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PINK GEM
Petunia
The outstanding novelty
for 1934. Compact, bushy
plants literally covered with
bloom. Fully described on
page 43. Pkt., 50c.
EMPEROR
WILLIAM
Lobelia
The most fitting com-
panion we could think of
for this grand New Petunia.
Ageratum, Dwarf Blue or
Fraseri, are also good.
Pkt. 25c;
"502 LIBE RTY AVE,
PITTS BURGH, PENNA
Beckert Seed and Bulb Company’s
Choice Lawn Mixtures
Your home deserves a lawn of smooth, velvety texture which will remain a deep 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 by sowing the
highest quality lawn mixtures that have been carefully tested time and again to prove their dependability.
B. S. & B. Co. Lawn Mixture
While our Evergreen Lawn Mixture surpasses by far the general run of Lawn Mixtures, we find there
is a demand for a still better mixture. To meet this demand we have experimented with various for-
mulas until we have developed a mixture which produces a lawn that compares favorably with the finest
Bent Grasses but which at the same time does not require the special care and attention that Bent lawns
require.
B. S. & B. Co. Lawn Mixture is composed of only the finest, thoroughly recleaned domestic and im-
ported grasses in the proper proportions to produce a deep, springy, long lasting turf. Sow at the rate of
one pound to 250 square feet.
Price, 1 lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00; 25 lbs., $9.00; 100 lbs., $35.00, postage or ex-
press extra.
Evergreen Lawn Mixture
Our Evergreen Lawn Mixture represents the utmost in quality Lawn Mixtures. The different grasses
used are all extra recleaned seeds and are selected for their value in producing a lawn of fine-leaved,
dwarf growing grasses.
Carefully tested for germination and purity, this mixture cannot be surpassed for quick and lasting
results. On soil which has been properly prepared, Evergreen Lawn Mixture will produce a close, vig-
orous, velvety turf remaining green throughout the season. One pound will sow 250 square feet,
Price, 1 lb., 40c; 2 lbs., 75c; 5 lbs., $1.75; 10 lbs., $3.25; 25 lbs., $7.50; 100 lbs., $28.CO, postage or ex-
press extra.
Shady Lawn Mixture
A carefully blended 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 den-e foliage keeps out
both light and air. Particular care must be taken in fertilizing and watering to grow good grass close
to the maples.
Price, 1 lb., 50c; 2 lbs., 95c; 5 lbs., $2.25; 10 lbs., $4.00; 25 lbs., $9.00; 100 lbs., $35.00, postage or ex-
press extra.
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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY I
How to Care for Your Lawn
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 established. The ideal
lawn soil is well drained, well fertilized and
heavy enough to hold moisture without be-
coming soggy.
Raw subsoil exposed in grading should be
covered or replaced by at least 8 inches of
good ton soil. If good top soil is not avail-
able, the soil mav 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 barn-
yard manure 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. ae
barnyard manure is used, it should be
dug in.
PREFARATION. Spade or plow as deeply
as soil conditions permit; then rake roughly
to fill in hollow spaces, removing all rub-
bish, coarse lumps and stones. At this
stage, particularly if much grading or fill-
ing has been necessary, allow the ground to
settle for a wrk or ten 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. High grade depend-
able lawn mixtures will, as a rule, give bet-
ter results than the separate grasses alone.
B. S. & B. Co. Lawn Mixture contains one
variety that sprouts quickly, one variety
that makes dense lateral roots, another that
is deep rooting, and still another because
of its ability to withstand drought. Our
other mixtures, Evergreen. Shadyland, and
Terrace 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 pound for each 250
square feet or an excessive quantity will do
no harm. The best way to be sure of sow-
ing seed evenly is to divide it in half and go
over the plot twice, making the second
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 thorough soaking
twice a week is better than nightly light
sprinkling.
MOWING.
to produce a fine thick turf.
blades too close to the ground
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.
FEEDING. All lawns, new and old, re-
quire a top dressing or feeding in Spring
and Fall, and we know of no better ferti-
lizer to use for this purpose than Bone
Meal, applied at the rate of 50 pounds per
1000 square feet. For Summer feeding use
one-half the above quantity and water thor-
oughly after applying.
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
wath a Steel rake so as to make a fine seed-
ed.
THE USE OF LIME. Many of the finer
turf grasses grow best on a slightly acid
soil, so that lime should be applied only on
very acid soil, as shown by the growth of
green moss, plantain or sour grass. Apply
a the rate of 50 pounds per 1000 square
eet.
Frequent mowings will help
bo not set the
in hot
Creeping Bent Lawn Mixture
All of us have admired and envied the soft, rug-like texture of the turf on golf putting
greens.
The finest of these are sown with the Bent Grasses. which have very fine blades
and send out creeping root stalks. making a thick, even velvety turf.
In our experiments, in search for the best grasses for lawns, we have planted test plots
of the various special grasses, both alone and in mixtures.
These plots have invariably
shown that the Bent varieties and mixtures of the Bents are superior to other grasses in
producing a smooth, closely matted. beautiful green turf.
This special Creeping Bent Mixture contains only Seaside Bent (Agrostis maritima),
European Bent (Agrostis species), and Fancy Recleaned Red Top (Agrostis alba). Planted
on rich, heavy, acid soils where plenty of moisture can be supplied, it will produce the
finest turf imaginable.
Only acid fertilizers, such as Sulphate of Ammonia, and Floranid, should be used on
Bent lawns, and the use of lime entirely avoided
Price, 1b., $1.25; 5 lbs., $6.00; 10 1bs., $11.00; 25 lbs., $26.25; 100 lbs., $100.00,
square feet.
postage or express extra.
Sow at the rate of one pound to 300
Terrace Mixture
Terrace 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.
Frices, lb., 60c; 2 lbs., $1.15; 5 Ibs., $2.75; 10 lhs., $5.00; 25 lbs., $11.25; 100 lbs., $40.00,
postage or expregs extra.
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Miscellaneous Grasses
- As a rule mixtures are better than sep-
arate varieties of grasses, aS two or more
varieties when properly blended will with-
stand adverse weather conditions better
than a single variety. For exceptional soil
conditions, it is sometimes necessary to
draw up. formulas.
We list below the various grasses used
for lawns, hay and pastures, together with
short descriptions of the uses of each. All
have been specially grown, cleaned and re-
cleaned, and are guaranteed to conform
with the Pure Seed Laws of the various
States.
Prices subject to market changes.
Creeping Bent, Seaside
fera maritima). A true Creeping Bent
of remarkable purity. Makes a thick,
dense turf on heavy, sour soils, and is un-
excelled for fine lawns and putting greens.
Ebi olesOS Obs: $12.00 100 Ibs) Silb200:
(Agrostis stoloni-
Creeping Bent, European. (Agrostis sto-
lonifera). Largely used for fine lawns
and putting greens. Does well on wet,
sour soils. Lb., $1.30; 10 lbs., $12.00; 100
ibs., $115.00.
Crested Dog’s Tail. (Cynosurus cristatus).
A fine leaved grass that does well on
hard, dry soil and in shady places. Should
be used only in mixtures with other va-
Saini Eb, S0e:"10 lbs 934.25 >. LO0Mibes,
$38.00.
Kentucky Blue Grass. (Poa pratensis). One
of our finest lawn seeds, and also useful
for hay and pasture; Particularly adapted
for rich limestone soil, but will do well
on any rich .soils lub 45¢e. 10 Ibs. o3.00-
100 lbs., $30.00.
Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). A
hardy, quick-growing grass that gives
a large yield of excellent hay, and may
be cut several times during the season.
Lb., 35ec; 10 Ibs., $2.75; 100 Ibs., $22.00.
Red Fescue (Festuca Rubra). Of particular
value for sandy or gravelly soils, also
does well in shade. Spreads by under-
ground stems. Can be used alone. Lb.,
50c; 10 lbs., $4.00; 100 Ibs., $35.00.
Red Top, Fancy Recleaned (Agrostis alba).
One of the “‘Bent’’ grasses which spread
by creeping roots, but makes a rather
loose turf when used alone. Especially
valuable on acid soils. Fine for lawns,
meadows and pastures. We offer only
faney quality, recleaned seed. Lb., 45c;
10 lbs., $3.50; 100 lbs., $30.00.
Rough Stalked Meadow (Poa Trivialis). One
of the finest grasses for shady places.
Leaves flat and light green, very dwarf
growing. Does best on medium soils. Lb.,
65c; 10 Ibs:, $5.50; 100 Ibs., $50:00.
Bye Grass, Perennial, Pacey’s Imported
(Lolium perenne). A very rapid grower
and used aS a nurse crop in mixtures.
Excellent for quick lawns and pastures,
but not long lasting. Does well on all
moist soils. Lb., 35c; 10 Ibs.. $3.00; 100
Ibs., $25.00.
Timothy (‘(Phleum pratense). The most
widely grown and profitable hay grass.
Its nutritive value is increased by sowing
one of the clovers or Red Top with it. If
sown alone, 15 pounds per acre. Write
for prices. -
Clovers
White Dutch Clover. Our vrass seed mix-
tures do not contain White Dutch Clover,
as it does not mix well with grass seeds,
which are lighter in weight. However,
White Dutch Clover has a definite place
in lawns, as it produces a quick sud and
helps to feed the other grasses. Unless a
very heavy seeding is required, as for
poor soils, 1 lb. per 2000 square feet is
sufficient. % lb., 20c; % lb., 35c; Ib., 65c:
5) MoS, SBOOL
Alfalfa. Purest Northwestern grown seed
only. The most valuable hay crop and
soil enricher. Requires well drained,
limestone soil and should be inoculated
with Nitragin. Sow in Spring or late
Summer, 20 lbs. per acre.
Alsike. Excellent hay Clover, thriving on
poorly 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 Ibs.
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 lbs., per acre.
Write for prices.
Farm and Field Seeds
CORN, BUCKWHEAT, OATS, SOW BEANS,
BARLEY, MISCELLANEOUS GRAINS.
Prices and varieties on request.
The Original Legume Inoculator
NOBBE-HILTNER PROCESS
TRADE MARK REG’D. DEC.5,18968 NO. 32212
Restores and Maintains Soil Fertility -
THE GCRIGINAL LEGUME INOCULATOR
Guaranteed Fresh Each Year—lLeads in
High Germ Count.
For profitable results, Agricultural Col-
leges advise inoculation for all legume seed,
because it pays well in producing larger
quality yields.
Garden Nitragin—Garden Size—Peas,
Beans, Sweet Peas
Inoculates from 1 oz. to 8 lbs. seed .. . $0.25
Important—When ordering NITRAGIN,
always be sure to state kind of legume seed
you wish to inoculate. We carry in stock,
inoculation for all varieties of Legumes, in
all sizes.
Better Seeds for 1934
It is our endeavor to supply our customers with Better Seeds each
year. To this end we are constantly searching out new sources of sup-
ply, working with our growers for the betterment of existing varieties
and making countless trials of new varieties in our own test gardens,
as well as in the gardens of some of our customers. Old strains are not
good enough for B. S. & B. Co’s customers, each year each individual
variety must be “truer” to type, sweeter, crisper, earlier, more uniform
or some other classification to make them better than the year before.
Such seeds cannot be as cheap in price as the ordinary run of seeds.
Take Radishes. for instance; almost anyone can plant a few Radish
Seeds, let them grow to maturity and harvest the seeds. Our Radishes
are all lifted when at the eating stage of growth and each root exam-
ined separately to be sure that it corresponds in size and shape to the
standard of quality we require. They are then replanted and grown on
for seed. A more expensive method, to be sure, but the seeds from
these transplanted roots will produce Radishes that are almost as uni-
form as peas in a pod.
Inferior seeds are dear at any price! You cannot turn back the calen-
dar after a failure.
Buy the Best From Pittsburgh’s Most Reliable Seed House,
THE BECKERT SEED & BULB COMPANY.
We have incorporated in this catalog planting instructions for all the
seeds that we Sell, as well as instructions on fertilizing, lawn making and
fighting the various insect pests and diseases. Further information is
available in the form of small leaflets, to be had at our store, or person-
ally from any of the management at any time of year.
Prices The prices listed in this catalog are necessarily based on
costs at the time the catalog goes to press and due to eco-
nomic conditions are subject to change without notice.
Delivery Service
We maintain truck delivery service to all parts of the city as well as to
Wilkinsburg, Edgewood, Swissvale, South Hills, West View, Avalon, Ben
Avon, Sewickley. Sharpsburg, Aspinwall and Crafton.
We can generally give 12 to 24 hour delivery service, but during the
spring rush would appreciate your co-operation in giving us as much
time as possible.
Non-Warranty
In accordance with the general custom in the Seed Trade, the Beckert
Seed and Bulb Company gives no warranty, express or implied, as to de-
scription, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs,
or plants it sells. and will not be in any way responsible for the crop. If pur-
chaser does not accept goods on these terms, they are to be returned at once.
BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
JOHN W. FORNOF, President and Treasurer
DOUGLAS EARL, Vice-President and Secretary
WICHOLAS B. NOLTE, Sales Manager
502 LIBERTY AVE, PITTSBURGH, PENNA.
Phone ATlantic 1129.
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Vegetable Specialties for 1934
Squash, Acorn or Table Queen.
Green Bush Bean
Tendergreen
A fine new round podded variety that we
have “‘tried out’? under varying conditions
to prove its worth before offering to our
customers. Plants are robust, bushy and re-
sistant to disease. Pods are long, round and
dark green in color. Tender, brittle and
stringless even when beans are well devel-
oped. PkKt., 10c; pt., 30c; qt., 50c; 4 qts., $1.80;
bur, $8.50.
Lettuce
Deer Tongue
A bunch lettuce that has become very
popular on private estates. Leaves are rich,
dark green, pointed, very thick and grow in
tight bunches. Flavor is entirely different
from other lettuces, having a distinctive
buttery flavor without a trace of bitterness.
Bic Bin@e OVA, (Se.
Chicory
Catalogna
A summer delicacy from Italy for jaded
appetites. Plants when young resemble a
very narrow leaved Dandelion and may be
used for greens or blanched and used for
salads. As the plant ages it sends out ten-
der shoots about % inch thick, which are
cut when 6 inches long and used as a sub-
stitute for Asparagus. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c;
oz., 60¢.
Cardoon
Many vegetables that are highly esteemed
abroad are either not grown here at all or
are Sadly neglected. Cardoon is one of these,
which besides being delicious is a very
healthful vegetable. Cardoon has large gray-
ish leaves with thick stalks which are
blanched and cooked like Asparagus. Plants
should not be closer than 18 inches apart.
Blanch with straw in August. Pkt., 15c; 0z..
50c.
Squash
Acorn or Table Queen
One of the most delicious Squashes in
cultivation. Fruits are small in size making
a serving for two people when baked whole,
halved and served like a Muskmelon. Skin
is dark green, flesh deep orange-yellow and
of finest quality. Has been given more
names than any other Squash, at one time
being called the “Yama” and purporting to
be a cross between Golden Bantam Sweet
Corn and Hubbard Squash, which although
being an utter impossibility, gives a very
good idea of its luscious fiavor. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 20c; % lb., 60c.
Squash
Nickzucchini
For several years the Italian market gar-
deners have been asking us for seed of the
true Italian Vegetable Marrow, similar to
the Cocozelle Squash but shorter, thicker
and rich dark green, almost black, in color.
We finally succeeded in getting a small
quantity from Italy, which we have careful-
ly grown for two vears, so that now we have
seed of this genuine black Zucchini to offer
to our customers. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35¢ce; % Ib.,
$1.00.
Spinach
Fornof’s Green
Gold
The most popular
Spinach in the Pitts-
burgh district and de-
servedly so. Ready
for the table only a
few days later than
the earliest varieties,
it stands without
shooting to seed ten
days or two weeks
longer. Plants grow
upright in fairly tight
bunches, leaves are
large, thick and deep-
ly crumpled or sa-
voyed. More resistant
to the yellows than
Savoy. Pkt.,10c; 4% lb., £
PANOP Mors (aXe)
Pea
British Lion
A very superior
early Pea from Eng-
land. Vines grow about
38 feet high and have
heavy, dark green fo-
liage making them re-
Sistant to heat. Pods
average nearly 4
inches long, and are
dark green in color;
well filled with Peas
of the finest quality.
Round seeded and s9
may be planted very
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BHKOS Clits, (Hikes 4b lice
$2.25; bu., $12.00.
502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA.
Asparagus Seed
(SPABGEL)
An Asparagus bed can be started either
from seed or roots. Sow seed early in the
Spring, % inch deep, in rows 1\% feet apart;
thin out the plants to 6 inches apart. Trans-
plant following season as given under roots.
Qne ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of row.
Giant Argenteuil. Purple tinted stalks. Pkt.,
10e; oz., 20ce; ™% Ib., 50c.
Palmetto. Large green stalks.
oz., 20c; % lb., 50c.
Washington Rustproof. A new rust-resisSt-
ing, heavy-producing Asparagus from the
U. S. Department of Agriculture. Of
rapid growth, large size, and very tender.
Pkt, 10e:. 0z., 25e: % Ib, 75e-
PEE. 10e;
Asparagus Roots
An Asparagus bed is permanent, so that
much care should be taken with its prepara-
tion. The bed should be on well drained
ground, heavily manured and spaded 1% to
2 feet deep. Place roots in trenches 1 to1%
feet deep and cover with 3 inches of soil.
As the shoots come up, pull in soil from the
sides from time to time until bed is level.
No Asparagus should be picked until the
third year and then only sparingly. The bed
should not be cut over after the first week
in July, as the roots must have some time
to store up strength for the following year.
Top-dress each Fall with manure, which
should be dug in early the next Spring.
Palmetto and Giant Argenteuil. 2-yr. roots.
Bundle of 50, $1.00; $1.50 per 100; $10.00
per 1000.
Washington Rustproof, 2-yr. roots. Bundle
of 50 $1.25; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000.
If wanted by parcel post, add 10c per 100.
SES
Washington Asparagus.
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Brussels Sprouts.
Artichoke (21:scxoxrz)
One of the vegetable aristocrats and well
worth growing if you care for something
“different.” Edible portion is the large,
thistle-like head. If started indoors very
early will bear first year. Same culture as
for cabbage, and as Artichokes are peren-
nial, plant where they need not be disturbed.
LARGE GREEN GLOBE. The standard
variety. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; oz., 90c.
Broccoli (s?4®¢£t-xoxt)
Quite similar to cauliflower but will pro-
duce fine heads in localities where cauli-
flower cannot be successfully grown. Same
culture as cabbage.
Early Green Sprouting Improved
A most delicious new variety, bearing
loosely arranged heads, somewhat similar
to cauliflower. Both flower heads and
stalks of heads are edible, having a dis-
tinctive flavor. Flower heads are light
green in color and ready for the table 60
days from time of sowing. Pkt., 25c; % oz.,
40; 0z.,;, 15e:
Brussels Sprouts
(ROSEN-KOHL)
A delicious and easily grown Fall vege-
table, and one of the few that may be en-
joyed in late Fall after frost has killed the
less hardy kinds. Produces miniature cab-
bage heads at the base of each leaf. Use
same cultural directions as for late cab-
bage, and when the sprouts commence to
form, break off the lower leaves.
Long Island Half Dwarf. Covered with
tender sprouts of good flavor. Pkt., 10c:;
% oz., 20c; oz., 35e;: % Ilb., $1.10
BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
GARDEN and MANGEL BEETS
Crosby’s Egyptian
Beet.
GARDEN BEETS
(Roten Rube)
Beets are easily the favorite of all root
crops. Best results are obtained in well
drained, loamy soil, although any soil will
do if it is deeply dug and cultivated fre-
quently.
be prepared,
deep, pressing the soil down firmly over the
seed. When large enough to use as
greens, thin out to 2 inches apart.
A continuous supply can be had through-
out the season by sowing seeds every two
weeks up to early August. Make a liberal
planting in July to provide roots for Win-
ter use.
One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill.
Extra Early Egyptian. Fine for first early
crop and for forcing. Roots dark red and
decidedly flat; flesh sweet and tender
Pkt 10 coz. 620.145 alba 0e:
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN, SPECIAL STRAIN.
No finer strain is grown than the stock
we offer of this largely used Beet. It is
of rapid growth, with small tops, the roots
taking on their deep turnip shape at an
early stage: flesh blood-red and of fine
quality. Pkt., 10c: 0z., 20c; %4 lb., 50c.
EARLY WONDER SPECIAL. A handsome
early Beet of deeper turnip shape than
Crosby’s Egyptian. Recommended _ for
both market and home gardens. Flesh
blood-red, tender and of good flavor. Pkt.,
10¢; oz., 20e; % iIb., 60e:
Detroit Dark Red. An ideal main crop Beet,
universally planted. Large, globe-shaped
roots, sweet, fine grained, and dark red in
NOC IOZ:,
color Sekt. 20c; % Ilb., 50c.
Beets Ali Winter
Late sown Beets may readily be kept
for Winter use, if packed in a slightly
moist soil or sand in a cool cellar. We
recommend Detroit Dark Red for this
purpose.
Beet as
Mangel or Stock Beets
(Mangel Wurzel)
_ Excellent food for cattle or chickens dur-
ing the Winter when other green food is not
available. Sow in May or June, in rows 1%
feet apart, 5 to 6 pounds of seed per acre.
Thin to stand 12 to 15 inches apart and
cultivate frequently.
Golden Tankard. An enormous yielder; flesh
PRS skin deep yellow. Oz., 10e; % lb., 202
Giant Sludstrup. Reddish yellow, long oval
shape. Food value higher than any other
Mangel. Oz., 10c; % Ilb., 25c; 1b., 75c.
MAMMOTH LONG RED. Grows to an im-
mense size, roots often weighing to 35
pounds?) Ozea 0G aaalb eee Gall esnioes
Red Eckendorfer. Similar to Mammoth
Long Red, excellent quality. Oz.. 10c;
% Ib., 25c; Ib., 75c.
Sow as early as the ground can FS
in rows 1% feet apart, 1 inch
accithe 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.
Gne 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 as-
paragus. Pkt., 10c: 0z., 20c; % lb., 50c.
GREEN LYON. A handsome dark green
Swiss Chard with smoother leaves than
Luecullus. Pkt.. 10c: oz., 20ce: % I1b., 50c.
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Delicious Lima Beans srazcz:s0zx=)
The late Summer and Fall vegetable supreme.
milk and their savoriness second to none.
Their food value is twice that of
A light soil suits them best, and the seed
should not be planted until the weather is warm and dry. The bush varieties bear
earlier and require less space, while the pole varieties produce larger crops. Spray
with Bordeaux Mixture as a preventative for mildew.
Fordhook Bush
Lima Beans.
Bush Lima Beans
More hardy than the pole varieties and
therefore may be planted earlier. Make
rows 2 feet apart and plant the Beans, eyes
down, every 2 to 3 inches. Cover about 2
inches deep. Thin to 6 inches. Note: In
very wet weather Bush Lima Beans will
ae send out runners about 2 feet
ong.
One quart of Lima Beans will sow
100 feet of row.
If wanted by parcel post, add 8c per pt.;
10c per qt.
Burpee’s Improved. Bears the largest pods
and beans. Medium early. Pkt., 10c; pt.,
4£0e3 qt;-10e; 4 ats:, $2.50; bu: $15.00.
Extra Early Giant. Earliest and a good
yielder. Beans are large and flat. Pkt.,
10c; Bee £0e2at-. 10e;°4 ats: $2.50; Dbu.,
FORDHOOK. The standard of excellence
for Lima Beans. Plants are strong,
bushy and very productive. Beans are
large and plump and the finest eating
Cuahitiwe ek 0e-y pe. 40e;cat:, 10e; 4
ats., $2.50; bu., $16.00.
Amateur’s Garden Guide
3884 pages and over 275 teaching illus-
trations covering vegetable, flower and
fruit gardens as well as the grounds
around the home. Treats on every step,
from spading the ground to preserving
Bice MATMCSLs ba oa Peraree wc cketeese 6 oe a $1.50
Pole Lima Beans
Pole Lima Beans are more prolific than
the Bush Lima Beans, but are not so hardy
and therefore cannot be planted as early.
About the end of May set out stout poles
8 to 10 ft. long, in hills 3 to 3% feet apart
each way. Plant 6 to 8 beans in each hill,
eyes down, and cover with 2 inches of soil.
When the plants have made 2 true leaves,
thin out to 3 plants to a hill.
String or wire stretched between posts
lec he trellis may be used in place of
poles.
Gne quart of Pole Lima Beans will sow
150 hills.
GIANT-PODDED or DETROIT MAMMOTH.
The largest-podded Pole Lima. Pods 7
inches long and borne in clusters of from
six to eight. Beans are large, flat and of
finest quality. PEG». 10c? apts -30C>; Get:
Ghess 4 Gts:, $2:502 bw; $12.00.
EARLY LEVIATHAN. Earliest of the Pole
Limas and prolific, bearine large pods
usually containing 5 large flat Beans of
execellent-quahity. —PkKE, 20e; pt: 35e; qt,
65c; 4 qts., $2.50; bu., $12.00.
King of the Garden. Vigorous and im-
mensely productive; large pods with 4
or 5 flat Beans of good quality. Pkt., 10c;
Pts 35e2 qt. 65:4 ats. $2.50=_ bru, $12.00:
Sieva. Beans small and of rich, buttery
flavor; late but productive. Pkt., 10c; pt.,
35¢c; qt., 65ce:; 4 gqts.; $2.50; bu., $12.00.
King of the Garden
Pole Lima Beans.
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BEANS —DWARE 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 and do not work around the
plants while they are wet, lest they “rust.”
Pick the pods before they are fully devel-
oped and the plants will produce several
good pickings.
For a continuous supply, make succes-
Sive sowings every two weeks up to mid-
July. Plenty of pulverized sheep manure
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
ASGROW VALENTINE. A pure bred string-
less strain of Black Valentine. Just as
hardy, just as prolific, just as fine flav-
ored, but without the strings. Pkt., 10c;
pt -slenigt., b0e2 427 qts.. p12602 bueno 5.00!
Black Valentine. Pkt., 10c; pt., 30c; qt., 50c;
4 qts., $1.80; bu., $8.00.
BUBPEE’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. Pkt.,
UOC Dib, BWC Chee Mikes ch ois, Salesne
bu., $8.00.
INS RE OTP TOE
Bountiful. A remarkably prolific and con-
tinuous 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, 10ce3 pt, 30ce: at, 50ce: 4 gts. st
bu., $8.00.
Full Measure. An early sort that will pro-
duce amazing crops on good soil. Very
long, round, dark green, stringless pods
of fine quality. “RKE; 10c2) pt c0c ate
50G: 4 qtse oles bie se. D0»
GIANT STRINGLESS GREEN POD. Medi-
um 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.,
10Ce pt. S0Cs at D0 G4 gts dl sO pesOue
$8.00.
Keeney’s Stringless Refugee. Late. Simi-
lar to Refugee but stringless at all stages
of growth. Heavily outyields the earlier
varieties. Pkt., 10c; pt., 30c; qt., 50c; 4
qts., $1.80; bu., $8.00.
TENDERGREEN. A fine new variety that
we have tried out under varying condi-
tions to prove its worth before offering to
our customers. Plants are strong and vig-
orous and bear long, round, dark green
pods of finest quality, absolutely string-
less! at all stages: PkKt., 10¢; pt, c0c. ak,
50c;: 4 qts., $1.80; bu., $8.50.
Forcing Bean, Masterpiece. The best Bean
for forcing in frames or greenhouse. Pods
7 inches long, straight, flat and attrac-
tive UO Pkt 25e-apt., 205C let.
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Yellow-podded Bush
Beans
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Sure-Crop Stringless Wax Beans.
Wax Beans are not quite so hardy as the
green varieties and should be planted a
little later. As a rust preventative, spray
with Bordeaux Mixture or Pyrox.
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. Pkt., 10c; pt., 30c; qt., 50c; 4 qts.,
$1.80; bu., $8.50.
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 all stages. Pkt., 10c; pt., 30c; qt., 50c;
4 qts., $1.80; bu., $8.50.
Pencil Pod Black Wax. A prolific bearer of
long, Slender, round, light yellow pods.
Medium in season; and of excellent qual-
tye, Pkt lec. pt; ac0e7 7 qt. /50e-44.-qts.,
$1.80; bu., $8.50.
BEAN BEETLE KILLERS
Calcium Arsenate. (Poisonous). The
most economical Bean Beetle Killer. Mix
one pound Calcium Arsenate with 9
pounds of lime and apply asa dust, 1 lb.,
50c; 4Abs., oc; 24 Ibs* $3.00:
Ever Green Spray. The best non-poi-
sonous remedy for the Mexican Bean
Beetle. Oz., 35c (45c postpaid); 6 ozs.,
$1.00; pt., $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
flavor: Pkt., 10¢; pt., 35¢e; qt., 60¢e; 4 qts.,
$2.25; bu., $10.00.
Horticultural or Speckled Cranberry. Short.
light green pods, streaked with red. Ex-
cellent both as a snap and shell Bean.
Peel 0ess pt, 235es qt. 60e2.4-qts:,. $2:25;
bu., $11.00.
Lazy Wife. A prolific, late-maturing sort,
bearing green pods of medium size, string-
less; thick and meaty. Pkt., 10c: pt.; 35c:
qe, 60e7 4 gts. $2.25 ‘bus; $12:00:
KENTUCKY WONDER or OLD HOME-
STEAD. A popular variety, considered one
of the best of the Pole Beans. Light
green pods of good size, tender and string-
less, hang in clusters from top to bottom
OLlthe- vines) Pkt. 0c: pt., 30c; at, 50e:
4 qts., $1.80; bu., $9.00.
Kentucky Wonder Wax. Just as reliable
and the same high quality as Green Ken-
tucky Wonder but pods are yellow. Pkt.,
rie Suc: gt.e Goes 4. qts:, $2:502) bu:
Scarlet Runner. Used for both ornamental
and cooking purposes. Clusters of bril-
liant scarlet flowers; large Beans of fine
flavor used like Limas. Pkt., 15c; pt.,
40c; qt., 75c.
Yard Long or Asparagus. Narrow pods 20
to 30 inches long, with an asparagus
flavor. Pkt., 15c; % pt., 50c; pt., $1.00.
DREER’S GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. An
early, yellow-podded sort of exceptional
quality. It bears attractive, long, flat
pods, Pkt) 10e7 pt, s5e7sg0t, 65e..4eGts:.
$2.50; bu., $12.00.
Dwarf Shell Beans
Dwarf Horticultural. Stringless and useful
as a “snap-short’”’ when young. Both
pods and seeds splashed with red when
ripe. Exeellent for baking. Pkt., 10c;
pt..30c; qt abe; 4 qts:,. $2.00> bu, $9:00:
WHITE KIDNEY. Seed large, white and
kidney-shaped. Pkt., 10c; pt., 30c; qt.,
50c; 4 qts., $1.80; bu., $8.00.
White Marrowfat. Produces large, round,
white Beans of exceptional cooking qual-
Dye, Pict. OCS pie oOC. UGE. 5UGs 4. gts.,
$1.80; bu., $8.00.
White Navy or Pea Bean. The familiar
small, round, white baking Bean. Pkt...
na pt, 30e; qt 50¢e;>4 qts:;. $1.80; bu.,
FOR BIGGER CROPS
Inoculate all Beans with Nitragin, the
Legume inoculator which contains the
highest count of nitrogen gathering bac-
teria, SO necessary to the proper growth
of beans. Garden size, 25c; % bu. siZe,
30CG; DUL Size, SUC.
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SELECTED CABBAGE czxscn.
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-fiat 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
1% to 2 feet in the rows. Cultivate fre-
quently and make several applications of
nitrate of soda during the growing season.
Insecticide 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
Early Summer. Pkt., 10c; oz. 35c; %
lbs 94°00) 1b... $2.50:
CHARLESTON or LARGE WAKEFIELD.
A week later than Jersey Wakefield;
heads larger, thicker and less pointed.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % Ib., $1.00; lb., $2.50.
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: % Ib.,
$1.10: lb., $3.00.
Copenhagen Market Yellows Resistant. A
yellows-disease resistant strain of Copen-
hagen Market, though somewhat later in
season. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c.
Early Jersey Wakefield. Selected strain.
Long the favorite early sort for home and
market. Small pointed heads; the finest
hme xCrs Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; %& lb., $1.00;
Early Summer Cabbage.
EARLY SUMMER. Good sized, round flat
heads following the Wakefields. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 35c; % 1b., $1.00; lb., $2.50.
Enkhuizen Glory. Round, deep heads a little
larger than Copenhagen. Does well on
poor soils. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35¢c; % Ib.,
$1.10; lb., $3.00.
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. Pkt., 10ce; % oz., 30c; oz.,
50c; % lb., $1.50; Ib., $4.00.
Midseason and Late
All Seasons or Succession. MLarge, flat
heads; good for both second-early and
late crops. An excellent keeper. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 35c; % Ib., $1.00; lb., $2.75.
All Seasons Yellows Resistant. A yellows-
disease resistant strain of All Seasons.
Heads are slightly smaller than the orig-
inal’ type. “PKts loc 46107... a0Gs OZ mouG:
Danish Ballhead Short Stem. Select Danish
seed. The leading Cabbage for late mar-
kets. Very solid, medium sized, round
heads of excellent keeping quality. Short
a Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35e;> % Ib., $1.00; Ib.,
15.
Danish Ballhead Cabbage.
Select Late Flat Dutch. A superior strain
of this popular ‘Kraut’ Ca ee Sure
heading and of largest size. kt., 10c;
oz., 35c; % Ib., $1.00; lb., $2.75.
HOLLANDER YELLOWS RESISTANT. A
hard-heading, productive yellows _resist-
ant Cabbage. Highly recommended for
infected fields. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c; 0z.,
60c.
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., 15c; % oz., 35c;
oz., 60c; % Ib., $1.75; Ib., $5.00.
Savoy, Perfection Drumhead. Large, flat
heads with dark green, crinkled leaves.
Quality superb; a favorite for home gar-
dens. *Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c; % lb. $1.00;
Ib., $2.75. ’
Savoy, Extra Early. An early maturing
strain of the popular curly or savoy
leaved cabbage. Heads uniform in enape:
Pkt., 10c; oz., 45c; % lb., $1.25; Ib., $4.00.
Mammoth Rock Red. The standard Red
Cabbage. Heads large, flat and solid.
Productive and reliable. Pkt., 10c; oz,
35c; % Ib., $1.10; Ib., $3.00.
Red Danish Stonehead. Heads of medium
size, globular and extremely solid, dark
red to the core. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 35c; % Ib.,
$1.10; 1b.. $3.00.
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French Forcing Carrot.
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 IMPROVED. Slightly tap-
ered, blunt-rooted variety, the earliest of
the large Carrots. Excellent for home
gardens and early market. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
20c; % Ib., 60¢e,
Danvers Half-Long. Roots average 6 to 8
inches long, tapering to a blunt point.
Productive and a good keeper. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 20c: % lb., 60c.
French Forcing or Early Short Horn. Small,
round, reddish orange roots of fine flavor.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % Ib., 65c.
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; % I1b., 60c.
HALF-LONG STUMP-BOOTED. Hand-
some roots, almost cylindrical in shape,
tender and fine quality. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
20c; % I1b., 60c.
Long Orange. Rich orange; long, tapering
roots; fine for stock feeding. A heavy
yielder on deep soils. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;
% lb., 60c.
Nantes, Improved. Long cylindrical roots,
1 to 1% inches in diameter. Pure orange-
searlet in color with practically no core.
Excellent table quality. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
20c; %4 lb., 60c.
Sheep Manure
The best fertilizer for general garden
25 Ibs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs.,
Delivered in Pittsburgh.
use.
$3.00.
+2
¥ Danvers
Half-Long
Carrot.
CAULIFLOWER
(BLUMENEOHBL)
Caulifiower 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 soll
and in cool weather, so it is usually grown
as an early Spring or Fall crop. Culture is
the same as for cabbage.
SUPER SNOWBALL. The finest strain of
Snowball Cauliflower ever offered. Sure
heading and of superb quality. Pkt., 50c;
% oz., $1.50; oz., $4.00.
SPECIAL EARLY SNOWBALL. Compact
plants with few outer leaves and large,
solid, snowy white heads. Good for forcing
as well as outdoors. Pkt., 25c; % oz.,
$1.00; oz., $2.50.
Danish Dry Weather.
later than Snowball.
$1.00; oz., $2.50.
A little larger and
PEt, Z25e; %~ oz.,
Super Snowball Gaulifiewes:
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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-
oieo Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; oz., 50c; %& Ib.,
P50:
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-
wise resembles. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 55c;
oz., $1.00; % l1b., $3.00.
Golden Self-Blanching. (American-grown
from French originator’s stock.) A fine
early maturing variety of dwarf, stocky
‘rowth, with heavy golden yellow heart.
lanches easily. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c;
oz., 60c; % Il1b., $1.75.
EASY BLANCHING. A splendid Celery for
both early use and Winter keeping. ardy
blight resistant, blanching easily and of
splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c;
oz., 50c; % Ib., $1.50.
A dwarf Winter Celery
Leads all
oz., 50c;
Fordhook Emperor.
with very thick, heavy stalks.
in flavor. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c;
% I|b., $1.50.
Standard Bearer. A red or rose tinted va-
riety of excellent flavor. Strong, sturdy
growth and easily blanched. Pkt., 15c;
1% oz., 55C; OZ., $1.00:
Giant Pascal. We are pleased to offer this
old favorite winter celery again. Stalks
are large and thick with a distinct nutty
flavor. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; oz., 60c; %
Ne, Saeiibe
A Field of Golden Plume Celery.
Chinese Celery Cabbage
_Chinese Cabbage has all the good quali-
ties of both cabbage and lettuce, with a
flavor all its own.
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 hest 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; % oz., 25e; oz., 45c; % Ib., $1.25.
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White Plume Celery.
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Sugar or Sweet Corn oss)
Barden’s Wonder Bantam Corn—A Giant Golden Bantam and Sat a as Sweet.
Sweet Corn is a favorite crop in most American gardens, and one of the easiest to
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;
deep,
apart each way for horse cultivation,
quent shallow cultivation is important—more necessary with
any other garden crop.
For succession, make sowings every 10 days up to July 15.
and well filled ears, grow Corn in several Short rows,
long row.
One quart of seed will plant 200 hills.
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 or 14 rowed. In qual-
ity we would place it as second only to
Golden Bantam. - Pkt., 10c;-pt.,..25¢e;.aqt.,
50e;. 4 qts.,-$1.75: bu.;..$8.:00
Golden Bantam. A universal 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
pa of unsurpassed flavor. Pkt., 10c;
DU. cp] OL. puc; 4,.qts. $1.755 bu., $7.00.
BABDEN’S WONDER BANTAM. 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
Sizene EK, '0cG-7pi-e 25¢e: qt... 50e: 4 -qts.,
Seo Du 91.505
Golden Evergreen. About one week later
than Bantam. Tapering ears of good size,
with 12 or 14 rows of deep yellow kernels.
Pkt. Ges pt. 256; Gt. 50c: 4 ats., $1.75;
bu., $7.00.
Golden Alpha. The results of cross be-
tween Alpha, for years the most popular
early white corn in the middle west, and
Barden’s Wonder Bantam. A _ delicious
golden yellow corn 8 inches long, uni-
formly 8 rowed and unsurpassed in fla-
VOER LK 0G pt... coe; qt. 506: 4 ats.,
$1.75; bu., $8.00.
Stanley’s Crow Repellent
Keeps Crows and Pheasants Away.
Easy to apply, will not clog planter,
non-poisonous but Ai per cent effective.
% pt., 60c; pt., $1.0
later thinning out to 1 foot apart in the rows. l
leaving three strong plants in each hill.
scatter seeds 3 to 4 inches apart and cover 2 inches
Corn is also grown in hills 3 feet
Fre-
Corn, perhaps, than with
To insure good pollenation
side by side, rather than in one
White Varieties
Early Mayflower. The earliest white Sweet
Corn of good size; ears 6 to 7 inches long,
with 10 or 12 rows; prolific; good quality.
een i Bt.,, 29C>dt.,. Duc. 4 Gts. Slab:
U., -9.1.00.
Howling Mob. The leading white, second-
early. Productive and of extra fine qual-
ity. Ears 9 to 10 inches long with 14
rows, — Pkt 10e> pt, 25es Jat. 1 50e2 4 ats.,
Siei5= bus $200.
EARLY MAMMOTH.
long, 16 or 18 rowed;
very sweet. Pkt... 10c; pt.,
ALO LtS 8 Silas DUS; C7. 50.
Ears 10 to 12 inches
large, white grains;
25c; qt., 50c;
Stowell’s Evergreen. The good old standard.
Rich and sweet in flavor; remains tender
long. Ears 7 to 8 inches long, and 12 or
14-rowed. Pkt., 10c; pt., 25c;-qt., 50c;
4 GS; Sle 15 > Dil de 00-
WHITE EVERGREEN. Similar to Stowell’s
Evergreen, but retains its whiteness bet-
ter when canned. Pkt., 10c; pt., 25c; qt.,
50c;<4-qts.: $1-75: bu., $7.00.
Late Mammoth. Largest of all; ears 12
inches long and 18 or 20 rowed, but very
sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c; pt., 25c; qt..
50G3,4 qts:. S153 bu, 91-50:
Country Gentleman. Sweet, tender, milky
grains on small cob; zig-zag rowed ears
about 10 inches long. Pkt., ee pt., 25c;
t.. 50e3; 4.qtseesa-75, bus $7.5
Black Mexican. A medium early, small-
eared sort with purplish black grains of
very rich<flavor. " Pkt., 10¢; pt., 26c; qt.,
50c; 4 qts., $1.75; bu., $8.00.
POP CORN
Pop Corn is sometimes difficult to obtain
when you want it; why not grow your own
and havea supply on hand?
White Pearl.
26c; qt., 40c;
Pure white.
2 qts., 75c.
Pkt., 10c; pt..
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Miscellaneous Salads and Greens
Pancalier Endive.
Celeriac (Knoll-Sellerie)
(Turnip-Rooted Celery)
Giant Smooth Prague. Same culture as
Celery. Leaves are not edible. Bulbous
roots are used as flavoring in soups and
salads. Pkt., 10c: % 0z., 25¢; oz. 40c;
Tlip:. -Si2203
°
Chicory (cicnorien)
One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drill.
Witloof, Special Strain (French Endive).
Sow in early Spring in rows 1% feet
apart and thin to 4inches. 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.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; ™% Ib., $1.20.
Large-Rooted Magdeburg. Grown for its
roots, which are dried, ground, and used
as a substitute for coffee. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
25e; % Ib., 75e.
Catalogna (Summer Asparagus)
A delicacy from Italy for jaded appetites.
Plants when young resemble a very narrow
leaved Dandelion. and may be used for
greens or blanched and used for salads. As
the plant ages it sends out tender shoots
about % inch thick, which are cut when 6
inches long, making an excellent substitute
for Asparagus. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c.
Collards (Blaeterkohl)
A tall, loose-leaved cabbage much prized
in the South as boiling greens. Same cul-
ture as cabbage.
True Georgia. Pkt., 10c; oz., % ib.,
60e; Ib., $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-Leaved. Large, round, deep green
leaves, forming a dense rosette. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 25c; % l1b., 75c; lb., $2.00
20c;
ENDIVE (Endivie)
Endive is one of the most tasty and
healthful salads and can be had in late
Summer and Fall when lettuce is hard to
get. For early use, sow in April in shallow
driils 1% feet apart. Blanch by gathering
the leaves together over the center and tie
with a string.
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drilL
Broad-Leaved Batavian (Escarolle). Fleshy
leaves, not fringed, used largely for soups
and stews. PEE; L0cy oz.) 2067 440 1b, Ge
Giant Fringed. large plants with finely
fringed and curled tender green leaves.
Pkt 10G2907.) 20C 2 4a b0cs
Large Green Curled. The standard variety.
Hardy: blanches golden white. Pkt., 10c;
0Z.,, 20CG3034 lb260e:;
PANCALIER. Strong grower with heavily
curled, deep green leaves. Ribs are
Slightly tinted rose. Blanches easily.
Pkt. 0c; o0z:, *20e: 4 Ib: 60¢e:
Cress (Garten Kresse)
Extra Curled or Pepper Grass. An appetiz-
ing salad, growing rapidly in any garden
soil. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % I1b., 35c.
Water Cress. The true “Water Cress.” Easily
-raised from seed in your ee garden in
any moist location. Pits 0c; % oz., 35c;
oz.. 60c; % Ib., $1.7
EGGPLANT (EIERPFLANZE)
Sow the seed in hotbed or indoors in early
March. When the plants are 3 inches high,
transplant to small pots, and later on to
larger pots. Set them out in the garden
late in May, about 3 feet apart each way.
One ounce of seed will produce 1000 plants.
Black Beauty.
most black. Pkt., 10c;
f5e% AQ ibe aS 2820
New York Sete 3 Purple. Large, smooth,
Gark urple fruits; prolific. Pkt, 10c; %
OZ., C202) moe: y, Ib., $2.25.
Warly; fruits large and al-
% oz., 40c; 0z.,
Black Beauty Eggplant.
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CUCUMBERS «evzxe
Cucumbers thrive best in a rich, warm,
loamy soil, and planting should be delayed
until settled warm weather. Make hills
about 4 feet apart each way and thoroughly
mix into the soil well-rotted manure to a
depth of 6 inches or more. Scatter 12 to 15
seeds to a hill and cover one inch deep; thin
out to 3 or 4 of the strongest plants after
danger of insects is over. Dust the young
plants with Slug Shot to kill the beetles
and worms.
One ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills.
Supreme Green. Plants are very vigorous,
with rich, dark green foliage and very
resistant to blights. Fruits are uniform,
usually 8 to 10 inches long, and the dark-
est green we have seen in Cucumbers.
PEt, 10c; oz, 25c; % ib, 75c.
White Spine. Thick fruit tapering at both
ends and very attractive. Early, produc-
tive and bears through a long’ season.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % 1b., 60c.
DAVIS PERFECT. (White Spine). One
of the most popular Cucumbers. Fruits
are dark green, long and tapering to both
ends. Excellent for slicing as it contains
very few seeds. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %&
lb., 60c.
Barly Fortune. (White Spine). A fine early
variety that remains edible for a long
time. Fruits are rich, dark green, about
8 inches long, and contain but compara-
tively few seeds. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %
lb., 60c.
EVERGREEN WHITE SPINE. (White
Spine). Similar to Davis Perfect but
larger and longer. A fine main crop va-
riety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c.
Forcing White Spine. Special dark green
strain of White Spine for forcing. Fruits
long and symmetrical. Pkt., 25c; % oz.,
Tbe; oz., $1.25.
Improved Long Green. (Black Spine). Vines
very vigorous and disease resistant.
Fruits long and slightly tapering. Good
for either slicing or pickles. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 20c: % Ib., 60c.
Japanese Climbing. (Black Spine). A climb-
ing variety that can be used on fences
or trellises, where space is limited. Fruits
1 oe quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c:
., 65e.
English Frame Varieties
A distinct type especially selected for
foreie. We offer the finest English va-
rieties.
Improved Telegraph, Covent Garden, Roch-
ford’s Market. Each, pkt., 50c.
Supreme Green Cucumber.
oe e o a
Pickling Varieties
Chicago Pickiing. (Black Spine.) Vigor-
ous, disease reSistant vines. Very prolific
and bears uniform blunt-ended fruits.
PEKt., 106; oz., 20e; % Ib., 60c.
Green Frolificc or Boston Pickle. (Black
Spine). The best variety to use for small
pickles. Vines are vigorous and produc-
tive. Fkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % I1b., 60c.
Jersey Fickle. (Black Spine). Somewhat
Similar to Boston Pickle. but a little
larger. PkKt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c.
Snow’s Perfection Pickling. (Black Spine).
Short, blunt-ended fruits similar to Chi-
cago Pickling, but slightly smaller. PkKt.,
10c; oz., 20c; % I1b., 60c.
West India Gherkin. Fruits about 2 inches
long and 1 inch thick, covered with small
spines, generally used for very small
Pickles. “PEE, 10e7 0z.,°25e: 4" 1b., 75e.
DILL PICKLES
Home grown Dill fresh from your gar-
den is infinitely better than that sold in
your
stores. Grow PEt 280e;
G7. 125e:
own.
Be ee: 2a
Chicago Pickling Cucumber.
.
Dandelion (ocewenzann)
Sow in early Spring in rows 15 inches
apart, and thin to 4 inches.
One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drill.
Improved Thick-leaf. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 45c;
oz., 85e; % Ib., $2.50.
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KALE (Blatterkohl)
The flavor of Kale is improved by frost,
so that it is generally sown for late crop.
Sow in May or June and transplant later to
rows 2 to 2% feet apart, and cultivate like
cabbage. For early Spring crop, sow in
September and protect over Winter.
Qne ounce of seed will sow 300 feet of drill.
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. Hardy, low-
growing and bushy, with tender, curly,
deep green leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %
lb., 60c.
DWARF SIBERIAN. Leaves broad and not
so curly as the Scotch. Extremely
hardy. This variety is sometimes called
“Sprouts.” Pkt., 10c; oz., 20e; % Ib., 60ce.
Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch. Leaves are very
heavily curled and rich bluish green in
color. Plants are short, stocky, and very
hardy. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % Ib., 80c.
Early White Vienna Kohlrabi.
KOHLRABI
Kohlrabi or Turnip-rooted Cabbage, de-
velops best in cool weather but may be had
all season if grown in deep, moist soil. Sow
seed at intervals from April to early Au-
gust, in rows 15 inches apart, and thin to 5
inches. Kohlrabi should be used when 1%
to 2 inches in diameter.
One ounce of seed will sow 250 feet of drill.
Early White Vienna. The earliest variety.
Leaves small; flesh white and tender.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., 30c; % Ib., $1.00.
Early Purple Vienna. Skin is purple and
flesh white; fine flavored. Pkt., 10c; %
oz., 20c; oz., 30c; % Ilb., $1.00.
LEEK (Lauch)
Leeks do not form bulbs, but the thick
stalks have a mild onion flavor and are fine
for flavoring stews or salads. Grow the
same as onions, in deep, rich soil, and as
they develop draw the soil up about the
stems to blanch them.
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill.
Walton’s Giant Exhibition.
giant strain, imported direct from Eng-
land. Largest size and finest quality.
Pkt., 25¢c; oz., 50c.
Giant Carentan. Hardy; blanches pure white;
thick stem of mild flavor. Pkt., 10c; oz..
30c; % Ib., 85c.
Large American Flag. <A popular large va-
riety of good quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c;
% |b., 85e.
An improved
Dwarf Green Curled Scotch Kale.
MU STARD (Senf)
Mustard has grown popular both as a
salad and for greens. Sow in Spring, and
every two weeks up to July, in shallow
drills 1 to 1% feet apart. Use the leaves
when young, before flower buds appear.
One ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of drill.
Fordhook Fancy. Dark green, heavily
fringed leaves. Finest quality and slow
fo shoot to seed. PKt., 10c; 0z., 15c; % lb.,
35¢c.
GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. Grows 2%
feet tall; leaves broad, mild and tender
when young. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 35c.
Long Standing Thick Leaf or Elephant Ear.
Light green leaves with white ribs. Of
agreeable flavor when cooked like spin-
BVelo, Jedkee, Is Cyzi4 ilbes YA ills); SAE.
White London. Leaves used for salads when
young; the seed for flavoring pickles.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ilb., 45c.
Elephant Ear Mustard.
Seed Flats
Strongly made’ cypress
starting seeds indoors.
boxes for
Each Doz.
24 in. long, 12 im: wide, 3 in:
deep $4.50
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HEALTHEWLBELTUCE «as:
Dig the soil deeply for Lettuce, using
plenty of manure or nitrogenous fertilizer,
and adding sand or humus if the soil is
heavy. For a very early crop, start seed
indoors or in a hotbed in early March, thin-
ning or transplanting the seedlings as soon
as they are large enough to handle; harden
them off and set them out in the garden in
early April.
The first sowing outdoors may be made
as soon as the ground is fit. Make the rows
15 to 18 inches apart and thin the plants
out as they develop, so that they eventually
stand 10 to 12 inches apart. Timely thin-
ning and plenty of room is especially im-
portant in growing Head Lettuce. For the
first crops grow Loose-Leaf or Early But-
terhead varieties: follow these with the late
Butterheads; and for hot weather use, grow
the Crisphead or Cos types.
One ounce of seed will sow 150 feet of drill.
Loose Leaf or Cutting
Black-Seeded Simpson. Large, bushy plants
with attractively crumpled and fringed
light green leaves. A favorite for hoth
home and market. Pkt., 20c;
% b., 60e: Ib.,: $1.25.
Early Curled Simpson. Gives quick results
in the home garden. Broad, crumpled,
vellowish green leaves of fine quality.
Pkt Age-07- 20c: 44 ib, 60c: Ib:. $1.25:
GRAND RAPIDS. One of the best loose-
leaf Lettuces for extra early planting.
Handsome plants, with large, crisp curled
and fringed leaves. Our strain of this
fine Lettuce is very highly developed and
equally valuable for either forcing or out-
MOC OZ
door use. Sow every two weeks for suc-
eessions. Ekd, -10e;"0z, 20e> 4. 1b; 60e;
he 1625:
DEER TONGUE, The tenderest and sweet-
eSt cutting lettuce for the garden. Leaves
are rich, dark green, pointed, very thick
apa grow in tight bunches. Pkt., 25c; oz.,
Cc,
THE MORSE. Outer leaves light green; in-
ner leaves blanched light yellow. Vigor-
ous and a good forcer. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;
y% Ip 60e7 Ib: $1250:
Cabbage or Butterhead
BIG BOSTON. Early. Large, solid heads;
outer leaves deep green with brownish
edges; inner leaves light yellow. Largely
‘Town tor market. Pkt; 10¢; 0z., 20c; %
Ib., 60¢23 Ib:; $1:25.
New York (California Ice) Lettuce.
May King Lettuce.
Crisp as Ice. Medium size, slightly pointed,
bronzy green heads. Extra hardy and
valuable for late Fall use. PkKt., 10c: oz.,
30c; % Ib., $1.00; Ib., $2.50.
Mammoth Black-Seeded Butter. Late. Big
heads with broad, crumpled leaves: al-
ways tender and of fine quality. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 20c; %& 1b., 60c; Ib., $1.50.
May King. Early. Fine for the first sow-
ing. Medium sized heads, blanching to
golden yellow in the heart; tender and
finest quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 4% Ib,
60e%, Ibe $4250:
WHITE BOSTON. A new superior strain
of Big Boston, without the red tinge on
edge of leaves. Heads large and solid and
Sure heading even under adverse condi-
ie ee pret l0es0Z. 5062) 12a be = $00:
Crisphead, or Ice Lettuce
Brown Curled or Chartier. Medium size.
Leaves medium brown and finely curled
at the edges. Loosely folded heads, fine
quality. Pkt., 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib., $1.00;
lb., $2.50.
Golden Curled. Good for both early and
late sowings, as it is quite heat-resistant.
Compact bunches of tender, yellowish
leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; ™% 1b., $1.00;
lb., $2.50.
Iceberg. All of the Crisphead Lettuces are
good in warm weather. Iceberg is the
earliest of the class and makes very large
solid heads of crisp, incurved, light green
leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; % Il1b., 80c;
lb., $2.00.
IMPROVED HANSON. Loose heads of
crumpled light green leaves. A reliable
Summer Lettuce for home gardens. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c; Ib., $1.50.
NEW YORK or WONDERFUL. The well
known “California Ice Lettuce.” Solid
heads; dark green with yellowish white
center; very crisp and sweet. This is the
variety sold by markets under the trade
name of “Iceberg’’; however, it is larger
and later than that variety. Pkt., 10c;
0z., 30c; % Ib., $1.00; lb., $2.50.
Trianon Self-Folding Cos or Romaine. Tall
and erect growing, with long, narrow,
spoon-shaped leaves,
together at the top.
weather. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %
lb.. $2.00.
blanched by tying
Thrives in warm
lb., 80c;
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Sheep Manure
In the absence of
thoroughly rotted
stable manure, Sheep
Manure is the one
best quick acting fer-
tilizer for general
garden use. Apply at
the rate of 10 lbs. per
LO OR SGH EE: 25D ise.
312005) 150) sibs Sako:
100 Ibs., $3.00. Free
Delivery in Pitts-
burgh.
MUS KMELON (Melone)
Muskmelons or Cantaloupes require a
warm, rich soil. Prepare hills 6 feet apart
by digging in rotted manure to a depth of
8 to 10 inches and cover with fine soil.
Sow 10 to 12 seeds in each hill, in late May,
and, after danger of insects is over, reduce
to 3 or 4 plants in a hill.
Fight the insects by dusting the young
plants with Slug Shot and spray the vines
with Pyrox. Many old gardeners plant a
sent radishes in each hill to keep away in-
sects.
One ounce of seed will plant about 50 hills.
Extra Early Hackensack. Large, flattened
at the ends and deeply ribbed; flesh green.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %& Ib., 60c.
Gold-Lined Rocky Ford. Medium-sized,
round, closely netted melons with thick,
sweet, green flesh, tinged with yellow
around the small seed cavity. Late. Pkt.,
10c¢; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c.
Hearts of Gold. A large early melon of
excellent quality. Flesh is thick, pink,
and very finely flavored. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
20c; % lb., 60c.
Netted Gem. Small, round, heavily net-
ted, with green flesh of superb quality.
Late. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c.
Tip Top. Large, ribbed fruits with thick
orange flesh of finest quality. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 20c: %- Ib: 60ce:
Honey Dew. Too well known to need de-
scription. Can be successfully grown in
this section if started indoors in berry
boxes or square pieces of sod so that the
roots need not be disturbed in transplant-
ines “PEt 10e2 075 020C2 4 Ib: :
OKRA (Ocher)
Sow in rich, warm soil, about the middle
of May, in drills 3 feet apart and cover an
inch deep. Thin to 1% feet. A fine vege-
table for the home garden. The tender pods
are delicious boiled and creamed and are
also largely used to add flavor and sub-
stance to soups and stews.
Cne ounce of seed will sow 30 feet of drill.
Long Green Pod. Pods long, green and
Spomnertls produced. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;
J4
White Velvet. Long, smooth, almost white
pods. Pick when young and tender. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 20c; %4 lb., 50ce.
Gold-Lined Rocky Ford Muskmelon.
WATERMELON ‘wis
melon)
Use same culture as for Muskmelons but
make the hills 8 to 10 feet apart and use
weaker sprays for insect control.
Cne ounce of seed will plant about 40 hills.
ALABAMA SWEET. Long, dark green:
flesh red. ea ca shipper. Pkt., 10¢c; oz.,
20c; &% Ib.,
Early Fordhook. Extra early and will ma-
ture large, round melons in this section.
Skin dark green; flesh scarlet, of excel-
lent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 1b., 50c.
KLECKLEY SWEETS. The sweetest va-
riety. Long, dark green, with crisp, red
flesh. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ilb., 50c
Citron, Red-Seeded. Flesh thick and white;
used for preserving. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;
% Ib., 50c.
SE aa, TERNS YS RA aa? he gtoana MoE BL +
Florida Paverits Watermelon.
Mushroom Spawn
Mushrooms are easy to grow in a cellar
or a disused shed and may also be propa-
gated in the lawn around the home. Full
directions are included with each order.
Brick, 30c, (postpaid, 40c); 10 bricks, $2.50;
50 bricks, $10.50; 100 bricks, $20.00.
Bottle Spawn. $1.25. postpaid.
Horse-Radish Roots
Maliner Kren. The best variety. Disease-
resistant and a quick grower. 50c per
doz.; $2.50 per 100: $16.00 per 1000.
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Yellow Globe Danvers Onion.
ONIONS ews:
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 3 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-
Pict tbe 36 oz., 30c: oz; 50c;
Ib., $1.50; lb., $4.00.
ntic Gibraltar. Very similar to Ailsa
raig. Strong grower with mild sweet
flesh. Pkt., 15c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c; %
1s, $1.50; Ib., $4.00.
Red Wethersfield. Very large, fliat-
toned: purplish red bulbs. An excellent
keeper. Pkt., 10c; %& oz., 20c; oz., 35c; %
lb., $1.00; lb., $2.50.
Prizetaker. Globe-shaped, with golden
brown skin and mild, crisp, sweet, white
flesh. Pkt., 10c; if oz., 20c; oz., 35c; %
lb., $1.00; Ib. $2.75
SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. A very
handsome, pure white-skinned Onion_of
large size and true globe shape.
shipper and keeper. Pkt., 10c:
2DCs O27, 450%. 4 1b: $1.25: 1b., $3.00.
SOUTHPORT YELLOW GLOBE. Larger
than Danvers and more uniformly globe
shaped. One of the handsomest, best
selling, and best keeping Onions. Pkt.,
oe 0z., 20c; oz., 35c; % Ilb., $1.00; Ib.,
White Bunch. Quick growing; mild fla-
vored. Extensively sown for’ green
Onions. Pkt., fers % oz., 25c; oz., 45c; %&
lb., $1.25; lb., $3.5
White P Portugal or “‘Gilverskix: Large, flat
bulbs with silvery white skin and mild
flesh. ere areely for green Onions.
Pkt., 10c; P ds e:. oz, 46c: %~ Ib.,
$1225 Ibs 3$0
Yellow Globe Danser. Handsome globe-
shaped bulbs of good size, with brownish
yellow skin and crisp, firm, white flesh.
Ie sete. % oz., 20c; 0z., 35c; %& lb., $1.00:
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
good Onions for late Summer or Fall use.
Onions produced from sets do not keep well
over Winter and for this purpose it is
better to sow seed.
Prices subject to change.
White. Qt., 25c; pk., $1.75.
Yellow. Qt., 20c; pk., $1.25.
If wanted by parcel vost, add 10c for one
quart; 15c for two quarts.
Southport White Globe Onion.
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GARDEN PEAS ¢=ssm
Laatonian 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 better
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
ERITISH LION. A superb early Pea from
England. Vines are very strong and grow
3 feet high. Pods average nearly four
inches long, are dark green in color and
well filled with Peas of finest quality. Not
quite so early as Early Hight Weeks but
yields much heavier. PkKt., 10c; pt., 30c;
Qtzs, 60¢3 4qts:, $2525) bu., $1220.02
Early Eight Weeks (Smooth). Quickest
maturing Pea in cultivation. Grows 15
inches high and bears a fine crop of good
sized pods with large, tender Peas. Pkt.,
cae 30e7cgt=) 60C8N 4) Gts. $2255 bles
World’s Record. A fine strain of Gradus or
' Prosperity and so superior to that vari-
ety that we have eliminated it from our
list. Vines strong and vigorous, 3 feet
tall and loaded with 4-inch pods. Pkt.,
a iy 30c; qt., 60c; 4 qts., $2.25; bu.,
LAXTONIAN. ‘The finest in quality of the
early Peas, and the largest podded. Vines
1% feet high; pods 4 inches long, well
filled? Pkt); 10e;_ pt; 30ce; ge. G0c 7 gise
$2.25; bu., $12.00.
HUNDREDFOLD. Similar to. .Laxtonian
but not quite so tall. Very prolific and
of the finest quality. Pkt., 10c; pt., 30c;
qt.; 60e: 4 gts. $2.25: bus. $12:00;
President Wilson Pea
One 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.;
30c; qt., 60c; 4 qts., $2.25; bu., $12.00;
Little Marvel.
bears several good pickings of 3%-inch
Grows 15 inches high- and
pods, packed full of large, deep green
peas of splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; pt.,
30e3 qt., (60ces 4: qtss; $2225 bu., $12.00.
EAS—Main C
PEAS—Main Crop
POTLATCH. A heavy yielding, high quality,
main crop dwarf Pea. ~ Qne of the best
for home gardens. Vines 2 feet tall? pods
5 inches long, containing 8 to 10 large
Peas EK; ays: Dt, 30c; qt., 60e; & ats.,
$2:25; bu, $11.0
Boston Bail dite’ or Tupeoved ‘Retsphione,
Reliable and productive; vines. 4 feet
high; long, broad, light green pods. Pkt.,
ork ee, 30c; qt., 60c; 4 ats., $2. 255 ‘bu.,
Alderman. Robust strain of dolcunenoi ith
dark green pods and vines. Pods-are 4 to
5 inches long and usually contain nine
large Peas of finest quality. Pkt., 10c;
pt., 30c; qt., 60c; 4 qts., $2.25; bu., $11. 00.
White Marrowfat. Grown for the dry Peas.
Pkt., 10c; pt., 25c; qt., 50ce; 4 gts.$1:75;
bu., $9.00.
Mammoth-Podded Sugar. The half- -grown
pods of this type are delicious prepred
for the table like snap beans. Pkt., 10c;
pt., 40c; qt., 80c; 4 qts., $3.00; bu., $16. 00.
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PARSLEY (Peterselie)
Sow in early Spring in rows 1 foot apart
and cover firmly % 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.
CHAMPION MOSS CURLED. Crimped and
curled leaves, rich dark green. Vigorous.
PkKt., 10e; oz, 15e; % Ib., 45c.
Dwarf Extra Curled. Compact in growth,
with beautiful, denselv curled leaves,
bright emerald green. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c;
% lb., 45c.
Plain-Leaved. Taller and more strongly
flavored than the curled sorts. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 15e; % Ib., 45e,
Hamburg Parsnip-Rooted. Grown for its
roots which are shaped like short, broad
parsnips and are used for flavoring. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 20c; %& Ib., 45c.
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 mis-shapen 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 cultivation. 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; oz.,
20c; % lb., 45c.
Lisbonais. Similar to Hollow Crown but
white and smooth skinned. Fine quality.
Pkt.. 10e: 0z., 20c: % Ib.. 45e.
Eezy Wear
Garden Gloves
Made of goat skin and tan-
ned with lanin oil. Pair, T5c.
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,
ag juicy stalks. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c;
Zi ae c.
RHUBARB BOOTS
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 ma-
nured 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 seedings, all new roots and
not the old woody clumps so often offered.
Strong Boots. 15c each; $1.50 per doz.
Clumps. 25c each; $2.75 per doz.
Extra Large Clumps. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.
Hollow Crown Parsnips.
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Harris’ Early Giant Pepper.
PEPPER (Pfeffer)
Light, warm, mellow soil is best for Pep-
pers. The seed should be started Indoors
Or in the hotbed early in March. Give the
young plants plenty of heat and moisture,
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.
MAGNUM DULCE. The largest sweet Pep-
per. Square and blocky in shape with
thick sweet flesh. Late but very pro-
ductive. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 40c; oz., 75c; %
lb., $2.00.
Neapolitan. Extra early and prolific; fruits
3 inches long and rather narrow; mild.
-Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c; % lb., $1.50.
RUBY. KING, or World Beater. Always mild
and sweet. Fruits thick-fleshed, 4 inches
long, tapering to a blunt point. Pkt., 10c;
% oz., 30c; oz., 50c; % lb., $1.25.
Pimiento (Crimson Beauty). Medium size
and bluntly cone-shaped, perfectly smooth,
very thick-fleshed and sweet as an apple.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c; % Ib., $1.50.
Bullnose or Large Bell. Good sized, square
fruits; usually quite strong in flavor. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 25c; oz., 45c; ™% lb., $1.00.
HARRIS’ EARLY GIANT. The earliest of
the extremely large-fruited Peppers.
Fruits fairly long and almost as large in
diameter as Chinese Giant, with thick,
meaty flesh and fine, mild flavor. Pkt.,
Yes VAN OyAS BEE Ova, Wes A Mon. Sylar.
Giant Crimson. Large, square, mild fruits;
medium early; productive. Pkt., 10c; %
oz., 35¢e; oz., 60c; % Ilb., $1.50.
Chinese Giant. Fruits averdge 5 inches long
and 4% inches in diameter; thick fleshed
and sweet. Pkt., 10c; % /0Z.;.35c; oz., 70c;
% I|b., $1.75
Golden Queen. Large, deep, golden yellow
fruits. Flesh is thick and mild. Orna-
mental as well as useful. Pkt., 10c; %
oz., 35c; oz., 70c; % lb., $1.75,
California Wonder
The finest and largest Sweet Pepper.
Plants grow strong and upright and bear
6 to 8 large smooth fruits with extra
thick flesh. Fruits keep in good eqndi
sts
tion for a long time after picking.
% 0z., 40C; oz., 75c.
Leyes
Small Hot Peppers
Squash or Tomato-Shaped. Small, round,
thick-fleshed, strong flavored. Pkt., 10c;
1% oz., 30c; oz, 50c; % Ib., $1.25.
Small Red Chili. [rolific. Fruits very hot
and pungent. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; oz.,
55c; % lb., $1.40.
Larze Red Cayenne. Large hot peppers, 1
inch in diameter at the stem end, tapering
to a point, about 4 inches long. Pkt., 10c;
IEMOZ 4 OC OZam oC:
Long Red Cayenne. Like the Chili but
longer and larger. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c;
oz., 55e; % Ib., -$1.40.
Large Red Cherry. Very pungent. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 30c; oz., 55c; % Ib., $1.40.
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.
Connecticut Field. Large, heavy, oblong in
shape, with orange skin and orange-yel-
low flesh. Productive. Pkt., 10c; 0z.,
15c; % lb., 40c.
Cushaw Green Striped. Creamy white,
striped with green. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c;
Y% Ilb., 60c.
LARGE CHEESE. Large and flat, with
creamy buff skin and yellow flesh. Good
quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c.
KING OF THE MAMMOTH or Potiron.
Grows to an enormous size (often 100
pounds in weight). Skin salmon-orange,;
yellow, coarse. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ib.,
60c.
Small Sugar. Small, round, bright orange,
with fine grained, sweet, yellow flesh.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c.
Winter Luxury or Pie Squash.
of all Pumpkins. Medium size;
with yellow skin and flesh. Pkt.,
oz., 20c; %& lb., 60c.
Sweetest
round,
10c;
Connecticut Field Pumpkin.
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Three Weeks Forcing ray
CRISP TENDER RADISHES ¢:-=2
Crispy freshness is more essential to the
sood tasting qualities of the Radish than
to any other vegetable root and the fresh-
est roots are, of course, those pulled from
your own garden.
SOW SEED thinly not more than one inch
deep in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart
and thin out to stand 2 or more inches
apart, according to variety. An ounce of
seed will sow 100 feet of row.
Early Radishes
THREE WEEES 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 tops
are very small and the roots 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; % Ib., 50c.
SCARLET BUTTON or NON PLUS ULTRA.
Small, round, bright red roots; crisp and
tender; ready for the table in three weeks
— sowing. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %& I1b.,
50c.
Special Early Scarlet Globe. Larger and
deeper in shape than Scarlet Button, but a
few days later. An ideal forcing Radish
and very popular outdoors also. Pkt., 10c:
oz., 20c; %& Ib., 50c.
French Breakfast. One of the most at-
tractive and at the same time most de-
licious 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; % Ib., 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.,
16c; oz., 20c; % I1b., 50c.
WHITE BOX. Handsome spherical roots
attaining a diameter of 2 inches. Skin
and flesh pure white; remains crisp longer
than any other early variety. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c.
Golden Olive-Shaped. MRusset-yellow skin
and mild white flesh of fine quality. Size
and shape like French Breakfast. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c.
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. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 20c; % Ilb., 50c.
Crimson Giant. Globe-shaped; a little later
than Early Scarlet Globe; grows nearly
twice as large and remains in good con-
dition much longer. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c;
\% lb., 50c.
Summer Radishes
These grow well in hot weather and may
be sown in May and June for Summer use.
They grow more slowly but attain a larger
size than the early Radishes.
Chartier’s Improved. Crisp, tender and mild,
even in the hottest weather. Long,
smooth roots; rose shading to white at
tip. Pkt., 10c; oz.,.20c; % l1b., 50c.
Golden Globe. A crisp, mild Radish for
early and late Summer use. Roots are
globe-shaped and quite large with yellow
or russet skin and white flesh of finest
fiavor. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c.
WHITE STRASSBURG. Roots 5 inches
long and 1% inches thick. Skin and flesh
pure white. Pkt., 10c; oz. 20c; % I1b., 50c.
Giant Stuttgart. The largest and latest of
this class. Elongated globe shape; pure
white. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 50c.
Winter Radishes
The Winter Radishes mature best in the
cool Fall months, attain a very large size
and met, be stored in boxes of sand in a
cool cellar for use during Winter. Sow in
July or August.
LONG BLACE SPANISH. Grows 6 inches
long and 2 inches broad. Grayish black
skin and crisp, pungent, white flesh. The
best keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % I1b., 50c.
Round Black Spanish. Round in shape but
otherwise similar to the preceding. Pkt.,
10c; oz., 20c; % I1b., 50c.
White Chinese or Celestial Cylindrical,
often 12 inches long and 5 inches in diam-
eter. Skin and flesh white. Pkt., 10c;
oz., 20c; %& Ib., 50c.
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HEALTHFUL SPINACH em»
Green Gold Spinach. i
Spinach is one of the most healthful and at same time one of the most easily grown
vegetables and by judicious planning and planting may be had fresh from your own gar-
den in all but the Winter months.
While true Spinach is primarily a cool weather crop,
some varieties have been developed 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.
FORNOF’S GREEN GOLD. A moneymaker
for gardeners. Only a few days later than
Bloomsdale, it remains in picking condi-
tion for a much longer time. Plants set
close to the ground, making a rosette of
thick, dark green, heavily crumpled
leaves. Oz., 10c; %4 lb., 25c; 1b., 65c.
Bloomsdale Savoy. A quick-growing, pro-
ductive sort with attractively crumpled
leaves; hardy, requiring cool weather. Oz.,
10e> 44. Ib: 25e3 Ib, 65e:
King of Denmark. Stands longer before
going to seed than any other true Spinach.
Vigorous and productive, with heavy, dark
green, slightly crumvled leaves of good
quality. Oz., 10c; % Ib., 25e; Ib., 65c.
JULIANA. Rich dark green, deeply crumpled
leaves. Stands two weeks longer than
Long Season before shooting to seed. Oz.,
10c; % Ib., 25e; Ib., 65c.
Large Round Thick-Leaf. A flat, spreading
variety with large, thick, crumpled leaves,
Oz., 10c; %4 1b., 25ce; Ib., 65e.
Long Season. Fine for second early. Thick,
crumpled, dark green leaves. Oz., 10c; %
lbs 25eCs 91 bs ope!
Triumph. A vigorous, productive strain
with heavy, crinkled leaves; long stand-
ing. Oz., 10c; % lb., 25c; lb., 65c.
Perpetual Summer. Similar to Swiss Chard
but bears all summer. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c;
% Ib., 75c.
VICTORIA. Long Season type of extra-fine
quality, compact in growth and long
standing. Oz., 10c; % l1b., 25c; lb., 65c.
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 nee planting to hasten
germination. 10ce; oz, 15¢e; % Ib.,
40c; lb., $1.00.
ead
New Zealand Spinach.
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SQUASH (Kuerbis)
Plant the bush kinds in well drained
ground, enriched with rotted manure, in
hills 5 feet apart each way; the Winter
kinds 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., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 60c.
Acorn Squash.
NICKZUCCHINI. (True Italian Vegetable
Marrow). Imported strain of Cocozelle,
dark green almost black in color. Fruits
are blunt ended and generally somewhat |
fluted. Plants are short and bushy with
very heavy leaves protecting the fruits
frome thes suns Ekta 0G. 0Z:, spe: 24. Ib,
$1.00.
Green Striped Italian Squash.
Green Striped Italian. An improved strain
of Cocozelle, darker green, shorter and
more uniform shape. Very productive.
Pkt, 10c¢; oz.. 20¢e;-% Ib: 60¢.
Long Island White Bush. Earlier and less
scalloped than Mammoth White Bush.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % lb., 60c.
Mammoeth White Bush. Fruits 10 to 12
inches across, of uniform shape, flattened.
scalloped; pure white in color. Pkt., 10c:
oz., 20c; % lb., 60c.
White Vegetable Marrow. Similar to Co-
cozelle but larger and later. Skin light
ee flesh white Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %
a Cc:
Yellow Summer Crookneck. Golden vellow,
thickly warted and of fine flavor. One of
the best Squashes for the home garden.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; %4 Ib., 60c.
Summer Crookneck and Mammoth White Squash.
Winter Varieties
Boston Marrow. Similar in size and shape
to improved Hubbard, with lemon-yellow
skin and yellow flesh; rich and sweet.
Extra fine keeper. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; %&
ips cae:
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;
OVA Mae) EMA, ihasay (sve
Hubbard, Golden. Same as Hubbard Im-
proved, but skin is deep orange-yellow.
Eke V0e7 07-2562 44; lib, be:
HUBBARD, IMPROVED. The old favorite.
Fruits large; skin dark green; flesh yel-
low and tender. Pkt.. 10c; oz.. 25c; %& Ib.,
SALSIFY
(Oyster Plant) (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 i 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.
superior qualit
a0C+84, Ibiagl
Large roots of
Aor. Havor. EK. 10c¢:-0z.;
No. 20 Single High Wheel Cultivator. A
handy and efficient cultivator. The han-
dles can be instantly adjusted to suit the
operator’s height, or to regulate the depth
of cultivation. $4.00.
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TOM ATOES (LIEBESAPFEL)
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,
leamy soil is best for Tomatoes. An oc-
casional 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.
Qne ounce of seed will produce about
2000 plants.
Beauty. A favorite large, pink or purple-
fruited, main crop variety. Productive.
PEG. 10c; 16 0z., s0C2 OZ. -60C7 540 lbs) gue DO:
Bonny Best. Large, solid, deep scarlet
fruits of superb quality. The best extra
early for the home garden and largely
grown for market. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c;
oz), - 6003.42 bob 0:
BREAK O’ DAY. Remarkable new variety.
Bright scarlet and about ten days earlier
than Marglobe, which it greatly re-
sembles. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40¢; oz., 75c.
Dwarf Stone. FEruits large and bright scar-
let, like Stone but plants are dwarf in
growth. Quality excellent. Pkt 0c:
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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;
% I|b., $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; 1% lb., $1.60.
Globe, Livingston’s. Medium early, pro-
ductive under all conditions; one of the
finest in quality. Fruits distinctly globe-
Shaped, purplish pink, solid, sweet and
mild in flavor. Pkt., 10c; 1% oz., 40c; 0z.,
MOC 4 lib ode ae
John Baer. Follows right after Earliana;
more solid, globe-shaped and of better
quality. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; oz., 60c;
4 Ib., $1.60.
JUNE PINE. Similar in every way to
EFarliana except that the fruits are pink
in color. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c; 0oz., 60c;
4 Ib., $1.60.
SCARLET TOPPER. (Pritchard). A _ self
pruning mid-season variety. Fruits are
medium sized, globe-shaped and bright
scarlet in color. Resistant to wilt and nail
head rust. Vines strong and vigorous.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; oz., 75c.
MARGLOBE. A blight and wilt resistant
strain of Globe Tomato developed by the
U. S. Department of Agriculture. A heavy
yielder of smooth, meaty, globular fruits.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; oz., 7T5c; % lb., $2.00.
OXHEART. Fruits are generally heart-
shaped, very solid and contain few seeds.
An excellent pink variety for the home
garden. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c; oz., 90c.
Ponderosa. The largest of all Tomatoes.
Enormous, slightly irregular, purplish
pink fruits, solid, with very few seeds and
of superb flavor. A favorite for main
crop in the home garden. Pkt., 10c; %
oz., 40c; oz., 75c; %& Ib., $2.00.
The Stone. More largely grown than any
other main crop Tomato. Extremely pro-
ductive; large, smooth, meaty, bright scar-
let fruits of fine quality. Pkt. 10c; %
oz., 40c; oz., T0c; %& lb., $1.75.
Trucker’s Favorite. A purple-fruited coun-
terpart to The Stone. Pkt., 10c; % oz.,
40c; oz., 70c; % Ib., $1.75.
Yellow Ponderosa. A tall variety, with
large fruits in shape and quality like
Ponderosa but clear light yellow in color.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; oz., 75c; %& 1b., $2.00.
SMALL FRUITED TOMATOES. Yellow
Plum, Red Cherry, Yellow Peach, Red
Pear and Yellow Husk. Each, pkt., 10c;
l4 oz., 40c; oz., 75c; %4 1b., $2.00.
Earliana Tomatoes.
_ Forcing Tomatoes
For greenhouse forcing we offer below the
three finest English varieties.
Comet. Carter’s Sunrise. Sterling Castle.
Each, pkt., 15c; 4% oz., 500; oz., 900.
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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;
“14% to 2 lbs. per acre.
EXTRA EARLY WHITE MILAN. Pure
white, flat roots of excellent quality and
uae Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % 1b., 50c; I1b.,
1.00.
Purple-Top White Globe. Handsome, glob-
ular roots, white with the upper portion
bright purple. Splendid keeper. Pkt., 10c;
Gzen ines Yeapeesoc: lb.,- 90c.
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.,
10c; oz., 20c;.%1b., 50c; 1b., $1.00.
Purple-Top Strap-Leaf. Good for early
Spring or Fall use. Flat white roots
with purple top. Good table quality. Pkt.,
lie 07+ £5e¢s 24 -rp.,. 3>C2 Ib., 90c.
Seven Top. Gruwn exclusively for the tops
which are used in the same manner as
spinach, Fkt., 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib., 35c;
Ib., 90c. 5
Snowball. Pure white;. globe shaped and of
finest quality. Matures very early. Pkt..
10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 50c; lb., $1.00.
RUTABAGA or SWEDE
Grow like ordinary Turnips. Sow in June.
AMERICAN PURPLE-TOP. Elongated globe
shape; skin yellow underground and pur-
ple above; fiesh yellow, fine grained. A
large cropper and splendid keeper. Pkt.,
We e7zetye= 24) Ib.,.35e2 Ib: 90c.
Adco Artificial Manure
The process of making artificial ma-
nure consists of making a heap of all
garden trash, wetting it and adding the
bacterial powder Adco. In the course of
four months this heap is converted into
excellent manure. 25-lb. sack (enough
for 12 wheelbarrows waste). $2.00; 100
lbs., $7.75. Delivered in Pittsburgh.
GARDEN HERBS
The following list of Herbs should
be included in all gardens. They are
universally used for seasoning and
flavoring.
Anise. Annual. For garnishing, fla-
voring and medicinally for colic.
Pkt:, 10¢; 02., 25c¢.
Basil. Annual. Leaves have aromatic
flavor resembling cloves. Pkt., 10c;
OZ, 25C:
Borage. Annual. Bears pretty blue
flowers throughout the Summer.
Leaves are used for flavoring. Pkt.,
Wes O2:,. 2c:
Caraway. Biennial. Seeds are used
as flavoring for bread, cheese and
pastry. PEt 10c¢2 02., Zoe:
Chervil, Curled. For soups and salads.
PKt., 10c; 0z., 25c.
Dill. Annual. Used as a condiment
and for making Dill pickles. Pkt.,
L0estez7 25¢€:
Fennel, Florence (Finocchio). Peren-
__hial. The thickened leaf stalks are
boiled like celery. Flavor very sweet
and delicate. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
Horehound. Perennial. Used chiefly as a
medicine. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
Lavender. Perennial. The true sweet-
scented Lavender. Pkt., 15c; oz., 75c.
Marjoram, Sweet. Annual. Leaves either
green or dried are used for flavoring. Pkt.,
LOGS OZ, -o0c:
Martynia proboscidia. Annual. Young seed
pods used for pickling. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
Rosemary. Perennial. Leaves for flavoring;
flowers for perfume. Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c.
Saffron. Annual. Leaves are used for fla-
VOring. EK. 10C3 OZ... o0C:
Sage. Perennial. Leaves, both green and dry,
are used for flavoring. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c.
Savory, Summer. Annual. Leaves and flow-
ers 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.. 50c.
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YOUR FLOWER GARDEN
There are two big classes of flowers: Annuals which bloom the
same season seeds are planted and Biennials and Perennials, which
for the most part do not bloom until the following year after sowing
seeds. (Biennials bloom the second season and then die; Perennials
continue to bloom each year for an indefinite period).
Perennials, as a whole, have a longer blooming period but there
are so many places where the annuals fit in and fill out that their
importance in the general garden scheme cannot be overlooked.
Therefore the well balanced garden will have a border of perennials,
possibly interspersed with annuals, to fill out during the Summer
months, one or more beds of annuals for mass effect and in a less
conspicuous place a bed of annual flowers for cutting purposes.
We give below a comparison of annuals and perennials which will
aid you in making your selection.
ANNUALS PERENNIALS
1 Bloom in a short time from sow- 1 Bloom second year from sowing.
ing. 2 Perennials come up each year.
2 Annuals must be planted yearly. 3 Period of bloom possible from
perennials, including bulbous
3 Period of bloom possible from plants is nine months.
annuals is roughly five months. 4 The blooming period of most of
4 Most varieties of annuals bloom the Individual perennials is short,
over a period of from 6 to 8 usually 2 to 8 weeks.
weeks. 5 May and June see the perennials
at their best with another display
5 Annuals give their best display in late Fall even after frost.
from July 15th until frost. 6 Perennial seeds are more expen-
6 Annual seeds are usually low sive en oe annuals, but need
riced but must be bought yearly. only be bought once.
prtcedah ere S < a 7 Perennials are not so free bloom-
7 Annuals are very free blooming ing as annuals and with few ex-
and when picked usually send out ceptions, do not send out another
new flowering spikes. crop when picked.
8 Many annuals are quite fragrant. | 8 ew Ge the popular perennials are
ragrant.
$ The range of colors is very large, | 9 The range of colors is limited, es-
even in the same species. pecially in the same species.
10 For giving quick effect, annuals 10 Perennials will not give a quick ef-
are unsurpassed. fect, but are of a permanent nature.
TIME TO SOW. Sow hardy annuals outdoors as soon as the
ground can be worked. The tender annuals can be started indoors
in March or April or outdoors after danger from frost is past. Bien-
nials and Perennials, which do not bloom the first season, are gen-
erally 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. Perennials which bloom the first season should be sown in
a box indoors in February or March, and transplanted to the garden
late in May.
SOIL AND PREPARATION. Flowers can be successfully grown
in practically all soils. Some good fertilizer, such as Shur-gro, Pul-
verized Sheep Manure, or Bone Meal should be dug in and thoroughly
mixed with the soil when it is prepared for planting. The surface
should be made as fine and level as possible.
PLANTING. The first thing to remember in planting flower seeds
is not to plunt them too deeply. The very fine seeds such as Petunia,
Snapdragon, etc., should be scattered on the surface and pressed into
the soil with a flat board. Sow larger seeds in shallow drills.
TRANSPLANTING AND THINNING OUT. With but a few ex-
ceptions, notably Poppies, young flower plants may readily be trans-
planted, so that they may be started in a hotbed or cold frame, or
even in boxes in a 3unny window, for later transplanting 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.
Explanation of Symbols
Immediately following the names of the different flowers will be
found the letters AH, PH, etc. These are to be interpreted as
ollows:
AH. Annual pardy: Sow seed outdoors as soon as ground can be
worked.
AHH. Annual half hardy. Sow early indoors or outdoors after
May first.
BH. Biennial hardy. Mequires very little Winter protection.
BHH. Biennial half hardy. Rest to winter in a cold frame.
Br. Biennial tender. For greenhouse use.
PH. Perennial ery. Requires very little winter protection.
PHH. Perennial half hardy. Best to winter in a cold frame.
PT. Perennial tender. For greenhouse use.
REARRANGEMENT OF FLOWER SEEDS
For greater convenience in ordering we have grouped the Hardy
Perennials and Biennal Flower Seeds on pages 55 to 63 inclusive.
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Ageratum, Blue Perfection.
Ageratum- Flossflower azz
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. All varieties are fine for edging beds
or borders. For early blooms seed should
be started indoors in March.
575 Blue Perfection.
Improved tall variety
with deep sky-blue flowers. Height 12
inches. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
576 Little Blue Star. Very dwarf and bushy,
best variety for edging. Bright blue.
Height 5 inches. Pkt., 25c; 5 pkts., $1.00.
573 Dwarf Blue. Height 8 inches. Pkt.,
10¢e; % oz, 30c.
578 Fraseri. Deep amethyst blue. Plants
are dwarf and compact and very free
flowering. Pkt., 25c.
Arctotis.
510 ABUTILON, Choice Hydrids (Flowering
Maple). PT. Everblooming greenhouse
shrubs with delicately veined, bell-shaped
flowers. May be set outdoors after June
1st. PEt 2b.
ADONIS (Flower-of-the-Gods). Blooms in
early Summer. The whole plant resem-
bles a very dwarf cosmos.
561 aestivalis. AH. Scarlet. Pkt., 10c.
600 ALONSOA Warscewiczi (Maskflower).
AHH. Bushy plants 1% feet high with
spikes of bright scarlet flowers. Some-
what similar to scarlet sage. Pkt., 15c.
AMARANTHUS. AHH.
635 Sunrise. A superb new Amaranthus
with glowing crimson foliage. Tllustrated
in natural color on page 44. Height 2 feet.
Pkt., 25c; ™%4 oz., 75c.
633 tricolor splendens
(Joseph’s Coat).
Gorgeous scarlet, yellow and green foli-
PEC, 10c; % 0z,, 30c.
age. Height 2 feet.
(Nex
Alyssum, Little Gem.
Alyssum az
Very dwarf-growing bedding or edging
plants, covered with tiny white blossoms
from early Summer until frost.
612 Little Gem. Dwarf and compact; pure
white.” TPKE; 10e7 “4. oz., 25e2 oz, Téc.
613 Carpet of Snow or Dwarf Bouquet.
Plants flat and spreading. Pkt., 10c; %
0Z:, o0C> OZ $1200:
615 Snowflakes. The most compact and
dwarf Alyssum. Flowers are pure snow
white. Pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 75c.
614 Lilac Queen. Similar to Little Gem but
lavender flowers. Pkt., 10c; %& oz., 30c.
761 ARCTOTIS HYBBIDA (African
Daisy). AHH. A rare novelty that is
surprisingly easy to grow. Flowers are
daisy shaped in a wide range of colors
and with dark center discs. Good for
bedding and fine as cut flowers. Pkt.,
50e:.3. pkts., $1.26. -
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 Sum-
mer. Pkt., 10c; \% oz., 35c.
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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 tor early blooms. When
plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin out or
transplant to stand 4 inches apart each way
or into 24%-inch pots. When 6 inches high,
plants should be set in their permanent
position, never closer than 12 inches apart.
Excellent .results are also obtained by
sOWlng seed where plants are to bloom. We
have round 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-
Will May be prevented by treating the seeds
with Semesan before planting, or the roots
may be dipped in a normal solution Ol
liquid Semesan when transplanting.
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.
TWO NEW ASTERS
AURORA ASTER
A distinct type from Italy, somewhat
Asters, but’ the
together
similar to Sunshine
guard petals are much closer
and centers are fuller.
940 Azure Blue. Guard petals are clear
azure blue with bright yellow center
quills. Plants strong and vigorous,
about 2 feet high.. Pkt., 50c.
941 Golden Queen. Similar to the above
but outer guard petals are creamy
white, while the quills are a deeper
yellow at the center. Pkt., 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. Peach-blossom-pink.
825 White. Pure snow white.
830 Supreme Mixed. <A fine mixture con-
taining all the above and other colors.
Each, pkt., 25c; % oz., 75c.
829 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the
above 5 colors, $1.10.
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; % oz., 75c.
879 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the
above 6 colors, 75c.
California Giant Aster.
930 CALIFORNIA GIANT SUNSHINE. A
superb new Aster, the results of a direct
cross between the Double California Gi-
ants and the old Sunshine type. Plants
grow 2% to 3 ft. high and bear long
stemmed flowers 5 to 6 inches across.
Colorings are just as vivid as those otf
the old Sunshine type, yellow center discs
and encircling guard petals with outer
rows either pink. rose or blue. Pkt.. 50c.
a tT es
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B. S. & B. Co.’s Supreme Asters
WILT RESISTANT ROYAL ASTEBS.
A strain of Asters, resistant to the
dreaded aster wilt has finally been de-
veloped after years of work. By using
these strains gardeners can now be
assured of raising fine Asters regard-
less of how heavily their soil is in-
fected. We have selected the Royal
Asters for our first offering of this
new strain, aS we consider it the best
all around variety. It blooms early and
over a long period, flowers are fairly
large and are borne on long stems
suitable for cutting.
841 Lavender. 844 Shell-pink.
845 White.
850 Mixed
Each, DEL. 25¢; %% OZ, 75C.
249 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 5 colors, 60c.
THE KING or NEEDLE TYPE ASTER.
Quite distinct in form, with narrow,
guiiled petals, like a fine cactus 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; % oz., 75c.
869 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the
above 5 colors, 40c.
QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTER. These
start the Aster season in July. The
plants are bushy, branching freely and
bear full, double flowers.
901 Crimson. $04 Lavender.
902 Dark Blue. 905 Rose-Pink.
$03 Flesh Pink. 906 Pure White.
910 All Colors Mixed.
Each, pKEt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
09 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the
above 6 colors, 50c.
GIANT BRANCHING COMET ASTER.
This variety is so superior to the Ostrich
Feather Aster that we have omitted the
latter. Petals are long and curled or
twisted like a show Chrysanthemum.
Blooms late.
851 Crimson. 854 Light Pink
852 Dark Biue. 855 Deep Bose.
853 Light Blue. 856 Pure White.
860 All Colors Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 75¢c.
859 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the
above 6 colors, 50c.
Sunshine Axter.
PERENNIAL FLOWERS are bated on
pages 55 to 63 inclusive.
King or Needle Aster.
AMERICAN LATE BRANCHING ASTER.
The flowers are large and full-centered,
borne on long, strong stems, making them
ideal for cutting.
801 Crimson. 804 Shell Pink.
802 Dark Blue. 805 Rose-Pink.
803 Light Blue. 806 Fure White.
810 All Colors Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 60c.
809 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the
above 6 colors, 50c.
SPECIAL VARIETIES OF ASTERS.
931 Crimson Giant. Bright crimson: large
flowers; blooms late; extra fine for cut-
ting. Pkt., 15c: % oz., 75c.
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., 20c: %
O72 1 S1°25-
934 Peerless Pink. Lovely light rose-pink.
Large, late, and one of the best cut
flowers. Pkt., 15c: \¥% oz., $1.00.
935 Sensation. The brightest red, almost
searlet. Exceedingly effective. Pkt., 15c¢:
Y% oz., $1.00.
ASPARAGUS. | A bab
semi-trailing vines.
781 Flumosus ranus. Misty green sprays.
very useful in the arrangement of cut
flowers. Pkt., 25c: 100 seeds, 75c.
782 Sprengeri. Coarser and of more bushy
growth than the above, Pkt., 15c: 1009
seeds, 50c.
BEGONTA, PT. Everblooming bedding v=eri-
Attractive greenhouse
eties. Pretty dwarf bedding and potting
plants with waxy flow ers and glaucous
foliage. Start seed early in gree nhouse.
981 Erfordia. Carmine, with dark foliaze.
PEG. 25e:
982 Erfordia grandiflora superba. Bright
carmine: very free-fiowering. Pkt., 25c.
£83 gracilis luminosa. Fiery dark scarlet.
Pkt.. 25c.
884 gracilis, Prima Donna, Beautiful pink.
PRE. 25c.
985 semperfiorens, Salmon
clear salmon. Pkt., 25c,
986 Vernon. Very dwarf and compact.
Sie foliage, brilliant red flowers. Pkt.,
o
Queen. Rich,
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BALSAM, Double Camellia Flowered. AHH.
OQld-time favorites with beautiful double
eamellia-like blossoms borne amongst the
foliage. Blooms all summer. Height, 1% ft.
961 Blush White. 964 Scarlet.
962 Flesh-Pink. 965 Solferino.
S63 Salmon-Pink, 966 White
970 All Colors Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; %4 0oz., 35c.
9€9 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; 4%
OZ Z0G
975 BARTONIA Aurea. AH. Free flowering
annual, grows about 18 inches tall and is
literally covered with bright yellow cups.
Bt ae
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; 4% oz., 50c.
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; %4
roy Am) Io
1023 BROWALLIA Speciosa Major. AHH.
Fine large deep blue flowers much larger
than the elata type. Pkt., 50c.
1010 BLUE LACE FLOWER (Didiscus
caeruleus). AHH. Plants 2 feet tall bearing
delicate sky-blue flowers greatly resem-
bling Queen Anne’s Lace. Pkt., 15c.
Blue Lace Flower—Didiscus.
1026 CACALIA, Mixed (Tassel-flower). AH.
Plants 1% feet tall, bearing yellow and
searlet tassel-like flowers all summer.
Pkt., 10c.
Calendula—Fine for Bedding.
1028 CALCEOLARIA, Choice Mixed (Slip-
per Flower). PT. Very pretty pot plants
bearing a profusion of pocket-shaped flow-
ers in shades of yellow and pink, spotted
brown. Pkt., 50c.
Calendula - Pot Marigold
One of the easiest and most satisfactory
flowers to grow. Equally useful for bedding
or cutting, Blooms all Summer and requires
very little care. Plants 15 inches high, bear-
ing double daisylike flowers on long stems.
1031 Chrysantha. A grand new variety from
far off Australia. Plants grow about 2 feet
tall and bear their huge flowers on long
stems. Buttercup yellow. Pkt., 50c.
1038 Campfire or Sensation. The newest and
finest Calendula. Color is bright glowing
orange, almost scarlet. Flowers are extra
large and borne on long stems, Pkt., 25c;
Y oz.. $1.00.
1036 Ball’s Orange. The best for forcing.
Plants bushy and not inclined to straggle.
Flowers are full double and a deep glow-
ing orange color. Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00.
1037 Radio. Deep orange with quilled petals.
A pleasing change from the flat petalled
varieties. PkKt., 25c; % oz., $1.00.
1032 Lemon Queen. Extra fine lemon-yellow.
1033 Meteor. Orange, striped primrose.
1034 Nankeen. Creamy apricot; brown cen-
ters.
1035 Orange King. Bright reddish orange.
Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c.
1040 Choice Double Mixed. A well blended
mixture that includes all colors. Pkt., 10e:
14, oz., 25¢.
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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.
1051 Crimson King. Dwarf; deep garnet.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c.
1052 Golden Ray. Dwarf; bright yellow.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c.
1053 Tiger Star. Dwarf; reddish brown,
striped with yellow. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c.
1054 Crown of Gold. Pure yellow; grows
2 to 3 feet tall and is extra-fine for cut-
ting. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c.
1055 Golden Wave (C. Drummondi). Me-
dium height; golden yellow with brown
eye; very showy. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c.
1057 Tall Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
1058 Dwarf Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz.,
1120 CANARY BIRD VINE (Tropaeolum
canariense). AHH. Attractive slender
climber with curiously shaped bright yel-
low flowers. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c.
1076 CANTERBURY BELLS, Annual. AH.
Like the hardy Canterbury Bells but will
bloom the first year from seed. Plants
grow as tall and bear just as large flow-
ers as the hardy form. Mixed colors only.
PEE 50e.
1170 CARDINAL CLIMBEB (Ipomoea qua-
moclit hybrida). AHH. One of the
brightest and most attractive annual
vines; slender and branching, with fern-
like foliage and brilliant, star-shaped,
scarlet flowers all Summer. Soak the seed
in warm water for several hours before
sowing. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c.
1160 CANNA, Choice Mixed. A fine mixture
of the best sorts. Start indoors in March.
Pkt., 10c; oz., 75c.
CANNA ROOTS. See page 66.
25c.
Candytuft - Iberis
Dwarf growing annuals and 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 VARIETIES. AH. Bloom from
spring to fall. Water freely.
1131 Giant Empress, or Hyacinth-Flowered.
Giant trusses of pure white flowers.
Height 1 foot. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz.,
75c.
UMBELLATA VARIETIES.
1132 Crimson. 1134 Rose-Cardinal.
1133 Lavender. 1136 White.
Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; 0Z., 65c.
1135 Sweet-Scented. A distinct type, very
dwarf, with fragrant, white flowers. Pkt.,
es 42.025 236, Oz, 15c:
1140 All Colors, Mixed. Pkt., 10c: % oz., 20c.
Giant Empress Candytuft.
Garden Stakes
Bamboo, Green. Same thickness tip to
butt. % in. diameter.
Doz. 100 1000
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4 i OND Pe. Ee ne AE £25 8.00
5 LA eee ee ee .30 1.50 10.00
Bamboo, Extra Heavy. *% to % inch
diameter. Doz. 100
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Wood, Light, Round. Tapering, painted
green. Doz. 100
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Celosia - Cockscomb azz
Showy annuals with handsome foliage
and gorgeously colored flower-heads. For
largest and finest flowers, start seed in-
doors in March.
CRESTED COCKSCOMEBS (C. cristata).
Curiously shaped flower-heads resembling
a rooster’s comb. Height, 10 in.
1201 Empress. Rich crimson. Pkt., 15c.
1203 Queen of the Dwarfs. Dark rose.
Height, 6 to 8 in. Pkt., 15c.
1204 Dwarf Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
PLUMED COCKSCOMBS (CC. plumosa).
Two feet tall with large, pyramidal,
feathered or plumed heads.
1211 Thompsoni Crimson.
1212 Thompsoni Yellow.
1214 Thompsoni Superb Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
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.
RPK 256344 (oz, S100:
CHINESE WOOLFLOWER (C. Childsi). A
distinct form of Celosia bearing large,
globular flower-heads that renemble balls
of silky wool. Height, 2 ft.
1221 Crimson. 1223 Yellow. 1222 Pink.
1230 Mixed.
Each, pkKt., 15c; % oz., 40c.
Celosia—Chinese Woolflower.
EVER GREEN SPRAY
The best non-poisonous Spray for both
chewing and sucking insects. Ounce
makes 6 gals. of spray. Oz., 35¢e (45c
postpaid); 6 ozs., $1.00.
Centaurea Cyanus—Cornflower.
Centaurea
CYANUS (Cornflower, or Bachelor’s But-
ton). AH. Also known as Ragged Sailor
and Bluets but always popular by any
name. Blooms all Summer and in many
localities seed themselves so that they
come up year after year. Height, 1%
eet.
1241 Double Blue. 1243 Double White.
1242 Double Pink. 1250 Double Mixed.
Each, pkEt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
IMPERIALIS (Royal Sweet Sultan). AH.
Plants 2% to 3 feet tall, bearing 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 02., 35c.
1259 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 5 colors, 40c.
VARIOUS FLOWERING VARIETIES
1261 americana (Basketflower). AH. Rosy
lilac flowers of giant size. Height 4 to 5
feet. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
1263 suaveolens (Yellow Sweet Sultan)
AH. Tall; creamy yellow; honey-scented.
Pkt., 15¢e; % oz., 35c:
FOLIAGE CENTAUREAS. 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 gynmocarp - WVelvety leaves. Pkt.
10c; % oz., 40c.
1360 CLEOME ungens (Giant Spider
Plant). AH. howy for borders, bloom-
ing all summer. Rose-colored flowers
with long “spidery” stamens. Height,
4 ft Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
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Single Annual Chrysanthemum.
Chrysanthemums
All varieties of this popular family are
nice for cutting and very valuable for bed-
ding, or for mixed borders.
ANNUAL VARIETIES (Painted Daisies).
AH. Plants 2 feet tall bearing large
brilliantly colored, daisylike flowers all
summer.
1291 Burridgeanum.
crimson. Pkt., 10c.
1292 inodorum plenissimum. Double; white.
PEE C10e:
Single; white, banded
1293 tae 3 Star. Large; single; golden
yellow. t., 10c.
1294 Morning Star. Single; primrose with
dark center. Pkt., 10c.
1295 Northern Star. Single, white with at-
tractive light yellow zone around a pur-
ple center. Pkt., 10c
1299 COLLECTION: One pkt.
the above 6 colors, 40c.
1300 Single Mixed. Many colors.
Y% oz., 25c.
1301 Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c.
1304 frutescens (Florist’s Marguerite). PT.
Free-blooming; pale yellow, daisylike
of each of
Pkt. 10¢
flowers. Blooms during winter in the
greenhouse. May be set outdoors in sum-
mer. Pkt 1be:
1305 Japanese, Double, Mixed. PT. Large
flowers. Pkt., 25c.
CINERARIA. PT. Beautiful pot plants
jor greenhouse or conservatory. LHasily
grown from seed in boxes or small pots.
1321 multifiora nana hybrida. Very dwarf
and compact. Pkt., 50c.
1322 Large-flowered Dwarf, Mixed. Extra-
fancy. Pkt., 50c.
1323 Large-flowered, Medium Tall, Mixed.
Pkt., 50c.
1324 Matador. Large; brilliant crimson.
Pkt., 50c.
1325 stellata. Narrow petals; star form.
Pkt., 50c.
1370 COBAEA scandens (Cathedral Bells).
PP 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; % oz, 26c.
1285 CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT, BLUE.
(Cynoglossum Amabile). AH. A _ clear,
deep blue hardy annual. Flowers resem-
ble Forget-me-nots and are borne on
bushy plants about 2 feet tall. Excellent
for cut flowers. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c.
1286 CHINESE FORGET-ME-NOT, PINE.
Fine novelty similar to the blue in habit
of growth but bright pink in color. Very
free blooming. Pkt., 25c; % oz., T5c.
1380 COLEUS, Large-Leaved Hybrids. PT.
Fine bedding plants, grown for their bril-
liantly colored variegated foliage. Start
indoors in March. Pkt., 25c.
CYCLAMEN. PT. Beautiful flowers, sug-
gesting butterflies. One of the most pop-
ular greenhouse pot-plants. The finest
giant strains.
ha Mixed. Pkt., 50c; 100 seeds,
1480 CYPRESS VINE. AHH. A beautiful
slender climber with little, scarlet or
white, star-shaped flowers. Similar to
Cardinal Climber. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
CLARKIA. AH. 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; % 0oz., 50c.
Clarkia,
Wild Garden Mixture
We have had so many calls for something
in flowers that could just be scattered and
raked in odd spaces to give a wild-fiower-
garden effect that we have made up a tall
and dwarf mixture especially for this pur-
pose. These mixtures contain a Jarge as-
sortment of the various annual flowers that
will grow and bloom with little or no care.
3300 Dwarf Wild Garden Mixture. Pkt.,
Oe. 02. s2nC> OZ. Lacs
3301 Tall Wild Garden Mixture. Pkt., 10c;
4 oz., 25c; oz., 76c.
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Cosmos azz
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 Crimgon. 1403 White.
1402 Pink. 1410 Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; % 0oz., 30c.
LATE-FLOWERING GIANT SINGLE.
Bloom in fall and bear the largest flow-
ers, often over 4 inches across. Height
6 to 7 feet.
1411 Giant Crimson. 1413 meas. Lenox,
hite.
1412 macs A Lenox,
P k.
1420 Late Giants Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
EARLY DOUBLE or CRESTED. A rare and
beautiful new type with double or crested
centers and an outer row of guard petals.
1421 Crimson King. 1423 White Queen.
1422 Pink Beauty. 1430 Mixed Colors.
Each, pkt., 20c; %4 oz., $1.00.
DOUBLE LATE.
1440 Mixed. Pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 60c.
1450 COSMOS, Klondyke. A distinct tall,
Le ee bearing single yellow flowers.
oe c.
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. Pkt., 10c;
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. Lavender flowers; purple
leaves and pods. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
1582 Daylight. Green foliage; white flow-
ers. Pkt., 16c; oz., 40c.
Dahlia Seed
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,
scwn 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.
New Coltness Hybrids
1495 New Coltness Hybrids. Dwarf
single Dahlias which bloom the first
year from seed. Flowers are very
bright and attractive. Excellent for
cut flowers. Pkt., 50c.
1491 Cactus Mixed. Pkt., 35c; % oz., $1.00.
1492 Double Large-flowering Mixed. Pkt.
20c; % oz., 60c.
1493 Peony-flowered Mixed. Pkt., 25c; %
0z., 75c.
1494 Single Choicest Mixed. Pkt., 15c; %
oz., 40c.
Double or Crested Cosmos.
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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.
ee 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 oz., 50c.
a Choice Single Mixed. Pkt., 19c; % oz.,
vw &:
(D. Hedde-
DOUBLE JAPANESE PINE (D. Heddewigi
fi.-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; 14 oz., 50c.
1546 chinensis, Mixed. Finest double forms.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c.
1547 or cae Double Mixed. Pkt., 10c; \%
OZ., ce.
1625 ERYSIMUM PEROFSKIANUM (Fairy
Wallflower). AH. A very rare color in
annuals, flowers are bright orange and
greatly resemble Wallflowers. Grows
best in sunny places. 18 inches high.
Pkt., 15c; % 0oz., 50c.
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Helichrysum—Straw flower.
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., 10ce; % oz., 25c.
1653 GOMPHRENA (Globe Amaranth).
Clover-like fiower-heads; pink, purple,
white, and bronzy yellow mixed. Pkt,
10c; % oz., 25e.
HELICHBYSUM (Strawflower). The most
popular of the Bverlastings. Flowers of
good size, double daisy-shaped and bright-
ly colored.
1661 Crimson.
1662 Gold Ball. 1665 Rose.
1663 Silver Ball. 1666 Violet.
1670 All Colors, Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; % 0oz., 25c.
1669 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 6 colors, 50c.
1671 BHODANTHE. Small, pink, white and
red flowers, mixed. Pkt., 10c; \% oz., 25c.
1672 XERANTHEMUM (Immortelle).
Graceful little flowers with more open
petals than the Helichrysum. Pkt., 10c;
Y% oz., 25c.
1664 Fireball.
1500 DATUBA cornucopia. AH, Bushy
showy plants, which bear double trumpet
Shaped flowers, inside white, outside pur-
ple. Pkt., 10c.
1590 DRACAENA (Cordyline) indivisa. PT.
Ornamental-leaved, tropical plants for
the conservatory. Pkt., 10c.
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Eschscholtzia os Califo ri a pee
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 inches.
1631 Alba. Pure white.
1632 California. Pale yellow flowers.
1633 Carmine King. Large; carmine-rose.
1634 Canaliculata rosea. Soft pink; fluted
petals.
1635 Golden West. Glowing yellow.
1636 Mandarin. Inside orange; outside
scarlet.
1637 Rose Cardinal. Creamy rose.
1638 Vesuvius. Coppery red.
Each, pEt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c.
1639 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 8 colors, 70c.
1640 Special Single Mixed. lLarge-flower-
ing sorts, rich colors. Pkt., 10c; % oz.,
30c; % oz., 50c.
1641 Double and Semi-double, Mixed. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 40c.
ee Gaillarain.
Gaillardia-Blanket Flower
ANNUAL VARIETIES. AH. Fine for cut
flowers. Height, 1 to 2 feet.
1721 amblyodon. Large, single, maroon-red
flowers. Pkt., 10c; %& oz., 50c.
1722 The Bride. Double; creamy white.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c.
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. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 40c.
Bright Eschscholtzias.
EUPEHORBIA. AH. Plants with showy
vari-colored foliage; easy to grow in any
sunny spot. Height, 2 to 3 feet.
1645 heterophylla (Annual Poinsettia). Scar-
let and green. Pkt., 15c.
1646 variegata (Snow - on - the- Mountain).
Leaves broadly edged and marked with
white. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 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 4 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 Red. 1702 DeepRose. 1703 Yellow. a7 -
1704 White. 1710 Mixed. 2S egg
Each, pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c. eae SR
1709 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 4 colors, 35c. Four O’clock—Mirabilis.
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1740 GERANIUM zonale, Mixed. PT. Eas-
ily grown from seed, start indoors and
transplant to the open in May or June.
Pkt, 20c.
1750 GERBEBA Jamesoni Hybrids (Trans-
vaal Daisy). PT. Tall, bush plants
with large, narrow-petaled, aisy-like
flowers in all shades of red, with some
whites and yellows. Pkt., 25c.
1765 GILIA capitata. AH. A fine new an-
nual that should be welcomed into all
ardens. Plants grow 2 feet high and
faa globular heads of lavender-blue flow-
ers on long stems. Pkt., 15c; %& oz., 35c.
1770 GLOXINIA, Large-flowered Hybrids.
PT. Greenhouse plants with delicately
spotted trumpet-shaped flowers. Pkt.,
50c.
GODETIA. AH. Bushy, free-blooming an-
nuals with brilliant azalea-like flowers.
Thrives in poor soil. Height, 12 to 15
inches.
1785 Azalea-flowered Carminea. A com-
pact bushy form especially adapted for
pot culture, but also makes a fine bed-
ding plant. Color, carmine-rose. Pkt.,
25c.
1781 Duchess of Albany. Satiny white.
PKE, 10c; % oz., 320c.
1782 Gloriosa. Large, blood-red. Pkt. 10c;
% oz., 30c.
1783 Bosamond. Glowing pink. Pkt., 10c;
4 oz., 30c.
1784 Choice Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 10c;
4 02, 25C.
Ornamental Grasses
Mostly tall-growing grasses with various-
ly colored foliage and pretty flower or seed-
heads. When cut and dried they are very
nice for winter decorations.
1810 Agrostis nebulosa (Cloud Grass). AH.
Fine, misty sprays.
1811 Briza maxima (Big Quaking Grass).
AH. Seed-heads like rattles.
1812 Coix Lacryma-Johbi (Job’s Tears). AH.
Bead-like seeds.
1813 Pennisetum villosum (P. longistylum).
(Feathertop.) AH. White plumes.
1814 Pennisetum Ruppeli (Fountain Grass).
AH. Purple plumes.
1815 Zea Mays popontee (Rainbow Corn).
AH. Gorgeously striped leaves.
Each, pkt., 10c.
Red Sunflower.
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath). Gracefu)
plants with small flowers and misty foli-
age: nice for “background” in bouquets.
1841 elegang alba. AH. Large-flowered
white. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., 60c.
1842 elegans rosea. AH. Pkt., 10c; % oz.,
20c, oz., 60c.
1843 muralis (Cushion
Very dwarf; pink blossoms.
edgings. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c.
1830 GREVILLEA robusta (Silk Oak). PT.
Fasily grown pot plants with handsome
foliage. Pkt: 10e; % oz.;, 35e.
Gypsophila). AH.
Good for
Ornamental Gourds.
GOURDS, Ornamental Varieties. AHH.
Vigorous climbing or trailing plants with
heavy foliage and interesting and useful
fruits.
1791 African Pipe.
1792 Dipper. 1795 Hercules’ Club.
1793 Dish-cloth. 1796 Pear-shaped.
1800 Many Varieties Mixed.
Each, pkKt., 10c; 0oz., 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. Very dark violet;
dwarf. Pkt., 15c.
1882 Giant raheem
white. Pkt., 15c
1794 Egg-shaped.
Shades of blue and
Helianthus - Sunflower
The ornamental varieties of Sunflower
are excellent for background and screen
plantings, and the miniature-flowered types
make showy cut flowers. Easy to grow.
TALL LARGE-FLOWEBED SORTS. AH.
For bright mass effects.
1851 Double Chrysanthemum - flowered.
Giant, double golden yellow flowers.
Height, 6 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
1852 Globe Sunflower. Bright yellow, al-
most globe-shaped flowers; very free-
ploounne: Height 6 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz.
5c.
1853 Dwarf Double.
10c; % oz., 25c.
1854 Red Sunflower. Various shades of red,
maroon, mahogany, etc.; large flowers.
Height, 6 ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
1855 Mammoth Russian. Height, 12 to 15
feet. Pkt., 10c.
SMALL-FLOWEBED SORTS. AH. Free-
blooming. Height, 3 to 4 ft.
1856 Miniature. Single; bright
Pkt, 10c; %.o0z:; 25e.
1857 Orion. Long, susted yellow petals.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
1858 Stella. seen golden yellow. Pkt., 10c;
% oz., 25¢
Height, 4 ft. Pkt.,
orange.
PERENNIAL PLOWEBES are listed on
pages 55 to 63 inclusive,
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1950 HUNNEMANNIA fumariaefolia (Gold-
en Cup). AH. The Giant Yellow Tulip
Poppy. Bushy plants, 1% feet tall, with
nee Bolden yellow flowers, very similar
Cal fornia poppies. July to frost.
Pkt., 10c; %& oz., 25c.
1940 HUMULUS jepont cus (Japanese Hop).
AHH. Neat, quick-growing vine. ill
climb 30 feet. Thrives and stays green
in spite of drought and heat. Pkt., 10c;
% oz., 25c.
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.
1965 IONOFPSIDIUM <Acaule (Violet Cress).
AH. A very pretty dwarf annual; suitable
for Rock gardens and edging. Plants very
dwarf with cress-like foliage. Flowers are
bright lilac-blue. Pkt., 25c.
1970 KOCHIA erichorey is (Burning Bush).
AHH. Annual hedge plants, 2 feet tall,
oval in shape; bright
age, changing to bloo
10c; % oz., 26c.
reen fern- like foli-
-red in fall. Pkt.,
Kochia Trick Se Bush.
1985 LANTANA. Finest Mixed. PHH.
Quick-growing plants with bright, ver-
bena-like flower clusters. Pkt., 10c; %
OZ-, o0C:
LAVATEBA (Annual Mallow). AHH.
Shrubby plants, growing about 2 feet tall
and blooming all summer. Large single
flowers somewhat like Hibiscus.
2021 Giant Rose. 2022 Giant White.
Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
LEPTOSYNE. AH. Blooms five weeks
after sowing; resembles Coreopsis.
Height, 1 ft.
2041 maritima. Lemon-yellow. Pkt., 15c.
2042 Stillmani. Orange-yellow. Pkt., 16c.
2052 LINABIA Maroccana brids (Toad
Flax). AH. Flowers resemble snapdrag-
ons but spaced farther apart. White, Pink,
Yellow, and Blue mixed. Pkt., 15c.
2061 LINUM grandifiorum rubrum (Crim-
gon Flax). AH. Very pretty dwarf
lants paen bright red flowers. Pkt., 100;
0z., 30c.
Rock Garden Perennials
Half the charm of a Rock Garden lies in
the number of different plants it contains,
so we have selected the list below of differ-
ent hardy perennials that are adapted for
this purpose. These varieties give a wide
range of color, a long blooming season, and
all will grow satisfactorily in this district.
Complete descriptions will be found in the
general list of Perennials, pages 55 to 638.
500 ABRONIA umbellata. Pkt., 10c.
550 ADLUMIA cirrhosa. Pkt., 15c.
562 ADONIS vernalis. Yellow. Pkt., 10c.
616 ALYSSUM saxatile compactum. /Yel-
lOWen ee kteal Oe:
661 ANEMONE coronaria. Single Mixed.
PEt 0c:
662 ANEMONE coronaria, St. Brigid. Semi-
double. Pkt., 25c.
742 AQUILEGIA canadensis. Red and yel-
low. PkKt., 10c.
743 AQUILEGIA chrysantha. Golden yel-
low. Pkt., 10c.
741 AQUILEGIA coerulea. Blue and white.
PKe> 10¢:
750 ARABIS alpina. White. Pkt., 10c. °
775 ARMERIA laucheana,. Pkt., 50c.
945 AUBRIETIA graeca. Pkt., 50c.,
1001 BELLIS monstrosa, Pink. Pkt., 25c.
1002 BELLIS monstrosa, White. Pkt., 25c.
1003 BELLIS monstrosa, Red. Pkt., 25c.
1004 BELLIS monstrosa, Mixed. Pkt., 25c.
1091 CAMPANULA carpatica, Blue. Pkt., 15c.
102 CAMPANULA carpatica, White. Pkt.,
C.
1151 CANDYTUFT gibraltarica. Pkt., 10c.
1152 CANDYTUFT sempervirens. Pkt., 15c.
1280 CERASTIUM tomentosum. Pkt., 15c.
1281 CHEIRANTHUS Allioni. Pkt., 15c.
1554 DIANTHUS Allwoodi Pkt., 25c.
1555 DIANTHUS deltoides. Pkt., 25c.
1556 DIANTHUS, Rock Hybrids. Pkt., 25c.
1762 GEUM, Mrs. Bradshaw. Pkt., 15c.
1763 GEUM, Lady Stratheden. Pkt., 20c.
1846 GYPSOPHILA repens. Pink. Pkt., 50c.
1850 HELIANTHEMUM mutabile. Pkt., 20c.
1900 HEUCHERA sanguinea. Pkt., 25c.
2051 LINARIA cymbalaria. Pkt., 15c.
2062 LINUM perenne, White. Pkt., 10c.
2063 LINUM perenne, Blue. Pkt., 10c.
2295 MYOSOTIS palustris semperfiorens.
Blue. Pkt., 15c.
2296 MYOSOTIS, Ruth Fischer, Azure-blue.
Pkt., 25c.
2297 MYOSOTIS, Victoria. Blue. Pkt., 15c.
2345 NEPETA Mussini. Violet-blue. Pkt., 15c.
2564 POPPY, Iceland. Mixed colors. Pkt., 15c.
2611 PRIMULA auricula. Mixed. Pkt., 265c.
2613 PRIMULA japonica Pkt., 25c.
2615 PRIMULA polyanthus. Variety of col-
OFSs ee kKt be:
2614 PBIMULA vulgaris. Yellow flowers.
Pkt., 15c.
2616 PRIMULA veris acaulis. Cowslip.
Pkt., 265c.
Pink, PEt,
aa SAPONARIA ocymoides.
c.
2731 SILENE orientalis. Rose-pink. Pkt.,10c.
are SILENE, Schafta. Rosy purple. Pkt.,
c.
3096 WALLFLOWSER, Single Early Paris.
Mixed. Pkt., 10c.
3097 WALLFLOWEER, Early Single Mixed.
Pkt., 10c.
3098 WALLFPLOWEE, Double Mixed, All
colors. Pkt., 25c.
ee cence AF PRR, a Te al
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New Lupinus
2088 King Blue. Enormous spikes of
rich Oxford blue. Plants grow 3 to 4
feet high and are base branching
with 6 to 8 spikes to a plant. In size
and color they equal the finest peren-
nial varieties but have the advantage
of being annuals. Pkt., 50c.
2090 King Mixed. Includes many differ-
ent shades of blue, pink, rose and
white. Easily grown from seed and
remarkably true to type. Pkt., 25c.
2087 Sulplhureus Superbus. Plants are
large and vigorous, grow 2 to 3 feet
high and bear 6 to 8 spikes of sul-
phur-yellow flowers. Pkt., 25c.
Lupinus.
Lupinus - Sun Dial
Fine flowers, suitable for both border 723
decoration and cutting. They thrive best ;
on a well-drained limestone soil, but will
give satisfactory results under any ordi-
nary condition 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. Bloomall
summer. Height, 2 ft.
2091 Dark Blue. 2093 Rose.
2092 Light Blue. 2094 White.
2100 Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; 14% oz., 30c; oz., 50c.
Larkspur 42
Easily and quickly grown in any garden. The
graceful spikes are nice for cutting. The fol-
lowing Double Stock-flowered varieties grow
2% feet tall and bloom all Summer.
1998 La France. Clear salmon-pink. Plants
are of upright branching habit and very free
flowering. Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00.
1991 Dark Blue. 1993 Newport Pink.
1997 Light Blue. 1995 White.
1992 Lilac. 2000 Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; 4 oz., 30c.
1996 Exquisite Pink. Beautiful soft pink. Pkt.,
10ce; % oz., 50c.
1999 COLLECTION: One pkt. each of 7 colors, Tic.
Giant Imperial Larkspur
A grand new race of Annual Larkspur,
branching from the base so that all spikes are
long stemmed.
2001 Blue Spire. Rich, deep Oxford blue. Pkt.,
<=
25c.
2002 Gloria. Rich, deep rose without a trace of
carmine. Pkt., 25c.
2003 Peach Blossom. Clear, light pink. PkKt., 25c.
yi
Annual Larkspur,
Specialtic
TWO 1934 GOLD!
Each year the American Seed Trade Association conc,
and awards Gold Medals to those considered to be the’
Medal Winners for 1934 and urge our customers to gi’
Calendula Chrysantha
1031. (Syn. Sunshine). This grand new Calendula is r}
merely an improvement on the old type, but a distin/
new variety from far-off Australia. Plants grow som)
what taller than the old type and bear their flowers |)
longer and stronger stems. Flowers are quite large wi)
long loosely arranged petals curling over the cente|
like a chrysanthemum. Color is clear buttercup-yello}
lls, HOES B jokes, Milo Ass.
Pansies
TWO. FINE COLORS
2406 Roggli Lake of Thun. A real deep
blue pansy of largest size. We had
flowers 3 inches across in Septem-
ber from July sown seed. Plants
are compact and bushy, bear-
ing the flowers on long
stems. PkKt., 50c:
2410 Giant Cardinal. The
brightest red pansy of
2 large size that we have
tK— been able to obtain.
ae - Flowers are bright car-
Pansies. dinal red, deepening to
crimson at the center
of the petals. Plants are strong and bushy. Pkt., 15c,
Seed sown in indoors in March will bloom in May.
Double Pink Morning Glory
2276 Rose Marie. A number of double Morning Glories have been
offered but Double Rose Marie is the first we have seen that is
really worth while. Flowers are medium in size, full double and
bright rose pink in color. Vines grow quickly and come into
bloom early in the summer. PKt., 25c.
Tithonia Speciosa
The Golden Flower of the Incas
3025. One of the most striking
= :, cut flowers we have ever had the
jae pleasure of offering to our custom-
Mithonia at ers. Stately, bushy plants, 4 to 5
Speciosa. feet high, dark green dahlia-like
foliage bearing quantities of long
- stemmed blooms. Flowers
vary from orange to or-
jf ange-scarlet with raised
j bright yellow centers.
{ Bouquets of Tithonia in
i our window have bee
y mistaken for sing
Dahlias. Pkt., 50e
Double Portulaca
Bloom in the rock garden is a problem dur i
ing the summer months, as very few 0) ”
the perennial rock garden plants bloon)
after July 1st. Portulaca seed _ scatterec) |
over the rock garden in May will providi| |
blooms all summer. In order that colo
schemes may be carried out, we have im
ported from an Mnglish specialist the fol
lowing Double Portulacas in separat') i
colors. (i
2573 Double Yellow. 2576 Double Scarlet. |
4 ‘¢ 2574 Double Rose, 2575 Double Crimson) |
1 —— Each: Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c. n
Y % 2579 Collection: 1 pkt. of each of the abov'| |
4 colors, 65c. 3)
JAEDAL NOVELTIES
“@ trials of all the novelties to be offered the following year
Ҥ%. We are very pleased to be able to offer two of these Gold
‘em a trial.
Petunia Nana Compacta Pink Gem
2078. A superb novelty. The first of a charming
i
if new race of miniature Petunias. Compact
| plants 6 to 8 inches high, literally smothered
S with bright pink blooms. Individual plants
aa will have aS many as 25 blooms open at a
a time. Beautiful effects may be had by com-
> bining with blue Lobelia or Ageratum. (See
: colored illustration on the front cover of this
catalos): eikt. 26% 5) pits. 65c:
: ay Scabiosa, Tom Thumb
2715 MIXED. The individual flowers
have all the grace and charm of the
taller growing variety, but are borne
on short, stocky plants that do not
require staking. Stems are long
enough for cutting and flowers
are of good size. Useful for
rock gardens and low beds LL: A Zz
and borders. Pkt., 25c. Tom Thumb Scabiosa.
Venidium Fastuosum
3075. The largest of native African Daisies. Plants grow 2 to
3 feet high, are bushy and bear their flowers on long stems
suitable for cutting. Flowers are daisy-like with two rows of
orange petals, center mahogany brown. Flowers are large, 4 to
5 inches across and last a long time as cut flowers. Pkt., 50c.
Passiflora Caerulea
2435. (Passion flower). An old favorite but much neglected
recently. Half hardy, climbing vines, blooming freely the first
year from seed sown indoors in March. Flowers are a beautiful
shade of light blue with a peculiar formation of anthers at the
center. Flowers are followed by bright orange, egg shaped, fra-
rant fruits. PkKt., 25c.
Nasturtium
Golden Gleam
2322. Too exquisite ever
to be old. Our seed comes direct from the
originator, is remarkably true to type and
not to be confused with cheaper grades.
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»lam Nasturtiums.
Zinnia
_ Dwarf Double Lilliput
No garden is complete without some Zin-
nias and this year we wish to particularly
call your attention to this charming dwarf,
almost button strain of this ever popular
flower. Plants are dwarf, compact and al-
most smothered with small, perfect, double
flowers.
3180 Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c,
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Specialties for 1934
TWO 1934 GOLD MEDAL NOVELTIES
Each year the American Seed Trade Association conduc%, trials of all the novelties to be offered the following year
and awards Gold Medals to those considered to be the best. We are very pleased to be able to offer two of these Gold
Medal Winners for 1934 and urge our customers to give rom a trial.
Calendula Chrysantha 4 Petunia Nana Compacta Pink Gem
This grand new Calendula is not 2078, A superb novelty. The first of a charming
new race of miniature Petunias, Compact
1031. (Syn. Sunshine). is-
merely an improvement on the old type, but a distinct
zs = osama Be Mal ke D1 a ganas He plants 6 to 8 inches high, literal] mothered
new ‘variety from far-off Australia, pihneg hie derek barge with bright pink blooms. Individual plants
what taller than the old type and bear their flowers on will have as many as 25 blooms open at a
longer and stronger stems. Flowers are quite large with Z time. Beautiful effects may be had by com-
long loosely arranged petals curling over the centers é%,> bining with blue Lobelia or Ageratum. (See
like a chrysanthemum. Color is clear buttercup-yellow
Pkt., 50c; 3 pkts., $1.25.
colored illustration on the front cover of this
catalog), Pkt., 25c; 3 pkts., 65c.
°
Pansies
TWO FINE COLORS
2406 Roggli Lake of Thun. A real deep
blue pansy of largest size. We had
flowers 3 inches across in Septem-
ber from July sown seed. Plants
are compact and bushy, bear-
ing the flowers on long
stems, Pkt., 50c.
2410 Giant Cardinal. The
brightest red pansy of
large size that we have
been able to obtain.
eres Flowers are bright car-
Pansies. dinal red, deepening to
crimson at the center
of the petals. Plants are strong and bushy. Pkt., 15e,
Seed sown in indoors in March will bloom in May.
Double Pink Morning Glory
2276 Rose Marie. A number of double Morning Glories have been
offered but Double Rose Marie is the first we have seen that is
really worth while. Flowe medium in size, full double and
bright rc pink in color. grow quickly and come into
bloom early in the summer. Pkt., 25c.
Tithonia Speciosa
The Golden Flower of the Incas
3025. One of the most striking
__. Scabiosa, Tom Thumb
2715 MIXED. The individual flowers
have all the grace and charm of the
taller growing variety, but are borne
on short, stocky plants that do not
require staking. Stems are long
enough for cutting and flowers
are of good size. Useful for
rock gardens and low beds Lem
and borders, Pkt., 25c. Tom Thumb Scabio
Venidium Fastuosum
3075. The largest of native African Daisies. Plants grow 2 to
8 feet high, are bushy and bear their flo s on long stems
suitable for cutting. Flowers are daisy-like with two rows of
orange petals, center mahogany brown. Flowers are large, 4 to
5 inches across and last a long time as cut flowers. Pkt., 50c.
Passiflora Caerulea
2435. (Passion flower). An old favorite but much neglected
recently. Half hardy, climbing vines, blooming freely the first
year from seed sown indoc in March. Flowers are a beautiful
shade of light blue with a peculiar formation of anthers at the
center. Flowers are followed by bright orange, egg shaped, fra-
grant fruits. Pkt., 25c.
cut flow we have ever had the
pleasure offering to our custom-
Tithonia e Stately, bushy plants, 4 to 5
Speciosa. feet high, dark green dahlia-like
foliage bearing quantities of long
. stemmed blooms. Flowers
vary from orange to
ange-scarlet with ra
bright yellow centers.
Bouquets of Tithonia in
°
Nasturtium
our windo have been ‘ m
= / mistaken for single Double Golden Gleam Nasturtiums. Golden Glea
Dahlias. Pkt., 50e, 2322. Too exquisite ever
to be old. Our seed comes direct from the
originator, is remarkably true to type and
Double Portulaca not. to be confu with cheaper grades.
Pkt., 25c; oz., 50c,
ees
Bloom in the rock garden is a problem dur-
ine the summer months, as very few of ° °
je perennial rock garden plants bloom
after July 1st. Portulaca seed seattered Zinnia
over the reck garden in May will provide
blooms all summer, In order that color Dwarf Double Lilliput
schemes may be carried out, we have im-
=
—
yf ported from an English specialist the fol- No garden is complete without some Zin-
j lowing Double Portulacas in separate nias and this year we wish to particularly
colors. call your attention to this charming dwarf,
2573 Double Yellow. 2576 Double Scarlet. button strain of this ever popular
; 2574 Double Rose, 2575 Double Crimson. Plants are dwarf, compact and al- .
as Each: Pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c. most smothered with small, perfect, double SS
2579 Collection: 1 pkt. of each of the above flowers, ae = =
4 colors, 65c. 3180 Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 2 for 25c, Zinnia, Dwarf Double Lilliput.
44 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
SPECIALTIES FOR 1934
Amaranthus, Sunrise.
Amaranthus
Showy plant with brilliantly colored foliage.
635 Sunrise. A superb new Amaranthus with glow-
ing crimson foliage. Height 2 ft. Pkt., 25c; %
OZ mloe.
683 Tricolor splendens (Joseph’s Coat). Gorgeous
scarlet, yellow and green foliage. Height 2 feet.
IP ICS tA Ow se:
Agathea Coelestis
565. A beautiful, clear blue Daisy, growing 18 to
24 inches high. Plants are tender perennials, but
may be treated as annuals, blooming in August
from seed planted indoors in March. Keep over
winter in cold frames or cold greenhouse. Pkt., 50c.
Arctotis Hybrida
761. Arctotis Grandis is one of the finest Daisies
we have, but up to this time there has only been
the one color, white with lilac on reverse side of
petals. We are delighted to be able to offer a new
hybrid of this fine Daisy in a variety of colors
ranging from white to orange and red, all with
black center discs. Pkt., 50c.
Marigold, Guinea Gold
2150. One of the finest subjects for garden
decoration or cutting that we have seen. Plants
are of bushy, branching growth, 2 feet tall and
bloom profusely from early summer until late
fall. Flowers are double orange, flushed with
ex JEN, ZINES by seOpe Sil OO:
Marigold - Tagetes az
DOUBLE FRENCH DWARF. Flowers
smaller than in the African type; fine
for beds and edging. Height 10 in.
2161 Gold Striped. Reddish brown,
striped bright yellow; very showy.
Irein,. es YA oA, Ze,
2162 Pigmy Golden Ball. Pure yellow.
Pct OC O Za Oe
2163 Mahogany. Reddish brown. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 40c.
2164 Dwarf Double, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4
oz., 30¢.
SINGLE FRENCH DWARF.
2172 Legion of Honor. Yellow, spotted
proNy, very bright. Pkt., 10c; %4 oz.,
eG
2173 Dwarf Single Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4
0z., 30¢.
DOUBLE AFRICAN. Large, globular
flowers on long stems.
2152 Lemon Queen. Clear lemon-yellow.
Height 2% ft. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
2158 Lemon Queen, Prize Strain. Espe-
cially selected for size and form of
bloom. Pkt., 25c.
2153 Orange Prince. Bright orange.
1eNdies 1UXOS WA OyA, EXC:
2157 Orange Prince, Prize Strain. The
largest flowered Marigold, Pkt., 25c.
2154 ire Double, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; 4%
OZ., Cc.
2156 Dwarf Double, Mixed. Pkt., 10c;
Y% oz., 30c.
7
Marigold, Guinea Gold.
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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 Dark blue; com-
pact PKL, 25¢e.
2073 Gracilis. Trailing; light blue. Pkt.,
10c.
2074 Speciosa. Trailing; dark blue, white
eye. PKE, 15e:
2076 compacta, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
Mignonette az
Always a favorite for its distinctive fra-
grance. Prefers a dry, sunny spot. Easy
° row and fine for cut flowers. Height,
1 n.
2221 Defiance. Large, grayish flowers.
10e; % oz., 30c.
2222 Golden Queen.
% oz., 30c.
2223 Goliath. Giant flowers of deep red.
Pkt eth5e2 36 oz, 5te.
2224 Machet. Reddish Pkt., 10c;
% oz., 35c.
2225 Old-fashioned Sweet-scented. Smal!
flowers but very fragrant. Pkt., 10c; %
oz., 25c.
2226 White Pearl. Very tall; pure white.
Pkt., 15ce; % oz., 50c.
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:
% oz., 25c.
22CO MAUBRANDIA, Mixed. PT. A grace-
ful slender climber with blue, mauve, or
white flowers; nice for vases. Pkt., 25c.
2210 MESEMEBRYANTHEMUM crystalli-
mum (Iceplant). AHH. An interesting
plant with a transparent coating which
looks like ice on stems and leaves. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 25c.
2211 MESEMBERYANTHEMUM Tricolor.
AH.- Dwarf bedding or edging plants
bearing myriads of small daisy-shaped
flowers all summer. Pkt., 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, fragrant
leaves; nice for hanging-baskets. Pkt., 15c.
PEE.
Yellow. PEt, 10c;
tinted.
Moonflower, Heavenly Blue
Mignonette, Goliath.
MOMORDICA. AHH. Vines with orna-
mental foliage and peculiar warted fruits
that open and show their scarlet interiors
in the fall.
2251 Balsamina
yellow fruits;
Pkt., 10c.
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-
(Balsam Apple). Round,
climbs 10 feet or more.
Pear-
ing it in water for several hours. Plant
outdoors late in May.
2261 Black-seeded. Pkt., 10c; oz., T5c.
2263 Heavenly Blue.
Will produce more flowers
confined in pots. Pkt., 15c.
Morning - Glory 4z=
Familiar free-blooming climbers with
luxuriant foliage and bright trumpet-
shaped flowers. Easily grown.
2276 Double Rose Marie. Charming double
pink morning glory. See page 42 for full
description. Pkt., 25c.
2272 Imperial Japanese, Mixed. A very
large-flowered strain; many beautiful and
unusual colors. Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c.
2274 Dwarf, Mixed. For beds and rock-
gardens. Height, 1 ft. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
2275 Brazilian. Tall-growing, with rose-
pink flowers; free-blooming. Pkt., 10ce:
oz., 60c.
2280 MUSA ensete (Abyssinian Banana).
PT. Handsome conservatory plant. May
be used outdoors in summer. Pkt., 265c.
Lovely clear blue.
if roots are
46 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
Nigella
NIGELLA (Love-
in-a-mist). AH.
Erect, sturdy
plants with pret-
ty flowers, sur-
rounded by
feathery foliage.
Height, 15 in.
2361 damascena,
Mixed. Blue and
white. Pkt., 10c;
Y% oz., 25c.
2362 Miss Jekyll.
Large, double,
deep blue flow-
ers; excellent for
cutting. Pkt.,
10c; %& oz., 25c.
Nicotiana
(Sweet - Scented
Tobacco), AHH.
Fine border
plants; 2 tos Lt.
tall, with clus-
terse vote wliom 2,
trumpet - shaped
SPA Se BE. flowers all Sum-
Nigella.
mer. Delightfully
fragrant in the
, evening.
2351 affinis. Flowers pure white. Pits
10c; % oz., 30c.
2352 affinis Hybrids. Shades of pink and
red. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c.
2353 Sanderae Hybrids. Not so tall as N.
affinis but larger flowered. Many shades
or red and lavender. Pkt., 10c; % o2z.,
@:
2354 sylvestris. Large white flowers. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 30c.
2330 NEMESIA Suttoni, Large-flowered,
Mixed. AHH. Bushy plants 1 foot high,
with flowers similar to miniature snap-
dragons. Bright colors. Pkt., 15c.
2340 NEMOPHILA, Mixed (Baby-blue-
eyes). AH. Cup-shaped flowers, white
and shades of blue; all summer. Height,
1 ft. Pkt., 10c.
2435 PASSIFLORA Caerulea. AHH. Beau-
tiful blue climber from Mexico. It was
given great religious significance at the
time of its discovery, due to the singular
formation of the flowers. Pkt., 25c.
Nasturtium az
Nasturtiums will grow on even the poor-
est soil, and bloom profusely all Summer.
Sow the seed in April or May, scattering it
thinly in drills % inch deep.
NASTURTIUM GOLDEN GLEAM
2322 The most popular introduction in re-
eent years. Bright golden yellow semi-
double flowers. Vines are half trailing
and covered with blooms. Our seed comes
direct from the originator, Pkt., 25c; oz.,
50c.
DWARF or BEDDING VARIETIES. Com-
pact, rounded bushes about 1 foot high.
2301 Chameleon. Several shades on each
plant.
2302 Yellow and Crimson. 2303 Scarlet.
2304 Golden Yellow. 2306 Crimson.
2305 Bright Red. 2307 Cream.
2308 Salmon-Rose.
Each, pkt., 10c; 0Z., 25c; yy Ib., 60c; Ib., $2.00.
2310 Choicest Dwarf Mixed. All colors
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % Ib., 50c; lb., $1.50.
TALL or CLIMBING NASTURTIUMS. Will
trail on the ground or climb on fences.
2311 Chameleon. Various shades on the
same plant.
2312 Crimson. 2314 Cream.
2313 Golden Orange. 2315 Yel. Scarlet.
2316 Yel. and Crimson. 2317 Salmon-Rose.
Each, pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; 1% lb., 60c; lb., $2.00.
2320 Choicest Tall Mixed. Pkt., 10c; oz.,
tes 44 lbs b0e- Ibs, Sirb0:
The Ever Popular Nasturtium.
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Pansies—Universal Favorites.
Pansies 222
Cool weather and moist soil produce the
largest and finest Pansies. The best time
to sow is during July or August, in shaded
frames, in which the plants, given some
protection, may be carried over winter and
set out early the following Spring when
they will commence to bloom at once and
continue all Summer if watered plentifully.
Next best is to sow indoors or in the hotbed
in February or March.
Seed sown in May will give blooming
plants in the fall. Space Pansy plants at
least a foot apart and keep the faded flow-
ers picked.
SPECIAL FINE STRAINS AND
MIXTURES
2400 B. S. & B. Co.’s Finest Mixed. Selected
for size, form of bloom, and richness of
color, as well as vigor and free-blooming
qualities, this special blend of cur own
is absolutely without a peer. Pkt., 50c;
if iii Lo .715; % oz., $3.00; % oz., $5.00:
2401 Bugnot’s Large Blotched. Big, round
flowers distinguished by irregular blotch-
es on the lower petals and ee cen lines
on the upper. Pkt., 25c; % oz 0.
2402 Cassier’s Giants.
“35S agen blotches.
1.0
2403 Masterpiece. A giant-flowered strain
with distinctly waved and frilled petals.
Large flowers with
PKt.,: 2503. % .0Z.,
Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00.
2404 Mme. Perret. Wine shades. Pkt., 25c;
% oz., 75c.
2405 Choice Mixed. An excellent mixture
Ee exhibition strains. Pkt., 25¢e; % oz.,
c.
yee. Brea Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz.,
TUFTED PANSIES (Viola cornuta). PHH.
These are improved strains of the old-
fashioned “Johnny Jump-ups.” The plants
are bushy and free-blooming, with me-
dium-sized flowers all summer.
2421 Blue Perfection. Deep os shades.
2422 lutea splendens. Rich den yellow.
2423 Butterfly (V. papilio). aanace.
2424 White Perfection. Fine pure white.
Each, pkt., 15¢c; % oz., $1.00.
2430 Mixed. he above and many others.
Pkt., 15c; 4 oz., 75ce.
2425 VIOLA, Jersey Gem. New hardy Viola,
blooms all Summer. Pkt., 25c.
2431 VIOLA odorata (Sweet- scented Vio-
mee we true Sweet-scented Violet.
= ce.
Fancy Giant Pansies
An excellent strain of Fancy Giant Pan.-
sies, much larger than the old Trimardeau
type and very true to color. Plants have
strong, bushy growth and are remarkably
free flowering
2410 Gucttaal Brilliant cardinal red. A
rare shade in Pansies.
2411 Eros. large flowers,
edged with golden yellow.
2412 Golden Gem. (Blotched). Golden yel-
low with large brown blotches on the
lower petals.
2413 Golden Queen. Pure golden yellow.
2414 Lord Beaconsfield Improved. Top pet-
als sky blue, lower petals violet-purple.
2415 Mauve Queen. Rosy lilac-mauve, ex-
tra large blooms.
2416 Mercury. Giant blooms with frilled
edges, velvety black.
velvety brown,
aati oenene Extra large; pure snow
white.
2418 Vulcan. Rich dark red with black
blotches. An unusual bloom.
Each, pEt., 15c; % oz., 75c.
2419 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above nine colors, $1.20.
NEW VIOLAS
2427 VIOLA rosea. A distinct shade of
rose unusual in Violas. Pkt., 25c.
2426 VIOLA, Apricot. Pleasing combina-
tion of apricot and brown. Strong
bushy plants. Pkt., 25c.
Tufted Pansies.
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Petunias For All «==
Petunias, in the fine strains available to-
day, are one of our finest Summer flowers.
For bedding they are unsurpassed, and are
almost indispensable for porch and window
boxes.
Petunias, even the Giant Flowered varie-
ties, are one of the easiest and most satis-
factory flowers to grow. Give them a good
start and they will bloom profusely from
early Summer until late Fall.
CULTURE. The Giant varieties are best
started indoors in February or March, and
transplanted in May to the place where the
are to bloom, while the Bedding sorts will
give excellent results if sown in the open
in April or May.
Petunia seeds are very fine and should be
sown in very shallow drills. The best
method is to sow on top of the soil, press
down firmly with a smooth board, water,
and then cover with cheesecloth or paper
until the seedlings show. Keep well wat-
ered at all times, and transplant as soon as
large enough to handle.
Petunias
GIANT-FLOWEBED SINGLE and DOUBLE
2450 Theodosia. Giant single flowers deli-
cately fringed. Rich clear pink with yel-
low throat. Pkt., 35c.
2451 Dwarf Giant of California.
flowers ruffled petals. Very
growing. Pkt., 35c.
2452 Giant Single Fringed Mixed. The flow-
ers are monstrous in size and all are deli-
cately veined with contrasting colors.
Ydges of the petals are finely fringed.
Pkt., 35c; 3 pkts., $1.00.
2453 Marvelous Double Fringed Mixed.
Flowers are of largest size, full double
and finely fringed. This is the finest
strain we have ever seen. Pkt., 60c.
BALCONY PETUNIA. Vigorous, trailing
plants with profuse blooms of large size.
The best single Petunias for window
boxes and fine for bedding.
2461 Blue. Deep violet-blue—a rare and ex-
Seen attractive color. Pkt., 25c;
OZ., .O0.
2462 Rose. 2464 White.
2463 Crimson. 2466 Mixed.
Each, pkt., 15c; % oz., 75c.
2469 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 4 colors, 60c.
GIANT PORTLAND PETUNIAS.. A beauti-
ful new form of Petunias on the same
order as the Balcony type. Plants make
a stocky, semi-trailing growth and bear
extremely large ruffled and frilled flow-
ers. Excellent for porch and window
boxes.
2454 Elk’s Pride. Royal purple, large flow-
ers of velvety texture.
2455 Pink Glory. Plain edged but very
large and attractive, deep rose in color.
2456 Pride of Portland. Clear rose, deli-
cately veined.
2457 White Beauty. Extra large, finely
fringed and pure white.
Each, pkt., 25c; 4 pkts., 96c.
2459 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 4 colors, 90c.
2460 Giant Portland Mixed, An extra choice
assortment of the Giant Portland type of
Petunias. Pkt., 25c.
Large
compact
Marvelous Double Fringed Petunia.
Bedding Petunias azz.
Our strains of bedding Petunias are all of
compact, bushy growth with the exception
of Choice Bedding Mixture, which is the old
semi-trailing variety.
This dwarf type is especially recommend-
ed for large beds and borders and bloom lux-
uriantly from early summer until killed by
frost.
2471 Brilliant. Carmine-pink. Pkt., 10c.
2472 Dwarf Inimitable Striped and Blotched.
Dwarf; flowers distinctly striped. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 60c.
2473 Howard’s Star. Crimson-maroon with
a blush-white star. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c.
2474 Rosy Morn. Popular bedder; covered
with bright pink flowers. Pkt., 10c; %
oz., 60c. ;
2475 Snowball. Dwarf; pure white. Pkt.,
10c: % oz., 60c. ;
2476 Silver Blue. Dwarf, light blue bedding
Petunia. Pkt., 10c; %& oz., 60ce.
2477 Rose of Heaven. Flowers are clear
brilliant rose and profusely borne all
Summer. Pkt... 10c:; % oz., 60c.
2478 Nana Compacta Pink Gem. See front
cover and full description on page 43.
Pkt., 25c:
2481 Violacea. Deep violet-purple. Pkt.,
10c; %& oz., 60c.
2480 Choice Bed
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
Mixed. All colors.
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Phlox Drummondi azz
Easily grown bedding annuals. They are
gorgeous in masses, blooming from early
summer to fall, requiring a sunny location
and only a moderately good soil. Flowers
are borne in heads on fairly long stems.
Large-Flowered Tall Varieties (P. grandi-
flora). Broad trusses. Height 15 inches.
2491 Blood-Red. 2496 Violet.
2492 Crimson. 2487 White.
2493 Flesh-Pink. 2498 Yellow.
2494 Rose. 2490 Salmon.
2495 Scarlet.
Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 50c.
2499 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 9 colors, 80c.
2500 Choicest Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c.
2501 Starred and Fringed, Mixed (P. cuspi-
data). Petals deeply cut and fringed in
various star shapes. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
2502 Dwarf Cecily Phlox. Finest mixed.
A large-flowered type of bushy growth.
Splendid for edging. All colors. Height
6 to 8 inches. PkKt., 15c; % oz., 75c.
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 POPPIES. AH. The
annual varieties do not transplant suc-
cessfully, so should be sown where they
are to bloom.
2541 Admiral. Tall; large white flowers,
with scarlet band around the edge. Pkt.,
lOes 44 0z., 25¢e:
2542 American Legion. Orange - scarlet.
Height, tiie tt Seite! 24. 0Z.,750C.
2543 The Bride. Large; pure white. Pkt.,
10c; -%* 0z., 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; % oz., 30c.
2546 Single Shirley, Mixed.
of red, pink, salmon, and white.
1344 ft. Pkt., 10e; % oz., 25c.
2550 Choice Single, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; %
0Z;, 35C;-0Z., 60c:
Lovely shades
Height,
Phlox Drummondi—Unexcelled for Bedding.
BARR’S MAMMOTH DOUBLE POPPY.
Two of these fine new varieties have re-
ceived the Award of Merit from the Roy-
al Horticultural Society. Plants are
strong and vigorous and the flowers are
much larger than the old Peony-and Car-
nation-flowered types.
2551 Irresistible. Salmon shades.
2552 Taplow Pink. Clear pink.
2553 Rose Brilliant. Bright rose.
2555 White Colossal. Pure white.
Each, pkt., 15c; % oz., 40c.
2559 COLLECTION: One pkt., of each of
the above 4 colors, 50c.
2554 Double Shirley Hybrids. Double and
semi-double, with all the dainty colors of
the Shirley type. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
2560 Double Carnation - flowered, Mixed.
Large flowers with fringed petals; many
colors; Viersht. 2b tt ekt. We: % /oz..
Barr’s Mammoth Poppies.
Double Portulaca.
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.
2571 Single, Mixed. Pkt.. 10c; 4% oz., 30ce.
DOUBLE PORTULACA. This year we Offer
this ever popular flower in separate col-
ors for Rock Garden work.
2573 Double Golden Yellow
2574 Double Deen Rose
2575 Double Deep Crimson
2576 Double Deep Scarlet
Each, pkt., 20c; 3 pkts., 50c.
2579 Collection: One pkt. of each of the
above 4 varieties, 65c.
2572 Double, Mixed. Pkt., 15c; 4% oz., T5c.
e e
Primula - Primrose
TENDER VARIETIES PT
A group of very lovely pot plants for
house and conservatory.
2590 OBCONICA GIGANTEA. Very large,
round flowers. Pkt., 50c.
OBCONICA GRANDIFLORA. Flowers
smaller but borne more profusely than
the Giganteas.
2593 Deep Red (Mohnstein). Pkt., 75c.
2594 Rosea (Mueller). Rose. Pkt., 75c.
Ee Hamburger Rosea. Deep Rose. Pkt.,
c.
2600 Mixed. All colors.
2602 malacoides. Lilac
Small flowers on very long stems.
house plant. Pkt., 35c.
2603 stellata. Star Primrose.
flowers. All colors. Pkt., 50c.
2580 Chinensis Mixed. Pkt., 25c.
Pkt., 50c.
Baby Primrose.
Fine
Star-shaped
BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
RICINUS, Castor Oil Bean. AHH. Impress-
ive plants, grown for their massive tropi-
eal foliage.
2631 Giant Bourbon (R. bourboniensis ar-
boreus). The largest Ricinus (15 feet);
dark green leaves. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c.
2632 Cambodia (R. cambodgensis). MHand-
some foliage, bronzy green to black-pur-
ple. Height, 6 ft) “Pkt. 10¢7"07. 25e;
2633 Blood-Red (R. sanguineus). Showy
red stems, leaves, and fruit. Height, 10
ft. Pkt 10¢e:%07z4oe5e:
2634 zanzibarensis, Mixed. Leaves of im-
mense size and various colors. Height. .
10 to 12 - ft) Pee Woe o7zs225¢: ine
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower). Tall, showy
flowers like single chrysanthemums.
2641 bicolor superba. AH. Orange-yellow
and black. Pkt., 10c.
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., 10c; % oz., 50c.
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 dain-
ty blossoms. Height 2 feet.
2721 Wisetonensis (Improved Strain). Many
beautiful light colors. Pkt., 25c.
2722 Dr. Badger’s Large Flowered Hybrids.
An extra-fine strain of large flowered
hybrids in a beautiful array of color.
Pte oe:
Salvia - Scarlet Sage aux
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. Pt., 20c; 34. 0z., $l
2672 Bonfire, or Clara Bedman. Erect,
bright scarlet spikes. A favorite for
large beds. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 75c.
2673 splendens. The well-known type. Pkt.,
LOGINS (0Z., DOC:
2674 Zurich. Early; free-blooming; dwarf
and compact in growth. Height, 1% ft.
PKs, be; 26) 0725191200:
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Salpiglossis—Painted Tongue.
Salpiglossis
(Painted Tongue)
Tall, slender, branehing plants’ with
trumpet-shaped flowers of rich, velvety col-
ors delicately veined with gold.
2651 Crimson.
2652 Purple and Gold.
2653 Rose and Gold.
2654 Scarlet and Gold.
2655 White and Gold.
2660 Choice Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
2659 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the
above 5 colors, 40c.
2761 STATICE sinuata, 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.
2770 STEVIA serrata. AH. Very free
blooming, bearing great quantities of pure
pte flowers; excellent for cutting. Pkt.,
&
3014 SWEET WIVELSFIELD. AH. A new
race of hardy annual flowers, being the
result of a cross between Pinks and Sweet
William. Flowers are borne in heads like
Sweet William, but the individual flowers
are much larger. Blooms all summer.
12d ee SHO
3015 TAGETES signata pumila. AH. Very
pretty miniature marigolds. Plants are
dwarf, bushy, and very free flowering.
Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c.
3020 THUNBERGIA (Black-eyed Susan).
AHH. Rapid-growing, slender climbers
with dainty, black-eyed cream, yellow,
and buff flowers. Excellent for porch-
boxes. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c.
3030 TORENIA Fournieri. AT. Compact
plants, covered with blue flowers. Splen-
did for baskets. Height, 8 in. Pkt., 20c.
Scabiosa
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, Height 2% feet.
2701 Black-Purple.
2702 Crimson. 2705 Rose.
2703 Flesh-Color. 2706 White.
2710 Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; % 0oz., 30c.
2709 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 6 colors, 50c.
2695 Shasta. New pure white. Pkt., 15c.
2696 Peach Blossom. New pink. Pkt., 15c.
2697 Loveliness. Salmon-rose. Pkt., 25c.
2715 Tom Thumb Mixed. A dwarf compact
form of Scabiosa growing about 15 inches
tale Pe ktas 25.e:
[
2704 Lavender.
Scabiosa—Mourning Bride.
52 BECKERT
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 improvement. Flowers are of
huge size, gracefully waved, and are gen-
erally borne four to a stem.
SEED AND BULB COMPANY
Austin Frederick. Pure lavender.
2853 Avalanche. Extra large white.
2854 Barbara. Clear salmon-pink.
2855 Bonfire. Pink on cream ground.
2856 Campfire. Brilliant scarlet cerise.
2857 Commander Godsall. Violet-blue.
O78. Constance Hinton. Black - seeded
white.
2861 Crimson King. Rich ox-blood crimson.
2862 Daisybud. Delicate rose-pink.
2863 Dora. Bicolor pink and white.
2864 Doreen. Rosy carmine.
2865 Gleneagles. Light clear blue.
2866 Goldcrest. Beautiful salmon-orange.
2867 Hawlmark Cerise. Salmon-cerise.
2871 Mary Pickford. Salmon-pink on cream.
2872 Matchless. Deep cream.
2868 Pinkie. The best clear pink.
2873 Royal Purple. Rich rosy purple.
2874 Royal Scot. Bright scarlet.
2875 Sultan. Deep maroon.
Each, pEt., 10c; oz., 40c; % Ib., $1.00.
2879 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; oz.,
25e; % lb., 75¢; Ib., $2.50.
Early or Winter-flowering Spencer
Sweet Peas
A recently developed class which is es-
pecially adapted for forcing in the green-
house during winter and early spring. May
also be sown outdoors in spring, and will
bloom two to three weeks earlier than the
standard summer sorts. The flowers are of
true Spencer size and form.
2801 Annie Laurie. Rose-pink.
2302 Aviator. Crimson-scarlet.
2903 Blue Bonnet. Deep blue.
2904 Fascination. Salmon-pink.
2905 Glitters. Glistening cerise.
2906 Lady Gay. Shrimp-pink.
2°07 Majestic Rose. Rose-pink.
2008 Sweet Lavender. Pure lavender.
2911 Valencia. Sunproof orange.
2912 White Harmony. Best white.
Each, pkt., 15c; oz., 75c.
2919 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 10 colors, $1.25,
2920 Choice Mixed Early-Flowering Spen-
cers. A blend of the early flowering va-
rieties. Pkt,, 10c; 0z., 60c; % I1b., $2.00.
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Sa es
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Cut-and-Come-Again Stocks.
Stocks - Gilliflower azx
Free-blooming plants; splendid for pot
culture, and excellent outdoors if given rich
moist soil. The flowers are very fragrant
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.
2811 Sutton’s Christmas Pink. The best pink
Stock for forcing. In original packets.
Pkt., 31.00.
DWARF TEN-WEEES. Height, 1 ft.
2781 Elood-Red. 2784 Light Blue.
2782 Bright Rose. 2785 Furple.
2783 Canary-Yellow. 2786 White.
2790 Fine Mized. Al! colors.
Each, pkt., 15c; % oz., 65c.
2789 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 6 colors, 75c.
CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN. Height, i% ft.
2791 Blood-Red. 2794 Blush-Lilac.
2792 Creamy Yellow. 2755 Rose.
2793 Dark Elne. 2726 White.
2800 Choice Mixed. Al! colors.
Each, pkt., 15c; %& oz., 75c.
2799 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 6 colors, 75c.
BISMARCE or GIANT IMPERIAL. The
favorite for forcing, Height, 2 ft.
2801 Canary-Yellow. 2804 Flesh-Pink.
2802 Crimson. 2805 Lilac.
2803 Deep Blue. 2806 Pure White.
2810 Choice Mixed.
Each, pkEt., 15c; % oz., 75c.
2809 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 6 colors, 75c.
3095 VIRGINIAN STOCK (Malcolmia mari-
tima). AH. Dwarf plants blooming all
Summer; shades of white, pink, and rose.
Pkt., 10c.
Verbena
New Giant Hybrids. AHH. An old time
favorite which has but lately been taken
up by the hybridizers with truly marvelous
results. Plants are compact, bushy and
bear extra large trusses, the individual
florets of which measure an inch in diame-
ter. With this new strain we look for an
iminediate re-popularity of this fine flower.
3061 Etna. Geranium red with yellow eye.
3062 Lucifer. Bright glowing scarlet.
3063 Luminosa. Flame pink shading to
salmon.
3064 Rose Cardinal.
white eye.
Cardinal rose with
3065 Violaceas Deep violet-purple, white
eye.
3066 White. Large pure white.
Each, pkt., 15c; %4 oz., $1.00.
3069 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the abcve 6 colors, 75c.
3070 Mixed. A superb array of color. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 60c.
3052 Beauty of Oxford Hybrids. The largest
flowered Verbena. Flower trusses are held
erect and individual florets are very large.
Pit] ae
2053 Lavender Glory. Extra large lavender.
Pkt., 50c.
3067 Royal Bouquet. An erect growing type
of Verbena with the same range of color
as the hybrids. Pkt., 25c,
3068 Dwarf Fireball. New dwarf scarlet.
PKE, 25c.
3071 erinoides (Moss Verbena). AH. Thick,
mossy foliage and clusters of little lav-
ender flowers. Pkt., 10c.
3045 URSINIA Anethoides. Flowers are
daisy-like with orange colored petals with
central bands of ruby-red. Pkt., 25c.
Verbena, Giant Hybrids.
54 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
New Mammoth
Dahlia Flowered
Zinnia.
Zinnias az
Zinnias are a great specialty with us and
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 occa-
sional 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,
Seeice
3100 Canary Bird. Light canary-yellow.
3101 Dream. Deep lavender, shading to
purple. Unique.
3102 Exquisite. Light rose,
deep rose in the center.
3103 Golden State. Rich yellow, changing
to orange.
3104 Old Rose.
3105 Polar Bear.
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., 15c; 4% oz., 50c; %4 oz., 90c.
3109 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the
above 9 varieties, $1.50.
3110 Choicest Mixed. All colors.
% oz., 75c; oz., $2.50.
blending to
Just as the name implies.
Best pure white yet seen
Bright scarlet, with a
Pkt., 15c;
DWARF DOUBLE
CUT-AND-COME-AGAIN ZINNIAS
Bushy plants 15 to 18 inches high, cov-
red with rounded flowers about 2 inches
across. Unexcelled for bedding
and fine for table decorations.
3141 Bright Scarlet.
3142 Canary-Yellow.
3143 Golden Yellow.
3144 Salmon-Rose.
3145 White.
3150 Choice Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 35c.
3149 COLLECTION: One pkt.
of each of the above 5 varie-
ties, 40c.
CALIFORNIA GIANT
ZINNIAS
Same vigorous growth as
the Dahlia-Flowered Zinnias
but flowers are more flat and
spreading and consequently
larger in some cases. Fine long
stems for cutting.
3161 Cerise Queen. Cerise-rose.
3162 Lemon Queen. Lemon-orange.
3163 Miss Willmott. Beautiful soft pink.
3164 Scarlet Gem. Glowing scarlet.
3165 Orange King. Golden yellow.
3166 Purity. Pure white.
Each, pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 75c.
3169 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of
the above 6 varieties, 75c.
3170 Supreme Mixed. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c.
3151 Curled and Crested. Marge, double
flowers, with curiously twisted and curled
Sag Heighiti 2) .fte vekt 10c-eaoz.
CG
3152 Mexicana Haageana. Small double yel-
low or orange flowers, marked with pur-
plish brown: Height, 12 to 15 in. WPkt.;
15e; % oz., 60c.
3153 Red Riding Hood. Plants 1% feet
tall, covered with small double scarlet
flowers. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 35c.
3155 Picotee Mixed. A distinct type same
Size and shape as the giant Zinnias but
each petal is tipped with a contrasting
eolor, PEt; Wbes24 oz., 75e:
3154 SCABIOSAFLORA, Crested Zinnia. A
distinct departure from any form of Zin-
nia yet introduced. Flowers look like
someone had cut the center out of a big
double Zinnia and inserted a bloom of
Scabiosa; a most pleasing arrangement,
centers are generally a contrasting shade.
Plants are strong and vigorous, growing
about 3% feet tall. Pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.25.
ELEGANS DOUBLE LILLIPUT ZINNIAS.
A very fascinating form of this popular
flower. Plants are dwarf and bushy and
covered with small perfect, full double
flowers.
3171 Crimson Gem.
3172 Flesh.
3173 Golden Orange.
3174 Salmon Rose.
3180 Mixed.
Each, pkt., 15c; 1% oz., 50c.
3179 Collection: One pkt. of each of the
above 4 colors, 50c.
3333 WILD CUCUMBER (Echinocystis lo-
bata). AHH. Very rapid climbing vine
for quick covering of trellises, banks.
walls, ete. Pkt., 10c; oz., 35c.
VINCA rosea (Periwinkle). baad Hand-
some bedding plants, blooming the first
summer from seed started indoors in Feb-
ruary or March.
3091 Pure White.
8092 White with Bose
Eye.
3093 Rose with Red
Eye.
3094 Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
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HARDY FLOWER SEEDS
For the convenience of those of our customers who are Hardy Garden enthusiasts, we
have grouped the Hardy Perennial and Biennial flower seeds on this and the eight fol-
lowing pages.
Hardy Flower Seeds may be sown out-of-doors in the open ground, in this
locality, any time from about May ist until August 15th, and transplanted to their perma-
nent location in the late Summer or Fall.
After August 15th it is advisable to sow in cold
frames, and winter the plants in the frames, transplanting to their permanent position
in the Spring.
transplanted or not) should be shaded from the direct rays of the sun.
During the extremely hot days of July and August the seedlings (whether
Light frames cov-
ered with cheese cloth or lath spaced one half inch apart may be used for shade or even
branches with a few leaves on,
500 ABRONIA umbellata (Sand Verbena).
Pkt., 10c.
heads. Use for rock gardens.
520 ACANTHUS latifolius (Bear’s Breech).
spikes of small rose and white flowers in August.
PEE ie:
shaped, ornamental leaves. Height 3 ft.
530 ACHILLEA ptarmica fi. pl.,
long-stemmed sprays of beautiful
from Spring until Fall. Height 3 feet.
541 ACONITUM Fischeri. (Monkshood).
pellus. Blooms in September. Pkt., 25c.
540 ACONITUM napellus (Monkshood). PH.
moist, shady places. Bears spikes of
shaped flowers in June and July.
550 ADLUMIA cirrhosa (Allegheny Vine).
with fernlike foliage; white or fiesh colored
15¢c.
ADONIS (Flower-of-the-Gods). Blooms in
early Spring. The whole plant resembles
a very dwarf cosmos.
562 vernalis. PH. Yellow. Pkt., 10c.
616 ALYSSUM saxatile compactum (Gold
Dust). PH. Bears bright yellow flowers
early in the Spring. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
590 AGROSTEMMA coronaria (Mullein
Pink). PH. Plants 1% feet high with
silvery foliage; deep red flowers. Pkt.,
10e;.% -oz.: 30e.
640 AMPELOPSIS Veitchi (Boston Ivy).
PH. Hardy climber for covering walls,
pergolas, ete. Leaves turn to brilliant
autumnal colors. Pkt., 10ce; %4 oz., 25c.
651 ANCHUSA capensis (Cape Forget-me-
not). BH. Plants bushy, 2 feet tall, and
bear a profusion of light blue forget-me-
PkeE- 10c:. 44. 0z., 30e.
not-like flowers.
Arabis Alpina—Rock Cress.
PH. Pretty trail-
ing plants bearing fragrant, rosy lilac, verbena-like flower
PH. Bears long
The Pearl.
PH. The finest white hardy perennial for cutting.
double white
Pkt Ze
PH. Grows about
18 inches high and flowers are a brighter blue than A. na-
deep blue helmet-
Height 3 feet.
Heart-
(Sneezewort).
Bears
flowers
Grows best in
PK. Ase:
RH. Climher
flowers. Pkt.,
Agrostemma Coronaria.
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., 15c; \%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.
670 ANTHEMIS tinctoria Kelwayi (Golden
Marguerite). PH. Bears large, yellow,
daisy-like flowers on long stems, from
mid-summer until frost. 2 feet. Pkt.,
10e; % oz., 75c.
750 ARABIS alpina (Rock Cress). PH.
Dwarf edging plants with clusters of
snow-white flowers in early Spring. Pkt.
10c; % oz., 30c.
770 ARGEMOWNE grandiflora hybrida
(Prickly Poppy). PHH. Tall, showy,
prickly foliage and large white, cream
and yellow poppy-like flowers. Pkt., 10c.
775 ARMERIA laucheana (Sea Pink). PH.
Dwarf plants suitable for rock gardens.
Evergreen tufts of bright green leaves
from which flowers are borne on 8 to 10
inch stems. Pkt., 50c.
938 ASTER, MIXED (Michaelmas
PH. Tall, bushy plants covered with
small, single, blue, mauve, pink, and
white flowers in late Fall. Pkt., 15c.
945 AUBRIETIA graeca (Rock Cress). PH.
Dwarf; silvery green foliage covered
with flowers of various colors. Pkt.. 25c.
Daisy).
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sales FLOWER SEEDS—Continued
Bellis perennis ?==
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 daisy-like. Height, 6 inches,
1001 monstrosa, Pink. Double; deep pink.
Pkt ZC sate OZ- ioe
1002 monstrosa, White. Double; pure white.
Pkt., 25e; % oz., 75c.
1003 montrosa, Red. Double; blood-red.
Pkt Cr len OZ Oe:
uegs montrosa, Mixed. Pkt., 25c; % oz.,
5c.
1005 Longfellow. Double, free-blooming
pink. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 60c.
1006 Snowball. Double, free - blooming
white. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 60c.
Giant Carnation P22
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 fol-
lowing year. Brightly colored and very
fragrant. The following half-dwarf sorts
grow about 1 foot high.
1181 Crimson. 1183 White.
1182 Rose. 1184 Yellow.
1190 Half-Dwarf, Choicest Mixed.
Each, pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c.
1189 COLLECTION: One pkt. of each of the
above 4 colors, 50c.
1192 Chabaud’s Everblooming, Mixed. A
new extremely free flowering strain.
Flowers are full double and in a fine ar-
ray of colors. Pkt., 25c:.
Columbine in a Natural Setting. 1193 Engleman’s Gold Medal. A_ superb
perpetual poeta heiet bearing flow-
° ° ° ers almost as arge as ose grown in
Aquilegia - Columbine PH greenhouses. A wide range of color is
included in this mixture. Pkt., $1.00; 3
Plants have dwarf foliage similar to a pkts., $2.75.
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.
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; %4
oz., 40c.
747 Double Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 10c;
Y% oz., 50c.
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 the best
shades of pink. Pkt., 50c.
748 Long Spurred Blue. Superb and deli-
cate. Pkt., 50c.
744 Long Spurred Hybrids. A well bal-
anced mixture of delightful shades.
Pkt., 25c; % oz., T5c.
Giant Carnation,
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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.
CANTEBRBBUBY BELLS (C. medium). BH.
The best-known variety. Tall, stately
plants, with large bell-shaped flowers.
1071 Single Light Blue. 1073 Single White.
1072 Single Pink. 1074 Single Mixed.
Each, pxkt., 10c; % oz., 30c.
1075 Double Mixed. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 65c.
CUP-AND-SAUCER CANTERBUBY BELLS
(C. medium calycanthema). BH. The
popular name well describes the shape of
the flowers; otherwise like the preceding.
1081 Blue. 1083 White.
1082 Pink. 1084 Mixed.
Each, pkt., 15c; 44 oz., 50c.
HABREBELL (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. 1022 White.
Each, pkt., 15c; ¥% oz., 50c.
PEACH BELLS (C. persicifolia). i210
Very attractive plants 2 to 3 feet high;
flowers large and cup-shaped.
1101 Blue. 1102 White.
Each, pkt., 15c; % oz., 75c.
CHIMNEY BELLFLOWER (C. pyramida-
lis). PH. Very impressive plants 5 to 6
feet tall, with large flowers.
1111 Blue. 1112 White.
Each, pkt., 15c; %4 oz., 75c.
Coreopsis.
Campanula Medium—Canterbury Bells.
CANDYTUFT. PH. Bloom in spring and
early summer.
1151 gibraltarica. Lilac-pink. Height 1 foot.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 75c.
1152 sempervirens. Snowy white; early.
Height 6 inches. Pkt., 15c; % 0oOz., 75c.
1262 CENTAUREA montana (Mountain
Bluet). PH. A hardy Cornflower with
large, deep blue flowers. Pkt., 10c.
1280 CEBRASTIUM tomentosum. (Snow-in-
Summer). PH. Pretty, very dwarf per-
ennials for edging or borders. Has sil-
very white foliage and bears a great pro-
fusion of tiny pure white flowers in June
and July. Pkt., 15c.
1281 CHEIRANTHUS Allioni. PH. Very
dwarf plants bearing sweet scented yel-
low flowers in May and June. Fine for
rock gardens. Pkt.. 15c; 4% oz., 35c.
1306 CHRYSANTHEMUM, Shasta Daisy,
Ball’s Alaska. PH. One of the most pop-
ular of the hardy perennials. Plants are
very strong and vigorous, seldom being
winter killed. Flowers resemble the com-
mon wild Daisy, but are much larger,
often 5 inches across, if given thorough
culture. Plants grow 214 feet high. Seeds
started indoors in March will bloom the
first year. Pkt., 25c.
Coreopsis
1390 lanceolata grandiflora. PH. Splendid
for cutting; bright golden yellow, cosmos-
like flowers; blooms all summer. Height
2 feet. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 30c.
1395 lanceolata, Semi-Double. A grand new
strain of Coreopsis producing semi-double
flowers. Fully as strong and vigorous
growing as the old type. Pkt., 15c;
-
oz., 50e.
Campanula Rotundifolia
(Bluebells of Scotland)
1113 A very charming variety for the
Rock Garden. Plants only grow a foot
tall and are covered all summer long
with dainty pure blue bell-like flowers.
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we
Delphinium—Larkspur.
Delphinium - Hardy
Larkspur
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.
1516 WREXHAM HOLLYHOCK DELPHIN-
IUM. 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 feet. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 75c.
1510 Belladonna, Cliveden Beauty. An im-
proved strain of Belladonna. Pkt., 35c;
IL OZ.,, (ae
1512 Bellamosum. Dark blue with white
eye. Height 5 feet. Pkt., 25c; % oz., 7T5c.
1513 Gold Medal Hybrids. The finest Eng-
lish strain. Tall spikes of large flowers in
all shades of blue. Pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.25.
CHINENSE. Quite distinct from the above.
Plants are 1% feet high and resemble
huge lobelias. Bloom continuously from
July until September.
1521 Blue. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
1522 White. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 60c.
HARDY FLOWER SEEDS—Continued
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Digitalis- Foxglove ==
Stately plants, producing long spikes of
nodding, bell-shaped blossoms in June. They
thrive in partial shade as well as full sun.
1568 Shirley Hybrids. A new giant race of
Foxgloves. Plants under thorough culti-
vation attain a height of 7 feet, with
flower spikes 3 feet long. Flowers are
large, closely spaced and very richly col-
ored. Pkt., 25c; %& oz., 75c.
1561 Gloxinia, Fink. 1563 Gloxinia, White.
1562 Gloxinia, Purple. 1564 Gloxinia, Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 40c.
1565 Yellow Foxglove (D. grandiflora).
Height 2 feet. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c.
1566 Iver’s Spotted. BH. Various colors,
attractively spotted. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
1567 Double Giant Foxglove. (D. mons-
trosa). BH. Large spikes with the top
flowers united in one mammoth double
bell. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 60c.
PH.
Digitalis—Foxglove.
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Hardy Pinks.
Hardy Garden Pinks ?=
(Dianthus Plumarius)
1551 Single, Mixed. Fringed petals; white
or light pink with dark eye; clove-
scented. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 40c.
1552 Double Mixed Pkt., 15c; % oz., T6c.
1553 Everblooming (D. semperfiorens). Ex-
tra-fine single and semi-double flowers
produced over a long season. Pkt., 25c;
% oz., $1.00.
1554 Allwoodi (Perpetual Blooming Pink).
Blooms continuously from spring until
frost. Wide range of colors and very
sweet scented. Pkt., 25c; 3 pkts., 65c.
1555 Deltoides (Maiden Pink). Dwarf,
creeping variety good for rock garden
work. Bright rose flowers in June and
July. Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00.
1556 Rock Hybrids. A special selection of
dwarf varieties ideal for rock garden
work. Pkt., 25c; % oz., $1.00.
1600 ECHINOPS ritro (Globe Thistle). 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.
1643 EUPATORIUM purpureum (Hardy
Ageratum) PH. Fall blooming perennials
growing about 2 feet tall. Flowers are
tufted like an Ageratum and deep agera-
tum blue in color. Pkt., 20c; % oz., $1.00.
Gaillardia-Blanket Flower
Fine for borders and large beds. Bloom
the first season, if started in February.
1731 compacta. Bushy growth; large single,
searlet flowers, margined yellow. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 40c.
1732 Coppery Red.
liant. Pkt., 15c.
1733 hybrida Mixed. Gorgeous colors.
15c; % oz., 50c.
1735 Portola Hybrids.
Flowers are large,
colored. Pkt., 26c.
Very large and bril-
PEC.
The finest Gaillardia.
full and brilliantly
2 feet
GEUM. PH. Border perennials
high; large brilliant flowers on long
stems.
1762 Mrs. Bradshaw. Orange-scarlet; semi-
double. Pkt., 15c.
1763 Lady Stratheden. Bright golden yel-
low. Pkt., 20c.
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.
1816 Erianthus ravennae (Ravenna Grass).
PH. Silvery plumes.
1817 Eulalia zebrina (Zebra Grass). PH
Conspicuously striped leaves.
1818 Gynerium argenteum (Pampas Grass).
PH. Grows 8 feet high.
Each, pkt., 10c.
GYPSOPHILA (Baby’s Breath). Graceful
plants with small flowers and misty foli-
age; nice for “background” in bouquets.
1844 paniculata. PH. Pure white flowers
borne in large, misty sprays. Pkt., 10c;
Y% oz., 30c.
1845 paniculata, Double. PH. Double form
us above and better for cut flowers. PkKt.,
c.
BRepens. (Creeping Baby’s Breath). PH. A
trailing or creeping variety of Gypsophila
fine in rock gardens.
1846 White. 1840 Pink Pkt., 50c.
1870 HELIANTHUS, Choicest Mixed (Sun-
flower). PH. For showy background.
Height 4 to 6 feet. Pkt., 20c.
HELENIUM (Sneezewort). PH. Tall,
bushy plants covered with large, bright,
daisy-like flowers in summer and fall.
1847 autumnale superbum. Golden yellow.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
1848 Riverton Gem. Orange, black center.
Pkt., 15c; % oz., 50c.
1850 HELIANTHEMUM mutabile. ee
Dwarf, trailing, evergreen. Bears yellow
flowers during June and July. Pkt., 20c.
1890 HESPERIS matronalis (Sweet Rock-
et). PH. Plants 2 feet high, resembling
stocks. Flowers purple and white; old
favorites, easy to grow. Pkt., 10c; %& 0oz.,
25c.
1900 HEUCHERA sanguinea. PH.
bright red flowers with
Pkt., 25c.
Rich
showy foliage.
Gypsophila Paniculata—Baby’s Breath.
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Double Hollyhocks.
1919 COLLECTION:
colors, 50c.
1831 Double Exquisite.
double fringed petunias.
25C;
1932 Allegheny Mixed.
beautifully fringed petals.
1935 Single Mixed. A fine assortment of colors. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 50c
HIBISCUS (Marshmallow). <
feet tall, with flowers often 6 inches across, like im-
Does best in moist places.
1901 Crimson Eye. Large, white flowers, with crimson
centers. Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 40c.
mense single hollyhocks.
1902 Golden Bowl. Creamy yellow, maroon eye. Pkt.,
10c; % oz., 40c.
1904 New Giant Hybrids.
oz., 60c.
2045 LIATRIS pycnostachya (Kansas Gay Feather). PH.
Imposing spikes of lavender-lilac blooms 3 to 4 feet
high. Blooms in September when perennial flowers
1911 Maroon. 1914 Salmon.
1912 Newport 1915 White.
1913 Rose. 1920 Mixed.
One pkt. of each of the above 6
A superb new variety, with full
double, delicately fringed flowers, greatly resembling
Outer edges of the petals are
tipped with white, centers are various shades. Pkt.,
Large, semi-double flowers with
A new giant sort with flowers
from 6 to 8 inches in diameter. White, pink, carmine,
crimson; some with distinct “eyes.” Pkt., 15c; %
1980 KUDZU VINE (Pueraria Thunbergiana). PH. An ex-
tremely vigorous climber. Large, dark green leaves and
lavender, pea-shaped blossoms. Dies down to the ground
each winter. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c.
2010 LATHYRUS iatifolius, Mixed (Perennial Sweet Pea).
PH. Trailing or climbing; good on stone walls and low
fences. Like Sweet Peas but without odor. Red, Pink
and White. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
20380 LAVENDER (Lavandula vera). PH. The familiar
Sweet scented herb. Pkt., 10c.
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.,
15¢.
2053 LINARIA macedonia speciosa (Perennial Snapdragon).
PH. Readily mistaken for tall, yellow Snapdragons and
perfectly hardy. Thrives in almost any location. Pkt., 25c.
2063 LINUM perenne, Blue (Blue Flax). PH. Clear sky-
blue. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c.
2062 LINUM perenne, White. PH. Plants 1% feet high,
with pure white flowers, Pkt., 10c; 4% oz., 40e.
2077 LOBELIA cardinalis (Cardinal Flower). PH. Tall
plants with flaming red flowers. Prefers moist spots.
RK 2c:
2080 LUNARIA (Honesty). BH. Its round, flat, silvery
transparent seed pods make interesting decorations when
combined with winter bouquets. Pkt., 15c.
Hollyhocks ==
For tall backgrounds, hedges and for filling in the odd
corners, Hollyhocks surpass all hardy flowers. Seed sown
in early Summer will produce blooming plants the follow-
ing season. Once estab-
lished they often seed
themselves from year to
year.
IMPROVED DOUBLE
HOLLYHOCKS
Superb Strains.
Pink. 1916 Yellow.
Each, pkt., 10c; %4 0oz.,
6Gc.
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
PH. Spreading plants, 4
are at a premium. Pkt., 25c. Liatris Pycnostachya.
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Lupinus.
New Hybrid Lupinus vz
The only flowers we have that can com-
pare 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. Our seed is
imported direct from the originator.
2117 Hybrids. All colors. Pkt., 50c.
POLYPHYLLUS TYPE. PH. May and
June. Height, 3 ft.
2101 Blue. 2102 White. 2110 Mixed.
Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; oz., 75c.
2103 Bright Rose. Extra fine. Pkt., 15c;
% oz., 40c.
LYCHNIS. PH. Brilliant border peren-
nials; easily grown in a variety of soils.
Flowers are borne on long stems and are
fine for cutting.
2131 chalcedonica (Maltese Cross). Heads
of fiery scarlet flowers, shaped like a
Maltese Cross. Height, 2% ft. Pkt., 10c;
% oz., 25c.
2132 eana. Dwarf plants with very
large flowers; shades of red and pink.
Height, 1 ft. Pkt., 15c.
2133 viscaria splendens. Bright rose-pink.
Height, 2 ft. Pkt., 10c.
2140 LYTHEBUM roseum superbum (Loose-
strife). PH. Long spikes of bright rose
flowers, in late summer; prefers moist
spots. Height, 4 to 5 ft. Pkt., 10c
2180 MATERICARIA capensis, Double White
(Feverfew). PHH. Small, creamy white
flowers; blooms the first season from
ee _ is usually treated as an annual.
2 c.
2181 Golden Ball. Golden yellow. Pkt., 15c.
2
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.
flowers. Height 9 inches.
2222 alpestris alba Pure white.
2293 alpestris rosea. Rose-pink.
Each, pkt., 10c; % oz., 50c.
PH. Deep blue
2294 dissitifiora. BH. Flowers very large,
rich blue. Pkt., 15c.
2295 palustris semperfiorens. PH Dwarf,
compact, blooming all summer. The most
popular type. Pkt., 15c; \% oz., Tic.
2296 Buth Fischer. PHH. Large; azure-
blue. <A favorite for growing in pots.
Pkt., 25c.
2297 Victoria. PH. Fine free-blooming
sort; flowers very quickly from spring
sowings. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 65c.
2298 Choice Mixed. PH. Pkt., 10c; %& oz.,
50c.
2345 NEPETA Mussini. PH. Forms dense
tufts about a foot high and bears violet-
blue flowers during July and August.
Good for rockeries. Pkt., 25c.
PENTSTEMON (Beard Tongue). PH. Very
showy plants, requiring a rich soil and
sunny situation. Flowers in many shades,
borne on long spikes. Height, 2 ft.
2441 Sengation. Gloxinia-like flowers in
shades of red. Pkt., 15c.
2442 Mixed. Many colors. Pkt., 10c.
2505 PHLOX decussata, Choicest Mixed.
PH. A superfine mixture of the newest
varieties. Height 2 to 3 feet. Pkt., 25c.
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 ped
will bear husks the first year. Pkt., 15c;
Y% oz., 50c.
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2510 PHYSOSTEGIA virginica (False
Dragonhead). PH. Covered in sum-
mer with spikes of lavender-pink flow-
ers held pendent, somewhat like fox-
gloves. eight 3 to 4 feet. Pkt., 15c;
WY OZ Des
PLATYCODON (Balloon Flower). PH.
Balloon-shaped buds, opening to big
bell-shaped flowers. Blooms all sum-
mer. Height 2% feet.
Boek Large Blue. lLavender-blue. Pkt.,
(on
2522 Large White. Pure white. Pkt., 15c.
2530 POLEMONIUM caeruleum (Jacob’s
Ladder). PH. Ornamental foliage and
deep blue and white flowers. «Height
2ofeet.. Pkt] W102
PERENNIAL POPPIES. PH. 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 38 feet.
2561 Oriental. Glorious flowers,
inches across,
black base.
5 to 6
crimson-scarlet with
Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c.
2565 Oriental, Mahoney. Rich deep blood-
red.” “Pkt., 25e5 4% oz. $1200!
2562 Oriental Hybrids, Mixed. Shades of
red, pink, salmon, ete. Pkt., 10c; %
OZ.,
2563 Princess Victoria Louise.
salmon-pink. Pkt.,
Clear
15c; % oz., 65c.
2564 Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule).
Hardy, thrifty plants; fine in rock gar-
dens and on poor soil, blooming in
early spring. Shades of yellow, orange,
apricot, white, ete. Height 1 foot.
BRict abet 24 .0Z-. (0c:
Poa
Pyrethrum
Roseum.
Primula Auricula.
Hardy Primrose ?==
Attractive for rock gardens and woodsy
spots, preferring a cool, moist soil and requir-
ing light protection over winter. They bloom
in early spring.
2611 auricula, Mixed. Low growing and free
blooming. Flowers with distinct “eyes.”
Pkt., 25c.
2613 japonica. Very free flowering; all colors.
Pte:
2615 polyanthus. Tall English Polyanthus in a
wide variety of colors. Pkt., 15c.
2614 vulgaris. True English Primrose. Bears
yellow flowers in heads in early spring. Pkt.,
Lens
2616 veris acaulis. True old-fashioned Cowslip.
Pkt) Zoe;
PYRETHRUM. PH. Fine hardy border Daisies.
2620 roseum, Red. Pkt., 25c.
2621 roseum, Single Hybrids. Large, daisy-like
flowers in attracive shades of red and pink.
Piste) 5c} OZ oe:
2622 roseum, Double Hybrids.
ble form of the above. Pkt.,
RUDBECKIA (Coneflower). Tall, showy flow-
ers like single chrysanthemums, with cone-
shaped centers; free blooming.
2642 speciosa Newmanni. PH. Bright yellow
with conspicuous purple cone; blooms in au-
A very fine dou-
tumn. Pkt., 15c.
2643 purpurea (Echinacea purpurea). PH.
Rosy purple; late summer.
This variety is
called “Red Sunflower.” Pkt., 15c.
2676 SALVIA farinacea. PHH. Flowers the
first season and is usually treated as an
annual. Lavender-blue. Pkt., 15c.
2691 SAPONARIA Ocymoides. isl, AY eee
pretty dwarf form, fine for rock gardens.
Pkt., 10c; %4 oz., 25c.
ee
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HARDY FLOWER SEEDS—Continued
SCABIOSA. PH.
2711 caucasica. Pale blue flowers.
open than the annual varieties.
3 feet. Pkt., 15c.
2713 Isaac House Strain. An extremely large
flowered strain of Caucasica. Pkt., 50c.
2712 japonica. Lavender fiowers. Height
veteet.. PEE. 10¢e.
SILENE (Catchfly).
rock-gardens.
2731 orientalis.
More
Height
PH. For borders and
Bright rose-pink. Height,
246 ft PkKt.,. 10c:
2732 Schafta. Rosy purple; very dwarf.
PE. p1Se:
2763 STATICE latifolia (Sea Lavender). A
fine hardy perennial with flowers greatly
resembling Baby’s Breath, except that
they are silver-blue in color and may be
aed for use in winter bouquets. Pkt.,
15¢c.
2820 STOKESIA cyanea (Cornflower Aster).
PH. Large semi-double flowers of dee}:
lavender-blue all summer. Height, 2 ft.
Pkt 15e;. 14 .0Z.,; 16C.
Sweet William—An Old Time Favorite.
Sweet William rz.
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.
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;
% oz., 25c.
3010 Double Mixed. Fine. Pkt., 10c; &%
07.. 40e
3016 THALICTRUM Dipterocarpum. PH.
Very pretty plants for the perennial bor-
der. Fern-like leaves and white and rose
color flowers. Pkt., 25c.
3050 VALEBIANA rubra (Centranthus ru-
ber). PH. Tall spikes of sweet-scented
red flowers. Blooms all summer. Height,
att. PK, 10e: % oz, 30c.
Tritoma—Red Hot Poker Plant.
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.
3074 VERBENA venosa (Hardy Tuber Ver-
bena). PHH. Treated same as Dahlias,
increases each year. Height 1 ft. Pkt., 10c.
3080 VERONICA spicata (Speedwell). PH.
Thrifty border plants with long, blue
flower-spikes in midsummer. Height, 2
£t. PEt... 15e:
3081 VERONICA RBRepens. Creeping variety
of Veronica suitable for Rock Gardens.
PEE 25e-
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, etc.
3096 Single Early Paris. Blooms early the
first summer from seed sown indoors in
February or March. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c.
37 Early Single, Mixed. Pkt., 10c; %& oz.,
30c.
3098 Double Mixed. All colors. Pkt., 25c.
[ieee
Stokesia Cyanea—Stokes’ Aster.
64 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
Exhibition Dahlias
Bashful Giant.
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. Dahlias
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-
doors in boxes in April for later transplant-
ing or planted outdoors from about the
middle of May to the end of June. Lay the
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
half 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 36.
Our Exhibition Dahlias include the best of
the newer varieties. Each has been selected
for real merit in comparison with a large
number of other recent introductions.
Cigarette (Cactus). Very large with long
petals sbeiene scarlet tipped with white.
ce each.
Champagne. A delightful blending of au-
tumnal shades from chamois to burnished
copper. Flowers are extra large, 50c each.
Daddy Butler (Hybrid Cactus). Brilliant
rosy carmine, the color of an American
Beauty rose. 50¢ each.
Elite Glory (Decorative). One of the better
Dahlias. Flowers are enormous, often 12
imehes across and bright red in color. 50e
each.
Eliza Clark Bull (Decorative). Fine, big,
pure glistening white; one of the best of
this color ever introduced. 50ec each,
Florence Finger. (Decorative). Clear,
pink. Finely formed flowers on
stems. 50c each.
Gladys Sherwood (Hybrid Cactus). We con-
sider this one of the finest white Dahlias,
Flowers are of largest size, pure white,
borne on long stems and keep for a long
time in water. 50c each.
Jane Cowl (Decorative). Flowers are pos-
itively huge in size, bronzy buff and gold
Shading to a deeper tone at the center.
Plants are strong and vigorous with
leathery foliage that insects do not like.
50¢ each.
Jersey’s Beauty (Decorative). The finest pink
Decorative Dahlia ever introduced. Color
is a rich clear glowing pink. Flowers are
of large size and held erect on long, strong
stems. 50c each.
Jersey’s King (Decorative). Strong plants
bearing their rich red flowers on strong
stems. 50c each,
Judge Snyder (Decorative). Superfine, deep
velvety crimson blooms. Very free flower-
ing. $1.00 each.
Mrs, I. De Ver Warner (Decorative). Clear
orchid or mauve-pink, and one of the most
satisfactory of the large Decorative Dah-
lias to grow. 50c each.
Fapillion (Hybrid Cactus). One of the fin-
est Hybrid Cactus Dahlias. Flowers are
large and clear salmon-pink in color. 50c
each,
Roman Eagle (Decorative). Extra large ex-
hibition bloom, golden bronze in color. 50c
each,
Sagamore (Decorative). One of the best cut
flower Dahlias as it has exceptional keep-
ing qualities. Light apricot shaded orange
towards the center. 50c each.
Treasure Island (Decorative). One of the
newer and finer Dahlias. Immense coppery
bronze blooms. $1.00 each.
Pompon Dahlias
A distinct type of bloom, very attractive
for cut flowers. Flowers are 2 to 3 inches
across, nearly round, full double and petals
spaced to resemble a honeycomb. Very free
flowering and increasing in popularity from
year to year.
Price, 25c each.
Amber Queen. Amber.
Cheerfulness. Bright yellow.
Darksome. Dark reddish maroon.
Love Joy. Pink.
Little Bessie. Pure snow-white.
Mayclift. Maroon.
deep
long
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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, thev will thrive and bloom in practically 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 planting 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 frequently, 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,
the old bulb from the bottom and discard.
ture does not go below freezing.
i)
Purple Glow. Mr. W. H. Phipps.
Alice Tiplady (Primulinus). Flowers are
soft coppery bronze and gracefully placed
on long stems. 70c per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Dr. F. E. Bennett. Fiery red, extremely
large flower. Grows tall and strong with
flowers nicely spaced, 70c per doz.; $5.00
per 100.
Europa. Pure snow-white, large flowers,
evenly spaced on long, straight stems.
The finest pure white Gladiolus we have
seen. 90c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Evelyn Kirtland. Rose-pink deepening at
edges and shading to shell-pink at cen-
ter. 70c per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Giant Nymph, Light rose-pink with creamy
yellow throat. Very strong growing. 70c
@
per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Gloriana. Beautiful combination of gold
and salmon, with pure yellow throat.
Many flowers open at one time. 70c per
doz.; $5.00 per 1009.
Mr. W. H. Phipps. Rich clear La France
pink overlaid with salmon. Flowers are
well formed with often as high as twenty
Fh at one time. 70c per doz.; $5.00 per
00.
cut them off about % inch from the bulb and remove
Store in a cool dry place where the tempera-
Yellow Wonder.
Mrs. Dr. Norton,
Mrs. Dr. Norton, White suffused and edged
with delicate pink. Sulphur blotches on
lower petals. 70c per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Mrs, F.C. Peters. A pleasing lavender-orchid
with wine-purple throat. Tall, erect spikes
with many flowers open at a time. 70c per
doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Mrs. Leon Douglas. One of the largest Glad-
iolus in existence. Deep rose shaded to
scarlet; lower petals lemon-yellow. 70c per
doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Purple Glory. Velvety purple-maroon with
deeper purple blotches. Large, ruffled
flowers nicely placed on a strong stem.
S0c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Rose Ash. Beautiful old rose color suffused
with pink and red. Large flowers on tall
spikes. 70c per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Scarlet Wonder. The finest scarlet Gladiolus
in the medium priced class. Large flowers
on tall stems. 70c per doz.; $5.00 per 100.
Yellow Wonder. By far the finest yellow
Gladiolus. Flowers are large, and rich
golden yellow with no blotches. 90c per
doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Supreme Mixture of Gladiolus
A hand made mixture that includes the best colors in suitable proportions.
50c per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000.
66 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
Miscellaneous Summer Flowering Bulbs
Caladium.
CALADIUM esculentum (Elephant Ear).
Impressive foliage plants, growing to
enormous size. Plant in May. Extra large
bulbs, 9x11 in., 15e each; $1.75 per doz.:
$13.00 per 100.
CALLA, Golden Yellow (Richardia Elliotti-
ana). 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. 50ce each;
$5.00 per doz.
CINNAMON VINE. Hardy,
vine, with bright green foliage, and clus-
ters of small. white, fragrant flowers.
Large roots, 10e each; $1.00 per doz.
rapid growing
GLOXINIA. Charming summer flowering
bulbous plants for the window, garden or
conservatory. Mixed colors, 35¢e each; doz,
$3.50
ISMENE (Peruvian Daffodil). Large, white
fragrant flowers, resembling amaryllis.
Slender green foliage. 15c each; $1.75 per
doz.; $12.00 per 100.
MADEIRA VINE. An old fashioned vine.
Light green leaves and small white flow-
ers with delicate fragrance. 10c each; $1.00
per doz.; $7.00 per 100.
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
Lulbs, 7e each; 65¢c per doz.; $4.50 per 100.
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 a
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. The heights
as stated will vary according to richness of
the soil and 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 pink. 4 feet. 10c each; 90c per
doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Eureka. (Green foliage). The finest white
Canna ever introduced. Flowers open
cream but gradually turn pure white. 4
Hee 10ec each; 90c per doz.; $6.00 per
Fiery Cross. (Green foliage). Large, vivid
scarlet flowers borne well above the foli-
age in almost endless succession. 4 feet.
10c each; 90c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Florence Vaughan. (Green foliage). Flow-
ers yellow, dotted crimson. 4% feet. 10c
each; 90c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
King Humbert. (Bronze foliage). Wonder-
fully effective. Large, orange-scarlet flow-
ers and heavy, purplish bronze leaves. 5
feet. 10c each; 90c per doz.; $6.00 per
100.
King Midas. (Green foliage). Clear deep
yellow and very free blooming. Flower
spikes are borne well above the foliage. 5
feet. 10c each; 90c per doz.; $6.00 per 100.
Mrs. Alfred F. Conard. (Green foliage). The
strongest growing and largest flowered
pink Canna. Flowers are clear pink and
retain their color well. 10c each; 90c per
doz.; $6.00 per 100.
The President. (Green foliage). The finest
of all the reds. Enormous, rich scarlet
flowers; strong plants; clean heavy foli-
age. 4 feet. 10c each; 90c per doz.; $6.00
per 100.
Wintzer’s Colossal. (Green foliage). Orchid-
flowering Canna with immense flame-scar-
let flowers. The largest flowering Canna.
5 feet. 10c each; 90c per doz.; $6.00 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.
10c each; per 90c doz.; $6.00 per 100.
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PLANT STAKES AND SUPPORTS
Bamboo, Green. Same thickness
tip to butt.
Doz. 100 1009
a ee ee $0.15 $0.50 ¢
2 17 ea 15 .60
cj ae i oi a 20 tS
= Coes ton eee 20 90
4 : i ee Bra 1.25
Bene 4 tou 3 1.50
5 Si io 0 Vrs tae .40 1.80 S
Bamboo, Natural. VDSS 0 8 aS — fs
Scie gh Sl Sassou“ sss <
100 1000 S
Pee tees 2.50 a US
miei eteee ee 3.50 A
Bean Poles. Bamboo. extra heavy. ELE EEO sje
Diam. % to in. ae
= = Doz. 109 \
een ae, Bs! 0. ae ae AE
pia Lye es pe "ane Decorative Bird Labels. Brilliantly
ee ET ee 1.25 8.00 colored metal birds on 18-inch, green
1s, painted stakes with metal clips to :
9 - :
Carnation Supports. Heavy galvanized wire. hold labels. Each, 20c; 3 for ...... $0.5
Doz. 100 LABELS
: - = —— a
Three-rine. Style. oo. ss cies 2 ee = $1.25 $8.50 Wirec Tee Label |
Galvanized Wire. Heavy No. 9 gauge wire.
Doz. 100 1000
Dee ale, Soret > tas Sis Seer $0.25 $1.25 $ 9.00
<A oP cee Sa cee ae eae -35 1.75 13.50
ie ee hase oe -40 2.00 16.50
WE-Le eam. Se eee « shes .50 2.50 20.00
Hyacinth. Wood; painted green. 3
100 1000
ete: eis 5. Sor. ctte le cae = 2e8S $0.50 $2.50
WS a oe aoe re atu ee awe te .60 3.00
Wood, Light, Bound. Tapering, painted
green Doz 100
le hte oe A ORS, oe ote te:= <i = « $0.30 $ 2.00
PEE oan eels oe ae ee so ae .59 3.50
SR 6 ee ee es eee 85 6.00
pe eo cits sia Sade, mere ee 1.25 9.00
iis eA ge fee ee oe ee 175 12.50
Wood, Heavy, Bound. Tapering, painted
green. Doz. 100
<) EF 2) bone Eee oS eS ee ie ---$1.50 $10.00
ATES = eis We SES a oS ae eae 2.00 14.00
LCR Bie 9 Se eae Oi eee ee eee 2.50 17.00
te 62 oe eae ewe ae ee 3.25 22.00
Trellis, Rose Ladder.
of lumber used in construction,
painted white. Large size. Height
8 ft., width 2% ft. No. 200, $7.50;
Highest grade
No. 250, $6.50; small size, 8x1% ft. . 2.50
Ties, Wire. For fastening plants to
STEN Sere ea ee eee eee 2.25
Raffa. Pliable grass used for tying
plants. Natural, 1b., 40c; 5 Ibs.,
ft toe. Se neCenicoler. AB. sess. neon s 1.25
Vyntach Hooks. A new hook for holding
vines to either masonry or wood walls.
Easy to use and practically indestructible.
For masonry, with drill, box of 25.. $2.00
MGT WOOG)) DOXVOERsZ DN 2 Sco se eixis = «ax 1.00
Bestyette Garden Labels. Permanent incon-
spicuous labels —<—<$ <_< F7
made from zinc and Flame of -LanL;
copper. Waterproof Gol
and adapted for all
purposes. 6c each;
60c doz.
4 ec Ginch
Pot Labe/
8 t+0 /2inch
Carden Labe/
Labels, Wooden. For pots and garden use.
Pointed and painted on one side.
100 sears
ASA POUR ict See ee oe wete% $0.40 75
Bei OPO’ aie c eee. s eee wee 59 3.25
Gre POE tooo aw o sisie ewe eee 55 3.50
Seen DOE: 22 onic weleese Saesee .80 5.00
tO BOE Gos aes estes ses 1.00 6.00
8 in. Garden, % in. wide... 1.25 8.50
10 in. Garden, % in. wide... 1.35 9.00
12 in. Garden, 1% in. wide.. 1.60 12.00
314 in. copper wired, for
dahlias, trees, shrubs, etc.. .50 3.00
Labels, Celluloid. Pot, 4 in.
Labels, Weatherproof Plant. Simplex wat-
erproof labels are adapted for all outdoor
garden records. Writing is done on cellu-
loid, which has a transparent mica cover.
Copper wires attached to labels.
Doz. 100
eRe TTS Gee cp ceetoeia aide oe Prats $0.50 $3.00
BS BR ee ee Sa ete ae 15 5.00
Rad in. 5 A aa ne tae cee oe 1.00 7.00
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Labels, Weatherproof Garden. Trans-
parent, waterproof card holder at-
tached to an iron stake 24 in. long.
Card 2%x1% in., each, 25c; doz.,
$2.75; card 3x2 in., each, 30c; doz...
Labels, Magno. Metal labels with
magnifying glass over name. Can
be read without stooping. Each, 30c.
BO oer wocecsves mopeccscenes $3.00
68 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
Fertilizers
Plants are constantly drawing nitrogen, phosphorus, potash and other elements from
the soil, and when your farm or garden produces a crop of vegetables, flowers, cereals
or fruit, a certain portion of these important plant foods are removed from the soil.
Continued planting and removing of crops would soon exhaust the supply of these
necessary plant foods, were it not that by the use of commercial fertilizers, stable and
barnyard manure, we are able to replenish the supply and thereby keep up the fertility
of the soil.
Natural Fertilizers
We are great believers in good old-fashioned barnyard manure, but since it is now very
difficult to obtain, we have turned to what we call “Natural Fertilizers” and recommend
Bone Meal (long feeding) for shrubbery, roses, lawns, and perennials; Cattle Manure for
roses; Sheep Manure (quick acting) for all general-gardening; Lime for sour soils; and
finally Nitrate of Soda as a “pusher” for plants not growing fast enough.
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
510-5
A special formula for the Pittsburgh
district recommended to many of our cus-
tomers by Mr. Eby, the Allegheny County
Farm Agent. Contains 5% Nitrogen; 10%
Phosphoric Acid; 5% Potash. Makes an ex-
cellent plant food for flower and vegetable
gardens, lawns and shrubbery. Use 5 lbs.
for 100 square feet for lawns; 10 lbs. per
100 square feet for flowers and vegetable
gardens, and shrubbery, and as a summey
top dressing 2 to 4 lbs. per 100 square feet.
Supplied in 125-lb. Bags
7455 UE Sines on $3250) LOCO RIbSs? “2525. $22.00
FO OmlDsSae severe UP AW SSE A oat 42.00
Bone Meal
PURE RAW NO. 1
INTEGOREN sence cs eee Shoie exe slanetetonatededeNe 3.70%
PHOSPHOTICVACIOt = wiecisise cree sieiere eter 21.50%
Bone Phosphate of Lime ........... 47.00%
A warranted pure grade made from se-
lected stock of bones. A fine grind, suitable
for lawns, vegetables and shrubs.
Apply at the rate of 5 lbs. per 100 square
feet, or 1000 to 1500 Ibs. per acre.
Supplied in 100-lb. Bags
Biv DSoe a feverenctehs $0.30 LOO MIDSseee eos O0
TOUIDS sme ices -50 500 lbs. 15.00
25 MDSis sls aeker as 1.10 1000 lbs. 28.00
SOmibSiiey acer. 2.00 2000 lbs. 55.00
Bone Meal Flour
INGEN ORCI © cure ecevcuc eredencheteieweneter rau tener uate 82%
PHOSPHOGICPACIG - tere cio eisieeinieieieel 29.76%
Bone Phosphate of Lime .......... 70.00%
Finest grade of bone meal made. Ground
as fine as flour, used in potting soil and in
the greenhouse on carnations.
Supplied in 100-lb. Bags
OO bss seenene $ 5.50 IOOO WSS 456 86 $43.50
500 IbSieeo-- 22.25 2000 lbs. 85.00
eseee
Cattle Manure
Manure from the feeding pens, rich in
plant foods. Thoroughly shredded and dried
at a high temperature to kill weed seeds
Not so coarse as barnyard manure but much
coarser than Sheep Manure, making an ex-
cellent top dressing for roses.
100 lbs. S32 000 eel OOM ibs:
12225, 2000s Ibs:
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BOO MDS y cneralctans
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Sheep Manure
For Lawns. Produces thick, velvety,
green lawns of lasting beauty. It_will put
new life into your old lawn. Early in
Spring apply 10 lbs. to 100 sq. ft. and rake
into the surface soil when making new
lawns. On old lawns 6 Ibs. per 100 sq. ft.
will bring about a wonderful improvement.
Flower Gardens. Luxuriant growth of
healthy green foliage and a wealth of vivid
colored flowers quickly follow the use of
Sheep Manure. Mix with the soil under
new plantings and top dress established
plants with 10 Ibs. to 100 sq. ft. of soil.
Vegetables and Fruit. Every gardener
knows that there is nothing better than
manure to build up the soil. Sheep Manure
is practical and will produce big crops of
crisp, tender vegetables for the early mar-
ket. Also improves yield, color and flavor
of fruit crops. Use 1000 to 1500 lbs. per
acre.
PRICES
BO IDSS aera on $0.30 VOO SIDS. se $ 3.00
LUBE ome oaeda .50 500 Ibs. ..... 12.25
PAT UTR Ao eo 100) L000 IDSs rac 23.50
BOSH eis rakes 175: "2000 1bS:. 5.3.6 45.00
Nitrate of Soda
Nitrogen 15%
Quick acting stimulant containing 15 per
cent nitrogen which hastens development
of the crop. Most valuable on grasses and
cereals; the effects are quickly noted in vig-
orous growth and deep, rich green foliage.
Apply several times during the growing
period.
Supplied in 100-lb. Bags
Lolbs 2 tc $0.15 HOO MDS eerie $18.00
NO DSi ee caer 1.00 110,00 pS cae ete 32.00
TOOMBS See eee er 4.00 ZO OOS aetna 60.00
Lime, Hydrated
High calcium limestone burned to remove
the foreign elements that are of no value
to the soil. Our lime contains 63 per cent
of calcium oxide. Highly recommended to
gomect acidity on lawn, garden and farm
SOlis.
Supplied in 50-lb. Bags
() Woe. so oe $0.30 BUY WES) coc00 ¢ $ 5.00
DW) WSS Goose 15 WOOO Iss om ous 9.50
HOO Ios, shoo 1.50 ADU) MOS ao occ 17.50
per 100 lbs. will be made.
FREE DELIVERY
All fertilizers on this page purchased in quantities of 100 lbs. or over are delivered
free inside the city limits at prices listed. On freight shipments an allowance of 25c
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SHUER-GRO
4% Nitrogen. 12% Phos. Acid. 4% Potash
Shur-Gro is an ideal food for growing
plants and is recommended by Agricultural
authorities. Work into the soil at the rate
of 4 to 8 pounds per 100 square feet or use
2 to 3 pounds per 100 square feet as a top
dressing.
Shur-Gro is equally good for all forms of
gardening, be it for flowers, vegetables,
shrubbery, trees or lawns. Clean and odor-
less, it is pleasant to use.
3; Llaphesayersaetke $0.50 25, LDS: Wee crass $1.50
10) ibss See Fae. 285 50: Ibs: ¥.2. 27 2.50
MOO) iss: ae... ees sit. eee $4.00
Floranid (Urea). 46% Nitrogen. Use %
pound per 100 sq. ft. or dissolve 1 level
teaspoonful in 7 gallons of water. Lb.,
25e5n > pss s90e> 10) lbs. $1.502 25: Ibs);
= peed Mie
Nitrophoska 15-30-15. The most powerful
fertilizer on the market. Apply before
planting at the rate of 1 lb. per 100 square
feet and water thoroughly after applying.
ae Zea eolbs= 90e2 LOntbss°31250: 25° Tbs:;
ZS
Super Phosphate
For Grasses, Grains and Corn
Available PP hospnorie Acid jcc 2 5 225,600, 2her0r 16%
Supplied in 125-lb. Bags
1 AG oy en ee ee $3.00 MOCO" Ibs: = 42.12 = $16.50
SOO MDS: <5 = cisce 8.75 ZOO VDSS. <...-5 o2.00
Perfection Brand
For Market Gardeners
PMMICE OPC eae getedega 2 cleo: | espera ees « sri G eerssehe 4%
Available Phosphoric Acid ............. 8%
OAS ese eh. 2 ed ins lovee. oktn eee 7%
Supplied in 125-lb. Bags
LAS RA DO} aan ae So-DO 1000 lbss- Baas - $22.00
HUOSTDSs ses 12.00 2000: lbS:> ane. 42.00
Humus
Plant and animal life decaying through
many generations form humus. Valuable
for use on land lacking in vegetable matter
and to lighten and mellow heavy clay soils.
Will also bind together loose, sandy soils,
but should not be used on cold or wet soils.
I ooo, wus) = $0.75 500 lbs. .....$ 8.50
JL OS eal Se ates 125 TOON IDS. Sac. 16.00
CL ES a 20 2000 ADS. .<:2 . 5. 30.00
Muriate of Potash
Potash 48 Per Cent
Next to Nitrogen and Phosphoric Acid,
Potash in the form of Muriate of Potash is
one of the most valuable of plant foods and
should be included as part of every com-
mercial fertilizer, Being readily soluble in
water, it becomes quickly available as food
to plant life. Use 200 to 300 lbs. per acre—
\% lb. per 100 square feet or dissolve 1 level
tablespoonful in 5 gals. of water.
BD ic (o8s oh Ses pesos $0.15 TOO F842 - crovees $ 4.50
1.00 1000 lbs. 40.00
All fertilizers in this column purchased in
quantities of 100 lbs. or over are delivered
free within the ory limits at the prices
listed. On freight ipments an allowance
of 25c per 100 lbs. will be made.
Special Fertilizers
Adco Artificial Manure. The scarcity and
cost of stable manure has made its ex-
tensive use impracticable, and the com-
post pile, although of undeniable value,
is a long and tedious undertaking. The
process of making artificial manure con-
sists of merely making a heap of all gar-
den trash, wetting it thoroughly and add-
ing the bacterial powder Adco. In the
course of three or four months this heap
is converted by action of the growing
bacteria into excellent manure. 25-lb
sack (enough for 12 wheelbarrows waste).
$2.00; 100 lbs., $7.75; 150-lb. sack (enough
for a pile 10x10x6 ft)., $10.50.
Aluminum Sulphate. By its use an acid
condition is created, which is favorable
to the development of Rhododendrons and
other plants of a like nature.
25 lbs.
100 IDSs 2k occ. <
Sulphate of Ammonia. 203%.% Nitrogen. Un-
excelled as a source of nitrogen for lawns,
vegetables, trees and flowers.
IDs como pemeret $0.15 Ze UEWSe crete tata) tas $1.75
IUGR, soe eoac .60 100 lbs. 4.00
Clay’s Fertilizer. An English fertilizer used
largely for forcing greenhouse. stock.
7 elbs:2) $1.50 1451bs.; $2:502) 28) Ibs:, $4.50:
56 lbs., $8.00; 112 lbs., $14.00.
F. & I. Tobacco Fertilizer. A tobacco base
fertilizer, which, used as a mulch, makes
a valuable insect destroyer. 100 Ilbs.,
$3.50; 500 lbs., $15.00; 1000 lbs., $26.00;
2000 lbs., $50.00, f. o. b. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Horn Shavings. Rich in ammonia and valu-
able for use in mixing in potting soil, for
growing ‘mums, ete. Lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 75c;
25 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $7.50.
Peat Moss, Genuine Imported. Strictly the
finest quality of imported, horticultural
grade Peat Moss. Light and porous in
texture, it is unexcelled for mulching.
Large bale covers 250 square feet, 1 inch
deep, contents 18 to 24 bushels. Price is
variable, write or phone for best price de-
livered in Pittsburgh.
PLANT TABS. A plant food in highly con-
centrated tablet form. Convenient for
house use. 30 tablets, 25c; 75 tablets,
50c; 200 tablets, $1.00; 1000 tablets, $3.50.
Soot, Scotch Imported. Will produce a good
color in greenhouse plants. Is also effec-
tive against grubs and worms that work
near the surface. 5 Ilbs., 85c; 10 Ibs.,
$1.50; 100-lb. sack, $8.00.
Leaf Mold, Moss, Peat, Etc.
Charcoal. For mixing with potting soil.
Hither granulated or lump grade. Lb.,
EDL lbs., 65c; 50 lbs., $3.50; 100 Ilbs.,
eee 6 ohuveve
Leaf Mold. Excellent for mixing with soil
for potting. % pk., 30c; pk., 50c; sack,
(1% bus.), $2.50.
Moss, Green Log. 1 sq. yd., 50c; sack, $2.50.
Moss, Sphagnum, Dried. Large bales, well
burlapped, $2.75.
Moss, Sphagnum, Live.
ete. Market price.
Peat, Jersey. Used as a compost for mix-
ing soil for potting plants. % pk., 30c;
pk., 50c; 1%-bu. sack, $2.50.
Peat, Fibrous. Used for potting orchids,
ete. 2-bu. sack, $3.50.
For potting orchids,
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Insecticides and Fungicides
All items marked by a Star (*) are not mailable and can be sent only by express or
freight.
included with order.
Agripax. A pyrethrum base contact spray,
approved by the United States Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Caterpillars, mealy
bug, aphis and red spider are killed by
being wet with the spray. Does not in-
jure tender foliage and is non-poisonous.
i pt. 50c¢; pt.,.ibe> at $1.25
*Ansect. Contact spray for rose bugs,
aphis, ete. Pt., $1.00; qt., $1.75.
Ant Destroyer. Effective powder for de-
stroying ants, roaches, ete. % lb., 30c;
1% I|b., 50c; Ib., $1.00.
Antkill. Rid your home and premises of the
embarrassing and health-injuring ant
nuisance. Kill the ants in the nest. Price:
eons Set (3-0z. syrup, 5 cups), each,
(Gr
*Aphine. One of the best remedies for aphis,
Or Ged [Spider et. oD eauait.. ale OO Race,
$3.00.
*Arsenate of Lead, Powder. For dusting.
Lb., 35c; 4 Ibs., 90c: 24 Ibs. (6 4-lb. bags),
$4.00; 100 lbs., (25 4-lb. bags), $16.00.
*Bean Beetle Killer. A specially prepared
powder for killing the Mexican Bean
Beetle. Apply to the under side of the
leaves. lb: "s0C 4 lbs: euioG; 100) bss
$10.00.
Black Leaf4o
L0.% Nicotine.
*Black-Leaf 40. Nicotine sulphate; contact
spray for sucking insects. Oz., 35c; 5-0z.
bottles S$ 1008 Ibeti$2-25592) bse, Sosa a0
lbs., $9.85.
*Bordeaux Powder. For blights, mildews,
rusts, ete. Lb., 35¢c; 4 Ibs., 90c; 24 lbs. (6
S120 bags), $3.75; 100 lbs. (25 4-lb. bags),
14.00.
*Calcium Arsenate. Higher poison content
than Arsenate of Lead. Kills chewing
and leaf eating insects quickly. Mixes
eaSily with water and can be combined
wih Lime-Sulphur or Bordeaux. Lb.,
Serine bag, 75c; 24 lbs. (6 4-lb. bags),
Carbola. Combined whitewash and disin-
fectant.. 5 lbs. 75e> 10Mbs.) S25: 25. libs:
$2.75; 50 lbs., $5.00.
Cattle Comfort Fly Spray. A blessing to
horses and cattle in fly time. Qt., 75c;
gal., $2.00.
Colloidal Sulphur. (‘Liquid Sulphur’’). Sul-
phur in a convenient form for spraying. 8
oz. tube. 90c.
*Copper Sulphate (Blue Vitriol). Weeds for
making Bordeaux Mixture. Lb.. e; 5
Ibs., 75¢; 25 lbs., $3.00; 100 lbs., $8. 6.
Crow Repellent. Absolutely keeps crows
from pulling corn. % pt., 60c; pt., $1.00.
*Cyanogas G Fumigant. The most effective
fumigant for greenhouse pests such as
White Fly, Thrips, Aphis, etc. Fumiga-
tion is started at dark by scattering the
Cyanogas on the walks after which the
house is closed for the night. By the
following morning the gas will have prac-
eral disappeared. 5 lbs., $3.00; 25 lbs.,
Items not marked with a star (*) can be sent by mail, but postage must be
Dawg-Gone. Protect that evergreen—keep
dogs away. Remove cap and hang tube of
Dawg-Gone (opening down) in the lower
branches of trees at the points of ap-
proach. Tubes, each 35e or 8 for $1.00.
NEW
EVER GREEN
EVER GREEN is a highly effective, yet
entirely safe insecticide that is giving ex-
cellent control of practically all insects. It
will not injure the tenderest plants or flow-
ers. Absolutely non-poisonous to humans,
animals, birds, pets. Economical and very
easy to mix and apply. Guaranteed not to
corrode metal, rubber or clothing.
loz, bottles s5e) (bysemail 45e)e0zs3.
$1.00 (by mail, $1.10); pint, $2.00; quart
tins, $3.50; gallon tins, $11.50. Larger sizes
also available.
Formaldehyde Dust. For treating soil and
seed for plant diseases. Controls damping
off effectively. 5 lbs., $2.00; 25 lbs., $6.00.
Fungine. Standard fungicide for mildew and
other fungous diseases. Gal., 00
Fumetobac. High nicotine content tobacco
powder for fumigating. 25 lbs., $5.00; 50
lbs., $8.00; 100 lbs., $15.00. e
Fungtrogen. An effective preventative and
remedy for mildew, black spot and many
fungous diseases of Roses and other
plants; 4 pt..9 756) pte. Sie25- Sait. s2200;
gal., $6.00.
Grape Dust. Dust for mildew on grapes
and roses. 5 lIbs., $1.50.
*Lime-Sulphur, Liquid. The standard dor-
mant spray for fruit and shade trees for
scale and certain fungous diseases. Pack-
ed in steel containers to prevent leaking.
Qt., 40c; % gal., 60c; gal., 90c; 5 gals.,
$3.25; 25-gal. bbl., 30c per gal., 50-gal.
bbl., 25c per gal.
*Lime-Sulphur, Powder. Used for the same
purpose and has the same effectiveness
as the liquid form and is much easier
to handle. Lb., 40c; 5 lbs., $1.50: 12%
lbs.. $2.25; 25 lbs., $4.00; 100 lbs., $12.00.
Lime-Sulphur Hydrometer. Each, $1.00.
MAGOTITE. Used for many years, for the
control of root maggot on Cabbage, Cauli-
flower, Onion, Radishes, ete. Lb., 25c;
5 lbs.,. 90c.
*Nicofume Liquid. As spray or vapor for
greenhouse use or as contact spray out-
- doors for aphis, ete. \% lb., 75c; lb., $2.25;
A IDS:, $5a154 (8. bS= eon 0500:
Nicofume Powder. Concentrated Tobacco-
powder impregnated with high strength
nicotine. Effective greenhouse fumigator.
Lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $3.35; 10 Ibs., $5.85.
Nikoteen Liquid. 30% nicotine solution for
indoor or outdoor spraying. 8-lb. bottle,
$11.00.
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Insecticides and Fungicides—continnea.
*Para-Benzene. When placed around the
base of Peach trees, forms a gas that
kills the borers. Use about one ounce
per tree. Lb., 65c; 5 lbs., $2.50.
*Paris Green. % lb., 35c: Ib.,
$2.50.
Pomo-Green. The ideal spray or dust for
roses. At one application it kills insects
and prevents disease. Lb., 75c; 5 Ibs.,
$3.00.
Pyrox. Kills chewing insects and prevents
plant disease. Pyrox is easy to use—sim-
ply add water and spray. It has been used
by commercial growers for over thirty
years. Packed in convenient sizes from
one to three hundred pounds. One pound
makes 3 gallons of spray.
60c; 5 Ibs.,
Prices
MAT ee ee ee ee aie ee mete oe $ 0.50
aS: We Sse alas Seen = oe eee ieee el a 1.75
AUSSI es Sas cicne eae ace, Sees. ae 3.00
ge VES) oi eee eto Sec a nice etere ies Si oye 5.00
REESE Pn ie ae oan Setlk alow sisinle wielsro == 7.25
PR Absa os oe: boeeiee sie «wes 12.50
Nicotine Pyrox. Thirty-one varieties of
bugs menace your garden. One weapon is
all you need to destroy them—Nicotine
Pyrox. No more messy chemicals to mix
—Nicotine Pyrox kills all common bugs
(both sucking and chewing) and controls
blight and other plant diseases. Order
Nicotine Pyrox today. 10-oz. jar, 50c; 40-
oz. can, $1.75.
*Qua-Sul. Keep your garden and greenhouse
clean and healthy with Qua-Sul, a soluble
sulphur carbon compound that has
remedied more growers’ ills than any
preparation on the market. Used effect-
-iyely for blight, mildew and as a soil
cleaner. Invaluable for rust on Delphin-
iums, Hollyhocks and Snapdragons. Qt,
$1.25; gal., $4.00.
*Rat Poison—Cyanogas A grade. This grade
is used only as a rat and rodent destroyer.
By pumping the powder into the rat hole
a gas is released which is sure death to
rats. It should not be used about the
house, only around barns or outhouses.
Lb. can, 75¢c; Duster to apply, $1.40.
Bat Poison—kX.B.0.—Kills rats only. A
powder made from the giant squill bulb
that is poisonous only to rodents. Pkg.,
75c.
*Rat Poison—Zelio. A powerful poison
that is easily applied as bait on bread,
meat, cheese, etc. After eating the ro-
dent has difficulty in breathing which
causes the victim to seek relief in the
open air. 2-oz. tubes, 50c.
Red Arrow. Non-poisonous Pyrethrum soap
spray. Simply mix with water and spray.
Effective against practically all insects.
Oz., 35e; % pt., $1.00; pint, $3.25.
Dormant spray for. scales,
and fungous diseases. Qt., 60c:
gal., .50: 5 gals., $5.00: 15-gal. iron
drum, $13.50; 50-gal. bbl., $35.00.
Eelocide. Sure control for Red Spiders on
Evergreens. Qt., $1.25; gal., $3.25.
SEMESAN—For use on general seeds. 2 ozs.,
50ce; 1 Ib., $2.75; 5 Ibs., $13.00.
SEMESAN BEL—For Potatoes and Bulbs.
5 lbs., $8.00.
Slug Shot. Old reliable remedy for cabbage
and currant worms. LDb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.00;
25 lbs., $4.00.
Soap, Figh Oil. For scale and aphis, and as
a spreader for other sprays. Lb., 30c;
Hips, 21.25.
Getz-There. For spraying
8 lb. can, $1.50.
Soap, tender
plants.
Soap, C. P. O. Used as a spreader for Nico-
tine and Pyrethrum Sprays. Qt., $1.00,
gal., $2.50.
Spray Oil, Sunoco. Economical and effective
dormant and all-season oil-spray. Ex-
cellent for control of scale, red spider,
leaf roller, ete. Gal.. $1.25: 5 gals.. $5.00;
15-gal. drum, $8.25; 30-gal. bbl., $13.80.
Sulphur, Flowers of. For mildew and mak-
ing lime-sulphur solution. Lb., 15c; 5
lbs., 50c; 25 Ibs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $5.00.
Sulphocide. As a Summer spray Sulphocide
is highly recommended. Highly concen-
trated, mnon-poisonous, liquid sulphur
fungicide, distinct from lime-sulphur.
PE. “ates, at, She: gals $2:25: 5 gals.,
30-gal. bbl., $33.00; 50-gal. Dbbl.,
Thrip Juice. Liquid insecticide for sucking
insects; aphis, thrips, ete. Gal., 34.80.
Tokacco Dust, Coarse. Lb.. 15c; 5 lbs., 50c:
25 Ibs., $1.50; 100 lIbs., $5.00.
Tobacco Dust, Fine. Lb., 15c; 5 lbs., 50c; 25
Ibs., $1.50; 100 Ibs., $5.00.
Tobacco Stems. Used for mulching. 100 lbs.,
31.50; ton, $18.00.
TO-NA-CIDE. Practically all insects spend
part of their life in the soil. Protect your
garden by applying To-Na-Cide, the soil
insecticide. Lb., 50c; 5 Ibs., $1.50; 25 lbs.,
$5.00; 50 lbs., $8.00; 100 lbs., $12.50.
Tree-Wound Paint. (Pine Tar). Prevents in-
fection of exposed surfaces. Pt., 50c; qt.,
1803) 46 gal, $1.40; zal, $2.50.
Tree Tanglefoot. A sticky compound for
banding trees. Prevents the ascent of all
climbing insects. One application lasts
three months. 6 ozs., 25ce; lb., 60c; 5 Ibs.,
$2.75; 10 Ibs., $5.25; 25 Ibs., $11.00.
*Vermol. Worm eradicator, non-poisonous
and harmless to lawns. Apply one pound
to 20 square feet. 5 lbs., $1.00; 25 lbs.,
$2.50; 100 lbs., $7.50. .
Volck. One of the safest as well as one
of the most powerful insecticides for red
spider, white fly, mealy bug, thrips, etc.
The foliage after spraying shows a glist-
ening deeper green. Gal., $2.50: 5 gals.,
oe 14-gal. drum, $25.00; 28-gal. drum,
40.00.
*Weed Killer (Liquid). Concentrated solu-
tion for mixing with water to kill weeds.
Qt.. 65e; % gak, $1.15; gal., $1:75: 5 gals.,
$6.50; 55-gal. bbl., $57.75. Drum return-
able.
*Wilson’s O. K. Plant Spray. Effective in-
door and outdoor spray for aphis, red
spider, ete. Qt., $1.00: gal., $3.00; 5 gals.,
HG 30-gal. bbl., $57.00; 50-gal. bbl.,
xX. LB. ALL. An English insecticide of soap
and nicotine. Gal., $8.50.
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Dusters and Sprayers |
HAND DUSTERS
Bellows, Woodason’s Insect. For applying
insecticides in powder form. Powerful
enough to blow the powder in the crevices
where the insects breed. Small, single
cone, $3.00; large single cone, $4.75. Sul-
phur style, $4.00.
Hand Dust Gun. Efficient hand duster for
applying all insecticides in powder form.
Gives a very fine dust which reaches all
parts of the plant. Extension rod is in-
cluded for working in corners and crevices.
Qt. size, $1.25.
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LBS PER
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BALL-
BEARING
NOZZLE ARM FAN SHAFT ee
SWINGS UP AN
OR DOWN TO
ANY ANGLE
RUBBER NOZZLE
WILL NOT DENT
OR BREAK
Savage Duster.
Savage Duster can be swung in a position
to the rear of the operator, if so desired.
This feature eliminates the powder from
being blown in the face of the operator.
Price, $18.50.
The discharge arm of the
Two Row Attachment. Flexible attachment,
nozzles which may be turned to any angle
for dusting two rows at one time, $3.75.
ef
A\ 9)
alia
Accordion Duster. A light weight duster for
all low growing crops. Simple and easy
to operate. Throws a fine dust and can be
regulated for from 1 to 12 pounds per
acre. $7.00.
ORDER
EVER GREEN
to protect your flowers
from insects
HAND SPRAYERS
Misty. A general purpose efficient sprayer
made of heavy tin. Throws a fine, mist- |
like, uniform spray. %-pt. size, 35c; 1-qt. I
Size, 50c.
Glass Jar Sprayer. A continuous sprayer
with glass container which will not cor-
rode or rust. $1.25.
Spraymaster. Half gallon capacity hand
spray. Brass pump chamber, galvanizeu
tank, 2 nozzles. An ideal sprayer for large~-
er gardens, easy working and sprays a
continuous fine misty spray. $2.00.
Robertson Compressed Air. Works. easier,
gives a more powerful spray and lasts
longer than ree other hand sprayer on
the market. All parts can be taken apart
and cleaned. Capacity one quart. al-
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. $1.25.
Small size, 75c.
Syringes, English. Powerful sprayers made
entirely of brass. Used principally in
the greenhouse. Small, $4.00; medium,
$6.00; large, $9.00.
BUCKET SPRAY PUMPS.
Standard. Pump with hose and
three nozzles, $5.50. Galvan-
ized knapsack, 5 gal. capac-
ity, $4.00; extension rod,
curved, $1.00.
Little Giant. Well-constructed
bucket Spray Pump with
cylinder and air-chamber side
by side, by which the work
is all done on the down
stroke. Patent agitator keeps
Sree thoroughly mixed.
ACCESSORIES FOR
SPRAYERS
Extension Pipe. 2 ft. lengths.
Tron, each, 35c; brass, each,
65c; elbow, 35c.
Nozzles. Auto Pop, $1.50; Bordeaux, $1.00;
Imperial, 50c; Non Clog, 75c; Vermorel,
$1.00; Nozzle Strainer, $1.00.
Giant.
Spray Gun. Utilizes the entire capacity of
any power sprayer and eliminates bamboo
extension rods and other fittings, $6.00.
Spray Rods. 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.
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Sprayers
Paragon No. 3. Paragon No, 4. Paragon No, 5
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. Equipment: 10-ft. special spray hose, 10-ft. extension pipe and
nozzles. Price complete, $22.50.
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, $39.50.
Paragon No. 5. Larger throughout than No. 4. Capacity 50 gallons. Equipped with 25-
foot spray hose, 10-foot extension pipe, 1 three-way spray nozzle, 1 single spray nozzle
and hand agitator, besides regular automatic agitator. Price, $45.00.
Single Wheel No. 50. Light weight, strongly
built sprayer for all purposes, Steel
frame, one wheel, 12 gallon galvanized
tank, solid brass pump, 8 ft. best spray
hose. Throws a powerful continuous
spray. $15.00.
KNAPSACK SPRAYER
FULL 4 GALLON TANK
Compressed Air Knapsack Sprayer, 4 1.
Sturdy compressed air spraver; capacity,
4 gals.: weight, 10 lbs. Metal tank is
lock-seamed, well riveted and soldered
throughout. Uses: For spraying shrubs,
vines, field crops, white-washing, remov-
ing wall paper and general purposes. New
Vermorel No. 1. solid seamless brass pump and brass ball
check vee pees ae 2-ft. extension
Vermorel No. 1. True knapsack style with DID? Bae Suco pop nozgle., | ‘Galvanized
two shoulder straps. Solid HS: tank; tank, $6.00; brass tank, $9.00.
double action pump; all working parts are Justrite. This sturdy little machine is rec-
outside and easily accessible. Recom- ommended where light weight is a factor.
mended by all who have used it as the Built similar to the above except the ca-
finest sprayer on the market. Dautpped pacity is 2% gals., and extension rod is
with any-angle nozzles. extension pipe 18 inches. Weight 7 Ibs. Galvanized
strainers and stop cock. $20.00. tank, $5.00; brass tank, $7.00.
74 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
Miscellaneous Garden Tools
Garden Set of Tools. Three piece
set of Hoe, Rake and Shovel all
carefully made of good material.. $2.00
Asparagus Knives. V-shaped blade,
which cuts the edible stalk under
the soil. Short handle, 40c; 4 ft.
InennGlle 26.0 Sie Sioa ceo oe poo Cc $0.65
== AMERI
CAN
Dock and Thistle Cutter. Well made
tool with forked spud and foot
espe aoe ee ei han dieu... .5 eee 1.35 | Grass Edging Knives. American Flat
Top, 4 ft. jhandle Sie be2ts ehie D>
handle, $1.25; English Half Moon.. 2.25
Planet Jr. Edger No. 2. Indispensable
for edging cement walks .......... iL 7s
Dibbles. Handy tool for trans- HOES, Half Moon Garden .......... 1.00
planting cabbage, celery, to-
mato plants, etc. Wood han-
dle, 70c; all iron, 70c.
Garden. Solid steel socket. 6 in.,
S100 2% ane: Sele Senescence 1.15
FORKS, Ensilage or Barn, Steel. Six
15 in. steel tines, end tines turned
up. -D handle, $2:50; 8 tines .... 2.75
Old-Fashioned Wood Fork. Made
the old-fashioned way, all joints
mortised and pegged. Decorative
as well as useful. Three wood
tines, 20 inches long, spread 10
inches. Length over all, 6 feet .. 1.50
Grape, Italian. 7x9
in. blades; 3% ft.
handle: cae 1.90
Spading, Long Handle. Preferred by
some gardeners; saves stooping.. 1.90
Spading. Best grade.steel. Four
heavy angular tines which never
break. “Wood DD handle ~=ae.. - acer 1.90 Invincible. Three detachable steel
Spading, English. Tines are sjuare prongs. 9 in. handle, 50c; 4 ft. han-
and sharp pointed. Highest grade. 2.50 Gl@ oe eee eee eee eet centre ree UD
Spading, Small Size. Four light Five prong, 4 ft. handle ............ 1.00
angular tines with 3% ft. handle.
Useful for light digging and for Onion. Triangular blade, 4 ft. handle. _.75
loosening the soil in borders dur- Scuffie. 5 in., $1.00; 6 in., $1.10; 8 in... 1.25
ing, the Summer . . Sea. see. seme 1.00 es is :
Warren. 7 in. blade,
solid socket ... 1 25
Manure. Six tines, Iron D handle,
$1.90; four tines, 4% ft. bent
Main dle ee ticseeenes Gaewews eter eee 1.50
AMERICAN 2
Weeding. Sharp pointed,
F 4 1/3 ft. handle, 1 prong,
Hay. Three tines, 5 ft., straight HEPA (OKO Bo beancoos .65
Insnovelll: cand soon oonomeoobo oes edb 1.50
502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 75
MISCELLANEOUS GARDEN TOOLS—Continued.
HOES—Continnued. KNIVES, Budding, American. S71.
One pointed and one round edge
blade: white Nandle | ou. 263.28 os $1.25
Budding, Single Blade. S19. Finest
steel, handle curved to fit the
Waivers eee ces rte oe a ooo ols a> Ste iste 1.25
Budding. B15. Single blade with
SePe LO pUGGINE SPUG) mies oe viaje © eis o 1.00
Hoe and Weeder. Hoe one side, 4-
toothed weeder on back 4G vee $0.60 Corn Knife. Finest steel; either
straight or hook pattern ........ .60
HOE MATTOCKS, Dig Easy. 1 3/8
wndes 1) SECCT) DERGCS) 5 2bc.s's hoes sees 1.00
Solid Steel. Blades and shank forg- a
ed from one solid piece ......... 1.25
Cutter Mattock. 4 in. cutter blade, : : ; -
3 ft. handle. (Handle only 50c).. 1.50 Pruning and Budding (Remington) 1.50
Little Digger Mattock. A light prac- : pobre .
tical tool for the home garden... 1.25 | Stiel Suleher. 6 in. blade, 30 Bm 50
EH Corn. Tempered steel blade.. 60
== a Debi Cnior 22s. hace aioe g 50
POST HOLE DIGGER. Easily oper-
ated. Best cast steel blade ........ 2.15
RAKES, Metal—
Garden, Straight Back. Highest qual-
ity, 12 teeth, $1.00; 14 teeth, $1.10;
16 teeth, $1.20; small size, 6 teeth. .50
Grape. 2 flat prongs, Garden, Bow. 14 teeth, $1.25; 16
=
forged from. one BOOP ee tee oie os) = 162,02 (aie) deletes, 2.6 2 1.40
solid piece of steel. 5
9 nap Tooth Rake. Can be used for
4 ft. handle ....... 1.25 raking or light cultivating. Teeth
are adjustable or may be taken
out. 7 teeth, 85c; 19 teeth, $1.00;
19_ teeth staggered 2.226 008205 1.25
Nursery. Two 9 in. steel
prongs, tapering to an
edge. Bent handles,
x She i ml £0 1 ee eee 2.00
Wire. Combines strength with light
weight. 24 teeth, $1.00; 36teeth.... 1.50
Bamboo Eroom. Light, efficient, lawn
broom of bamboo, cleans easily and
thoroughly. 15 inch, 50c; 30 inch .... 1.25
Potato. Four tines eith-
er round or oval, with
ene anes 1.15 “GUMEIN NGER
wwe ns. LAWN RAKES
An Ideal Gardening Tool
Will not tear or uproot the grass be-
Hook Weeder. Similar to a Potato cause the teeth are live, flexible rub-
Hook but tines are shorter and ber. 16 inch, $1.00; 20 inch, $1.25;
bent at a greater angle ......... 1.00 PPC Hee ee eta tate are maistia are c elesciee ec ec 1.50
SCYTHE HANDLES.
76 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS GARDEN TOOLS—Continued.
Automatic. Self cleaning, 26 wood-
en= teeth, $i275r 38) teeth .-...-). $2.25
Hay. 12 wooden teeth ........... Sh
Lawn. A light and desirable wood-
en rake for the lawn, 26 teeth ... 1.00
SAWS, Pruning—
Curved Blade. Hand style, 14 in... 1.25
Pole Styler. joi. avers. cishetenasey occeereetonetene ete
Blade only
Socket only
Single Edge. Best quality steel. 16
shies FS PA Soe son dcodsouoKle 1.60
Heavy Pruning. 26 in. with large
teeth for fast work on large limbs 4.00
No. 42. Tuttle Tooth. 22 in. open
Name. iss ey sears, ckeueaceaiolloheheccke hoiekens 2.00
No. 40. Tuttle Tooth. 20 in. closed
handle, Davey “pattern ..'-.:s.... .00
Triangular. Can be used at any
angie, ZNo:) 11 $2)25-9No: 180... co
Extra Blades for Triangular Saws
INO:7 1 anGie 18) Bo eevee oo ciel eneyehs torere -40
SCYTHE BLADES. Finest grade of
steel.
Bush. Heavy blade, 18 to 22 in..... 2.00
Grass, American. 28 to 32 in....... 2.00
Grass, English. Riveted back, 32 in. 2.75
Weed. Best quality, 24 to 28 in..... 2.00
Sharpening Outfit. For European
Style blades
Made of best
White Ash.
Curved Style, $1.60; straight style.. 1.50
SCYTHE or SHARPENING STONES—
Carborundum File
Darby Creek
English. Both ends pointed
a Jedeinperate .35D
SHEARS, Border. Solid steel, 9 in.
blades mounted on 2 wheels, 3 ft.
handle. American horizontal style,
$5.00; English vertical style ..... 7.00
SHEARS, Grass. Made of best tool steel.
Dio Wl sonosqdsodoouec cas 75
No. 358.
No: 3075, English) Guin... eee 1.75
Nol 3075: Bnelish. 7 ine 22a 2.00
No: GG. 7 ins Eow Spring 22 ..7 see 2.00
Wiss-Klip Automatic. Operates with
a vertical movement, which does
not tire the hand
Grass-snip.
Shaped like _ scissors.
Thumb rest and spiral spring. 6-
in. cutting steel blades ......... 1.00
Wiss Grass Scissors. Finest quality 1.25
Grass Shear HYLO. A light but
strong long handled shear for
trimming along walks and bor-
GEES =O ccosws Moe eilcvedee nantes Sie eon 1.50
SHEARS, Hedge. Notched blades, hol-
low ground steel.
Disston. 6) in., $2507 Sin $2255 09
hits EDD AY shag, Eee Mie A tho 2 a oo = Bore
Wiss. Steel handles with wood
fap ah hem) Ohio tae ote ae on Ooo OnoG UK 3.50
8 in., $3.00: 9 in., $3.25;
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502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 77
MISCELLANEOUS GARDEN TOOLS—Continued.
SHEARS, Hand Pruning—Continuea
SHEARS, Lopping
ping.
SHEARS, L Blades are best
op
forged steel, handles do not pull
out.
ei,
Ce
Bulldog. Curved blades, double cut. $3.00
English. Sheffield steel, 2% in. cut.
McKenney. Toggle joint power,
compound leverage. No. 0, 15 in.,
Sa2D0s No: 1. 23 if. Va... 2. Weceeeee
Tiffany. <All steel 24-in. handles,
wood -erips, Double Cut 2... os...
SHEARS, Hand Pruning. All styles
listed are made from the highest
grade tool steel.
Dooklip. Operates with vertical
movement and does not tire the
hand.
5.00
4.00
3.00
Professional No. 157. 8% inch. Drop
forged, high carbon steel. Double
riveted, detachable blade of alloy
steel. Flat double leaf spring ....
Professional No. 156. Same with vo-
lute spring
ss ee eee eee sees ee eee ee
3.00
3.00
Reiser No, 107. Carbon tool steel
blade. Dull polish, leaf spring ....
Home Garden No, 116. 9 inch. Blade
of high carbon steel. Handles
black lacquer finish. Blued volute
Saas Pi ents 2 Oe ea para alee = en ec
Home Garden No.
leaf spring
Aubert
117. Same with
No. 253. Disston Double Cut...... $2.50
SHedes:-DMoeubicy Gur ofs2. 2s US. oe Pe 3.00
French. Specia
» VASAT Slugs ioe 1. BOM Pon Cie WD et ae eae 3.00
ho =
4
Ip
oO
oO
—
a
'd
a
_
i=)
nm
Qo
Fy
Flower Scissors. Holds the flower
after cutting, nickel plated ...... 1.50
Acme Flower Shear. Green handles. ta
SHOVELS. Finest grade; either square
or round point. D.
Long Handle,
polish
handle, $2.00
round point, full
2.00
Home Garden. Designed for home
use. Its light weight and correct
shape relieve the fatigue of dig-
ging
Snow Shovel. Small, 75c; large..... iy
SICKLES, English. Sheffield steel,
riveted’ back 372.2 22. Se ose ee
German, Blue steel blade
Hollow ground razor steel. -85
Village Blacksmith. Offset handle.. .60
78 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS GARDEN TOOLS—Continued.
SICKLES— Continued. WEEDERS—
*Os0rVILLAGE BLACKSMITH waae
SS
CatimT ASCLIEO FOR
Crab Grass Weeder. Heavy toothed
> steel: -bladetia resus te ee $0.50
Grass Whip. A long handled sickle:
saves the back. 3 ft. handle .... $1.00
SIEVES. Sizes %, 1/6, %, or %& in.
TIVES Taye. « certo woh vewehenel caoueis ekonenoney hele 1.50
SPN. wIMMESH why ce ete euciieicee sia eb area osanene 2.50
SOD LIFTER. English style with eis Gy Baan wc: 2 hs Tate
heart-shaped blade, 4 ft. handle.. 8.50 dle 283C; /20Et aban Ole ee 75
Excelsior. Five iron fingers ...... .20
SPADES, Flat Back. Full polished,
Nie Farol: Soin oudccoudooualuode 1.90
Long Handle. Saves stooping ..... 1.90
Gem Fork. Three forged _ steel
2 prongs. Gripehandle ge -cc- ee -45
BALDWIN - pS English Weeding Fork, Heavy. Will
Se ae last a litetime: i'8)in: handle wee
English Weeding Fork, Light. 4 tines,
grip handle, 90c; 15 in. handle... 1.00
Hiazeitine:.. Eleaiviy eee scree are cree -50
Curved Back. Round or square
DOLCE! With okie cee tee ele eee ee 2.00
Magic. 5 inch
18 in. handle,
Boy’s Size. Useful for all light 30c.
WO Ke es eit. ae Sphere oe spereny eee oro
Magic. 2 in 1.
Hoe and weeder, grip handle,
50e each.
TREE PRUNER, One Piece. One piece
poles made from straight-grained
strong wood. Will cut a limb }
14% in. diameter. 8 ft., $5.00; 10 ft. 5.25
Onion, Triangular.
Short handle ... $0.50
: : ; Tack Claw Lawn Weeder. Efficient
Jointed. 4 ft. sections, compound 5 on both large and small weeds .. 50
NEN ere eh ites MELE IA Fit, SooSemo ciicratc
The “OUT-U-KUM” WEED...
An Entirely New Principle
Aslight Push and Pull thoroughly
loosens the surrounding soil and
removes not only the weed, but
the ENTIRE ROOT.
TREE SCRAPER. Three sharp, bev-
ailevolmyaCleSI ead Salas ce cle abo oc
TROWELS, Solid Steel. 6 in. blade..
Drop Socket. Finest solid steel
made: (YS. 32 ee eee Oe
English Long Handle. 15 in. handle
‘ M.
I Ny | MK |
Transplanting. 6 in. blade, 25c; 8 in.
Hoe Shaped. 7 in. blade .........
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Miscellaneous Supplies and Sundries
Aprons, Gardener’s. Extra heavy
Peli 2)i Srp Une gs eer er ere $2.00
English Serge. With bib and pocket. 5.00
Baskets, Ash. Used for gathering
flowers, berries, etc. Made to hold
6 or 8 standard quart berry boxes.
6 qt. size, $1.00; 8 qt. size....... 125
Berry. Pint size, $1.00 per 100; $9.00
per 1000; quarts, $1.00 per 100;
per 1000
Oak 2 Bushel. These baskets are
strongly made with heavy han-
dles. Will take the place. of a
wheelbarrow on a small place for
carrying leaves, rubbish, soil, etc.
PPICS ee DU tO Penis eb acto e dache 3.50
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.
Higher etUGRe sce oe os Bee eis oe 6.00
Cemetery Vase. Green metal with
SUE pa ee ne es eels ees iw ma
Doplex-Glass Substitute, Glass substi-
tute for hotbed sash; cut with scis-
sors and put on with tacks. Width,
3 ft. 5 lineal ft., $1.50; 10 lineal ft.,
$2.75: Oneal hiss Se Set... sas bie 12.00
Egg Boxes, Metal, Mailing. Strongly
made of aluminized metal, approved
by postal authorities. 1-doz. size,
$1.00 each; 2-doz. size, each ....... 1.50
Florist Clips, Bull Dog. For fasten-
ae baer around bouquets, etc. Per
~~]
LA]
Flower, Arranger Dome. Holds flow-
ers in any desired position. Each .. .50
Plower Arranger, Pincushion. Closely
set wires with heavy base holds
flowers firmly in any desired posi-
tion. Neen 15 S!.00:2°- No. 2, $1:50:
INGE, hp SOIC Os 4 2s. See Sends aces 3.00
Fruit Picker. Made of steel wire,
heavily galvanized. Easily attached
EO FANG ADOC ar ora ice erie ie Aes ed .60
Glass Cloth. A cloth substitute for
glass. Transparent, waterproof and
protective. Used for chicken coops,
hotbeds, etc. Width 3 feet. 1 yd,
£0¢; 100 yds) $32507° 25 “yds.,° $8.25:
LOS 7 hep ee eh cee ne 32.00
Garden Line. Finest grade of white,
glazed line. Hank of 48 ft., 50c;
Pervez nan aS. Sor. AA 5.00
Garden Line Reels. All metal style.
SUT ST Ee a ne ee Oe eee $1.25
Glass Clamps. For repairing broken
CAASS. BOM aot aie, oy tpeisions oe eet vetoes 2.0 2.00
Glass Cleaner. A powerful and quick
actine 7Cleaner Gale vw ee oe» = 3.25
Glass Cutter. Six changeable cutter
DOMES oy ela. o eee iw! as. Heres a eee .50
Glazing Points, Peerless. Sizes No. 2
and 2%. 1000 for 75c; 5000..... 3.50
Zine. Peg style. Sizes %, %, % in.,
ipa Oe pel Se eee eee ee ec ot 2.25
Gloves, Pruning. Strongly made
leather eauntletave. 26.3 cc oe eee 2.00
Eezy Wear
sent Gloves
Made of goat skin and
tanned with lanin oil. Pair..
Grafting Wax. For grafts, cuts and
bruises. % Ib., 25ce; % lb., 40c; lb... -60
Grinder, Household. A powerful com-
pact machine. Carborundum wheel
4vin) diameter; 4 in: -thiek=.<.<2..2%: Sc
Greenhouse Shading Paint. Gal. can.. 4.
@ io
(— a]
Handles. Made from best Ash. Rake
56: and..@ Bt. teneth. 2... 2.2 sees aa .50
RE STVLD CG) tape PEs We ereee = oe ae: Soe ece nays woe oeeel
hom pwr SerAMOe no x cist ayeke eacuesis .50
Wood D Spade Handle, English.... -15
Mattoeks Dandies rt oe + oe tiee tes .50
Hoe Handle: (Sees eee ote ie ee .35
Hose, Garden. X-L-ALL. Our mould-
ed hose is made strong and durable
and will last for years. Cheaper in
the long run than lower priced
grades. 50 ft., % in., with coup-
lings, $8.50; 50 ft., % in. with coup-
MITES oN 8 is Se oboe Ss eth ein eee we 7.50
Spray Hose. Made to stand the high
pressure of power spray ers. % in.,
35c per ft.; % in., 25c per ft.
Hose Couplings. Perfect clinching.
Easy to attach and will not tear the
lawn. % to % inch size, per set .. .25
Hose Menders. Perfect clinching.
Quickest mender to attach on the
market. % and % in. size, each,
The: OZ eer oe etre eterna 1725
Hose Gage Adapters.
Standard: gacerihheremene oc]... se
25
Standard to Pittsburgh gage. Each. .25
35
HOME GARDENS PAY.
Make that vacant space in your yard
work for you. Raise your own vegetables
and flowers. Free seed catalog on re-
quest.
80 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES AND SUNDRIES— Continued.
Hose Nozzles.
Greenhouse, 8 inch face, sees oe ee $1.00
Greenhouses4 inch! facer ee ese 1.25
Hotbed. Aluminum, 4% in. face ... 3.50
Hotbed. Brass, 4% in. face ...... 3.00
JUS Rite Ses ees wlerate Sicteeenete ore 60
Mlarsinion MROSCoeecich. erence eancuskenclakat st 75
Hotbed Mats. Frostproof mats of bur-
lap for protecting hotbeds and cold-
frames: 7G 7G IM, Sec cies eee = 4.50
Hotbed Sash. Standard 3x6 ft., 3 rows
glass. Iron crossbars and lugs. Best
quality cypress; all joints mortised.
Each Doz.
Unpainted and unglazed ....$3.75 $42.00
Painted and unglazed ...... 4.00 45.00
Painted and glazed <=....%..-; 6.00 70.00
Hydrometer. For testing lime-sulphur.
I yz Cc} (eR oe Ic is iE occ O
Reneelin ev ads oe iene os tke estore eh heliakei stator 1.50
Mastica. Highest grade of glazing
putty on the market. % gal., $1.50;
alla S2cwios brs alSerse wetencete waters srekeuste 13.50
Mastica Machine. For applying Mas-
ELC AS eos Soe eel) Seabee naa sree neltens 3.00
Putty Bulbs, Rubber. For Mastica,
GEOL Ge Batwcle eed op eens EOIENS Gite ekehe cate iede 1.35
PAPER, White Wax. Per ream ..... 2.50
Green Wax, per ream ............. 3.50
Mulching Paper. Ask for circular.
Raffia. Pliable grass used for tying
plants. Natural> “ibs 40.c4 5) lbs
Si-Shve Green. color willbe s..2rs eaner 1.25
THERMOMETERS. Highest grade,
for all purposes.
Greenhouse (Spirit). 10 in. black
GAS CP esters oie ciencue ca sletenemamcnetometene aie te $1.25
Heavy Greenhouse (Spirit). 10 in.
black. iGASC2 yitc, tere soe he cise were oisveuels 1.75
Copper Case (Mercury). 10 in. case,
LAR Se: TIS UMRES ecco se well ci cae ciel teens 2.50
Hotbed (Mercury). 16 in. case,
DLASS APOE ch: aie eeccos es ee oe cet ee 2.15
Self Registering (Mercury). 10 in.
brass case. Registers highest and
lowest temperatures ..........-.. 6.50
TRAP, Mole. Little Giant. Self-setting,
efficient, safe and sure ..........
TRAP, Mole, New Nash. Choker style
trap that works when all others
fail.
a) jeje) ieee) w fe ye) whellel lee, evel ula (elsiia’\s) (ce) (se) els
TWINE, Binder. Finest grade.
Dale ss OOR baler Glo pallills) meaner
Bestyet. Parcel post twine. Spool..
Blue Braid. Tube of 1000 yards ....
Cotton, White. 4 ply for bunching
machine. %-lb. ball
Cotton, White. 6 ply. 2-lb. cone ..
Cotton, Green. 2 balls) 25¢e:) doz:
Dallis: eee ey ace eet eee ee eee
Jute. Soft, 3 ply for tying plants.
H=lhrohallaics...ai hone ee ee
Silkaline. Highest quality of strong
green thread for tying plants.
Spool40es spools) soe. Cee
Tan linen! Per balla. eee
Wheelbarrows, Garden. All
strongly made. Special
wheels 2% in. wide. Sides remov-
able.
No. 3. Body 26 in. long, 19 in. wide,
12 in. deep
No. 2. Body 28 in. long, 20 in. wide,
12 in. deep
eee eee eee woe
© (es ecm le ate ja 6) 6) < (0 wie «)c ene
S; o eu'e (ose, (a Je eles ©) 0,8) 6) @ 8 la im a,
No. 1. Body 30 in. long, 24 in. wide,
12.4in= Gee py jarsn ochtecteineree hack ‘0
Wheelbarrow, Greenhouse. Body 31
in. long, 18 in. wide in front, 15 in.
wide in back, 20 in. steel wheel ...
Wheelbarrow Leaf Rack, Wire. Col-
lapsible attachment to be used on
wheelbarrow. Capacity 10 bushels
leaves, grass, ete.
lie, © a,\e, awe ,e a aes 10) ete
Watering Cans.
Wotherspoon’s.
heavy material. One
fine and one _ coarse
spray. 4 qt., $4.25; 6 qt., $4.50; 8
at., $5.00; 10 qt., $5.25; 12 qt., $5.50;
4 qt... lows pattern cee eenecsteme eet eaten
Heavy,
Extra
Extra Roses
©) 6 © ©) ee 6a (04s 610.9 (0 (8).6 6).6 ew ee a
English Pattern, Heavy. Japanned
red: 2 copper-faced roses, one round
Ehavelcoraven COonweuly (hy Cla zadcoeoocboansec
Extra. BiOses cis ss es icieh er enenene
Watering Cans, Light. 4 qt., 75c; 6
qt., She: 08°) gt. $1.00; 210 atime h2o,
MD Citik % sus resin Ocd.e, shone meters een aatenee
Sun Parlor Pattern. Two quart lac-
quered, with special bent spout;
very decorative as well as useful.
S 2°00. (AMG! vie oro. cre cregenetone tenes oro) Moke cetoke belle
Copper, Antique. l-qt. capacity. Beau-
tifully made of copper and brass...
Copper, Antique. 1 pt. capacity.......
$1.25
1.50
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502 LIBERTY AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 81
Lawn Supplies
Lawn Mowers
Coldwell Park Ball Bearing Mower. A life-
time mower; its ease of operation will
amaze you. The 5 cutting blades and bot-
tom knife are the best crucible steel. 10
in. open wheels, double drive.
hth i nan: Be ee Cae ita eae $20.00
VR pte as oo leha wale a 6 brew 2'05 21.00
DL se ee inns petals, 3 cle eo, 3 ao axe 22.50
We also carry in stock several other
types of lawn mowers.
Lawn Mower Grass Catcher. Will fit
any make of mower. For 12 to 16
INCH RINIO WEES. Os be Ee Cae Hs ak $1.25
GT CO Oath ee AR ou otae”, onoks ets iorey 1.50
A high grade, easy running roller for
Lawns, Golf Courses and Tennis Courts.
Can be filled with water or sand to the
desired weight. Equipped with scraper to
keep the surface clean. Round edges.
Weight Diam. Length Price
No.1. 68 to 175 lbs. 14in. 24in. $11.50
No.2. 82 to 265 lbs. 18in. 24 in. 14.00
No. 3. 110 to 420 lbs. 24in. 24 in. 20.00
Pennsylvania Lawn Sweeper
A necessity for a well kept lawn. Works
on the same principle as the old-fashioned
carpet sweeper. Sweeper blades revolve at
high speed and sweep the lawn absolutely
clean. One man can clean a lawn better
and quicker than three men with rakes.
Blades interchangeable from steel teeth
to fibre bristle brushes. Supplied with steel
$26.00 unless otherwise specified. 24 inch,
Lawn Sprinklers
The Hit. Use as a nozzle or sprinkler.
Hatie Veireles —s. eieyaie eee ea ee re $0.50
Ring, Full..... 75¢ Ring, Half. ... 65
Double Rotary. Full circle rotating.. 12.50
Double Rotary Jr. Full circlerotating 7.50
FoR TI TANG AEO 2. cates cc cee stews $3.00
R. I. P. Whirling spray. Works on
LOSE pressure than any other sprink-
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Flower Boxes, Pots aad Plant Tubs
PERFECTO FLOWER BOX
The Perfecto Flower Box embodies cor-
rect, scientific principles for raising luxur-
iant plants and flowers indoors or outside.
Patented system with water entrance at
both ends feeds water properly at roots of
plants and circulates air beneath soil; keeps
it from souring. Green or old ivory finish.
Specify color desired when ordering.
20 in. long, 6 in. deep, 7 in. wide ....$1.00
26 in. long, 6 in. deep, 7 in. wide .... 1.50
32 in. long, 6 in. deep, 7 in. wide .... 2.00
38 in. long, 6 in. deep, 7 in. wide .... 2.50
44 ins long 6) in: deepht ane wide =... 6-00
Hanging Baskets. Heavy wire, painted
green.
Each Doz
Sirin Chi™ #2. etre ete eres $0.35 $3.25
LOSinieh? Users Cee Bans ees .40 4.00
2k INCH *s Gees oS SORES .45 4.50
4: intch! (pat ioti es Meroe .50 5.00
GAIN. sees SH A ae 60 6.00
Seed Flats. Strongly made boxes for start-
ing seeds indoors.
Each Doz.
20 in. long, 15 in. wide, 4 in.
ECD arrears sie srs ets ag $0.40 $4.50
Seed Pans, Clay. Shallow clay pans for
starting seedlings. Well provided with
drainage holes.
Each Doz
Givin Gh > ota. sere aeons eee $0.50 $5.00
POR Chin ee eee eto os woh .90 9.00
Saucers, Rubber. Will not rot, break or per-
mit water to seep through to mar painted
surfaces.
Each Doz
AUD I de eee tet ero a rethes © Ace ee OO $2.00
6 UTS Ie See ee ra awe ic eheee 25 2.50
(be, a8. See ERS Be Tee AST cs Bic 35 3.50
PLANT TUBS—CEDAR
Strong, well made and painted green. Re-
inforced with heavy round, galvanized hoops.
If handles are wanted add 25c to-price.
Size Diam. Depth Each
IN@2 0 2s cic oo oe een a ime: ieine $0.60
Nini 08) stedicla te eee 8 in. 8 in. 65
INO ei Bate Seo oe aaa oi? 9 in. aio,
INO.j.. 25: Weyneiceiens castes one 10 in. 9 in. .80
NiO. $6 545. geacuereee Seer lashes 10 in. 1.10
NO. “SilHeaee pens oneneee 24. shay ial tbo. 1.25
No: “SS. 2 aor. oe 13 in. WY ibn. 1.55
INO.*! 9 e ne een ey es 14 in. Seine 1.80
No:: 1O : 3:2. derek 15: in. 14 in. 2.00
NOs: Dale eee eee tes 16 in. 155 hob 2.25
NO a2 ses Soe hie logenin: 16 in. 2.60
INOS lS ii oes aes 5 SUES tim Wi in: 3.15
ADCO MAKES MANURE. Adco when ap-
plied to a pile of vegetable matter makes
excellent manure. See page 69.
Growell Peat Pots. Have an early garden
this year by using Growell Peat Pots.
These pots. are
made from Pure
Peat Moss and
are used the same
aS ordinary clay
pots. Their ad-
vantage lies in
the fact that they
are very retentive
of moisture and
do not dry out as
quickly as. clay
pots; also, instead
of becoming pot
bound, the rovts
can grow through
the Peat Pot and
Plants can be
planted pots and all. loz. 100
2 34 ANeh 85 sis a eee $0.35 $2.50
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FLOWER POTS—CLAY
Furnished in deep (Standard), half deep
(Azalea), or low (Bulb Pan) style.
Sau- Sau-
Pots Pots Pots cers cers
Each Doz. 100 Each Doz.
2% in $0.03 $0.25 $1.60
3 in 03 .30 2.10
4 in 0d .45 BAS .03 30
5 in .10 .90 6.00 .04 45
6 in 15 1.30 9.00 06 .65
7 in 25 MONS 21 ayeal) 08 .85
8 in .30 32009 324500 15 1.50
9 in 45 4.75 32.00 ile 1.75
10 in .60 6.00 40.00 25 2.50
‘FERN DISH LININGS
Each Doz. Each Doz.
bin. = SOs Om aslekO 7in- de re $1.75
6 intent ibd 1.30 8 in. 25 2.60
IMPROVED Flowery Pots
2% in.
3 in.
4 in,
5 in,
6 in.
Neponset Earth Bands.
used in place of pots.
Square bands to be
Open at the bottom.
100 1000
DROOL Oca Solas i io neneies es omens $0.50 $4.00
3x3 RBo MM aaa oie ce emeicnersitiake Seen .60 5.00
Pot Covers, Ever-Ready. Waterproof, green
crepe paper.
Hypo = L5uokoorodbicbous ed outer $0.20 $2.00
Wb Sosandccodcadeoysberss -25 2.50
(Ube Bo aeoGar cabo o dS Gao oats .30 2.75
SUB Sig Go Gopccuooocu OOS oCooo .35 3.25
Pot Covers, Neponset. Pot Covers made the
same as the famous Neponset pots. Print-
ed in attractive colors.
Doz. 100
RADI wack A Ue lecdte, Cet cee etter ber aha $0.65 $4.50
Tat 0 Em i ce Pa A core Sea nD 5
Pot Hangers, Short.
suspend clay pots.
Bach, 5c; doz., 50c.
Pot Hangers, Long. Wire hangers, 2 ft. long
pie Spee firm holding clip. Each, 25c:
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Adjustable holders to
State size of pots.
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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
Terms and Instructions for 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 complete 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 below).
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. Express 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.
Check 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 once so that we can straighten the
matter out.
Parcel Post Rates. The limit of weight on parcel post has been in-
creased to 70 lbs. regardless of distance. Goods are sent by parcel post
at purchaser’s risk. Packages can be insured if you so instruct, and in-
clude the following fees: Values up to $5.00, 5c; $5.00 to $25.00, 10c; $25.00
to $50.00, 15c; $50.00 to $100.00, 25c. Liquids and poisonous insecticides
cannot be sent by parcel post.
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From Pittsburgh pound tional pound fon ad di fom
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Non- arranty gives no warranty, express or implied,
as to description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter of any seeds,
bulbs, or plants it sells, and will not be in any way responsible for the crop.
If purchaser does not accept goods on these terms, they are to be re-
turned at once.
BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY
502 Liberty Avenue
PITTSBURGH, PENNA.
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or any other matter of any seeds, bulbs, or plants it sells and will not be responsible for the crop. If purchaser does not accept goods on
these terms, they are to be returned at once.
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Defiance.
most as large as the Colossal strain and the colors
Bushy growth,
15 inches high, and covered with bloom from early
summer until late fall. Stems are long enough to
are bright and true.
make suitable cut flowers,
721 Amber Queen. Amber.
722 Defiance. Bright orange-scarlet.
723 Empress. Rich velvety crimson.
724 Golden Queen. Clear golden yellow.
725 WNelrose. Deep rose-pink.
726 Peerless Pink. Dainty cameo-pink.
727 Philadelphia Pink. The finest pure pink.
728 Purity. Pure snow white.
Any of the above, pkt., 15c; 1% 0oz., 75c.
729 Collection: One packet of each
sorts, $1.00.
730 Superb Mixed. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 60c.
NEW FORCING VARIETIES. The following are the
best of the newer forcing varieties for greenhouse
use:
731 Ceylon Court. Canary-yellow.
732 Geneva Pink. Rose-pink.
733 Jennie Schneider. [.ight pink.
736 Roman Gold. Pink, copper and yellow.
Each, pkt., $1.00; 4 pkts., $3.50.
Tuberous Rooted Begonia
These splendid flowers are
high, and bear huge flowers (sometimes 3 and 4
inches across) of the same waxy texture as the
small Begonias. Colors range through yellow and
pink to red. They may be used either as pot plants
should be planted
rich soil that can be kept well watered. Start indoors
in March or April and transplant outdoors in May.
Giant Double Copper, Crimson, Pink or Yellow. Large
in diameter,
or for half-shaded beds, and
Size bulbs. 1% to 2 inches
$2
$3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.
always
English gardens and it is only because they are so
little known that they are not used more in America.
Plants are of vigcrous, bushy growth, 12 to 15 inches
of the above §&
Antirrhinum
(Snapdragon)
General favorites, bearing long spik s
flowers all summer, The dwarf kinds e sI di f
beds, borders, or window boxes. The te kinds may
grouped very effectively in zeneral E f x-
celled as cut flowers.
Seed started indoors in February or March will bloo
early July, or if started later outdoors will bloon Augus
If protected during the winter, will bloom again the follow-
ing year.
NEW COLOSSAL FLOWERING. A splendid new sort pro-
ducing the largest flowers of all sna on long,
strong stems. Plants are 5 leet tall and very sturd
681 Apple Blossom. Rose and yellow.
682 Canary Bird. Canary-yellow.
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683 Cattleya. Beautiful rosy lilac.
684 Copper King. Velvety copper-scarlet. a
685 Defiance. Bright glowing scarlet. See illustrat!
686 Lilac Bunch. Lilac-purple.
687 Old Gold. Deep golden yel-
low. See illustration.
688 Purple King. Deep glowing
purple.
691 Buby. Velvety ruby-red.
692 Snowflake. Pure white.
693 The Rose. Deep rose-pink.
694 Wallflower. Wallfiower-red.
Any of the above: Pkt., 20c;
lg oz., 75c.
699 COLLECTION: One pkt. of
each of the above 12
$2.00.
700 Superb Mixed. Pkt., 15c; %
0Z., 75¢.
705 TOM THUMB MIXED.
sorts,
A
very dwarf variety 6 to §
inches tall. Useful for bor-
ders. Pkt., 15¢c; %4 7d5C.
OZ.,
HALF DWARF
COLOSSAL
FLOWER-
ING. Flow-
ers are al-
seldom over
a feature in
in
35¢c each;
Old Gold.
Grow Your Own
When you grow your own vegetables, you will not
only save money but you will also experience an en-
tirely new conception of how tasty really fresh vege-
tables can be.
Vine-ripened tomatoes, freshly cut spinach, beans
picked in the morning for the evening meal and sweet
corn rushed from the garden to the boiling pot, all have
..a zest and flavor that cannot be duplicated.
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Bean, RoundiPod Brittle Ware
Spinach, Fornof’s Green Gold. Tomato, Scarlet Topper.
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