.00; large, $9.00. 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 89 Paragon Jr. TRUCK AND BARREL SPRAYERS. Paragon No. 3. This represents our most popular outfit. The heavy galvanized tank of 12 gallons capacity is mounted on a strong two-wheeled steel truck and easily moved from place to place. Equip- ment: 10 ft. special spray rose, 10 ft. ex- tension pipe and nozzles. Price complete, $25.00. Paragon No. 4. As shown on illustration above this outfit is mounted on strong 30- inch steel wheels. It is designed for orchard work and for whitewashing large factories, etc. Capacity, 28 gallons. Equipment: 20 ft. special spray hose, 10 ft. extension pipe and nozzles. Price, $40.00. Paragon Sprayer No. 3 5 E | é | 5 Giant. Sprayers Paragon | | Vs ys No. 4. Auto Spray No. 9. KNAPSACK AND BUCKET SPRAYERS Auto Spray No. 9. Sturdy compressed air sprayer; capacity, 4 gals.; weight, 10 1bs. Metal tank is lock-seamed, well riveted and soldered throughout. Uses: For spraying shrubs, vines, field crops, white- washing, removing wall paper and gen- eral purposes. New solid seamless brass pump and brass ball check valve. Fitted with 2 ft. extension pipe and auto-pop nozzle. Galvanized tank, $6.75; brass tank, $9.75. Auto Spray No. 50. This sturdy little ma- chine is recommended where light weight is a factor. Built exactly like Auto Spray No. 9, described above, except the capacity is 2% gals. and extension rod is 18 inches. Weight, 7 lbs. Galvanized tank, $6.00; brass tank, $8.25. Paragon Jr. Compressed air knapsack style sprayer of the highest quality. Equipped with the exclusive Paragon self-cleaning strainer, through which all liquids pass before entering the pump, thus prevent- ing clogging of the nozzle. Pump works easily and gives steady pressure. 4 gal. galvanized tank, auto-pop nozzle, $6.50; brass tank, 39.50. Standard Bucket Spray. This handy spray outfit can be used from bucket, barrel or knapsack, in orchard, garden or farm, In- terchangeable nozzles, sprays from fine mist to straight stream. Sprays small fruit trees, truck crops, does whitewash- ing and auto washing. Brass construc- tion throughout, unaffected by chemicals. Pump with hose and 3 nozzles, $5.50: 5-gallon knapsack, $4.00; extension rod, curved, $1.00. Little Giant. Well-constructed bucket Spray Pump with cylinder and aijir- chamber side by side, by which the work is all done on the down stroke. Patent agitator keeps the liquid thoroughly mixed, $4.00. ACCESSORIES FOR SPRAYERS Extension Pipe. 2 ft. lengths. Iron, each, 35c¢; brass, each, 40c; elbow, 35c. Nozzles. Auto Pop, $1.50; Bordeaux, $1.00; Imperial, 50c; Non Clog, 75c; Vermorel, 85c; Nozzle Strainer, $1.00. Spray Gun. Utilizes the entire capacity of any power sprayer and eliminates bamboo extension rods and other fittings, $6.00. Spray Bods. Bamboo extension, 10-foot length, fitted with stop-cocks and drip guard, $4.00. Spray Hose. Strongly made to stand high pressure. % in., 35c per ft.; % in., 30c per ft. Cup Washers. We carry in stock leather cup washers for all the above sprayers, go BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY Miscellaneous Garden Tools Grafting Tool. Best forged steel ....$1.50 Asparagus Knives. V-shaped blade, which cuts the edible stalk under the soil. Short handle, 40c; 4 ft. WMC iierare rss rolsveie tes sieuevsvemecerlcvelaucrs 1, tes $0.65 SS Grass Edging Knives. Amer- ican Plat Top, 4 ft. handle, SL ws Ye atte 1D) * IneaGlle, $1.25; English Half Moon, $2.50; Planet Jr. Wheel S tyllelee oa.ndi See dp cee cee $1.50 Dandelion Spud. Steel blade, 4 ft..... 40 Ferfection. Toothed wheel, 4-foot las aol Vom epeee Sua Teer Mareen Sire cami heaters 0 cs 2.00 Half Moon Garden ......... oT Wy ii] i} =n Ti Dock and Thistle Cutter. Well made tool with forked spud and foot KEStS 4226 toe namaie sare nsceve. ae, 1.215 Garden. Solid steel socket, 6 in., S100. Tain. Sal 05/548 vine eee et eerste WD) Dibbles. Handy tool for transplanting cabbage, celery, tomato plants, ete. Wood handle, 70c; all iron.. .65 FORKS, Ensilage or Barn, Steel. Six 15 in. steel tines, end tines turned Grape, Italian. Blades 7x9 in.; han- up. Ds handle (>2500;" S-tine .. 22.92.29 Giles SUS: FES? Saati oe sate 1.50 Wooden. Three bent wooden tines, with a spread of 15 in. Length, (Tih Of GA Pua CA ant ON Ge Rly Dae Ape cae me 1.50 TRUE TEMPER Spading. Best grade steel. Four heavy angular tines which never lores = AWWCoGl ID! dowels 25555845 - 2.00 Grub. 4% in: blade, 4 ft. handle... .85 Invincible. Three detachable steel Spading English. Tines are square prongs. 9" in: handles s45¢ 2) 4) Et: and sharp pointed. Highest grade 2.50 ake N al Ol eee nent eR Mere hr titre Gee sont ne cera ee. A AD Spading, Small Size. Four light angular tines with 3% ft. handle.. 1.00 Onion. Triangular blade, 4 ft. handle .75 Seufile; =5 "ine 75e= Goin, 8 7eC> Selle oreo Manure. Six tines, Iron D handle, mle sito — qeraersy EY Sato, > Joye yale ANGUS ee yes Be rant ne beets 1250 Hay. Three tines, 5 ft., straight Jabs SAV Wek aukeetea decay oe ee PERE ae erm r ys : 1.10 Garden Set of Tools. Three piece set ‘NY : of Hoe, Rake and Shovel all care- \ Warren. 7 in. blade, fully made of good material..... 2.00 SOMGISOCKEE eae 15 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. gl MISCELLANEOUS GARDEN TOOLS —Continued HOES—Continued. KNIVES, Budding, American. 1 pointed and 1 round edge blade; white han- Py ic ote eo ede ote oonye ewe ow see ome $1.25 : gh Boa : Budding, English. Bone handle, rein- ee ee eae neintes: forced eand -prass lined -— 5 Fs... <:.. «. 3.13 -5 c ial) = Ass = ee. Titty 5 ta ae ee $0.60 e = , 2 alle; 2 DIONE hit = Fruning, American. Wood handle .. 1.00 Pruning, English. Staghorn handle .. 2.50 Weeder and Hoe. Hioe one side, 4- foevthed’: weeded on back 228 é.i deb Dee INOseisr carats. 2.00 Sie es a8 Extra Blades for Triangular Saws |, | vertical movement, which does not SCYTHE BLADES. Finest grade of tines. tive pat Pica c tavene fe terete reer eee 1.25 Brakes Dlade US to. 2200 os leno Grass, American. 28 to 32 in. ..... 2.00 Grass-snip. Shaped like scissors. Thumb rest and spiral spring. 6- in, cuttine -steel blades Vaiss oe 1.00 SHEARS, Hedge. Notched blades, hol- Grass, English. Riveted back, 32 in. 2.75 low ground steel. German Style. Blue steel blade, 32 GR hs eet a ee a eC arn 7 a a eee Weed. Best quality, 24 to 28 in..... 1.85 sha ning 5 i : : tis Hedesene a oe ceeopean 1.25 American. 6% in., $1.50; 8 in., $2.35; DOA. soccer a On mE es betafats oo si hin a7 See 2.79 SCYTHE HANDLES. Made of best White Ash. Curved Style, $1.50; straight style.. 1.25 LO> SUEY ees Gas ache eee ete ee 3.50 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 93 MISCELLANEOUS GARDEN TOOLS —Continued SHEARS, Pruning. All styles listed are made from the highest grade tool steel. Coil Spring Styles. No. 100, $1.00; 3: : Sa | aed ya oe ie | ky oa a lng eae aee -—- cage $2.50 SHEARS, Hedge— Combination. For new growth hedges, shrubs and grass, 6 in. serrated toothed blades ..........$2.00 Simplicity. Aj-sreat time “saver. Cuts both in opening and closing. ; Trimmer, for new growth only... 4.00 EE ee ee Pee en Leaf Spring Styles. No. 102....... 1.50 SLUW LIL cece eee eee ere es serene sneecreese v.t SHEARS, Lopping. Blades are best forged steel, handles do not pull out. No. 253, Double Cut illustrated... 2.: Bulldog. Curved blades, double cut 3.00 French. Special wheel spring. 8 in., 52-0029 in $2505 31 6 in: ~~] 5 PE UU T br et i dros. oo eo ie heeds = ws 2? Stayer 3.00 Ladies. Nickel plated, 7 in......... 1.50 English. Sheffield steel, 2% in. cut. .$5.00 Flower Scissors. Holds the flower after cutting, nickel plated....... 1.50 SHOVELS. Finest grade; either square or round point. D. handle, $2.00; Long Handle, round point, full McKenney. Toggle joint power, polish compound leverage. No. 0, 15 in., er $3.50; Nowa 23~9ne $4200. -No. 2 a" one 6 of OO) @ Ce, 6 2 Sm See. we 6.8 5 619 Ss SPEAR, as 8 SPER A nee aa ee es oe of 5.50 Searight. Single cut, 26 in., ash BA eee A ate oe ca Ue a se 3.00 Tiffany. All steel, light, practical and handy, 24 in. iron handle .... 3.50 Home Garden. Designed for home use. Its light weight and correct shape relieve the fatigue of digging.. 1.50 Sieves. Sizes %, 1/6, 4%, or % iin. mesh 1.50 Utility. For light pruning. 10 in. WOOGCIE” HanGleg oon. 2. anna Bee 2.00 94 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY MISCELLANEOUS GARDEN TOOLS AND SUPPLIES—Continued. SICKLES, English. Sheffield steel, TIVE: MbACk iy cen ae haccdset cus ee ede $1.00 German. Blue steel blade ........ .60 aii: Transplanting. 6 in. blade, 25c; 8 in. $0.30 Hoe Shaped. 7 in. blade........... 65 WEEDERS, Dandelion. Sharp V- shaped blade, short handle......... 40 4 Eh nandier sans mies sees .65 Eureka. Grip handle, 45¢e; 9 ft., : ONES NOS) Aime ANEW. % boon Gone nie 65 Excelsior. Five iron fingers..... pease) Pilgrim. Hollow ground razor steel .85 Five Claws. Handy garden tool with five steel fingers. Finished in baked green enamel.............. Sy) Gonz Fork. marae forged steel Drones Garin heidi uy si eo aay cen ease wanes eeeneeete English Weeding Fork. /xtra heavy, will last a life jeman(es Gariio) handle, S200 Sistecar tb aceceec seeds 2.50 Hazeltine. > Flea sa28 2 acoon se 50 Village Blacksmith. Offset handle... .60 Grass Whip. A long handled sickle; saves the back. 3 ft. handle ..... 90 Sod Lifter. English style with heart- shaped blade, 4 ft. handle........ 8.50 Magi eo one Ae ae ; agic. 5am: andle, C3 in. SPADES, Flat Back. [Full polished, | eripy hamdley csi ak biek-cncucaae eee 30 besiete radescocycs kas cloreiae noweneneater et 2.00 Magic, 2 in 1. Hoe and weeder, grip aim dle oS ee ore eek oot ee eee 40 Onion, Triangular. Short HaAMGSshers cs ens bO0 Curved Back. Round or square DOUG iiaeccerene eke reat: chee ein Reirene 2.25 if Boy’s Size. Useful for all light work Tack Claw Lawn Weeder. [Efficient on both large and small lawn WCBS Foie AitUar a erbiete a peinnle oka theta Ree eee 40 : 9 WE The “GUT-0-KUM” Siete An Entirely New Principle Aslight Push and Pull thoroughly loosens the surrounding soil and removes not only the weed, but the ENTIRE ROOT. Tree Pruner. One piece poles made from straight-grained strong wood. Will cut a limb 1% in. in diameter. 8 ft., $4.50: 10 ft, $5.00; 12 ft., jointed, $6.75; 16 ft., jointed 7.50 Tree Scraper. Three sharp, beveled CASS wasiattacstrats hi lenen shaleret Meo ae tee TROWELS, Solid Steel. 6 in. blade.. .40 Solid Steel. 6 in. blade, green enamel .25 i. Nit j a) ! ; Na Dt SE | Z a Drop Socket. Finest solid steel made. ,85 Oba UB aa is see sishahereneal oo lotelleye eens -15 502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 95 Miscellaneous Supplies and Sundries Aprons, Gardener’s. Extra heavy rubber EG, So sp exe\a thes dn On je ws efeiete a 97 0a 2 6 Baskets, Ash. Used for gathering flowers, berries, etc. § qt. size, $1.00; 8 qt. Berry. Pint size, $1.00 per 100; quart, per 190 0 oO Oo Garden, Fancy. For gathering flow- Ove: Cre. Oak. 2-bu. size, substantially made. 2.50 Bunching Machine, Felin’s. The most practical and longest-lived Tying Machine on the market. Indispens- able to the Market-gardener. De- livered Carnation Supports. See under Stakes. Cel-O-Glass. Glass substitute for hotbed sash; cut with scissors and put on with tacks. Width, 3 ft. 5 lineal ft., $2.75; 10 lineal ft., $5.25; TO0shitteal feels fe Fes Fae ee Ss Glass Cloth. A cloth substitute for glass. Transparent, waterproof and protective. Width, 3 ft., yard, 50c; 10 yards, $3.80; 50 yards, $17.50; 1OUIVaArdsS en. aS ooo aaron wie oe 33.00 Celery Bleachers. By the use of these specially made tubes of heavy card- board Celery can be easily bleached without banking with soil or boards. Easy to apply. 6% in. diam., 12 in. Ric htpere (005625. ooo we oe ne a ee Egg Boxes, Folding. Used for deliv- ering eggs direct to customers. One dozen size, 12 boxes, 20c; 50 boxes, 65c; 100 boxes, $1.25; 1000 boxes.. Florist Clips, Buil Deg. For fasten- 75.00 Ie ae ee dee ee ee er We 48.00 6.00 ing paper around bouquets, etc. Per 1900 15 Fruit Picker. Made of steel wire, heavily galvanized. Easily attached .eOetyesHOlGa os eee oe es 50 Fruit Presses. Substantial and easy to clean, light and compact. 3 at. size. $4.153; 6 qt, $5-15;5- 12. qt... 8.50 eee ane eses = an ee : tooo Tot a a 2 eae Garden Line. Finest grade of white, glazed line. Hank of 48 ft., 50c; PCMmAGZ NADES oes sie ee 5.00 Garden Line Reels. All metal style. Small size, $1.25: large size.-..2.° 22D Glass Clamps. For repairing broken glass. 30). ale ee, ee ee ee gy oc oe ale 2.00 Glass Cleaner. A powerful and quick acting cleaner. Gal., $2.00; 5 gals., 8.75 Glass Cutter. points Six changeable cutter Cie ee et AOS Oe OC Oe: Ss. 8 6 S.0te 2.8 Soo) BO @ w o1 Glazing Points, Peerless. Sizes No. 2_ and 2%. 1000 for 75c; 5000 ....$ 3.50 Zinc. Peg style. Sizes %, %, %@ in., j jl Gee: Le hk fl CP ae ae ee ae ae 2.25 Gloves, Pruning. Strongly made PANN ECE Ry Groce 6 oslo co ha, eae a a 2.00 Grafting Wax. For grafts, cuts and bruises. % Ib. 25e; ¥% I1b., 35c; Ib., 59 Grinder, Household. A powerful com- pact machine. Carborundum wheel 42 I diameter. 15 dmcinick.> --- 3.50 5 Greenhouse Shading Paint. Gal. can. 3.2: Hanging Baskets. Heavy wire, teste ed green ch Doz. SEIHCR it oo Hise ites alte te $ .25 $2.50 ja GPG) 8 ae eo ee ne ee aE 3.29 ANI CAS. oes, a ces ers Ste es Bw ewes -40 3.75 1 Oe: Siena Te 0 Weg a met ee oe 45 4.50 1 eS 1) ee See .50 5.00 Handles. Made from best Ash. Rake AL ANG HGl et, VERS EMS 2:2 cesta » a niornct eine $ .45 1 ERS) 0G a) = Ans ee 8 ea ee eee ee 45 ron De Worke Eland n-- os. a... dea wee 65 Wood] bD- Spade: Handle +s .t..=<2-. 65 {Pele xeYel (en 1 = bei ye (eee oe nee er ee 00 Hose, Garden. X-L-ALL. Our moulded hose is made strong and durable and will last for years. Cheaper in the long run than lower priced grades. 50 ft., % in., with couplings, $9.00; 50 ft., % in. with COMPUTES sie ern oceunis ee acs dia Malo ea ere Spray Hose. Made to stand the high pressure of power sprayers. ¥% in., 35c per ft.; % in., 30c per ft. Hose Couplings. Per- fect clinching. Easy to attach and wili not tear the lawn. 1% to % inch size.} Per set ....-20C BE Hose Menders. Perfect 3 clinching. Quickest mender to attach on the market. % and % in. size, each 15c; 3 Ze ees ats ees Wibtae ioke ae cake ais ves 1:25 Hose Gage Adapters. Pittsburgh to SranGard OAK. BPaGh” . oes ae os aes 25 Standard to Pitsburgh gage. Each.. 20D Hose Nozzles. See page 96. HOES OR HOSE Hose is necessary in very dry weather to water the garden, but don’t forget that Hoes are just as necessary to keep the ground loose and to conserve moisture, g6 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES AND SUNDRIES—Continued. Hose Nozzles— AQUMATIC 232 Soest Se eae oe $2.00 Greenhouse =) aaa ee es ePee Ge 1.00 Hotbed. Aluminum, 4% in. face 3.50 JUSULItO so Tg ee ete OE oe .65 ROU sats oc cee a een ae Ses An Hotbed Mats. Frostproof mats of bur- lap for protecting hotbeds and cold- frames. 40x76 in., $3.00; 76x76 in...$4.50 Hotbed Sash. Standard 3x6 ft., Iron crossbars and lugs. cypress; all joints mortisSed. 3 rows glass. Best quality Each Doz. Unpainted and unglazed. ....$3.50 $36.00 Painted and unglazed ...... 4.00 45.00 Painted) and) 2lazed=.~ 4... 6.50 738.00 1D) Zach Hydrometer. For testing lime-sulphur. $0.75 34 inch Wired Tree Late/ 8) co GinmcA bot Labe/ 8 t0 /2inch ni Garden Labe/ Labels, Wooden. For pots and garden use Pointed and painted on one side. 100 1000 AHN) THO Mes ce oy cs shausroks vshonnveneudzeser'e $0.40 $ 2.50 Fy SUS! SO Cr rscaees oe rhotots ete eoenncase -45 3.00 Gin N ier O Utes we telea- sea cvsc ewes -50 3.50 LOB TIT OO seh fo tes re aeale stents copter 1.00 7.50 8 in. Garden, % in. wide ... 1.20 8.50 10 in. Garden, % in. wide ... 1.35 10.50 12 in. Garden, 1% in. wide .. 1.75 13.25 31%, in. copper wired, for dahlias, trees, shrubs, etc. .50 eee Labels, Weatherproof Plant. Simplex waterproof labels are adapted for all out- door garden records. Writing is done on celluloid, which has a transparent mica cover. Copper wires attached to labels Doz... 100 3x ANE testers cias Ci dere eters $ .45 $2.50 Ub Aide | 5 es Re ei RENO ND oe Be 15 4.50 op. @ Wie) b «gree eee eat Biorepeoseamamekee abaeans 1.10 6.50 Leaf Rack, Wire. Collapsible attach- ment to be used on wheelbarrow. Capacity, 10 bushels leaves, grass, GEGi cs Gils oi tpeutwiare wate eelohe see ans iien eet $ 8.00 putty on the market. 5 gals. Mastica Machine. For Mastica. Highest grade of glazing Gal., $2.50; see ee ee wee ee applying Mastica . $3.00 Pot Covers. Waterproof, green crepe paper. Each Doz. vari (eetaris sees $0.25 $2.50 Gi erapeties cee PAD 2.75 (DIS ees coerce 30 3.00 S lM sapsss eee sf 3.25 Pot Hangers. Adjust- able holders to sus- pend clay pots. State size of pots when ordering. ID-ZiOld- Gs DEL GOZA 5 cherie $0.50 | Putty Bulbs, Rubber. \ MOrm Wiasticas 46 tGrwe alc Faper, White Wax. Per ahs ee ns Ss eee 9 in. 9 in. ay Ae ING i Sika ee seeks Bee 10 in. 9 in. .85 ING? 6% Ss sae ee 11 in. 10 in. 1.05 ING So fpsee ree tA aero Lanett - in: 425 INGGS = Sees one cies oe jew ii ees PAN hi 1.60 INGS 39 ee ores eo 14> noS 1S ie 1.85 INGOs OF aes See ee ee it: ms L424: 2.00 IN C52 Et at oo eg oes Sees acs 167385 in: 2.25 ING: aes Ss os ee ban -L6" in: 2.65 IN Gr elica Aaee As hee ee os at ae fe a be Gog 3.25 Bird, Dog and Fish Supplies All Prices Subject to Change Sau- Sau- Pots Pots Pots cers cers Each Doz. 100 Each Doz. 2% in $0.02 $0.25 $1.60 3 ae ee .03 0 2.10 4 ins Ss 05 45 3.25 03 .30 5 in. a5 .10 .90 §.00 04 45 6 in. os HS 1.30 9.00 06 .65 7 in. 25 22h =15-40 08 85 8 in. row 3.00 21.00 -11 i ea is g in. 45 4.75 32.00 SES 1.60 10 in. .60 6.00 40.00 18 1.95 FERN DISH LININGS Each Doz. Each Doz. = ini $0.10 $4210 j Sates $0.20 1-91-75 “Cele W 0 Doren! RI 1.30 tg 8 ee 2.60 Lb. 2Ibs. 10Ibs. Canary. Recleaned seed. .$0.15 $0.30 $1.25 PEGI te te rotates. 15 20 .90 Millet, YWellow ......... me 0s AS 1.00 Millet, White .......... .20 .oD 1.65 LECT ELA EE gc SSNS Ss SR ROO ORE 00 mess 2.50 Rape. Small, sweet .... .15 .30 A225 mice. tinhulled 22:...=. .20 .40 1.50 BURROWOR aici s hes SAS pal ee, 23 1.00 PPHISLIC Mis os oie Se eee .50 .90 4.00 Bird Seed Mixed ....... 29 i. .20 125 Each Bird Fonic. Small pottile =>.....2;..-.$0.25 Ssivg CALNE 8s Sees See le eee ees =t5 Bird Seed Cups. No. 25, 15c; No. 27. .15 Canary Louse Powder. Sifter top box .25 Cuttle Fish Bone. Small size, 5c; PLO PE SIZE ere oe eee reel awa ein et 10 Dog Food, Spratt’s. Biscuits, box, 30c; GVAIS | eG PUP DNs = ccs sie aco 0 wis whores so” Dog Biscuits. Bulk, 5 lbs., 75c; 25 iss $25 5025100-1DS.- ses oss ete 12.00 Fish Food. Natural, 10c; wafer..... .10 Manna or Pep. 2 for 25c; each...... Sle Silver Sand. -2 for 25c; each .:...:.. 15 SAORI Bee SBOP OT ss 220. 26. 6s ae Sine ens -25 Bird Nothing will attract birds more than _ suit- able nesting places. Our bird houses are all rustic in design and quite artis- tic. Bird lovers @ should not be without a few of these houses. Houses No. 10 $1.50 No. 30 1.00 No. 40 1.00 No. 55 1 ee No. 70 1.50 No. 175 2.00 No. 85 t225 Si ooCUU Bird Baths. Pottery, 20 in. in diameter. 5.00 Marten Houses. Rustic, 4 rooms Gourd Bird Houses are easily made. Her- cules club is the best variety. See page 56. Worth While Garden Books Amateur’s Garden Guide. 384 pages and over 275 teaching illustrations covering vegetable, flower, and fruit-gardens as well as the grounds around the home. Treats on every step, from spading the ground to preserving the harvest. Price, $1.00; postpaid, $1.10. Annuals, A Little Book. By A. C. Hottes, Over 100 species described in detail, in- cluding uses, culture, and season of bloom. MIllustrated. Price, $1.00; post- paid, $1.10. Climbing Plants, A Little Book. By A. C. Hottes. The only book obtainable con- taining all.climbing plants, of whatso- ever nature, in one volume. Freely illus- trated. 250 pages. Price, $1.25: post- paid, $1.35. Flower Garden, The Woman’s. By Jane Z. Kift. A freely illustrated book of 160 pages, which describes in detail the cul- ture and care of flower gardens indoors and out: large and small, treating many of the more important varieties in sepa- rate chapters. Price, $1.00; postpaid, $1.10. Ferennials, A Little Book. By A. C. Hottes. Devoted to the general principles of growing, using, and propagating over 125 species of perennials. Liberally illus- trated. Price, $1.00; postpaid, $1.10. 1001 Garden Questions Answered. A guide book of 320 pages copiously illustrated. Covers questions asked on the flower, vegetable and fruit garden, $1.50; post- paid, $1.60. 100 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY HELPFUL HINTS FOR GARDENERS Heavy Soils can be made lighter by work- ing in Granulated Peat Moss or Humus. Sandy or Light Soils will hold moisture better if Granulated Peat Moss or Humus is added. Sour Soils need lime, but be sure the crop you are going to grow does best in sweet or sour soils and lime accordingly. Ground Cover, Winter. Garden Kale, sown in early September, makes a most attract- ive ground cover for flower beds and may be turned under in the Spring to add humus to the soil. Early and Late refers to the time it takes for the crop to mature from time of sowing seed. Early varieties may be used to ad- vantage to plant in late Summer to get a crop before frost. Summer Lettuce. Crisp-head and Cos Lettuce are best for Summer use. Gladiolus flowers should not be eut too close to the ground, leave enough foliage to supply nourishment to the new bulb. Gladiolus flowers should be cut as the first flower is opening, and they will last longer in water. Snails and Beetles will seek shelter under small boards seattered through the garden. Lift the boards daily and destroy the ac- cumulated insects. Moles, according to old gardeners, will not go near caster oil beans; plant a few and be rid of these pests. Cucumbers will be almost free of beetles if a few radishes are planted in each hill. Don’t Cover Seed Too Deeply. Eating Insects are controlled by poison on the surface of the foliage. Sucking Insects (aphis) must be wet with the spray (Black Leaf 40; Aphine; Agripax) to be effectively controlled. Transplanting should be done as soon as possible after lifting the plants. _ Make a Plan of your garden before plant- ing. Label everything for ready reference. Thin Out and give all plants plenty of room in which to develop. Nitrate of Soda is fine for all leaf crops, but do not uSe very much on fruit, flower or root crops. Herbs are easy to grow and make a most interesting as well as useful addition to your garden. Smooth Peas may be planted as soon as the ground can be made ready. Wrinkled Peas should not be planted until the weather has become settled. Sprays and Sprayers are necessities and must be kept in readiness for insect attacks. White Clover, if sown very thickly, will help to eradicate weeds and crab grass. Hard-Shelled Seeds should be soaked in warm water before sowing. Weeds are more easily controlled when small. Cultivate or Hoe frequently to conserve moisture. Water Only when absolutely necessary, and then soak, don’t sprinkle. Late Plantings should be sown slightly deeper than early Spring plantings. Novelties in both vegetables and flowers should be given a trial. Dormant Spraying will not only control blights and diseases, but will kill the eggs of many insects. Fall Sowing of many flower seeds is be- coming popular. See page 45 for list of seeds that may be sown in the Fall. Winter Vegetables. Beets, Carrots, Tur- nips and Squash may be kept in a cool cel- lar practically all Winter. Pruning with care will increase the yield of both fruits and flowers. _ Bird Houses will attract our feathered friends, who will pay rent by eating insects. petee Early and avoid the late Spring rusn. Hotbeds and Cold Frames will prolong your garden operations two to three months. Sweet Peas should be sown as early in the Spring as possible. Tulips, Hyacinths and WNarcissi; leaves should be brown before they are cut off. Lawns will be benefited by an applica- tion of Bone Meal in early Spring, and Sul- phate of Ammonia twice during the Sum- mer. Harden Off all plants grown in hotbed frames or in the house, by exposing to the air for a few hours a day, before trans- planting to the garden. Hardy Annual Flower Seeds may be sown as early in the Spring as the ground can be worked. Ornamental Grasses are fine for making up mixed bouquets; grow a few. Delphinium flower spikes should be cut as soon as they are faded, and a second crop of flowers will be borne in the Fall. New Zealand Spinach, unlike other Spin- aches, thrives in the hottest weather. Everlasting Flowers are not only beauti- ful in the garden, but very pretty bouquets, that will last all Winter, may be made from them. Rhubarb requires a very rich soil; cut off the seed stalks at fast as they make their appearance. Chinese Cabbage grows best when started in late July or early August. Sulphate of Ammonia is the best Sum- mer fertilizer for lawns. Perennial Flower Seeds may be planted outdoors any time from May 1st to Sep- tember 19th. ALLINVAD Bo]eyey al UMOYS Joquiny] fq 19p1Q o SdqadS WIMOTA wos xaaNo TE Se es SEP - ~- — — — —_ — ——_— sf — — SS — — a ee emer) (se) (| ee eee — — —_——_——_—- —_——$ $$. | —___—..-. — — _______ ras) | nr | | a ee SUE a ———E een! 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