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For a Fine Lawn Use Our Evergreen Lawn Seed |
September is a propitious month for lawn making, the season being very favorable for the germination of such seeds as are generally —
used in lawns, whilst the seeds of weeds, which all soils contain in greater or lesser quantities, do not germinate so readily as in spring or
summer, permitting the grass to get a good start in advance of the weeds, thereby checking the development of the latter to a great extent.
Our Lawn Seed sown early in fall will, under fairly favorable conditions, produce before cold weather sets in a strong growth of grass that
will withstand the rigors of winter and make a good lawn by the following June. Good earth and proper drainage are absolutely neces-
sary. There should be no less than one foot of good surface soil—heavy loam where possible—as in light or sandy soils the grass will burn
out in hot or dry weather. Where grading is necessary the subsoil should be removed and replaced with good earth. If a fertilizer is -
required apply a liberal quantity of well-rotted manure. Dig or plow this in and incorporate thoroughly with the soil. Rake or harrow the
surface even, and, after sowing the seed, rake again and firm the surface with a lawn roller. Never attempt to dig, rake or roll a lawn while
the ground is wet. When the grass is about 4 inches high it should be mown, but not too short, as close cropping is injurious to a new lawn.
One cutting of the grass generally suffices for a lawn made in the fall. After once well established, frequent rolling is beneficial, especially
early in spring after the soil, and with it the roots, have been raised by winter frosts. On banks and terraces, where the surface is liable to
be washed off by rains before the grass seed has sprouted, a quick catch can be secured by mixing the grass seed with moist earth a week or
ten days before sowing. By the expiration of that time much of the seed is ready to germinate:
Beckert’s Evergreen Lawn
Good seed is as necessary to make a lawn as the proper prepara-
tion of the ground. We have made many experiments to determine
the grasses best adapted for Jawn purposes, and the above mixture
is composed of a combination, in proper proportions, of the best
natural lawn grasses, so as to produce a continuous good lawn from
early spring throughout the summer until late in fall.
The ingredients of this mixture are the highest grade of recleaned
seeds only. The value of lawn grass seed can be best determined by
its weight per measured bushel, the better the quality the heavier the
weight. This Lawn Seed is sold by the standard bushel of 32 quarts
(dry measure) and weighs 24 pounds per bushel.
Lawn Seeds are generally sold on a basis of r4 pounds to the
bushel, which will invariably fall one-third or more short of actual
measure if composed of choice, clean seeds, and where a bushel of 14
pounds holds out in measure, it must of necessity be largely com-
posed of light, chaffy matter of no value.
Use 1 qt. to 300 sq. ft., 4 to 5 bus. per acre. Qt. 20 cts., by mail,
30 cts.; 2 qts. 35 cts., 3 gts. 50cts., 4 qts. 6octs., pk. $1.15, bus.
$2.25, per measured bushel of 24 pounds, $4.50. (If by mail, add
ro cts. per qt.) :
Putting-Green Mixture
The very finest hardy low-growing grasses are contained in this
mixture, producing a close and lasting green turf. Qt. 30 cts., pk.
$1.75, 32bus. $3, bus. of 24 Ibs. $6. (If by mail, add ro cts. per qt.)
Golf-Link Mixture
. Composed of such grasses as will produce a turf suitable for golf-
links, cricket-tables or polo-grounds. Qt. 20 cts., pk. 90 cts., bus.
of 20 Ibs. $3.50. (If by mail, add ro cts. per qt.)
Shady Nook Lawn Mixture
A mixture of grasses best adapted for sowing in shady places where
other grasses will not thrive. In nearly all lawns where there are
trees, there will be found bare, unsightly spots which can be made
green and bright by using this mixture. Ot. 25 cts., pk. $5.75, bus.
$3, per measured bus. of 20 Ibs. $6. (If by mail, add ro cts. per qt.)
Lawn Fertilizers
Stable manure should never be-used as a top-dressing on a lawn
as it always contains large quantities of noxious weed seeds, and is
objectionable on account of unsightliness and disagreeable odor.
Beckert’s Odorless Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. A clean,
high-grade fertilizer, free from disagreeable odor, especially pre-
pared for us. When applied to the lawn, it produces a rapid and
rich green growth of grass and can be applied in the fall or spring.
When used in the garden, it can be applied before or after planting,
and during the growing season several additional applications at
intervals will intensify its beneficial action. Apply about ten pounds
to 300 square feet, or 1,500 pounds per acre, more or less, according
to the condition of the soil. 10 Ibs. 45 cts., 25 Ibs. 90. cts., 50 Ibs.
$1.50, 100 Ibs. $2.50, 200 lbs. $4.80, 500 Ibs. $x1.75, 1,000 Ibs. $22.50, ©
1,500 Ibs. $33, per ton $43. p
Sheep Manure, Pulverized. A most excellent stimulant, pro-
moting a strong, healthy and rapid growth. 5 Ibs. 25 cts., ro Ibs.
40 cts., 25 lbs. 75 cts., 100 lbs. $2, 500 lbs. $9, 1,000 Ibs. $16, per
ton $30. ; :
Pure Raw Bone Meal. Contains nothing but pure raw animal
bone, Vastly superior to steamed bone. 5 Ibs. 25 cts., 10 Ibs. 40 cts.,
25 lbs. 75 cts., 50 Ibs. $1.30, 100 lbs. $2.10, 200 Ibs. $3.90, 500 lbs.
$9.25, 1,000 Ibs. $17.50, per ton $33.
Parcel Post. "Postage on seeds and bulbs remains as heretofore, 8 cts. per pound, not being reduced by the new parcel-post law;
———_—_—_—_————._ parcels, however, to the limit of eleven pounds can now be sent instead of four pounds, as formerly. Send stamps
for small remittances. cS ee
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Beckert’s Bulbs and Seeds for Fall Planting
Autumn, 1913
Hyac in ths e Their Culture
For the Garden. The soil must have good drainage and be dug to a depth of 12 inches. The beds should slope from the center
outward for surface drainage. The soil requires no special fertilizer, well-rotted manure, dug in, sufficing for the wants of the bulbs and
also for the usual bedding plants to follow in such beds the next spring. Plant the bulbs 6 to 9 inches apart and to a depth, from the
crown of the bulb, of about 3 inches in heavy soil and 4 inches in light soil. Protect the beds with 3 to 4 inches of leaves or light litter,
gradually removing this in the spring. It is still better to cover with several inches of well-rotted and light manure, allowing this to
remain on the beds in the spring, this mulch keeping the beds moist and cool, through which the blooming period is considerably length-
ened. The bulbs can be planted from October until the ground freezes, but early planting is preferable, as the root-growth has time to
develop, enabling the plants to better withstand the winter’s severity, and also contributing to the production of larger and more perfect
flower-spikes. The beds may be planted with one or more varieties or a combination of colors as fancy may suggest.
For Pots, Bowls or Boxes. Use porous soil thoroughly mixed with well-rotted manure and some sand, not omitting some drain-
age. A single bulb will require a 5-inch pot. Allow same proportionate space, when planting a number of bulbs in larger pots or window-
boxes. Remove any sprouts there may be at the base of the bulbs. Plant the bulbs two-thirds below the surface, water thoroughly, and
place in a cool, dark situation until the roots are well established, then bring to the light. A temperature of 50°, gradually increased to
60°, will be a factor in securing the finest spikes and brightest colors. A high temperature—or forcing—is fatal to the most gratifying results.
For Glasses. Use only select bulbs for this purpose. Fill the glasses with clear, soft water, allowing the base of the bulb to barely
touch the water. Place in a cool, dark location, letting them remain there until the roots nearly touch the bottom of the glasses; then bring
to the light. Replenish the water as it evaporates, or renew it if it becomes offensive. As with pot-grown plants, cool treatment will
improve the quality of bloom and render them more durable.
French Roman Hyacinths. These are used very extensively for forcing. The flowers, smaJler than those of the preceding class,
are more freely produced, two or more spikes shooting from a single bulb. Treat same as Dutch Hyacinths, in pots or boxes. The white
variety, if planted early and gently forced, will bloom in December. The others are three or four weeks later. A 4-inch pot is large enough
for a single bulb. Allow proportionate space when planting in larger boxes or pots.
White Italian Hyacinths. These bloom about three weeks later than the White Romans. Spikes somewhat larger and very fra-
grant; useful for a succession; treatment same as preceding.
Miniature Dutch Hyacinths. These are young bulbs of early-blooming varieties of
Dutch Hyacinths. Spikes larger and later than those of the French sort. Plant six to ten bulbs
in pots or pans according to size of vessel. Also useful for outdoor planting.
Specially Prepared Hyacinths for Very
Early Flowering
By a new method of treatment recently discovered by a Holland bulb-grower while experi-
menting with the object of hastening the maturity of the bulbs, Hyacinths can now successfully
be brought into earlier bloom than has heretofore been possible. By this method, in which the
maturity of the bulb is hastened, the flowers produced from them are not alone earlier, but larger
and more perfect, with stronger spikes and larger bells. Our grower states that this new culture
is a complete success and will revolutionize the growing of Hyacinths; also that the forcing of
Hyacinths from bulbs so treated was very easy and had already become popular in Holland.
The past year on December 2 they had Hyacinths in perfect bloom from bulbs that had
been subjected to this special treatment. An exhibition of specially treated Hyacinths in bloom
had been held from December 20 to 23, which was a complete success, and convinced everyone
who had been skeptical as to practical results.
The bulbs we offer that have been subjected to this new method of treatment are not so
large as our first-size Hyacinths, for the reason that it has been found that smaller bulbs give
better results, the large bulbs producing too many small-sized flowers. We advise our customers
who desire blooms at the earliest possible date to give these specially treated bulbs a trial.
We offer this season the following varieties, all at 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., or $1.65 per
doz., postpaid.
Garibaldi. Brilliant red. Grande Blanche. Blush-white.
General Pelissier. Crimson-scarlet. Maria. Dark purple.
Marie Cornelia. Blush-pink. Potgieter. Light blue.
Lady Derby. Bright rose-pink. Regulus. Light blue.
L’Innocence. Pure white.
Exhibition Hyacinths
These are varieties selected for their grand-sized spikes, elegance of form and beauty and
richness of color. The bulbs in quality are the cream of the crop, and naturally are sold at an
advanced price. We offer this grade only in limited quantity and request early orders for the
same. These bulbs, as a rule, are too large to grow in the ordinary Hyacinth glass, but may be
flowered in any large vase, if this is preferred to pot culture.
18 cts. each (20 cts., postpaid), $1.75 per doz. ($1.93, postpaid).
SINGLE RED, ROSE and PINK SHADES. Gertrude, Gigantea, Moreno, Roi des Belges,
Gerding! Wiseman, Charles Dickens, Garibaldi, Lady Derby, Ornement Rose and Robert
teiger.
SINGLE PURE and BLUSH-WHITE. Grande Blanche, La Grandesse, L’Innocence, Mme.
Nee oer Hoe. pore Angenis Christina, British Queen, Jumbo, Monsieur Van der Hoop,
an r. Plimsol.
SINGLE BLUE SHADES. Grand Lilas, Grand Maitre, Johan, King of the Blues, Captain
Boyton, Lady Derby, Maria, Potgieter, Queen of the Blues and Totula.
Hyacinth Glasses. 1 blue, green and purple. Tall and low glasses. 15 cts. each,
$1.60 per doz. Hyacinth in glass
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BECKERT’S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL STREET, N. 5., PITTSBURGH, PA.
Named Hyacinths, Extra-Selected First-Sized Bulbs
Single-flowering varieties are principally grown, both in indoor and outdoor culture. They force more readily and, as a rule, produce
larger and finer spikes of flowers than double-flowering varieties. Double Hyacinths are entirely satisfactory for bedding or pot culture,
but require a longer season for their development. The figures I, 2, 3 and 4 placed after the names of varieties, indicate the comparative
time of blooming, No. 1 being the earliest to bloom and No. 4 the latest. Varieties in heavy type at the head of each list of colors are the cream
of the recent introductions in Hyacinths. Double Hyacinths are indicated by a star (*).
Price, except where noted, ro cts. each, $1 per doz., $8 per 100. If to be sent postpaid, add to catalogue price 2 cts. for each bulb,
8 cts. for 6 bulbs, 15 cts. per doz. bulbs. ;
ees Staion F Stacks
A Pot of Single Hyacinths
Red, Rose and Pink Shades
CARDINAL MANNING. t. Bright red; a splendid, large truss
with bells of great size; very early; grand flowers. Highly recom-
mended. 30 cts. each, 32 cts. postpaid; $3 per doz., $3.15 postpaid.
Dr. SCHZZPMAN. 2. Bright rose-pink; large, fleshy bells, forming
a beautiful spike of pyramidal form. 25 cts. each, 27 cts. postpaid;
$2.50 per doz., $2.65 postpaid.
ETNA. 4. Brilliant pink; large, fleshy bells, forming a beautiful
and large truss on a strong stem; splendid for growing in pots;
blooms after all other Hyacinths are done. 20 cts. each, 22 cts.
postpaid; $2 per doz., $2.15 postpaid.
GENERAL DE WET. 2. Light pink, white center, a sport from
Grand Maitre, of the same habit; throws several spikes. 20 cts.
each, 22 cts. postpaid; $2 per doz., $2.15 postpaid.
HOFGAERTNER KUHNERT. 1. Bright rose with lighter center;
spike perfect, pyramidal shape and of immense size. 25 cts. each,
27 cts. postpaid; $2.50 per doz., $2.65 postpaid.
KING OF THE REDS. 3. Brilliant carmine with white eye.
25 cts. each, 27 cts. postpaid; $2.50 per doz., $2.65 postpaid.
LA VICTOIRE. 2. Brilliant dark pink when forced; brilliant dark
red when grown outdoors; splendid spike, with large bells; will
become a great favorite. 25 cts. each, 27 cts. postpaid; $2.50
per doz., $2.65 postpaid.
QUEEN OF THE PINKS. 4. Lovely pink; broad, large truss,
good-sized bells and strong stems. 40 cts. each, 42 cts. postpaid;
$4.25 per doz., $4.40 postpaid.
QUEEN WILHELMINA. 1. Most vivid rosy pink; extraordinarily
large and elegant truss. 20 cts. each, 22 cts. postpaid; $2 per doz.,
$2.15 postpaid.
- Red, Rose and Pink Shades, continued
Cardinal Wiseman. 4. Dark pink; large, compact spike; splendid
for growing in pots.
Charles Dickens. 1. One of the most beautiful delicate pink shades;
very early.
Cavaignae. 4. Extra-fine salmon-pink; large bells.
Countess of Roseberry (Dr. Coindet). 2. Brilliant carmine;
extra fine.
Garibaldi. 1. Brilliant red, large spike, good-sized bells.
Gigantea. 2. Small light pink bells, forming a large, compact spike.
General Pelissier. 1. Deep carmine; fine spike. Extra-early forcer
and bedder.
Gertrude. 3. Dark pink, compact spike on strong stem. One of the
most popular forcers and bedders.
Jacques. 3. Pyramidal-shaped truss of gigantic dimensions. A beau-
tiful shade of light pink.
King of the Belgians. 3. Bright scarlet. Good forcer and bedder.
Kohinoor. 3. Lovely rose-pink. Forms an unusually long and
handsome spike.
Lady Derby. 1. Most beautiful light pink; large, compact spikes on
strong stems. Very early. Splendid for pots and forcing.
Moreno. 4. Lively pink; large and compact bells.
Nimrod. 1. Deep rose. Bulb small but produces a large spike
with small closely arranged bells.
Ornement Rose. 4. Large, broad spike; very delicate rose; fine
bedder.
Robert Steiger. 3. Deep red; splendid bedder.
*Bouquet Royal. 3. Salmon-rose, dark center.
*Chestnut Flower. 3. Light pink; extra-large spike.
*La Grand Conquerant. 3. Light rose, shaded pink; grand spikes.
*Lord Wellington. 3. One of the best double pinks; large bells.
*President Roosevelt. 3. Dark red; large spike.
*Prince of Orange. 2. Dark rose; semi-double, early.
Pure White and Blush- White
ARENTINE ARENDSEN. 2. Snow-white; a real gem in regard to
color and shape of truss; spike unusually well filled and round.
20 cts. each, 22 cts. postpaid; $2 per doz., $2.15 postpaid.
CHRISTMAS WHITE. 1. Opens blush-white, turns pure white;
one of the very earliest. 25 cts. each, 27 cts. postpaid; $2.50 per
doz., $2.65 postpaid.
CORREGGIO. 2. The large, fleshy bells are snow-white, and form
a perfect truss of great beauty and size. 30 cts. each, 32 cts.
postpaid; $3 per doz., $3.15 postpaid.
GENERAL VETTER. 2. Blush-white; spikes of immense size and
perfect pyramidal shape. 20 cts. each, 22 cts. postpaid; $2 per
doz., $2.15 postpaid.
HEIN ROOZEN. 1. Of great merit; the large, snow-white bells
form a long, loose spike of great elegance. 25 cts. each, 27 cts.
postpaid; $2.50 per doz., $2.65 postpaid.
OUIDA. 3. Pure white, forming a very large, compact truss. 20 cts.
each, 22 cts. postpaid; $2 per doz., $2.15 pcestpaid.
WHITE LADY. 3. Sport of the blue Lord Derby. Immense, pure
white, compact spikes. 25 cts. each, 27 cts. postpaid; $2.50 per
doz., $2.65 postpaid.
Albertine. 2. Pure white; large spike; very early.
Angenis Christina. 2. Pure white; splendid bedder.
Blancheur a Merveille. 4. Pure white; very fine flower.
British Queen. 2. Pure white; large truss; early.
Grande Bianche. 2. Blush-white; early and a good bedder.
Grandeur a Merveille. 2. Blush-white; large, handsome truss.
Jumbo. 3. Blush-white; large bells. Very large bulb.
La Franchise. 3. Creamy white; very large bulbs; fine bedder.
La Grandesse. 3. Purest white, the large, fleshy bells form a large,
compact and perfect spike; fine forcer. 15 cts. each, 17 cts.
postpaid; $1.50 per doz., $1.65 postpaid.
L’Innocence. 3. Pure white; as good for bedding as it is for forcing
on account of its compact growth. 12 cts. each, 14 cts. postpaid;
$1.25 per doz., $1.40 postpaid.
Madame Van der Hoop. 3. Almost pure white; large bells, com-
pact truss; good pot Hyacinth and effective bedder.
Mammoth. 3. Blush-white; large bells and large spikes.
BECKERT’S ANNUAL AUTUMN
CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS AND SEEDS
Pure White and Blush- White Hyacinths, continued
Mimi. 1. Waxy white; one of the earliest forcers; also a fine bedder.
Monsieur Van der Hoop. 2. A pure white sport of Madame Van
der Hoop, but with a larger truss; splendid for pots. 15 cts. each,
17 cts. postpaid; $1.50 per doz., $1.65 postpaid.
Mr. Plimsol. 3. Blush-white; grand spike; good bedder.
Queen of England. 3. A very good, pure white.
*Isabella. 2. Waxy white; fine spike.
*La Grandesse. 3. A pure white double of this name.
*La Grande Duchesse. 3. Blush-white; good flower.
*La Tour d’Auvergne. 3. Pure white; forces readily; very good.
uness Metternich. 3. Blush-white; one of the best double
whites.
*Queen Emma. 3. Blush-white; good truss.
Blue Shades
ADMIRAL COUBERT. 1. Enormously large truss; flowers bright
sky-blue; fine forcer. 25 cts. each, 27 cts. postpaid; $2.50 per doz.,
$2.65 postpaid.
BISMARCK. 1. Large spike, bells very heavy and of a charming
light blue, shaded with violet in center of petals; very early.
25 cts. each, 27 cts. postpaid; $2.50 per doz., $2.65 postpaid.
ELECTRA. 3. Porcelain-blue; tall, finely formed spike, with very
large bells. 25 cts. each, 27 cts. postpaid; $2.50 per doz., $2.65
postpaid.
GENERAL VAN DER HEYDEN. 1. Bright, dark lavender; has
a long, well-filled spike on a strong stem, and forces easily. 20 cts.
each, 22 cts. postpaid; $2 per doz., $2.15 postpaid.
IVANHOE. 3. Purplish indigo-blue; the large, glossy bells have a
white throat; the long, narrow, well-filled spike somewhat resem-
bles a delphinium. 30 cts. each, 32 cts. postpaid; $3 per doz.,
$3.15 postpaid.
PERLE BRILLANT. 4. Light blue, tinged lavender; produces an
enormous spike of perfect-shaped bells, large and waxy. 20 cts.
each, 22 cts. postpaid; $2 per doz., $2.15 postpaid.
Competitor. 1. Light blue; large, perfect flower.
Czar Peter. 3. Large bells of light lavender-blue; fine spike.
Captain Boyton. 3. Deep porcelain-blue; large, broad spike.
Enchantress. 2. Most delicate porcelain-blue; makes a splendid
truss and is one of the most beautiful of the light blues.
Bed of Hyacinths
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Blue Shades, continued
Grand Lilas. 2. Dark lilac; large spike; splendid variety for
bedding and forcing.
Grand Maitre. 2. Deep sky-blue; very large, compact spike; one of
the most popular blues; splendid for growing in pans aad pots.
Johan. 2. Large, light blue bells, forming a large, compact truss;
fine bedder.
King of the Blacks. 3. Purplish black; grand spike.
King of the Blues. 4. Rich, dark blue; splendid truss; fine as a
forcer and bedder.
La Peyrouse. 3. Clear porcelain-blue; fine bells; splendid bedder.
Lord Derby. 4. The small, bright porcelain bells form a large and
compact spike of great beauty.
Marie. 2. Dark purple; fine bedder.
Potgieter. 2. Pale blue; immense truss; splendid for bedding and
early forcing.
Queen of the Blues. 4. Hardly excelled as a fine light blue variety;
stems short and stiff, and has no superior for pots.
Schotel. 2. Light blue; large bells; handsome spikes.
Totula. 4. Bright blue; enormously large flowers and spikes.
*Blocksberg. 4. Late; azure-blue; large florets and spikes.
*Charles Dickens. 2. Dark lilac-blue.
*Garrick. 3. Light blue.
*General Kohler. 2. Bright blue; a splendid forcer.
*Prince of Saxony. 3. Dark blue; good spikes.
*Van Speyk. 2. Porcelain-blue; large, compact spike.
Yellow Shades
BUFF BEAUTY. 2. Buff-orange-yellow; large bells, enormous
truss. 15 cts. each, 17 cts. postpaid; $1.50 per doz., $1.65 postpaid.
CITY OF HAARLEM. 2. Golden yellow—undoubtedly the grand-
est of the yellows; very large and well-formed truss. 25 cts. each,
27 cts. postpaid; $2.50 per doz., $2.65 postpaid.
DAYLIGHT. 2. Primrose-yellow, best in its color.
17 cts. postpaid; $1.50 per doz., $1.65 postpaid.
Ida. 3. Early; rich primrose-yellow; fine spike.
King of the Yellows. 4. Rich, deep yellow; tall spike; large bells.
Marchioness of Lorne. 3. Rosy salmon; splendid truss.
Yellow Hammer. 3. Golden yellow; forces easily; fine spike.
*Goethe. 2. Salmon-yellow with pinkish center.
*Qphir d’Or. 2. Yellow with purple center.
*Sunflower. 2. Deep buff-yellow.
I5 cts. each,
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BECKERT'’S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL STREET, N. S., PITTSBURGH. PA.
Unnamed Hyacinths for Bedding
and Forcing
These are very-good varieties usually offered as “mixed.’”’? Our
bulbs exceed in size the general grades, being 16 cm. and over—6
to 634 inches—in circumference. The single varieties are excellent
for forcing or indoor use.
Uniform price-list of all colors either single- or double-
flowering. Extra-selected Grade, 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz.,
62 cts. postpaid; $3.70 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Good Grade,
$3 per 100, $29 per 1,000.
Single
Dark Red Pure White
Rose and Pink Blush-White and Tinted
Dark Blue and Purple Yellow Shades
Light Blue and Lavender
; Double
Red Shades Blue Shades
White and Blush Yellow Shades
Miniature or Dutch Roman
Hyacinths
These are charming single-flowered varieties that can be used for
pots, bowls, boxes, or he bedded in the garden. They may also be
grown in moss with good results; plant quite close.
All at 5 cts. each, 45 cts. per doz., 53 cts. postpaid; $3 per 100
Gertrude. Clear pink. L’Innocence. Pure white.
Gigantea. Delicate rose. Mad. Van der Hoop. Waxy
Grand Lilas. Dark lilac. white.
Grand Maitre. Porcelain-blue.
Johan. Light blue.
La Grandesse. White.
Moreno. Lovely pink.
Queen of the Blues. Azure-
blue.
Early-Flowering French Roman
Hyacinths |
Much earlier than the Dutch Romans. By early potting in fall
with successional planting, flowers may be had continually from
November to early spring, and quite early results may be had growing
them in bowls or in saucers with water and pebbles, or in balls or
baskets of moss. Each Doz. 100 1,600
Early White. Extra select, 13x15 cm.$0 07 $0 65 $4 50 $40 00
a 2 Choice bulbs, 12x15 cm. 05 50 3 %. 35 00
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“Italian White ................ 05 AS a3) 50
Add 8 cts. per doz., or 65 cts. per 100, when to be sent by mail.
Tulips
For grand effect as an early spring flower, the Tulip probably
heads the list of bulbous plants. They are so entirely hardy, easily
cared for, flower so freely in city or country, sun or shade, and as,
with proper selection of varieties. their flowers may be enjoyed from
April to June, it naturally follows that they are becoming immensely
i x popular. By planting scillas, crocus, snowdrops, etc., between the
Bed of Single Tulips bulbs, the same bed or space of ground will provide a beautiful
display of these early gems, preceding and in no manner interfering
with the Tulips. Named varieties are to be preferred for satisfying results, and as we give the average height and relative blooming
season of most varieties, selections as to color and season may be readily made. Plant 5 to 6 inches apart, and cover one and one-half
or twice their depth.
For house culture plant four to six bulbs in a 6-inch pot, and in proportion for the larger sizes of bulb-pans, treat as advised for
hyacinths. Good roots and plenty of them, before bringing plants to light and warmth, are essential to success.
The figures after names of varieties indicate the average height in inches to which they grow. Varieties most suitable for forcing are
indicated by a star(*). The letter E indicates those that bloom earliest, M medium, and L latest.
If to be sent postpaid, add to catalogue prices 5 cts. per doz., 35 cts. per 100 bulbs. Remit stamps for small sums.
Choice Novelties in Single Early Tulips
APOLLO. 16-L. The largest of all single early Each Doz. 100° *BLUSHING BRIDE. 12-E. Very bright Each Doz. I00
Tulips; flowers dark wine-red; forces well..$0 10 $1 00 $7 00 pink, of striking beauty and perfect shape..$0 07 $0 65 $4 50
ADMIRAL REYNIER. 11—-M. Large, goblet- *BRILLIANT STAR. 10-E. Brilliant ver-
shaped, carmine-rose striped white flowers; milion-scarlet. Color and habit same as
one of the most beautifulofthestriped Tulips. 05 45 3.00 Vermilion Brilliant, but of greater substance. IO I 00 700
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Novelties in Single Early Tulips, continued
*BUTTERCUP. t10-E. Earliest of yellow Each Doz. 100
Tulips; narrow flower with pointed petals of
purest golden yellow..................... $0 07 $065 $4 50
*CARDINAL RAMPOLLO. 11-L. Clear yel-
low petals, with bright orange-red border; a
striking bedder; forces well............... 05 45 3.00 |
CERISE GRIS-DE-LIN. to-L. Lake, shad-
ing to fawn and cream, with yellow center. 05 J 3 FO |
COTTAGE BOY. 9-L. Light orange-red,
bordered bronzy yellow; very showy bedder. 04 35 2 25
DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT. 11-L. Bril-
liant, dark pink; large flowers............. 06- 60 4 00
ENCHANTRESS. 12-M. Large, wine-red
flowers with broad, yellowish white border.. I0 100 7 00
*FLAMINGO. 1o0-L. Brightest carmine-pink
with white on the middle of its more or less
crinkled petals; splendid forcer............ 07 65 450
FRED MOORE. 16-M. Bright orange, shaded
with scarlet; very handsome; forces well... 04 25 2 25
*GOLDEN HORN. 12-M. A large, round-
petaled Tulip, primrose-yellow shading to
gold at the edges, tipped brownish red..... 07 65 450
GRACE DARLING. 12-M. Dull bronze-
scarlet, with dark blue center; large flower on
strong stem; fine bedder.................. 05 50 3.50
*JENNY. 10-M. Beautiful, silky carmine-
rose, faint silvery white stripe in the middle. 05 45 3.00
*LA REINE MAXIMUS. 10-L. White, tinged
rose; same color and habit as La Reine, but
OPE WICESIESISIZE: fe sia, cers s trae teueusva aioe melons 06 60 400
LA RIANTE. to—-M. Most lovely bright
pink, shaded with carmine-rose; one of the
most attractive Tulips................... 04 35 2 50
LA REMARQUABLE. 12-M. Claret-purple,
with light border, immense flowers with
slightly recurving petals on strong stems... 05 50 3°75
LA TRIOMPHANTE. 11-L. Long-pointed,
white flowers with most delicate pink shade. 07 65 450
*LE MATELAS. 12-E. Silvery pink tipped
with white and shaded with blush-white... 06 60 4 00
*McKINLEY. 12—-M. Inside orange-red; out-
side carmine; a unique color in early Tulips;
forces splendidly and fine for bedding...... 06 60 4 00
PINK BEAUTY. 12-M. Rosy pink, slightly
feathered white; flowers of unsurpassed size
andsbeautyas-)- see $45 per I,000.. 07 70 5 00
*PIONEER. 10-M. Very large, well-formed
red flowers; earliest of reds............... 07 7O 5 00
*PRIMROSE QUEEN. t0-M. Soft primrose;
different in color from other yellows, inside
of petals being darker than outside........ 04 35 2 50
QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS. 12-M.
Very delicate blush-pink; when forced slowly
there is no other pink in Tulips that comes
nearer to the delicate color of this; flowers
of immense size and perfect shape......... 05 45 3.00
*ROSE PRECOCE. 10-E. Very light rose; one
of the earliest; blooms by Christmas...... 06 60 4 00
ROSE VAN DEKEMA. o-M. Dark rose-
pink; resembles much the well-known Rose
Gris-de-lin, but brighter and larger....... 07 65 4 50
*SIR THOMAS LIPTON. 15-1.. Brilliant
crimson, cup-shaped flowers of large size;
fine for early forcing and bedding......... 05 50
General List of Single Early Tulips
xAlbion (White Hawk). 12-L. Each Doz. roo
Large, globular, pure white flowers
with crinkled petals; fine for forcing
andloutdoorss. 7 enn $o 03 $0 30 $2 25 $19 oo
Artus (Garibaldi). 8-L. Brilliant
scarlet, with clear yellow center;
I,000
a splendid bedder............... 02 20 I 30 #11 00
*Belle Alliance (Waterloo). 10—-M.
Large, sweet-scented, scarlet
flower, excellent for forcing and
bedding; very popular .......... 03 30 1095 I7 50
3 50 |
CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS AND SEEDS
General List of Single Early Tulips, continued
Bride of Haarlem, Golden. 9—-M. Each Doz. 100 1,000
Crimson, feathered golden yellow.$0 07 $0 65 $4 50
Bride of Haarlem, Silver. 9—M.
Crimson, feathered white........ 05 5 g 50
Brutus. 1to—M. Brownish red, yel-
lO WHE PEt. Ssoeteirpn ene alee aa 03 25 I 70 $15 00
Chrysolora. 11-M. Golden yellow;
fine bedder; flower keeps its color
well until the petals drop......... 02 20 I 30 II 00
Coleur Cardinal. 11-L. Outside
bronze-scarlet, inside glittering
crimson; large, fine flowers of great
substance; very fine for bedding
fan duforcin girs asa nss Oe 04 35 2 20 20 00
*Cottage Maid (La Precieuse). 9-M.
Bright pink, splendid for late forc-
ing and for bedding............. 02 20 I 30 II 00
*Cramoisi Brillant. 12—M. Brilliant
scarlet; a splendid bedder and sure
forcer; very handsome flower.... 03 25 I 55 1350
Crimson King. 10-M. Bright crim-
son; fine bedder................. 02 20 I 40 I2 00
*Duc de Berlin. 10-E. Red, yellow-
borderedfearlyaseen eerie ace 04 35 260 £24 00
Duchesse de Parma. 12—L. Orange-
red, margined deep yellow; a splen-
did bedder with tall, strong stem. 02 20 I 40 12 00
Dusart. 10o—L. Carmine-scarlet, wide-
open flower; splendid bedder, re-
taining its color under the most
trying conditions................ 03 30 I 90 17 00
Fabiola (Grand Duc de Russie).
Io—M. Rosy violet, striped white. 04 40 2 75
*Golden Queen. 12—M. One of the
best yellows; large, well-shaped
golden yellow flower on strong
stem; early forcer............... 04 35 2 50
*Goldfinch. 11-M. Golden yellow;
sweet-scented; forces easily and
early and lasts long when cut;
retains color well to the end..... 03 25 I 60 14 v0
Single Early Tulips
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General List of Single Early Tulips, continued
Joost Van WVondel, Red. 10-L. Each
Deep cherry-red, feathered white..$0 03 $0 30 $1 90
*Joost Van Vondel, White (Lady
Boreel). r2-M. The largest and
most intense of the white early
Tulips; splendid forcer as well as
edd ery ae metas shersie ae olay sisie sreroete
Keizerkroon (Grand Duc). 14-L.
Carmine-scarlet, with broad yel-
low border. This old variety,
which forces well, remains a great
favorite for bedding; should be
planted by itself, not in com-
bination S-epoe lowe res
*King of the Yellows. 12-M. Deep
golden yellow; one of the earliest
yellows; fine for forcing as well
as bedding; flowers egg-shaped
andifine foncuttineeaaseenaee cee
*La Reine (Queen Victoria). 11-M.
White, slightly shaded rose; splen-
did both for forcing and bedding..
Leonardo da Vinci (Miss Hallen).
1o-L. Terra-cotta; fine bedder....
*Mon Tresor. 11-M. Pure golden
yellow; extra-fine, large flower;
one of the best and easiest forcers.
Nelly (Grande Blanche). ro-M. Pure
white, large flowers; very fine
bedd én. ca seciectos eerste
‘Ophir d’Or. 11-M. Pure yellow;
undoubtedly the best yellow bedder.
Pottebakker, White. 14—-M. Pure
white, large flowers; good bed-
President Lincoln (Queen of
Violets). 11—M. Pale violet, edged
white:/eood bedder-n...-- ee
*Prince of Austria. 12-L. Bright
orange-vermilion, large flower,
sweet-scented; fine forcer and
beddeniws: iecinenocccoem eee
Princess Wilhelmina (Queen of
Pinks). 13-L. Deep rosy red,
flushed white; large flower; tall-
growing; fine bedder.............
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30
40
30
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Proserpine. 12—-M. Fine, glowing Each Doz.
carmine-pink; large flowers, forces
easily and early; also a fine
bed deri. fs te cae ctor eee ee $0 04 $0 40
Rose Aplati. 10o-M. Delicate pink;
fine cup-shaped flower........... 04
*Rose Gris-de-lin. 10o-L. One of
the finest pinks in cultivation.
Very desirable both for forcing and
bedding 25: Scns Stone ee 02
*Rose Luisante. 1o-L. Dark silky
rose; the finest rose variety; both
a forcerand)ibedder=.- ners eee 04
Thomas Moore. 14-L. Apricot-
orange; distinct, fine-shaped flower;
good forcer and bedder.......... 02
*Vermilion Brilliant. 11-L. Bright
vermilion; best of its class; forces
very readily; fine bedder; large
POWER cyerssas racic ees ose ee 04
*Yellow Prince. 10-M. Golden yel-
low; sweet-scented; very pop-
Ula fortorcing ea es seein 02
BECKERT’S SUPERB SINGLE
MIXED. We prepare this mix-
ture ourselves from named sorts
in proper proportion, and it is
composed of varieties that are
nearly of one height and bloom
at about the same time. Bulbs
of the largest sizest. on -cn sense
SUPERFINE MIXED. This mixture
is as we import it from our grower
in Holland, special care being taken
to have it made up of all possible
varieties and colors. This mixture
must not be compared with cheap
mixtures offered by some houses. .
35
20
35
20
40
20
15
100
$2
2
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Duc Van Thol Tulips
These are single-flowered and the earliest varieties; they are
They are not so
desirable for cutting, as the stems are rather short; still very useful
for the florist who uses his own stock. They grow uniformly 5 to 8
inches high and, excepting the first variety, flower at the same time.
extensively used for forcing in pots, pans, etc.
Rose. Fine pink; opens white...............
Searlet. The most popular of this class......
White Maximus. Improved white; large
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Maximus. Scarlet, edged yellow............
Wellow. Wishtiycllowas-.- oleae eee
Cochineal. Rich orange-scarlet; large flower.
Choice Maxed) 5-6-5) scte ts is cis cfolse viel epeycheisiere
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30
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40
30
60
79
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$o 25
Double Early Tulips
The double varieties cannot be forced so early or readily as the
singles. One of the earliest, Salvator Rosa, may be had by the middle
of January, while varieties preceded by a star (*) may be flowered
from January to March. The flowers are large and brilliant and are
effective in beds or groups. If grown in pots, do not attempt flower-
| ing before they are well rooted.
1,000
$27 00
2I 00
II 00
II 00
24 00
II 50
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If to be sent postpaid, add to catalogue prices, 5 cts. per doz. and
35 cts. per 100 bulbs.
Choice Novelties in Double Early Tulips
*BOULE DE NEIGE (Purity). 10-E. Pure Each
white, large peony-like flower; splendid forcer$o 07 $0 65
*COCHINEAL. to0-M. Brilliant scarlet; very
large, semi-double flower; good forcer......
*EL TOREADOR. 10-—M. Reddish orange, with
rich yellow border; one of the best double
Tulips; very handsome; splendid for pots
ANG|PAaNs io ceecce se eis ETO hae:
GOLDEN KING. 11-M. One of the most
charming novelties. Wherever exhibited it
has attracted general attention. Soft, very
pleasant shade of canary-yellow, shaded
goldeniyellowsnas< isl. «Sie o cet eee
05
07
Doz.
45
65
100
$4 50
3 00
Io 00
BECKERT'S ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS AND SEEDS
Novelties in Double Early Tulips, continued
LA VOISSIER. 9-L. Large, semi-double Each Doz. 100
flower on strong stem; red, with rich
yellows ibordeta ois dee ehicge nice chain ok $0 07 $065 $4 50
*LORD ROSEBERRY. 10-M. Delicate pink;
VelyACatly fOLcelarwe einer ee ee 05 45 3.00
PRINCE OF ORANGE. 1t0-L. Very bright,
richVoranges anc toe ONC ee 05 5 8 50
ROSE d’AMOUR. 12-M. Lovely soft rose-
pink; beautifully shaped flower; good forcer. 05 5® 8 SO
ROSE DE DAME. 14-M. Large, white,
feathered stOsee nersacsm en eueue a tates s eae ae 05 45 3.00
SCHOONARD. 12—-M. A pure white sport of
Murillo, with all of its good qualities...... 07 65 4 50
SAFRANO (Tea Rose). 1o-M. Of a pleasing
soft safrano-yellow shade; color exactly that
of the old tea rose......... $40 per 1,000. . 07 65 450
*THALIA. 12—-M. An immense, very double,
scarlet Tulip; easily forced............... 05 45 3.00
General List of Double Early Tulips
*Couronned’Or. 11-M. Golden Each Doz. 100 1,000
yellow, flushed orange; a mag-
nificent flower of great beauty and
size, strong stems, holding flower
Wi AMAMeS WS NORE oocadcosuscue $0 04 $0 35 $2 40 $22 00
Couronne des Rose. 11—M. Rich,
pure rose, shaded with white; large. 05 50 3.50
Gloria Solis. 10o—-E. Deep crimson,
bordered with gold.............. 02 20 I 50 I3 00
*Imperator rubrorum. 11—M. Glow-
ing scarlet; large and very double. 03 30 220 20 00
La Candeur. to—M. Pure white;
popular bedder; holds flower a
lon SAtime jam aac eee 02 20 I 50 #413 00
*La Matador. 12—M. Scarlet, with
purple glow on outside of petals.
One of the finest reds; fineforcer. 04 40 2 75
Lord Beaconsfield. 12—M. Brilliant
crimson-rose; shape of flower re-
sembles a giant Ranunculus...... 04 40 2 75
*La Grandesse. 12—-M. Dark pink;
splendid forcer; large and very
doubletinaceteone tae oe 05 45 3 00
*Murillo. 10—M. Beautiful light pink;
very popular forcing variety...... 02 20 I 40 I2 00
Rex rubrorum. 10-M. Bright scar-
let; good bedder................. 03 30 I 90 £17 00
*Rubra maxima. 11-M. Dazzling
scarlet; splendid bedding variety;
alsorawinetorcelan anes 03 30 190 #417 00
Raphael. 12—M. Very delicate rose;
extra-large flower; very fine...... 05 45 3.00
*Salvator Rosa. 12—E. Dark pink;
fine for forcing and outdoor....... 03 30 2 20 20 00
*Titian. to—E. Red, bordered yel-
low; an excellent forcer.......... 03 30 I 90 I7 00
*Tournesol, Red-and- Yellow. 10-M.
Rich scarlet, edged yellow; fine for
forcing and outdoors............. 04 35 2 40 22 00
*Tournesol, Yellow. 10—-M. Bright
yellow, shading to orange, other-
wise like the preceding........... 03 30 220 # £20 00
Vuurbaak. 12-M. Brilliant scarlet;
splendid bedder; well-shaped and
very large flower on strong stem... 04 35 2 50
BECKERT’S SUPERB DOUBLE
MIXED. Our own mixture from
named sorts in proper proportion
and composed of varieties that
bloom at about the same time... . 25 I 80 16 00
SUPERFINE DOUBLE MIXED.
As imported from our grower in
Holland, special care being taken
to have the mixture made up of all
possible varieties and colors. Do
not compare with cheap mixtures.
Late Double Tulips
These come into bloom about the middle of May. Continue fresh
and beautiful for a long time. Each Doz. 100
Fimest Mixed | ..255055:6 secre so pteiiee boh eseeees $o 02 $0 20 $1 50
I5 I 10 £1000
Late Single-Flowering Tulips
Known as Cottage or May-Flowering Tulips
This class, as well as the Darwin Tulips, is becoming very popu-
lar. They are very hardy and robust, flowers are large in size and
very rich in coloring. The stems are long and wiry and the flowers
are durable in a cut state. They are effective planted in clumps or
borders, and may be grown in pots as recommended for other Tulips,
and brought in to succeed the earlier classes.
Bouton d’Or (Ida; Golden Beauty). Fine, Each Doz. 100
dark golden yellow; very showy bedder;
excellentatomcuttini canner renner ner $0 03 $0 30 $1 90
Bridesmaid (Maid of Holland). Cherry-rose,
striped scarlet-violet and white............ 03 25 i WS
Caledonia. Very bright orange-red on a dark
stem; very showy and effective............ 03 30 2 00
Elegans, Crimson. Brilliant crimson; petals
elegantly recurved; one of the few late Tulips
Woe CAI IDS TORE. ooo san acon ous oonDDOGON 03 20 2 25
Emerald Gem. Coral-red; dark green center.. 06 55 4 00
Fairy Queen. Rosy heliotrope, broadly mar-
gined yellow; flowers of enormous size and
laStyramlone atime, arena cece seuss ee toe ees ee O4 35 2 50
Firefly. Brilliant orange, slightly striped yel-
IGN etic Siomencee actor nd DOr hoa in mone 05 SOM N50
Fulgens, Scarlet. Dark scarlet; long, re-
curving petals on very tall stems........... 03 30 200
Gesneriana lutea. Golden yellow; most
effective bedder of all yellow Cottage Tulips.. 03 20 22s
Gesneriana lutea pallida (Mrs. Keightly).
Primrose-yellow; enormous flowers......... 05 FE 3 50
Gesneriana rosea. Rosy carmine, black base;
finewbed derismcca tee eae reer ae aOeSS 03 30 200
Gesneriana spathulata. Dazzling scarlet,
with blue base; enormous flower of dazzling
brilliancy; popular bedder. . .$16 per 1,000. . 03 25 I 80
Golden Crown. Yellow, bordered and feath-
eredlorange sis sca eso re ines oe 2. 2 iF AS
Inglescombe Pink (Salmon Queen). Soft
rose with a salmon flush; globular form..... 04 BE B®
Inglescombe Scarlet. Brilliant scarlet, with
black base; large flower. ..------)-s45+2--- 04
Inglescombe Yellow. Glossy canary-yellow;
the large, globular flower has the cup shape
Oi UNS IDAINVIN HYDEadcoaccogcanascnccanna|s 09 90 6 50
Isabella (Blushing Bride; Shandon Bells).
Creamy white, shaded carmine-rose and
changing: to dark pink=== 52-52. ....065--.- 02 20 I 50
La Reve (Hobenia; Sara Bernhardt). A unique
color best described as crushed strawberry;
handsome, globe-shaped flower............ Io I 05 7 50
Mammoth. Fiery scarlet; very large flower. . 06 60 4 00
Mrs. Moon. Large yellow flower; extra fine. . 07 65 450
Orange Beauty. Brilliant orange-red........ 03 30 200
Parisian Yellow (Annie). Bright yellow,
with pointedypetalspeeeeeeree en nee 03 30 2 60
Picotee (Maiden’s Blush). White, margined
rose-pink; graceful, recurving petals; pink
color of its edges suffuses the whole flower as
ItrageScnss wisn see eas $14 per 1,000.. 03 2 OO,
Primrose Beauty. Soft primrose, changing to
white; long-pointed flower................ 07 65 4 50
Retroflexa. Yellow; elegant, recurved petals;
very handsome and splendid for cutting..... 03 30 2 00
Rosalind. Rich crimson-scarlet with white
eyervery, lovelysavianec ccs scien s cine lees 03 30 2 00
Royal White. Pure white, with primrose on
the center of the petals. Largest late white. 05 - 50 3 50
Silver Queen. Silvery white with rose stripes;
Sood won McHale, occ ao0eannacnodoancca 05 50 3.50
Striped Beauty (Summer Beauty). Rose,
flaked crimson and white; large and showy. . 05 5 3 So
The Fawn. Large, oval flower; light grayish
rose, changing to soft rosy white........... 06 60 4 00
The Lizard. Purple and yellow; very queerly
flamed and feathered with a flush of dull rose. 07 70 5 00
Vitellina. Light sulphur-yellow, becoming
almost white; beautiful flower on strong stem. 05 50 3 50
BECKERT’S SUPERB MIXTURE OF COT-
TAGE TULIPS. Made up exclusively of
equal quantities of each of the preceding 32
fine varieties.............. $18 per 1,000: . 30 2 00
SUPERFINE MIXTURE. As imported from
our growers in Holland. Not to be compared
with cheap mixtures........ $1I per 1,000.. 20 I 20
BECKERT’S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL STREET, N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA.
Giant Darwin Tulips
Originated in France some twenty-five years ago and named
after the great naturalist, Darwin. They are noted for the unusual
clearness of their colors, great substance of their flowers and the
robust growth of the plants. Their chief characteristics are the perfect
cup-shape of the flowers and the blue, black or white coloring at the
base of the petals inside of the flower. The colors inside are just as
bright as outside, and they remain beautiful as long as the flower
lasts. The colors range from the palest lilac to purplish black,
including shades of rose, scarlet, crimson, violet, brown, white, etc.,
but no yellow. Most vigorous of all Tulips. Flowers of immense
size, borne on long, strong stems, attaining a height of 2 to 3 ft.
They bloom some three weeks after the early Tulips, and are very
suitable for growing in clumps amongst shrubbery, and in hardy
plant borders. Unsurpassed for cut-flowers. Can also be grown
indoors successfully. if grown cool and not forced into early bloom.
We here offer a splendid collection of Darwins.
Baron de la Tonnaye. Vivid pink, margined Each Doz. 100
blush; the large flowers maintain their color
to the last under all conditions of weather ..$0 05 $0 45 $3 00
Bartigon. Fiery crimson, with a pure white
base; very Showy rcs as5smcswoeernerne 5 oaee 05 50 3.50
Clara Butt. Delicate salmon-pink; perfect
shape and lovely color; very popular........ 05 50 3.50
Dream (Rev. de Jennesse). Beautiful, soft,
uniformlilac: 55S ete rae Oars 05 50 3.50
Edmee. Vivid cherry-rose, edged soft old-rose;
large flower of great beauty............... 08 85 6 00
Europe. Glowing salmon-scarlet, shaded rose. 05 50 3.50
Giant Darwin Tulips, continued
Fanny. Clear rosy pink, with white center, Each
marked blues. concatenate RO $0 06
Farncombe Sanders. Fiery rosy scarlet; in-
side vivid cerise-scarlet with white center,
marked blue; large-petaled flower of perfect
Shape reecioeieraie ckeeatenercrekketer incite 07
George Maw. Dark rose, flushed blush-white
ALSMANLIN se: sc cage ere cites sii tae ee 05
Glow (Claude Gillot). Dazzling vermilion-
scarlet, white base with blue markings;
Splendid cis. j5/-agrsutte sete secon CO 05
Gretchen (Marguerite). Silvery pale rose,
flushed white; inside soft pink with white
center: smarked(blues.--- eee eee 03
Harry Veitch. Brilliant blood-red; on long
GuSMSs coocscobo sooo o FOOD UD COO DOOOODODOOS 04
Julie Vinot (Princess Elizabeth). Soft deep
rose, slightly flushed white at the margin,
clearswhitexcenter- sac eee 05
King Harold. Deep purple-red with white
base beautiful’. 4 c.5.eiiccmuemecon oe tare 05
Leonardo da Vinci. Shining violet-black; a
grand: Tulips.icic cc ens 7s em OTe 06
Loveliness. Soft carmine-rose, very warm and
brillianticolorey.2eG iain youn cite eaten 05
Massachusetts. Vivid pink, with white conten
splendid form and color................... 06
May Queen. Soft lilac-rose with white center,
marked blue; very long and large flower..... 05
Mrs. Cleveland. Beautiful, delicate flesh-
color, onidarkistem?e-peeeeeeoeeoerere 07
Mis. Stanley. Large; purplish rose with
bright blue base; splendid.............. 05
Nautica. Glowing dark cerise-rose. center
dark violet, shaded bronze: large.... 05
Nora Ware. Silvery lilac shaded white;
extrenielysbeantifules-eeeeeerenete reer 06
Ouida. Bright crimson-scarlet; unusually
tall stem and large flower.............. 05
Painted Lady. Creamy white, faintly
tinged soft heliotrope when opening;
resembles a water-lily.................. 06
Philippe de Commines. Velvety dark
purple; large flower on dark stem....... 05
Pride of Haarlem. Bright rose, suffused
with purple; enormous. .$28 per 1,000. . 05
Reverend Ewbank. Vivid heliotrope-lilac;
masniticentlower eee eee 08
Salmon King. Salmon-rose shaded rose;
VEEY DICEGY co awicsstewer elie ee here Reker ee meee 0S
Seylla. Fiery scarlet, with blue base; very
bold and beautiful flower............... 05
The Sultan (Joseph Israel) Glossy
Maroon-black wet cae. aoe ee ee 03
White Queen (La Candeur). Lovely soft
white, slightly tinged blush........... 05
William Copeland. Lilac-rose........... 08
William Pitt. Very dark scarlet with
purple shade on the outer petals ....... 05
BECKERT’S SPECIAL MIXTURE OF
DARWINS. Made up exclusively of
equal quantities of each of the preceding
3S AVARICLIES se cers: $33 per 1,000..
SUPERFINE MIXTURE OF DARWINS.
As imported. Not to be compared with
ordinary mixtures offered.. $15 per 1,000. .
Parrot or Dragon
Admiral Constantinople.
FINEST MIXED...... $10.50 per 1,000..
Doz. 100
$0 55 $3 75
70 500
59 3 50
59 3 50
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Tulips
Showy scarlet Each
ANGtOrAN Ges Ace swieke a Sl scescels sre ee area $0 03
Cramoisi Brillant. Rich carmine, with
blackicenterwenrrerioicrcherece tienen rar 03
Lutea major. Yellow, with green and
yellowsstripessacrariecieteioeetet: oheeter 03
Perfecta. Golden yellow, blotched rich,
deep scarlet; exceedingly brilliant....... 03
Markgraaf von Baden. Inside golden, and
outside of petals are feathered and shaded
scarlet, purple and green............... 03
Doz.
$0 25
25
25
25
25
20
Gorgeous late-flowering Tulips, with petals cut and twisted and
possessing remarkable color combinations. Very effective in beds.
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Breeder Tulips
Breeders are the unbroken forms of the old florists’ Tulips. Most of
them are purple, maroon and terra-cotta color. They are of enormous size
and vigorous growth and very valuable for the garden, their refined colors
producing most artistic effects.
Beautiful Mixture. 3 cts. each, 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100,
Rembrandt Tulips
A class of Tulips with beautifully colored flowers of unusually delicate
shades with flames or stripes of a darker shade and forming lovely com-
binations which appeal to the refined taste of many. 4 cts. each, 35 cts.
per doz., $2.50 per 100.
Bybloems and Bizarres
Bybloems are striped and feathered rose or violet on a white ground.
Bizarres are feathered brown on a yellow ground. They bloom about the
same time as the Darwins. Pach Doz. 100
Bybloems, Rose. Fine mixed................... $o 03 $0 25 $1 75
Bybloems, Violet. Fine mixed.................. 03 25 I 75
Bizarres.) ine mixed.) 4-7 eee eee 03 As i oS
Botanical Tulips
These are natives of Asia Minor and central Asia. Their characteristics
are bright colors and pointed or recurved petals. Bath iDor
Celsiana. Yellow; sweet-scented....................-.-. $0 08 $0 75
Clusiana. White, flushed rose, claret base..............- 06 60
Cornuta. Red and yellow; petals curiously twisted....... 05 50
Florentina odorata. Sweet-scented; citron-yellow........ 03 30
Mauriana. Bright scarlet, yellow base; latest of all to
bloom ER Ver yaShOWYin scr cer ue eee Nee toler hea oue nse 05 50
Oculus-solis (Cotton Tulip). Vermilion, bordered yellow;
Dlacktbases ss wie ease Pers erences ne 05 50
Viridiflora. Green, edged yellow; very odd.............. 05 50
Narcissi, or Daffodils
Many beautiful hybrids are being produced, and as stocks increase and
prices moderate, the cataloguing of many beautiful new varieties will be
permitted. A number of additions have been made to the present cata- - —= _
logue, and a trial of these will, we believe, afford much pleasure. Daffodils Glory of Leiden
may be treated as advised for hyacinths; they are not particular as to soil, 2
and will thrive for a number of years in ordinary soil. They are, with few exceptions, suitable for naturalizing, and while preferring partial
shade, will thrive in full sun exposure. They are very desirable for pot culture, three to five bulbs in a 5- or 6-inch pot producing an at-
tractive group. By planting one or more varieties in succession, such a display may be enjoyed throughout the first three months of the year.
If to be mailed, add 12 cts. per doz. or $1 per 100 to catalogue prices
Yellow Trumpet Daffodils
Varieties with yellow or primrose trumpets and perianths (petals) | King Alfred. Uniform golden yellow; Each Doz. r00 1,000
of same or lighter shade, not white. this variety stands unrivaled in size
Ard Righ (Irish or Yellow King). Each Doz. 100 1,000 ee ae Hes: Petals:
Early; trumpet large, deep yellow, ee
yellow perianth or petals. This va- Bie ee in eon GT ERI
ee SEONG (ae DERGE Tn Gass ae $ $ of Daffodils. It is, without question
Shad eset aarcrsesstasisie cree ee cacnom mes 005 $0 50 $3 50 Pee? z
Emperor. Large, rich yellow trumpet, Sore eae pete
primrose perianth; fine for cutting. Wide Berkely.) (Pedianth and trim:
FUTSEISIZO@ voi csrehe dere pence oeuaern erence 04 35 225 $20 50 oat Guill yells SaIGaESs TOC Be -
Double-crown bulbs pecpages Shes 5 45 § OD 2 theybrimybeantiiil yee eerie 05 45 $3 20
SOGOR SEs Native Gi Uae iene Obvallaris (Tenby Daffodil). Early
lands. Large-lobed trumpets, rich, and distinct; yellow trumpet and
deep self-yellow, perianth large and petals; fine for forcing............ 03 25 1 80 $16 00
spreading; early. Extra-fine bulbs. P. R. Barr. Perianth primrose, trum-
Is freer and more reliable than pet rich yellow; a perfect-shaped
Trumpet Major. First size........ 04 2 2B Br CO GE Ce a Ie PARE ECO © 05 45 3 20
Double-crown bulbs............ 05 45 320 3000! Queen of Holland. Looks like a
Golden Spur, Early-flowering. An Golden Spur, but has a larger trum-
early-flowering strain which pro- petiandnisi laterye. jc cscec seas ses 05 NG 2H
duces its flowers several weeks ear- Spurius (Single Von Sion). Golden
lier than the preceding........... 04 40 2 75 WANG CHAN. o oo hadesdnegcescese 03 25 I 50 13 00
Glory of Leiden. Trumpet yellow, Trumpet Major. French-grown.
perianth soft yellow. The largest of Very easily forced; blooms at Christ-
all trade varieties. Of perfect shape. I5 165 12 00 TITAS Pe ceeee ae I ern ee eee Eane Boe canines 04 35 1. SOMO NOO
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SATISFACTORY LAWN EARLY THE NEXT SPRING
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Emperor Narcissus
Wm. Goldring (Swan’s Neck Daffodil). Snow-white perianth, drooping over the long
primrose trumpet. 3 cts. each, 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100.
Narcissus incomparabilis
Varieties of the Star or Cup section.
Backhouse, C. J. Yellow perianth, long orange-scarlet cup; very Each Doz 100
beautitul esis aia roe ee deca Rtee sods sik: PREIS EHOe Roe Re
Beauty. Large, sulphur-yellow perianth, barred yellow, cup large,
margined orange-scarlet; showy and fine; elegant for cutting.....
Mabel Cowan. White perianth, broad cup, margined orange-scarlet;
FRESH OW ENING acy sss erste ORIN ORI e a OT OE
Princess Mary. Perianth creamy white, cup Each Doz.
well expanded, stained orange............. $0 05 $0 45
Queen Bess. Perianth pure white, pale yellow,
expandedtcrownsannecos oe ae eee eae 03 25
Sir Watkin (Giant Welsh Chalice Flower).
Largest of the Incomparabilis varieties; fine
for forcing; cup yellow, perianth primrose.
ELStISIZe Meee i i 2 055 On DELETE OOOLe OA 35
Double-crown bulbs ..... $28 per 1,000.. 05 45
Stella superba. Grand, clear white spreading
petals, vellow cup; excellent for cutting..... 05 45
Leedsit Narcissi
Eucharis-flowered or fragrant Star Narcissi, all having white
perianths.
Katherine Spurrell. Broad, ‘sulphury white Each Doz.
perianth, canary-yellow cup; a very beautiful
ELON, (Si Cathy bo eraig aes Seno ee eee cia ees eras $0 06 $0 60
Minnie Hume (Queen of England). Large,
white perianth, cup passing from fine lemon
tonwhitelss sess. os eee aeons Ces ee ee 03 25
M. M. De Graafi. Long, white perianth,
orange-rose cup. Fine-flowering; extra fine
FOTICUCELM SAR ere a ov chseiede Sra eee 03 30
Mrs. Langtry. White perianth and white cup;
largely used for forcing; free bloomer, often
severalistems to.aybulbees sere ee eee 02 20
Wonderfully good results may be had by sowing Beckert’s Evergreen
Lawn Grass Seed in September. Under favorable conditions it makes a
good growth before cold weather sets in, and produces a good lawn by
the next June.
£0 05
$4 00
I 50
Bicolor Trumpet Daffodils
The perianth white or light-colored, with yellow trumpet.
Empress. Very large and beautiful white peri- Each Doz.
anth, rich yellow trumpet.
BIrst Size assoc one ier $20.50 per I,000..$0 04 $0 35
Double-crown bulbs......... $28 per I,000.. 05 45
Grandis (Grandes). Large white perianth, long,
straight yellow trumpet; late............. eres 03 25
Horsfieldi. White perianth, yellow trumpet..... 04. 35
J. B. M. Camm. Perianth white, trumpet soft
Waltons WEIAy HAS sso cocdooo08s up abeccnareetutvens Hope 06 60
Madame Plemp. Pure white perianth, trumpet
golden yellow; very large flower of great sub-
Stances (Binstysize. site « vnssksstasente rst aee oiateen aoe 05 40
Double-nose bulbs........ SS ose wceoetetenerset ea OO) 60
Princeps. Sulphur perianth and yellow trumpet;
long and showy; early and forces finely........
BirstSiz@id ginien fee eye oe $10 per 1,000... 02 20
Double-crown bulbs......... $I5 per 1,000.. 03 25
Victoria. Large, erect flowers; creamy white
perianth and rich yellow trumpet; forces easily.
sihevecatliestioigb1cOloLrseery ee eee gone aous 04 35
White Trumpet Daffodils
Silvery white and pale cream-colored varieties.
Albiecans. Long primrose trumpet passing to Each Doz.
white, recurved at brim; white perianth; free
bloomer; strong grower........ $20 per 1,000. .$0 03 $0 30
Madame de Graaff. Perianth pure white, trum-
pet very pale primrose, passing off white....... I5 1 50
Mrs. Thompson. Pure white, with elegant frilled
trumpet; free-flowering on long stems and early.
4c. each. 35c. per
doz., $2.25 per 100.
$o 45
06 60 4 00
04 35
a 42
Madame Plemp Daffodil
4 00
4 00
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$2 20
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BECKERT’S ANNUAL AUTUMN
CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS AND SEEDS
Narcissus Barrii
Varieties of the Star Narcissus class. Very useful for pots, cut-
ting or borders. This class is very useful for naturalizing in front of
shrubbery and will increase from year to year making in time a very
effective colony. Three to five bulbs may be planted in a 5-inch pot.
Conspicuus. Large, spreading yellow peri- Each Doz. 100
anth, fine scarlet cup; strong grower, fine
blooming and durable cut-flower variety, the
flowers lasting a long time in water........
Dorothy Wemyss. Large, white perianth,
canary-yellow cup, edged orange-scarlet. A
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Flora Wilson. Sweet-scented; white cup,
edged orange-scarlet, white perianth; a beau-
tif Mowers Apes eet iew steep ereas teenth:
Siddington. Perianth pure yellow; fine, open
crown, margined yellow; generally produces
two flowers to the stem. A charming Nar-
cissus for cutting, as the flowers last well...
$0 02 $0 20 $1 25
no) 90 6 50
06 60 4 00
06 60 4 00
Poetaz (Multiflorus) Narcissi
An altogether new race of Narcissi, crosses between Polyanthus
and Poeticus ornatus, flowering in clusters, perfectly hardy. They
are among the most practical Narcissi for planting amongst the
shrubbery and are very effective early in spring.
Elvira. Pure white, with yellow cup; most Each
Doo OF HS GAGS. soca nasoncoccnsenonscoe $0 05
Klondyke. Yellow with deep golden center;
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Poetaz Narcissi
Doz. 100 qi ze
$0 45 $3 00 | 7
I 50 10 00 2 & int i
Paper-White Grandifiora Narcissi
Poet’s Narcissi
Grandiflorus. Large, pure white perianth, cup rimmed with Each Doz 100
GELITI SOM spratas sc ese Mea Ne ire loosened homme eT ace oa zicebs) She sue eee asd $o 04 $0 35 $2 25
King George. Excellent new variety; white with orange cup;
blooms in January when forced; flowers very large and far su-
WSO? 11) QUNIS OF WS GEASS cscocoocosocvogscaneucansoud0s 05 5 2 50
King Haakon. New. In all respects the same as King George;
extra-large mvenyablichitahowelsaeeeerrrencrcieic encore 05 50 3.50
Ornatus. Native of France. Early; pure white cup, margined
scarlet; forces very easily. First size ......... $9 per I,000.. 02 20 I 20
Double-crown bulbs .................... $12 per I,000.. 03 25 I 50
Poeticus (Pheasant’s Eye). Pure white perianth, cup edged
SATEN OM eee aed eeet Se PCRS a eve hence 5 See $6 per I,000.. 12 80
Poetarum. Very beautiful; bright orange-scarlet cup, with pure
Whitespenrtanthn nner cat a, Gia yon hse Ge atone Sitesccao ene ne Soe 02 A it DS
Narcissus odorus (Jonquils)
Deliciously sweet, bright yellow-flowered varieties. The single varieties may be
flowered by Christmas. Very easily grown and should be planted in quantity for
cutting for their exquisite fragrance. Five or more bulbs to a pot or pan will form
a graceful house adornment.
Campernelle rugulosus. An improvement on the ordinary Each Doz. 100
Campernelle. Very rich yellow, free- and large-flowering.....
$9 per 1,000..$0 02 $0 15 $1 10
Campernelle rugulosus plenus. A double-flowering form of
One pracachioys, Weay GESIHIDIE, osccoscccccavsa0ascusab50506 07 70 5 00
Jonquils, Double-flowered. Fragrant ........ $16 per 1,000... 03 25 I 70
Jonquils, Single-flowered................... $7 per1,ooo.. 02 15 80
Polyanthus Narcissi (Nosegay Daffodils)
This class is particularly adapted to winter- and early spring-flowering, some of
the varieties being forced in immense quantities for early cutting. They are not
hardy unless well protected. Like the Chinese Narcissi they may be grown in bowls,
etc., of water and pebbles or in baskets, etc., of sphagnum moss.
Paper- White Grandiflora Narcissi
Used in enormous quantities for early cut-flowers. Large heads of fragrant flowers.
Readily grown in water or moss, like the Chinese Narcissi; very durable.
Each Doz. 100 1,000
First-size bulbs, 13 centimeters and up............ ....$0 03 $0 25 $1 60 $14 00
Extra-large bulbs, 14 centimeters and up............. 04 35 2 00 18 00
If your lawn has become “ragged” during the summer, scratch up the bare
spots and sow Beckert’s Evergreen Lawn Grass mixture thickly.
Next spring the
result will surprise and delight you.
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Double Narcissus, Von Sion
White-Petaled Polyanthus Narcissi
Chinese Sacred Narcissus (Joss Flower, or Flower of the Gods).
These are imported annually from China, and are popular every-
where for growing in bowls or water and pebbles, also forced for
Christmas cut-flowers. Several flower-spikes are produced by each
of the best-grade bulbs; flowers are mainly single, occasionally
double, are white, orange-cupped and very fragrant. First-size bulbs,
Io cts. each, 25 cts.for 3; 90cts. per doz., by mail, $1.20; $6 per Ioo.
Gloriosa. White perianth and a glowing Each Doz. 100
orange-yellow cup; early and showy........ $0 05 $0 45 $3 00
Grande Monarque. White and citron-yellow. 04 35 2 50
Her Majesty. White and dark yellow; very
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White Pearl. Almost pure white; very fine... 05 ASS 00
Yellow or Primrose-Petaled Polyanthus
Grand Soleil d’Or. Early and showy golden
perianth, brilliant orange-cup.............. 04 35 2 50
Double-Flowered Narcissi
Some of these are useful for clumps and borders, and others for
forcing and pot-plants. Perfectly hardy, except Double Romans.
Alba plena odorata (The Double Poet’s
Narcissus). Large, double, white, jas-
mine-scented flowers; hardy and fine Each
fOr forcings eh .claas sacs ere ole ees s see $o 02
Orange Pheenix, or Eggs and Bacon
(Incomparabilis albus plenus). Sul-
phur-yellow, crimson center........ 03 25
Sulphur Pheenix, or Codlins and
Cream (Incomparabilis sulphureus
plenus). Double; white, sulphur cen-
ten ghard yee eet eee eens 04 35
Double Roman Narcissus (Papyra-
ceus plenus). Fowers yellow and
white. Very useful and early for pots
oniorcings not hardye pea eee 03 25 I 50
The Double Von Sion, or Golden Yel-
low Dafiodil (Telamonius /florus
plenus). Is forced in great quantities
for cut-flowers.
Birst-size bulbs. ae ee eee 03 3p «61 90
Double-crown bulbs.........-..- 04 45
Doz. 100
$0 15 $0 90
1,000
$8 oo
I 60
2 25
I7 00
28 00
Crocus
One of the earliest spring-flowering bulbs. They produce fine
effects, if planted promiscuously throughout the lawn or in shrub-
bery, especially if combined with Scilla Sibivica, snowdrops or any
of the early-flowering bulbs. They are likewise attractive when
planted in rows of various colors in borders. Plant 3 inches deep,
and at the same time you plant other varieties of bulbs outdoors.
The named sorts are also very desirable for growing indoors for
winter bloom, six or more bulbs may be planted in a pot or pan,
placed in a cool situation, and when leaves appear they may be
taken indoors. The bulbs may also be flowered in bowls or saucers
in water with pebbles or may be grown in moss in balls, baskets,
etc. For this purpose use the Mammoth Bulbs.
Named Crocus, Large Selected Bulbs
Sent postpaid at the dozen rate; add 20 cts. for postage per 100
KATHLEEN PARLOW. New. Flowers
purest white; very large and cup-shaped;
the large orange anthers protrude conspicu- Each Doz. 100
ously above the flower; extra fine.......... $o 02 $0 20 $1 50
PALLAS. Very large flower; white ground,
fine light lilac stripes; orange anthers....... 02 20 I 50
OZ. 100 1,000
WHITE. King of the Whites. Extra fine...$0 16 $1 10 $9 00
Mont Blane. Large flower; pure white..... I5 I 00 8 00
BLUE. Baron von Brunow. Purplish blue.. I5 I 00 8 00
President Lincoln. Deep purple.......... I5 I 00 8 00
Purpurea grandiflora. Rich deep purple.. 18 I 20 10 00
STRIPED. Albion. Violet-striped.......... I5 I00 800
Cloth of Silver. White, silver-striped...... pa0) 75 650
La Majestueuse. Large flowers........... I5 I 00 8 00
Sir Walter Scott. White, striped purple... 15 I 00 8 00
YELLOW. Mammoth Bulbs.............. I5 I 10 900
Hirst: S1Z6 33.5 5 eee ee 12 85 7 50
Cloth of Gold. Golden yellow, striped brown. 10 75 650
Mixed Crocus, Second-Size Bulbs
9 cts. per doz., 65 cts. per 100, $5.50 per 1,000. If to be mailed,
add to cts. for postage per Ioo.
White, Blue-striped and Yellow Varieties.
Autumn-Flowering Crocus
They are entirely hardy and worthy of extended use. Plant bulbs
as early as possible and not too deep. May also be grown in pots.
Each Doz. 100
Sativus (Saffron Crocus). Purplish blue...... $o 04 $0 35 $2 50
Speciosus., Blues sc nero eee eee 04 35 2 50
Zonatus. Wayender-na-eeeeee eee ee ene 04 25) 250
MOG oo. ios: os ee Oe te Oe Oe 03 30 2 00
mas
Mammoth Crocus
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| iL e
For elegance of form and beauty the Lily is matchless
among bulbous plants. Such varieties as are used for forcing
should be potted as soon as the bulbs are obtainable. Plant
bulbs in pots that are about twice the diameter of the bulbs;
start them slowly, and as they advance toward the blooming
period shift them to larger pots, setting them likewise deeper
in the soil. For outdoor culture, plant the bulbs about 8
inches below the surface in soil that is well drained. We
have seen excellent results from bulbs planted in stiff clay,
but good soil is generally recommended, and when manured
the same must not come in contact with the bulb. Planting
among shrubbery where they are somewhat protected from
the sun is very favorable to their best development. Mulch
the beds both summer and winter as a protection against
extremes of heat and cold.
Lilies and other bulbs marked with a star (*) will not
be ready until the middle or latter part of October or
November.
*Auratum (Golden-banded Lily). One of the finest in
existence. Ivory-white, with central band of yellow and
numerous purple spots; produces from four to twelve
flowers or more on a stem, 3 to 4 feet high.
Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
8x 9 in. circumference. .$0 13 $1 30 $1 55 $9 00
QXII in. circumference... 20 1 85 2 25 13 00
I1Ix13 in. circumference
(monster bulbs)...... 30 2 FR 8B Bs
*Auratum platyphyllum. A grand Lily, similar in color
to Auratum, but larger and more heavily spotted;
stalks attain a height of 4 to 7 feet. 30 cts. each, $3 per
doz., $3.40 per doz. postpaid.
*Auratum pictum. Grand pure white, spotted crimson,
with a red-and-yellow band through each petal. 30 cts.
each, $3 per doz., $3.40 per doz., postpaid.
*Auratum rubra vittatum. A magnificent flower, 10 to
I2 inches across; waxy white, with crimson spots, and a
broad crimson stripe running through the center of each
petal. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz., $6.40 per doz. postpaid.
*Auratum Wettei. Immense, widely expanded flower;
pure white, with a broad yellow stripe. 60 cts. each,
$6 per doz., $6.40 per doz. postpaid.
*Batemanni. Blooms in August and September; very
handsome, glowing apricot-red flower. 15 cts. each,
$1.60 per doz., $1.85 per doz. postpaid., $12 per 100.
*Brownii. Immense, long trumpet-shaped flowers; exterior
purple, interior pure white, with chocolate-colored
anthers. 45 cts. each, $4.50 per doz., $4.75 per doz.
postpaid.
Candidum (Ascension Lily). Ready in September. Snow-white,
bell-shaped, very fragrant flowers; an old garden favorite and
also desirable for forcing. Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
Warge: ibulbskeyen a<scs ae eieiee $o 12 $1 10. $1 35 $7 50
Mammoth bulbs............... 2 i WE 2 10 12 00
*Colechicum. Rich citron-yellow, with black spots.
$2.75 per doz., $2.90 per doz. postpaid.
*Croceum. Golden yellow, scarlet tinted; broad, funnel-shaped
flowers. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $1.37 per doz. postpaid.
*Canadense. Lovely, nodding, bell-shaped flowers, yellow, spotted
black. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $1.37 per doz. postpaid.
*Elegans grandiflora. Large flowers; orange-red, flaked yellow,
25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz., $2.40 per doz. postpaid.
*Elegans pictum. Bright flame-color. 25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz.,
$2.35 per doz. postpaid.
*Elegans, Prince of Orange. Apricot-color.
per doz., $2.35 per doz. postpaid.
*Elegans robustum. Orange, spotted maroon; large, erect, and
produced in clusters. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $1.65 per doz.
postpaid.
*Elegans sanguineum. Very rich dark red, with dark spots.
15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $1.65 per doz. postpaid.
*Elegans, Mixed. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $1.15 per doz. postpaid.
*Hansonii. Deep golden yellow, spotted crimson. 60 cts. each,
$6 per doz., $6.15 per doz. postpaid.
*Henryi (Yellow Speciosum). Handsome, deep orange-yellow,
banded with green. 60 cts. each, $6 per doz., $6.25 per doz.
postpaid.
Harrisii (Bermuda Easter Lily). Ready in August. Large, pure
white, trumpet-shaped flowers. Used for indoor growing entirely.
Plant as soon as possible for early blooming.
30 cts. each,
25 cts. each, $2.25
Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
5x 7 in. circumference...........f$0 10 $1 00 $1 15 $7 00
7X 9 in. circumference........... 20 200 2 25 14 00
QxII in. circumference........... 40 400 4 40 30 00
13
Lilium speciosum album
*Krameri. Blush-pink; beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers. 20 cts.
each, $2 per doz., $2.15 per doz. postpaid.
Longiflorum multiflorum. Pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers,
for pot culture as well as outdoors. Ready in September.
Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
7x 9 in. circumference........... $o 15 $1 25 $1 50 $09 00
QxI1o in. circumference........... 20 200 2 35 I4 00
Longiflorum Formosum. Grown on the Island of Formosa, and
said to be entirely free from disease; blooms early. Ready in
September. Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
7x Q in. circumference.......... $o 15 $1 50 $1 75 $10 00
QxI0 in. circumference.......... 20 200 2 35 I5 00
Longiflorum giganteum. Stems black; later than the preceding;
flowers of more substance. Ready in September.
Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
7x 9 in. circumference.......... $o 15 $1 50 $1 75 $10 00
_ 9x10 in. circumference.......... 20 2 00 2mh5 I5 00
*Martagon. Purplish red, spotted dark purple. 15 cts. each, $1.50
per doz., $1.65 per doz. postpaid.
*Pardalinum. Scarlet, shading to yellow, spotted purple. 15 cts.
each, $1.50 per doz., $1.60 per doz. postpaid.
*Philadelphicum. Bright orange-red, spotted purple. 12 cts.
each, $1.25 per doz., $1.40 per doz. postpaid.
*Superbum. An elegant native variety. Brilliant orange-red, with
claret-colored spots, six to twenty flowers on a stem. 12 cts. each,
$1.10 per doz., $1.20 per doz. postpaid, $7.50 per 100.
*Speciosum album. Pure white, with green band in the center
of each petal; very fragrant. Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
8x 9 in. circumference.......... $o 20 $1 85 $2 10 $13 00
QXII in. circumference.......... 25 2 50 2 90 18 00
*Speciosum Melpomene. Large, rich, blood-crimson flowers,
heavily spotted. Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
8x 9 in. circumference.......... $o 13 $1 35 $1 60 $9 50
QXII in. circumference.......... 20 I 90 2 30 13 50
IIxI3 in. circumference.......... 30 300 3 60
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Lilies, continued
*Speciosum rubrum or roseum. White, shaded with deep rose,
and spotted red. Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
8x 9 in. circumference.......... $o 13 $1 35 $2 60 $0 50
QXII in. circumference.......... 20 I 900 2 40 13 50
IIxI3 in. circumference (monster
bulbs) -eeeeee 40 8 CO 3 GO
*Speciosum magnificum. Flowers larger than any of the other
Speciosums. White, heavily spotted with rich crimson.
Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
8x 9 in. circumference......... $o 15 $1 50 $1 75 $10 00
OXI in: circumference... ... +: 20) 200) 2.40 I4 00
IIxXI3 in. circumference (monster
bulbs)peaeaer 30 300 3 60
*Tenuifolium (Coral Lily). A great beauty; slender stems with
finely cut foliage; flowers a beautiful shade of rich coral-red.
I5 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $1.37 per doz. postpaid, $8 per 100.
*Tigrinum flore pleno. Double orange flowers, spotted black.
Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
Mianamothebulbsaeeeecnincieeeae $o 15 $1 50 $1 75 $10 00
hirst-size bulbseeeeeeeeeeeee ee 07 60 72 4 00
*Tigrinum splendens. Rich scarlet, with dark spots.
Each Doz. Doz. p’d. 100
Manimothabulbsseeeeenriereeeee $o 15 $1 50 $1 75 $10 00
First-size bulbs 07 5 7 4 50
*Umbellatum, Mixed. Colors range through all shades of red,
yellow, buff, apricot and orange. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.,
$1.50 per doz. postpaid, $8 per 100.
*Wallacei. Rich red-orange, with maroon dots. 12 cts. each, $1.25
per doz., $1.45 per doz. postpaid.
Amaryllis
Remarkably handsome flowers. They thrive best in pots of well-
drained, rich, sandy loam, and require but little water until they
show flower-buds.
If by mail, add 5 cts. for each bulb
Belladonna major. Flowers large, white, delicately Each Doz.
shaded pink or light purple. Strong bulbs.......... $o 15 $1 50
Defiance. Deep carmine, striped white.............. 40 400
Equestris (Barbadoes Lily). Bright cinnabar-red, with
a white star-shaped center, extending into the center. 25 2 50
Formosissima (Jacobean Lily). Brilliant crimson
flowers. This variety can also be grown in water like
thephyacinthecc. cai. ee Pe eee Lee cee I5 I 50
Johnsoni (Spice Lily). Flowers dark crimson, with
white stripe down the center of each petal.......... 30 3.00
Vittata Hybrids. Finest race in cultivation, exceeding
in size and form of flowers all others, as well as in
diversity of colors and markings.................. 40 4 00
ACHIMENES. Profuse-blooming plants for conservatory; flowers
of many charming shades. 6 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz., $4 per 100.
Alliums
Excellent for borders, etc. They are showy and easily grown.
Moly luteum. Bright yellow flowers in June, Each Doz. 100
in large, handsome heads.................. $o 02 $0 15 $0 75
Neapolitanum. A variety largely forced for
its fragrant white flowers.... $7 per I,000.. 02 I5 85
Ostrowskyanum. New. Produces large heads
of rose-colored flowers on tall stems; hardy. . 03 25
ALSTRCMERIA (Peruvian Lily). Large,
lily-like flowers, borne in clusters; crimson,
rose, purple, yellow, etc., mixed............ 06 60
Anemones
Most beautiful and many-colored flowers; fine for forcing. The
hardy varieties should be planted in partially shady situations. The
varieties not hardy may be planted in pots and placed in coldframes
and transplanted to the garden in spring.
Apennina Cerulea. Hardy. Beautiful blue Each Doz. I00
flowers and delicately cut foliage; blooms
profusely in spring; fine for borders......... $0 02 $015 $1 00
Blanda. Hardy. Very early-flowering; colors
range from pure white to dark blue........ 03 25 I 50
Coronaria, Double Mixed................. 03 30 i 7/5
Coronaria, Single Mixed.................. 02 2) i Ay
Fulgens (Scarlet Windflower). Desirable for
winter- or spring-flowering; rich, dazzling
Scarlet sine Mor Cuctin cee ee eens 04 a5 2 SO
St. Brigid. Beautiful, double, semi-doubleand
single flowers, ranging from pure white to
maroon, with intermediate shades of rose, red,
pinks- DIVevelChA eRe oe ee eee Ce rere 05 40 3.00
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Arums
Curious and ornamental plants allied to the Calla Lily.
Cornutum. Known as Monarch of the East. Hand- Each
some foliage, with marbled stems; flowers red,
spotted black; palm-like foliage. In a warm
room it will flower without the aid of soil or water..$0 12 $1 25
Dracunculus (Dragon Arum). Flowers purple, red
and dark blue; stems marbled; leaves resembling
Doz.
those: of a palin. <c7: cect ecere ovens suas ceyope ee Oe TON 4s.00)
Sanetum (The Sacred Black Arum from Lebanon).
Flowers velvety black inside and olive-colored outside. 15 1 50
BABIANA (Baboon-root). Color ranges from blue to crimson-
magenta; foliage hairy; dwarf habit; flowers durable. 5 or 6 toa
5-inch pot. Form nice plants for decoration. Best mixed, 5 cts.
each, 45 cts. per doz., $3 per 100.
BRODIZA. Can be grown in the greenhouse or planted out in
spring. Showy red, white or blue tubular flowers, borne in clusters
on long stems. 3 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100.
BULBOCODIUM vernum (Spring Colchicum). Very early-
flowering, appearing before the Crocus; rosy purple flowers.
4 cts. each, 35 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100.
Chionodoxa (Glory-of -the-Snow)
Very early and beautiful spring flowers, blooming at times before
the snow has disappeared. Also fine for pot culture. i
Gigantea, or grandiflora. Twice the size of Luciliz. Large, lilac-
blue flowers,
white center.
2 cts. each,
20 cts. per doz.,
$1.25 per 100.
Luciliz. Bright
blue, with large
white center.
2 cts. each,
20 cts. per doz.,
$1.25 per 100.
Sardensis. [n-
tensedeep blue;
fine for masses.
2 cts. each,
20 cts. per doz.,
$1.25 per 1I00.
CROWN IM-
PERIAL (Fri-
tillaria).
Stately, hardy,
spring - flower-
ing plants, with
pendent flow-
ers in large
umbels, sur-
mounted by a
crown of leaves.
Succeed well in
any garden soil.
Mixed varieties
I5 cts. each,
$1.50 per doz.
Calla Lilies
Calla
One of the most satisfactory and easy-growing bulbs for pot-
culture and forcing. They require rich soil and abundant moisture
during their flowering season. After their flowering season is past,
allow them to dry off and remain dormant part of the year.
Zthiopica (Lily of the Nile). Theold Each Each p’d_ Doz.
favorite Calla Lily.
Mammoth bulbs, 6x7% in. cir...$0 25
First-size bulbs, 414x6 in. cir..... I5 17 I 50 IO 00
Alba maculata. Beautifully spotted leaves. Flowers small and
white. This variety is better adapted for planting in the garden
in the spring. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $8 per 100.
*Elliottiana. A beautiful variety from South Africa, with a broad,
trumpet-like tube of a very rich pure yellow, leaves spotted with
white. A splendid acquisition to this popular bulb. 25 cts. each,
$2.50 per doz.
Godfrey. Produces numerous large, snow-white flowers; plant dwarf
and compact, with abundant foliage. 25c. each, $2.50 per doz.
CAMASSIA esculenta (Indian Quamash). Hardy. Thrives in a
shady situation; produces large blue flowers on tall stems, 2 to
2% ft. high. 3 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz.
100
$0 30 $2 50 $18 00
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CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS AND SEEDS
CYCLAMEN Persicum giganteum. Desirable for pot culture,
house and conservatory decoration. Flower a long time. Large-
flowered strain; rich colors and of neat habit. Rose, Red, White,
20 cts. each, $2 per doz.
*DICENTRA (Dielytra) spectabilis. Bleeding Heart, or Lyre
Flower. (Ready in November.) A beautiful plant for the borders,
and elegant as a pot-plant for the house. Beautiful pink and
white flowers, heart-shaped. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 per I00.
ERANTHIS hyemalis (Winter Aconite). A pretty yellow flower
that blooms very early in the spring with the snowdrops. 2 cts.
each, 20 cts. per doz., $1 per 100.
ERYTHRONIUM (Dog’s-tooth Violet). These prefer a partially
shaded and moist situation. Plant them in soil 6 to 12 inches
deep, the lighter the soil the deeper. Variegated foliage and
cyclamen-like flowers. All colors, large-flowering, mixed, 3 cts.
each, 25 cts. per doz., $1.75 per 100.
FRITILLARIA Meleagris (Guinea-Hen Flower). Produces in
spring curious bell-shaped flowers with odd markings; fine for
naturalizing. Mixed varieties, 2 cts. each, 20 cts. per doz., $1.50
per 100.
Freesia
Very desirable for pot culture. Early-planted bulbs (six to eight
in a 4-inch pot) may be flowered by New Year’s Day. Give plenty
of water when well established.
Refracta alba. Pure white flowers,Each Doz. 100 1,000
with yellow-blotched throat; very
sweet. Mammoth bulbs.......... $0 03 $0 30 $1 75 $15 00
Binst-sizeybulbsea sae 4] eee oe 02 15 i QS IO 00
Purity. A pure white-flowered variety
of large size and free-flowering.
Large bulbs, %in. diameter...... 04 40 275 25 00
First-size bulbs, 3éin. diameter... 03 30 WS I5 00
Red Freesia (Anomatheca cruenta). A
pretty Freesia-like plant for pot cul-
ture, with bright scarlet flowers.... 02 I5 I 00
Gladioli (Cardinalis, or Nanus Varieties)
These beautiful, early-flowering and dwarf forms of Gladioli are
admirable for forcing for cut-flowers and also elegant plants in pans
for decorative work. Théy are very floriferous, strong bulbs, pro-
ducing three to four flowering spikes. The flowers are elegant in
their markings and, like the larger forms, may be cut in bud state.
They can be planted outdoors quite early and will bloom abundantly
from July to September. In all of these varieties the lower petals
are beautifully blotched. An elegant race. Each Doz. 100
Ackermanni. Orange-carmine, white blotched.$0 03 $0 25 $1 50
Blushing Bride. Light, almost white, crim-
son blotch, at times four and five flower-
SPIKES epee Aer ais ne ee $ro per I,000.. 02 A i DS
Colvillei (The Bride). A very nice, pure white,
suitable for forcing and also splendid for out-
AOOTS eerie Reais eee $10 per I,000.. 02 2D i 2S
Peach Blossom. Lovely, and well-named.
Early and fine for forcing. ..$12 per 1,000. . 03 25 I 50
Queen of Holland. Pure white. witha distinct
carmine blotch; very free-flowering......... 04 30 2 00
Dicentra spectabilis
Freesia
Galanthus (Snowdrops)
Very early-flowering. May be planted with Scilla Sibirica, Crocus,
Winter Aconite, etc. For permanent planting, place in a partially
shaded situation. A small percentage of double flowers will be found
amongst the singles, and vice versa. Each Doz. 100
Nivalis. Single-flowering ...$6.50 per 1,000..$0 02 $0 15 $0 75
Nivalis flore pleno. Double-flowering.......
$12 per 1,000. . 03 Ag it 50)
Elwesii (Giant Single Snowdrop). One of the
largest. Large bulbs ........ $9 per 1,000. . 02 20 I 00
Grape, Plume or Feathered and Musk
Hyacinths (Large Bulbs)
All of these are classed under Muscari, a numerous family, many
closely resembling each other. A few very desirable hardy ones are
listed, fine for the garden and for growing in pots, bulb-pans, etc.
Grape Hyacinth, Blue. Very rich, bright Doz. 100 1,000
JOMBKS, das ova Bieta Site ona eva er om nt osoieho ekE came chemeeroe $0 10 $0 70 $6 00
White. Lily-of-the-Valley-like............ I5 90 8 00
| Heavenly Blue. Bright sky-blue; best and
largest of the Grape Hyacinths; bells large,
and form a neat truss; fine for pots and garden. 02 15 I 00
Plume or Feathered Hyacinth. Plume-like,
TMA C-COAEG! INEAGIS. oo cc agaeetsusccces 20 I 00
HYACINTHUS candicans (Galtonia).
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Summer-flowering Hya-
cinth, growing from 3 to 5 feet high, with spikes of beautiful blush-
white flowers. 5c. each, 50c. per doz., 60 cts. postpaid; $3.50 per 100.
HYMENOCALLIS (Ismene). A splendid plant and flower for pot
culture. Flowers white, produced on tall stems away above the
beautiful foliage. 7 cts. each, 70 cts. per doz., $5 per 100.
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Irises
A very large family of bulbous and rhizomatous plants popularly
known as “Poor Man’s Orchids.’’ Like the orchids, their colors
are rich, varied and beautiful. There is much diversity in their
character, habits, cultural needs, etc., yet most of them are easily
cared for.
Spanish Tris (Largest Bulbs)
Of these, millions are grown yearly for cut-flower use.
elegant in coloring, artistic and very durable in a cut state.
They are
Alexander von Humboldt. Bright blue, with Doz. 100 1,000
showy white blotch on lower petals.......$0 12 $0 90 $7 00
Belle Chinoise. Golden yellow; earliest of all. 12 90 7 00
British Queen. Pure white, gold blotched; tall. 12 90 7 00
Cajanus. A large, handsome, rich, clear yel-
low? tall: shoe. 2 Fee pee lene 12 90 7 00
Count of Nassau (King of the Blues). A
strong-growing, early blue; very good....... I2 90 7 00
Excelsior. New. Light violet-blue; large flow-
ers with very fleshy petals with dark yellow
blOtCGhES# 23 seach hos Ser ee eae 12 90 7 00
Flora. New. Standards very light lavender,
falls white; immense and attractive flowers. . 12 90 7
Gold Cup (Thunderbolt). Rich bronze-purple,
shaded yellow; largest and most vigorous of all 15 I 00 750
L’Innocence. New. A perfectly white variety,
with a narrow yellow blotch on the falls.... 12 90 7 00
Louise (Perle d'Amour). A very delicate lilac,
at times veined lavendera-- o-oo eee eee 12 90 7 00
SUPERFINE MIXTURE OF FIRST-GRADE
BULBS cece ae een oe starnteeen eee eon eae Io 70 600
Various Bulbous Irises
*Alata (Scorpion Iris). Only recommended for Each Doz 100
pot culture. If potted in the early fall, will
flower in November to December; pale blue..S0 05 $0 50
Anglica. Resembles the Spanish Iris, but has
larger flowers and blooms later; they have
quite a wide range of colors. Choice mixed. 03 25 $1 50
Anglica, Mt. Blane. Pure white. Splendid
fomcutting = 8 Seta: Son eee eee ee O04 35 22h
*Filifolia. A grand variety for forcing. Large,
sky-blue and substantial flowers.......... 03 25
Florentina. White. Flowers two weeks
earlier than the Germanica. Can be easily
FOLGER Aes ee Re oe ae 04 30 2 00
*Germanica, Choice Mixed. Desirable, hardy
spring-flowering plants; thrive everywhere. 08 75 5.00
Histroides. Light blue, with dark blue spots;
one of the earliest and most beautiful Iris... 15 I 50
*Juncea. Brilliant golden yellow; very showy
and nice for cutting; flowers are fragrant.
This prefers a warm, dry situation; should be
lifted after flowering and replanted........ 07 75
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Various Bulbous Irises, continued
*Pavonia (Morza). Peacock Iris. Pure white, Each
blotched celestial-blue; very showy; prefer-
ablevtor poticulturess eee creer
*Reticulata. If potted early, will bloom in
January. The flowers are rich purple and
gold; violet-scented. Fine for the garden..
Doz. 100
$0 03 $0 25 $1 50
20 2 00
Iris Kaempferi (The Japanese Iris)
(NOVEMBER)
Very handsome, summer-flowering varieties, blooming from June
to August. They prefer rich, moist soil, but will.thrive in any fair
soil. Very large flowers that will give a magnificent display.
10 Choice Single-flowered Varieties. Large clumps. 25 cts. each,
$2.40 per doz., $15 per 100; set of 10 $2.
Incarvillea (Hardy Gloxinia)
Delavayi. Hardy. Beautiful, trumpet-shaped, deep Each Doz
rose-carmine flowers with yellow throat; borne in
clusters;onvlongistems: oe oe eee eee $o 15 $1 50
Grandiflora. Beautiful pink; larger flowers than the
Preceding 25 236 Geos ee gs eoas title nos Sree ele eases 20 2 00
Ixias (Corn Lilies)
Graceful plants, bearing on wiry stems a beautiful variety of blos-
soms in many shades of pink, red and yellow. Nice for pot culture.
Large-flowering, Best Mixtures. 15 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100,
$5 per 1,000.
Lily-of-the- Valley
(NOVEMBER)
For forcing, plant about twelve pips in a 6-inch pot, keeping the
crowns above the soil; place in a temperature of about 80 degrees,
covering the pots with moss; keep them moist continually. They
should flower in 3 or 4 weeks from time of planting. For the garden
we have the clumps as well as the pips. They should be planted in
masses, in partially shaded and moist locations. Plant the single pips
4 inches apart; they will increase rapidly and form one mass.
Perfection Brand, Extra Select Early Foreing. Strong pips.
Bundle of 25 pips, 75 cts., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; cold-storage
pips, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000.
For planting outdoors.
Large, Strong Clumps.
$3 per doz., $20 per 100.
30 cts. each,
Lily-of-the-Valley
BECKERTS ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS AND SEEDS
LEUCOJUM vernum Carpathicum (Spring Snowflake). A strong-
growing plant, with nodding white flowers tipped canary-yellow.
3 cts. each, 30 cts. per doz.
NERINE Sarniensis (Guernsey Lily). Flowers dark salmon, turning
to carmine; very showy. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
ORNITHOGALUM Arabicum (Star of Bethlehem). Pure white
flowers, with glossy black center; showy and easily grown; also
useful for pots. 3 cts. each, 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100.
Oxalis
Valuable for winter-flowering; elegant for pots and baskets. 6 to
Io bulbs may be planted in a pot.
Bermuda Buttercup. Very good for winter-flower- Doz. 100
ing, being free and continuous; pure bright yellow
PLO W.CL Speer er ce cey er er eter eRe ec aes Soe etek $o 20 $1 50
Bowei. Brilliant carmine-rose.......... 3 for 5 cts... I5 I 00
Grand Duchess. Dwarf variety of great beauty.
Flowers large and thrown well above the foliage.
Lavender, Pink and White and Yellow.............
Each, or mixed. . 20 I 50
Mixed Varieties... 0... 0c. jcc eee nets eee aes 10 50
PANCRATIUM calathinum. Large, fragrant, white flowers pro-
duced in clusters on tall stems; fine for pot culture or for the
garden. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz.
Peonies
(NOVEMBER)
One of the most durable and satisfactory garden plants. Once
planted they can be enjoyed for years. Plant in good, deep, rich
soil to a depth so that the crown of the plant is about 2 inches below
the surface.
Choice Named Herbaceous Peonies
If wanted by mail, add 15 cts. each to catalogue prices
Each Doz.
Alba plena odorata. Pure white; very fragrant...... $0 35 $3 50
Berlioz. Large, full-globular flowers; bright currant-red. 50 5 00
Boule de Neige. Pure white with carmine spots..... 50 5 00
Duchesse de Nemours. Best pure white; beautiful
flower; profuse bloomer......................-... 35 3 50
Festiva Maxima. Pure white with a few scarlet spots
in the center; very large...................--0--- 35 3.50
Lady Leonora Bramwell. Silvery rose; fragrant..... 35 3 50
L’Eclatante. Carmine; very beautiful.............. 35 3.50
Madame Thourenain. Violet-pink............... 35 3 50
Madame Lemoine. Pure white; very fine; perfect
SOLA UIE Great ced Gaer ceeecen ee ROME eee or REE DRRERER eee ees 50 5 00
Marie Stuart. A very fine pink flower; elegant shape. 50 5 00
Meissonier. Deep crimson, with reflexed petals...... 35 3.50
Puleherrima. White, shaded yellow and salmon-pink;
center petals tipped carmine...................... 35 3.50
Collection: One each of 12 varieties, $4
Paeonia officinalis
The old-fashioned garden Peony. Blooms nearly two weeks earlier
than other varieties. Each Doz.
Dowbleaw arb rye ese es tes soesis «saan seen OI $o 20 $2 00
Double!Searlet:.) cc osc cos ese eens Ge ee eae Se I5 I 50
Double vPro oe ease. opel even fey este hence aus Wis oi eels 20 2 00
PUSCHKINIA scilloides. Spikes of white and blue-tinged flowers.
Adapted for pot culture, and also for the hardy border. 2 cts.
each, 20 cts. per doz.
RANUNCULUS, French Turban and Persian. Very showy,
ranging through many shades of color. They flower profusely in
pots and frames in the spring of the year. Plant 3 to 4 inches apart
with the claws of the tuber down; cover with sand and sufficient
soil that the crowns are 3 inches below the surface. 20 cts. per
doz., $1.25 per 100.
Scillas
Very hardy and beautiful class of bulbous plants. Desirable for
house and garden culture. Charming in all respects. Splendid for
naturalizing. Will grow and flower in shady places where most
flowers will not exist.
Campanulata, Excelsior. Very large, bright Each Doz. 100
DIMER OWENSHe Are ere he aig ee mie Oil ces $o 03 $025 $1 50
Campanulata alba maxima. Large; pure
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Scillas, continued Each Doz r00
Campanulata, Rose major. Large; fine pink.$0 03 $025 $1 50
Campanulata, Blue Queen. Large; bright
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Campanulata, Sky-Blue. Large; bright blue. 03 25 I 50
Campanulata, Rosy Queen. Very large; rose-
COO CO e c cho eee eet co otttd oe neeeen eco menene eeoinIe 03 25 I 50
Nutans alba major. Large; white.......... 03 25 I 50
Nutans rubra. Dark lilac-rose.............. 03 25 I 50
Nutans czrulea. Sky-blue flowers.......... 03 25 I 50
Sibirica. Blue. First-size bulbs. $9 per 1,000. . 02 I5 I 00
Mammoth lb Saeeree seein niente 03 25 I 50
Sibirica alba. White flowers............... 02 20 I 25
SPARAXIS. Ixia-like flowers, very gorgeous in color; dwarf habit,
very nice; extra-fine mixture. 2 cts. each, 15 cts. per doz., $1
per 100, $8 per 1,000.
Spireas
(NOVEMBER)
A very hardy class of plants, extensively grown as pot-plants for
Easter and spring sale. They are very showy; flowers are borne in
large pyramids of feathery panicles of pink and white. Handsome
foliage. These large roots can be sent by express only.
Astilboides floribunda. A popular market Each Doz. 100
variety; large heads of white flowers........ $o 15 $1 50 $9 00
Gladstone. A fine improved free-flowering
white variety, forming immense plants with
large plumes on long stems; elegant........ 20 I 75 12 00
Peach Blossom. A very pretty light pink.
New, and not tested thoroughly........... 22 2 25 15 00
Queen Alexandra. The best of the pink varie-
ties for forcing; in great demand........... 25 2 50 18 00
Japonica. Old standard variety............. 10 I 00 600
STERNBERGIA lutea. Very beautiful autumn-flowering plant.
Fiowers golden yellow, much resembling crocus, but of larger size.
2 cts. each, 20 cts. per doz.
TRITELEIA uniflora (Spring Star Flower). Star-shaped milky
white flowers. For pot culture; flowers in early spring. Plant
four to six bulblets in a pot. 2 cts. each, 20 cts. per doz.
Zephyranthus
Suitable for pot culture or for planting in the garden in spring.
Each Doz.
Atamasco. Hardy. White, suffused pink........... $0 20 $2 00
Candida. Long, pure white flowers..... oGod0bO0GdO 05 50
Peony, Festiva Maxima
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Flower Seeds for the Greenhouse and Coldframe. Hardy
Perennials for the Garden
For a complete list of Flower Seeds, see our Spring Catalogue for 1913. Our general catalogue for the coming season will be ready
early in January, 1914. If not received in due time, it will be sent on application.
The early fall months is an opportune time for sowing seeds of many of the popular Bedding and Decorative Plants. Seedlings potted
at this season can be grown on slowly to produce sturdy, v vigorous stock, some varieties available for winter and early spring use, while
others may be held in a semi-dormant condition until the warm rays of the sun in March force a renewal of growth. Many varieties of
plants held quite dry and pot-bound may be wintered in a surprisingly low temperature and yield quality and early effect not obtain-
able from late sowings.
A large variety of blooming plants for next spring may be produced by sowing seed now in coldframes or protected quarters. Sow
as early as possible to secure sturdy plants before the advent of cold weather. These may then be readily wintered and give early bloom
the coming season. This applies to all such popular plants as Daisies, Pansies, Foxgloves, Hollyhocks, Oriental, Iceland and other Poppies,
Myosotis, ete.
Cineraria aye |
Hybrida grandiflora. ...............-.-.+..-....-.+.-..-$0 50 |
Dwartec Aca eden nero eee see, aoe 50 |
Matador 2 52.2505 222 soe re en ee oe 25 |
SCO aa ee eee ere i hak oe ne ea Ree eee 25
= TAG ata Be Ae ry See ee ose 25
Cyclamen Too seeds
Giant Deep Crimson o.c3siacins Sern occ es ee ace er ee $1 00
ROS Cierra ge ecn oe once aenc Ua me ae ee pemerroae I 00
Cae) 8 |! cee ara Eee Bene EY opnn HeAirrt tte PRS te Nor Bba kat ok lel ae cierate aie oa oO eNO I oo |
£O IVA CS on 5 av ond So ee SS UE DE eee I 00
nN) 0 06X15 0 ape ene ineneoe ie cher iy Smut arate etowporo ciate Gis a I 00 |
< White, ‘red eye: occ5. 2 ee ee et ened Se ee erces I 00
SS SIMGixedl) . ese) rer ca SE ee area cee aes I 00
Pansy Be see
Beckert’s Superb Mixed.................. oz. $6..$0 25 $0 80
Bugnot’s Large Blotched........................ 25 80
Andromed ay iis ee Aeon See EEL eee = 25 75
Cassier’s '‘Superh). 2.5.2.0) dkaeins Anema en een cece 25 75
BEB OS (530502 Bie hos css 0S OE ERT siete See 25 75
Masterpiece): 220s. susie Sips aetae ooe erent tomato 25 75
Orehid= flowered’. 5255.2. 42 nA eto ees 25 75
Cineraria hybrida grandiflora
Pansy, continued Pkt. %oz. Oz.
Giant Adonis .....:.60..6 2st ee ee $o 10 $0 60 $2 25
Atropurpurea’s 2 cect eee ee eee 50) 60 2 25
COMME ba iy eis als evactuewenneeee ne Se eee ere 10 60 2 25
Emperor William......................... Io 60 2 25
ECV asia fx en ness ee ag he ew 10 60 2 25
Golden Queen. . Sas R Hens Ohta, cp. Io 60 2 25
Golden Yellow, with dark | ey Cap RMR 0s 50) Gomez 25
Hortensia’ ie 265 s1ag cee eis fo eae 10 60 B DS
Indigo Ram gs oo... cps rae ek eins ash ea Be eee 10 60 2 25
King of the Blacks....................... 10 60 2 25
Beaconsfield so ..c05. 8 as yas Hehe te 10 60 2 25
Madam Perret 10 60 2 25
Peacocke. s6cic aes oe he ee Oo oe ae ee ne ng0) 60 2 25
Parisian’ sezccisiccscivesteke Sere cua ee ate ecceahoke 10 60 2 25
Prince Henry.cbinn at ee ee os cee a0) 60 2 25
Striped Snow Queen...................... 50) 60 2 25
White, with dark eye....................-.-- 10 60 2 25
a Obi Ie emer am pee Oooo com ocdo COU DOOD QOS nme) 60 2 25
Pkt.
Christmas! Pinks 22 i052 «Soccer et ee $o ro aS ee
Christmas Meteor..................-...---2.---- Io 25
Earliéstof AU) occ cis ls Soaps ses 2 Pence oe eee 05 15
Earliesti Whites. cc siicnites sacs Soe ris Seton eee eae 10 20
Florence Dwyer................-.--202022+2 se ees IO 20
Ee Marquise ec crrc sistete reeset reat ee eaeereateta t= 10 25
Mrs: Alex. Wallace... 2.52... 202 55 ee ee ses Io 25
Ty 6 eopaak OFS) 3 EM Wi A Aide aio Ou a coiae aolemieinwe Ag Goe!ao-nre s4016 a0) 25
Mrs. Bid) Delansky 226 55.che oe hoe oe ences 10 30
Mrssi Bi Wwaldlie ces rene ee rere ye mitra 10 25
Mrs: Wims Sime ee oy erate ste reeeiie ai 50) 25
Beckert’s Superb Pansy Mrs. W. W. Smalley................ Pecans rt pope 10 25
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BECKERT'S ANNUAL AUTUMN
Flower Seeds, continued
ACONTITUM Napellus: .ooiccccoc cece ct een ese ee ue Ghee t
ACHILLEA, The Pearl
ANTIRRHINUM, Tali. Separate colors or mixed %oz. 25c.
Large-flowering, Semi-dwarf.
AQUILEGIA, Lozg- spurred Hybrids: Ft SABER ca -sudtasthe ol pictete
Californica hybrida.. Mate BOZ 625 Che
CROLL ae es nO rece eee ous one Voz., 25¢.. .
ezrulea hybrida........................... YBOz., 25C.. -
ezrulea hybrida, Rose Queen.........................
CRRY SAIC are eae iu ce coseer a Amis heen Yoz., 15C.. .
ehrysantha grandiflora alba...........................
chrysamthatiipny sen sje osc yo ee Gee DECo 5 ¢
PACY YS LT aera ces CIO Oona ore ate cece cae ae
VEU ES FS c Bron nse ORG ee ee eae eae area Yor. , 15¢.. :
ANCHUSA Italica, Dropmore variety....................
ARABIS alpina grandiflora superba....................
ALYSSUM saxatile citrinum................. YA Cio, BSGa 0 -
ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus. 50seeds 50c., 100 seeds 90c..
Sprengeri. ...... 50 seeds, 25 cts., 100 seeds, 40 cts...
BELLIS PERENNIS, The Bride....................
The Bridegroom.....................
GiantiSnow balla eae oe eas esas YBOZ., 50C.. .
Giant Red.............. Pelee eee nee a cr Ygoz., 50C.. -
Glam Gai Ke Wis se res os eee een ee ere edad ees Yoz., 50C.. .
CAMPANULA Medium, Single. Separate colors or mixed.
YYOZ., 25C.
Medium, Double. Separate colors or mixed... %4oz., 4oc.. . ;
Calyecanthema. Separate colors or mixed..... Y%40Z., 50C.. :
CarpatiGar ype ais tes Namen ee ud ah oe YOZ., 25C...
Pyramid aliser emesis cist hes tee eee sues cee ehe a = Yi On DICoe 3
RITE POTIDNIS Meo eee ser uee e e ee Yoz., 25C...
persicifolia grandiflora.................................
AMA CLOS EVLA ee reir eee ae seepe neta as awe ee ee es VeOz., 25C...
CALCEOLARIA, Large-fiowered Self-colored............
Large-flowered Tigered or Spotted.....................
Shrubby, Rugosa major..............................
Shrubby, Triumph of the North......................
CARNATION, Giant Marguerite or Malmaison..........
1%40Z., 50C...
Marguerite, Half Dwarf....................%0z., 40c...
Chabaud’s Everblooming...................
DELPHINIUM cardinale
Cashmerian vim: 25ers eee ee eas
FPormosumi sg 32) hires ee oe oe ee eee epee VA Shox, BCac o
Formosum grandiflorum.............................
Formosum celestinum....................%40z., 40c.
erandiflorum i.e. ih eee oe ee 1%40Z., 15C
grandiflorum album. .%40z., I5¢€
Kelway’s Hybrids... Bee ee eee ee
Double-flowering Hybrids. . Berry casi tee OZ ee SOC.
Belladonna‘, oo)5 Sera re ee eee
YA) Deere anor ee te ics ca oh CReIRTING IEC ok ca oe Se Rc oc ee
Blue: Butterfly... 2c sss cru se sate ee as
DIANTHUS, Dwarf Erfurt Clove Pink...................
Perpetual Pink.) 205-3 3 ssecisoe eee es Y%Ooz., 40C.. .
Single Finest Mixed....................... WY%oz., 15C...
Double and Semi-double Grass Pink.......'40z., 40c.. .
DIGITALIS grandiflora...................... Woz., 15C.
purpurea gloxinizeflora.. : Se OZ OG er
purpurea maculata superba, “Mixed... YZoz., 40C...
purpurea monstrosa........ Brel eVahecsaetene nse l4oz., 40C.
ERIGERON pote cere ee eee a ea ess
GAILLARDIA grandiflora oculata............ 14 0z., 20C...
grandiflora semi-plena.................... WAO ZZ OC
Kelway’s Hybrids.......................... POZS5 Ge
GAZANIA splendens, New Hybrids ......................
Separate colors or mixed.
YA Shen DESan
GianteLonetellowees-s-sen sos aes ol on ss BOD SOC
Gia OFF NICO io. io 2 sss Ss ees eo oes eee an siete ernie ohlae ites roseue ies
CANDYTUFT Gibraltarica Hybrids.....................
SCMPELVITEMS |). o-oo = eesersjesererete nicole ae ae es oi eusvcn acweiienersee ote
CHRYSANTHEMUM maximum, Alaska................
maximum, California................................
COREOPSIS grandifiora..................... Yoz., 20C.. .
grandiflora compacta......................M402Z., 25¢...
GLAUCIUM flavum tricolor........................
Hybrida grandiflora imperialis..
GYPSOPHILA paniculata................... yen
Ze, BOG8 OZ
Newport) Pink: 23.25. whe 140Z.,
MYOSOTIS alpestris robusta grandiflora, Triumph
alpestris, Victoria....................
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GLOXINIA hybrida grandiflora crassifolia erecta......
HELIANTHUS, Perennial, Mixed............. 14OZ., 50C.. .
HELIOPSIS Pitcheriana..................... OZ aS Ga
HOLLYHOCKS, Allegheny Mammoth Fringed.......
ZOES OFig Sits.
Chater’s Superb Strain. Separate colors or mixed.....
YVoz., 60c.; 0z., $2..
Fimest Double. Separate colors or MXC ME ar eee:
14 0Z., 30C.; OZ.,
FEUD ZUAVIEN Biresiek secusrerenen ns otto cae oan earA eercu ates eee st aint
LATE YRUSlatitoliuss-3- +o 052 lo So ese a BOCs
LOBELIA cardinalis robusta grandifiora.................
LUPINUS polyphyllus Merheimi.....................
polyphyllus roseuml (2. 3222.2. 5 eee ce ee
LYCHNIS Haageana HMybrids.........................
MIGNONETTE, Defiance................: ae 4, 0Z., ZOCe
AT ENC) UVCY Hey rove peeicreyc ict iid nee eee’ ciao OZ EZ0 Cae
dissitiflora, Perfection.........................+--+--.
UGH PaSCHER ee ee PE ae
SYLVA ticas Be eat a oo cra bincae eee n espe Deu eegs hte
sylvatica, Whitey ates 6 ae eben ct eue aheelenecrs
BNET A 3 Chsicty orargeorela pine ted © nh Dan rereta Aas: n Suns tenon Sreetionn Beene etalc
NEMESIA strumosa nana compacta grandiflora.........
CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS AND SEEDS
BECKERT’S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL STREET, N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA.
Pkt.
Primula ‘vulgaris: 2.025: c22-255 4692 se eee eee $o 10
Forbesi rubra....... setae dap "Medes A 25
mialacoides'\-7. ..0).0 0066.5 nave - ees Go ee ee 25
SCABIOSA’ Caulcasiea....2 2s. 555.5 ss Soe ee ee 10
SMU ASX Fe crea iss ee eee eee Y40Z., 25C... 10-
| SDLORESTAVcyaneal = eno oe ee eee ee LAS DAKE. 5 10
| STREPTOCARPUS hybrida............................. 25
| SWEET ROCKET. .:...).4. 255.2) eee 05
STOCKS, Early Brompton, Almond Blossom............ 15
Beauty of Nice...) 5.2.2 'see soe bos cess ee ee eee 15
Giant Abundancee s «2.22 22: sj0 oss eee 25
Monte’ Carlo). 55 Sicnt bese sons Joos eee 15
| Queen: Alexandra (222.2. .4i3.o5 see eee 15
| Mesuviusy 5 sys52- ese ace coe Se Se ee ee 15
| ‘Mont Blane... 2) o2520- nese ee 25
Souvenir de Monaco............................0.005. 15
i 0 CG ct) ot: een te ere noe reer ee ad alsn chica aca acs oc 15
| SWEET WILLIAM, Holborn Glory........... 1{Oz., 25C... 50)
Fink Beauty oii ce ie eee PAO, BRE s 3 5X0)
Single White 2.2.7 305528 jas ioe ee Woz., 15¢... 05
Single\Crimson. 5...) hea. s ce eee %40z., 15C... 05
Single Mixed Varieties..................... %4oz., 15¢... 05
Double Mixed Varieties.................... Yoz., 25¢... na0)
Everblooming Sweet William.............. 140Z., 30C... 10
VIOLA CORNUTA, Admiration.............. YRoz., 30c. . 10
(| “Ardwell'Gemiec. 2. seo. 386 Gel eee WROZ- SG 15
Blue Perfection: .....22 642545660 -206en eee 06072 30Cee 10
White Perfection.......................... Yoz., 30C.. - Io
IMEX@dt Seiintioie ee Soe So ee oe ee %40z., 75C 10
Crt C1): ©: ete aCe eae een iran oeErr ec iclons.6 y cis op 6 6 10
VINCAS iscsi cane eee adows oe eee SEO BS CH ELO
WALLFLOWER (Cheiranthus Kewensis)................... 25
Anntiall Mixed s...::..).00 0 = sasintiteis bg cl te i eee 50)
Dwarf German... <2. 306 sie ctosis tts oot eee 25
Winter-flowering Sweet Peas (see page 18)
Flower Seeds, continued
Pkt.
PENTSTEMON, Sensation......................2eeeeeee $o I0
POLYGONUM Baldschuanicum........................ 25
POPPIES; Alpine, Fringed). -.<) 222.525... se. snot ee 15
Bractea tum yes 6 ee ee en See ee BAOZ nts Cre 10
Bracteatum, Livermore variety....................... 10
Needs rad yy foc et O72 5 Cee pa0)
Oriental ei oe Cen ee eS ee eee Y%oz., 25c Io
Oriental Hybrids.......................... WYoz., 25C... 10
PYRETHRUM roseum hybridum grandifiorum.......... I5
Double and semi-double varieties..................... 25
PHLOX decussata grandiflora................ WYoz., 50¢... 25
PRIMULA Sinensis, Giant Pink......................... 50
Giant Wihite:302 5 025 re ene ae eee eee 50
Giant Copper-colored.......................--2000--+- 50
Giant Licht Rosen see een Eee eee 50
Giant) Rea 252s sce a re ces 50
Giant ‘Salmmoniis55.33 25 5e oe Oe Ieee 50
Giant; Oran ge Rim oi oars ee Oe eee 50 /
Giant Be eer he sn aT eee eee 50
Giant) Flesh=Wihite (95. se.) nce ee ee ro eee eros 50
Giant’ Rose-colored |. (. 302. Sac: So ooh hee te es 50
Giant iViixe de aire ee chee De eo Bi ee ene pees 50
fimbriata; Simgle ee cc ae oan ees eee oes Sees 25
firmbriata, Double ne ocr ces nuove ores yee emer emebenenere 50
PRIMULA obconica gigantea........................... 25
gigantea hy bridar. 52 98 5 ts yds See ne aes, eee Soe eee 25
gigantea hybrida fimbriata.........................-- 25
gvigantea lilacimay ys oes acre Oey ee ie tare wee oles 25
fipanteaoculatan- oo .13 ticks Seis ae eds 2 arene ep olger 25
gigantea purpurea. 055005022 one be oe 2 tan eee eas 25
Fig bgt oy oe Wp ot LS 2 Hale oe erence Bt Gets. cues Sie aA eee leLarnin SESE) cece cecicno 25
Pigantead Toseas soos: 2 se Seen ne aes Scheer eelever=ns 25
prandifiora albac. 2-2 ke syste sc sreicseoe ost See ees 25
PCr bs Cont Fee Store oie ce eenene Cie yea one. Sen ack eeneia er Olse 25
denticulata Cashmeriana grandiflora.................. 50 ;
Japonica, New Hybrids...............-...-...-2..+-5- Io a %
Sieboldi amoena prandiflora.........................-.-. 50 -
veris grandiflora elatior..........................-..--- 15 Stocks
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BECKERT’S ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS AND SEEDS
Grass Seed, Highest Grade
Prices variable. Prices of Grass Seed fluctuate; rates here given are those ruling at this date. For Grass Seed sent by mail, add postage
at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. to prices. Write for special prices on large quantities
We sell only the highest grade of Grass Seed produced; of most of the Grass Seeds here offered there are various grades on the market—
as many as five grades of some varieties.
The weight of the best grades of Grass Seed is in some cases double the weight of lower
grades of seed, consequently there is a corresponding difference in value and cost. We shall be pleased to submit samples.
Creeping Bent (Agrostis stolonifera). Succeeds well in moist
situations. Bus. 15 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.70, 100 lbs. $25.
Crested Dog’s Tail (Cynosurus cristatus). Valuable for pasture
on hard, dry soils. Bus. 21 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.90, 100 lbs. $28.
Fine-leaved Fescue (Festuca ovina tenuifolia). Flourishes well
on dry and sterile soils; well suited for lawns. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 40 cts.,
Io lbs. $3.70, 100 Ibs. $35.
Perennial Rye (Lolium perenne). Affords pasture very early in
the spring. Sow early in the spring at the rate of 1 to 144 bushels
to the acre. Bus. 22 lbs. Lb. 15 cts., 10 lbs. $1.20, 100 lbs. $10.
Kentucky Blue (Poa pratensis). Sow in fall or spring at the
‘rate of two to three bushels per acre. Our seed is free from chaff and
may be sown almost as easily as Timothy. Fancy quality. Lb. 25c., .
bus. of 14 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $15.
Lawn Grass. A mixture of the finest grasses for this purpose.
See second page of cover. Bus. of 24 Ibs. $4.50.
Orchard (Dactylus glomerata). Rapid in growth and yields a
large aftermath; earlier than other Grasses. Choicest grade. Lb. 30
ets., bus. of 14 lbs. $2.40, 100 lbs. $16.
Sweet Vernal (Aunthoxanthum odoratum). Mixed with other
grasses, it is valuable for pasture on account of its earliness; pleas-
ant in fragrance. Lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $5.50.
Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris). Very suitable for pasture on low
ground. Choice, Lb. 15 cts., bus. of 14 lbs. $1.60, too Ibs. $10.
Fancy, Lb. 25 cts., bus. of 32 lbs. $5.45, 100 lbs. $16.
Red or Creeping Fescue (Festuca rubra). Very suitable for
sandy or dry impoverished soil, gravelly banks or bleak hillsides;
withstands extreme drought. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.60,
Ioo lbs. $24.
Rhode Island Bent (Agrostis canina). A very fine variety for
lawn or pasture. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 35 cts., 10 lbs. $2.90, 100 lbs. $27.
Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca ovina). Short, very thick in growth; ex-
cellent for sheep pasture. Bus. 12 lbs. Lb. 30 cts., 10 lbs. $2.50, 100
lbs. $23.
Timothy (Phleum pratense). Leading grass for hay. 45 lbs. to
bushel. Best grades only. Market price.
Wood Meadow (Poa nemoralis). Very suitable for sowing under
trees. Catches quickly and well. Bus. 14 lbs. Lb. 4o cts., to lbs.
$3.40, 100 lbs. $32.
Permanent Mixture for Hay
For Medium Land. 2 bus. per acre. Bus. of 21 Ibs. $3.75.
_ For Heavy, Wet Land. 2 bus. per acre. Bus. of 21 lbs. $3.75.
Permanent Mixture for Pasture
For Medium Land. 2 bus. per acre. Bus. of 21 lbs. $4.25.
For Heavy, Wet Land. 2 bus. per acre. Bus. of 21 lbs. $4.25.
These mixtures can be sown either in spring or fall.
Clover Seed (Highest Grades Only)
Prices variable. Add 8 cts. per lb. for postage
Alsike (Trifolium hybridum). Fine for pasturage or for ensilage.
Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. market price.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa). Will bear cutting three or four times
during the season. Best clover for bringing up poor land. Lb.
30 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. market price.
Crimson (Tvifolium incarnatum). Very productive;
eaten by cattle. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 60 lbs. market price.
Mammoth Red (Trifolium pratense perenne). Best grade.
Bushel of 60 lbs. market price.
Red Clover (Tvifolium pratense).
market price. Best grown.
White Duteh (7yvifolium repens). Very scarce. The best variety
for lawns, as it forms a close herbage and remains green throughout
the season, and comes up every spring. Highest grade of seed. Lb.
ASc., 10 lbs. $4, 25 lbs. $9.50.
greedily
Best grade. Bushel of 60 lbs.
California Privet
For Ornamental Hedges
Now used very extensively for
ornamental hedges; of very free
growth and thrives under the most
adverse conditions. Foliage dark,
glossy green and remains on the
plant until severe winter sets in.
Of very rapid and uniform growth,
and in a few years will form a fine
hedge which is pertectly hardy, and
can be trimmed to any desired
shape or height.
Plant 10 to 15 inches apart,
according to size of plants, in
double rows, alternating the plants;
requires a severe pruning the first
two or three years to produce a
dense hedge from the base up.
Orders now booked for spring
delivery
100 I,000
I2 to 18 inches high.$3 50 $30 00
18 to 24 inches high. 4 50 40 oo
24 to 36 inches high. 5 50 50 00
Hedge of California Privet
Pot-Grown Strawberry Plants
Planted early in fall will produce good crops the next season, all at $3.75 per 100. Orders taken for 50 plants and upward.
Brandywine Excelsior
Bubach Glen Mary
Commonwealth Gandy
Climax Jessie
Marshall Success
New, York Sample
Nick Ohmer Sharpless
Oom Paul Wm. Belt
BECKERT’S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL STREET, N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA.
Insecticides and Fungicides
Ant-Destroyer. A sure remedy. Directions on each package.
Sold in pint cans only. Per pint, $1.25.
Aphine. For destroying aphis, greenfly, thrip, red spider and
other insects in the greenhouse and outdoors. Dilute one part to forty
parts of water. %4pt. 25 cts., %pt. 40 cts., pt. 65 cts., qt. $1, gal. $2.50.
Arsenate of Lead. Very effective for combating the codling
moth and all other leaf-eating insects. 4 to 6 lbs. should be used to
too gals. of water. Put up in sealed packages. Lb. 25 cts., 2 lbs.
45 cts., 5 lbs. $1, 25 lbs. $4.
Aphis Punk. A convenient preparation of nicotine for fumi-
gating. Box of 12 rolls, 60 cts.; case of 12 boxes, $6.50.
Bordeaux, Dry. A most convenient form in which to use this
standard fungicide. One Ib. to five gallons of liquid. Full directions
on package. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1, 10 lbs. $1.90.
Bordeaux Paste. It is ready for use at any time by simply add-
ing water at a dilution of six to eight pounds to fifty gallons of water.
A most convenient form in which to use this preparation. Put up in
sealed crocks. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 85 cts., 25 lbs. $3.
Bug Death. A fungicide, insecticide and plant-food combined.
Non-poisonous and very effective for cabbage and tomato worms, po-
tato and cucumber bugs. Apply with duster in powder-gun. Lb. 15
cts., 3-lb. pkg. 35 cts., 5-lb. pkg. 50 cts., 12'%4-lb. pkg. $1, 100-lb.
pkt. $7.50. Bug Death Duster for applying, 25 cts.
Cattle-Comfort, Hammond’s. For insects on domestic animals.
Will relieve cattle, horses and dogs from effects of flies, gnats and
mosquitos. Qt. 45 cts., gal. $1.15, 5 gals. $5.
Climax Lawn Sand. For weedy lawns. Will adhere to the rough,
hairy leaves of dandelion, plantain, etc., and, by absorbing therefrom
all the sap, destroy them beyond recovery. Also acts as a fertilizer
for the lawn. 3%-lb. tin can, 40 cts., 14 lbs. $1.25, 28 lbs. $2, 56 lbs.
$3.50, 112 lbs. $6, 560 lbs. $25.
Fir Tree Oil Soap. Fir tree oil prepared in soap form. Lb. 40 cts.,
2 Ibs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75.
Fungine. An infallible remedy for destroying mildew, rust,
bench-rot and other fungi. Does not stain the foliage. Yzpt. 35 cts.,
pt. 50 cts., qt. 75 cts., gal. $2.
Getz-There Soap. An infallible remedy for plant lice, scale in-
sects, mealy bug, red spider, black and white fly, black and green
aphis and other pests in the greenhouse, and also for many pests that
infest the garden and orchard. Per gallon can, $1.
Horicum. A lime, sulphur and salt mixture, entirely free from
grit. Dilute with 25 parts of water. Full directions with each can.
Specially recommended for San José scale. Gal. $1, 5 gals. $4.50.
Kerosene Emulsion. If thrown over tent or hairy caterpillars in
a fine stream with some force, it breaks the web and destroys the cat-
erpillars. Dilute one qt. to six gals. of water. Qt. 30 cts., gal. 85 cts.,
5 gals. $3.75.
Lime-Sulphur Solution. Can be used as an insecticide or fungi-
cide. For the former dilute one part of the solution to nine parts of
water and use as a spray for San José and all other scale insects.
To use as a fungicide, dilute one part of Lime-Sulphur to thirty-five
to one hundred parts of water, depending on the hardiness of the plant
or tree. Gal. 75 cts., 5 gal. $2.25, 25 gal. $6.50, 50 gal. $11.
Lemon Oil. Destroys mealy bug, brown and white scale, thrip,
red spider, caterpillars, black and green flies, mites, ants, fleas and
insects on animals, and insects that infest poultry-houses, barns, etc.
Yept. 25 cts., pt. 40 cts., qt. 75 cts., gal. $1.25, gal. $2, 5 gals. $o.
Nicoticide. Fumigating compound. Mpt. $1.25, pt. $2.50, qt.
$4.50, gal. $8.25, gal. $15. Vaporizing apparatus, 50 cts.
Nikoteen. Contains 40 per cent nicotine; one pint contains as
much nicotine as two hundred pounds of tobacco-stems. 1% pt. bottle
40 cts., pt. $1.50, 5 pts. $7.
Nikotiana. A new fumigating tobacco product. Qt. $1.50, gal. $4.
Persian Insect Powder. Non-poisonous. A superior grade.
Kills all kinds of insects on plants in the garden and in the house.
Yb. 15 cts., Ib. 45 cts., 5 lbs. $2.
Pyrox. A bordeaux and arsenate-of-lead preparation. Excellent
for leaf-biting insects and prevents blight. One Ib. to five gallons of
water. Lb. 25 cts., 5 lbs. $1, 10 lbs. $1.75, 25 Ibs. $4, 50 lbs. $7.50,
too Ibs. $13.50.
Sulphur, Flowers of. For mildew on plants. Lb. 10 cts., 5 lbs.
40 cts., 10 lbs. 60 cts., 25 Ibs. $1.25, 100 lbs. $4.50.
Slug Shot. This non-poisonous powder requires no further mix-
ing or preparing. It is very effectual in destroying potato and other
bugs, beetles, green and black fly, slugs, worms, caterpillars, etc.
Use with powder-gun or bellows. 1-lb. cartons, 15 cts., 5 lbs. 35 cts.,
10 lbs. 65 cts., 25 lbs. $1.50, 100 lbs. $5.
Thrip Juice. For mealy-bug, scale, thrip, codling moth, canker
worm, beetles, caterpillar, etc. Dilute 40 to 100 times. Pt. 40 cts.,
qt. 75 cts., 4gal. $1.40, gal. $2.50.
Tobacco Soap, Sulpho-. Kills all insect life in the window-garden
or conservatory. Unsurpassed for Roses; also valuable extermi-
nator of moths, cockroaches and carpet bugs. A superior wash for
dogs and other animals. Relieves horses and cows from the torment
of flies, prevents poultry lice. 3-0z. package 10 cts., by mail 13 cts.;
8-oz. pkg. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., by mail 50 cts. Io lbs. $3.
Tobacco Soap, Pinner’s. A very potent specific for insects,
parasites and their eggs. May be used either for plants or animals.
Yalb. 20 cts., lb. 35 ects., 5 Ibs. $1.50.
Tobacco Stems. For fumigating.
300 lbs. $2.50.
Tobacco Dust, Fine. The most effective and cheapest remedy
for the flea on cabbage, radish, etc. Pkg. 10 cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts., 10 lbs.
50 cts., 50 lbs. $2, 100 lbs. $3.50.
Tobacco Dust, Coarse. Coarse grade for fumigating. 5 lbs.
35 cts., 10 lbs. 60 cts., 50 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $5.
Tree Tangle-Foot. Protects trees from cankerworms, cut-
worms, ants, tussock moths and all climbing insects. It will not in-
jure trees and when applied remains sticky for three months. Apply
it thoroughly around the trunk of the tree just below the lower limbs
in a band of 6 to 8 inches in width. Most effective if applied early in
March. Lb. can 30 cts., 3 lbs. 85 cts., 10 lbs. $2.65, 20 Ibs. $4.80.
Vermine. A germicide and soil sterilizer. Will destroy the white
grub, eel-, wire- and cut-worms, slugs, root lice and maggots. Will
also destroy ants. !4pt.25cts., pt. 40 cts., pt. 65 cts., qt. $1, gal. $3.
Whale-Oil Soap, or Fish-Oil Soap. For destroying and prevent-
ing insects on plants, trees, vines, etc. Very easily applied and very
effective. Lb. 15 cts., 2 lbs. 25 cts., 5 lbs. 50 cts., 10 lbs. 90 cts.
Fresh baled. Bale of about
Whale Oil Soap, Caustic. Very effective as a tree spray and as a summer
remedy for San José scale. Comes in semi-liquid form and is easily dissolved.
One lb. to ten gals. of water.
Weed Killer, Target Brand. Dilute one gallon with fifty gallons of water.
Qt. 40 cts., 2 qts. 65 cts., gal. $1, 5 gals. $4.50, Io gals. $8.50, 25 gals. $18.75,
bbl. of 50 gals. $35.
Worm Eradicator, Reade’s Electrie. For removing worms from green-
houses, lawns, flower pots, vases, etc., without damage to the plants. Bottles
50 cts. and $1, gal. $3.65, 2 gals. $7.
Wilson’s Plant Oil. An insecticide for use on palms and other house plants.
Dilute one quart with four quarts of lukewarm water. Pt. 4oc., qt. 75c., gal. $2.
Lb. 20 cts., 5-lb. cans 75 cts.
Mushroom Spawn
Add 15 cts. per brick when to be sent by mail
PURE CULTURE. Repeated trials have demonstrated that the Pure Cul-
ture is far superior to spawn that is imported, and, when once used, no one would
willingly use any other kind. It is somewhat more expensive than the old
brand, but results will show that it is the best and consequently the cheapest.
Direct. (The best.) These are inoculated directly from the laboratory with-
out transfer. Per brick 30 cts., 5 bricks $1.25, 10 bricks $2.30, 25 bricks $5.50,
50 bricks $8, 100 bricks $15.50.
Standard. Per brick 25 cts., 5 bricks $1, 10 bricks $1.80, 25 bricks $3.75,
-50 bricks $7, 100 bricks $12.
A brick weighs one and one-third pounds. Pamphlet on “‘“Mushroom Culture”
free on application.
Mushrooms
BECKERT’'S ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS AND SEEDS
Fertilizers
Prices variable.
Beckert’s Odorless Lawn and Garden Fertilizer. See inside
front cover.
Bon Arbor. Contains more soluble plant-food than any other fer-
tilizer, and its merits have been widely tested and proved by numer-
ous expert gardeners. Ylb. 20 cts., by mail 30 cts.; lb. can 35 cts.,
by mail 50 cts.; 5-lb. can $1.50, 25 lbs. $6.50, 50 lbs. $12.50.
Bowker’s Plant-Food. For pot-plants. Pkg. 15 cts., postpaid 25c.
Clay’s Fertilizer. For all horticultural purposes. Very effective
if used with potting soil or in soil of benches, planted with flowering
plants, or for the cultivation of flowers, fruits and vegetables, for
exhibition purposes where the very best possible results are desired.
2-lb. can 30 cts., 7-lb. bag 75 cts., 14-lb. bag $1.15, 28-lb. bag $2,
56-lb. bag $3.50, 112-lb. bag $6.50.
Cocoa Fiber. Stimulates a strong, fibrous growth. 100 lbs. $2.50.
Fames’ Fertilizer. Imported. Swift, safe and sure. The most
scientific plant-food extant. 7-lb. bag 75 cts., 14-lb. bag $1.15, 28-lb.
bag $2, 56-lb. bag $3.50, 112-lb. bag $6.50.
Horn Shavings. A fertilizer specially adapted for roses, chry-
santhemums, etc. Fine grade, 25 lbs. $1.50, 50 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $5.
Leaf-Mold. For mixing with potting soil. Sack $1.90.
Live Sphagnum Moss. For orchids. Bbl. $3.50.
Fertilizers sold for spot cash only
Orchid Peat, Fibrous. For orchids. Sack $2.
Peat, Jersey. For mixing with potting soil. Sack $1.90.
Raw Bone Meal, Highest Grade. See inside front cover.
Pure Raw Bone Flour. Ground as fine as dust, acts quickly and
is fine for florists’ work. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 lbs. 90 cts.,
50 Ibs. $1.70, 100 lbs. $3.20, 200 lbs. $6.
Scotch Soft Coal Soot stimulates luxuriance of growth and gives
darkness and brilliancy to foliage and flowers. 100 lbs. $5.
Special Chrysanthemum Manure, Thompson’s. This special
manure is meant to be used as an additional stimulant during the
growing season. A heaped dessertspoonful is sufficient for a plant in
Io-in. pot. Sprinkle on surface of soil, then water with tepid water.
Apply three times during growing season. 7-lb. bag $1.35, 14-lb. bag
$2.50, 28-lb. bag $4.50, 56-lb. bag $7.50.
Sheep Manure. A most excellent stimulant, promoting a strong,
healthy and rapid growth. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10 lbs. 45 cts., 25 lbs. 70 cts.,
50 lbs. $1.25, 100 lbs. $2, 500 lbs. $9.50, 1000 Ibs. $17, ton $32.
Shredded Cattle Manure. t00 lbs. $2, 500 lbs. $8, ton $30.
Vine, Plant and Vegetable Manure, Thompson’s. For fruit-
bearing plants, flowers and vegetables. 7-lb. bag 75 cts., 14-lb. bag
$1.25, 28-lb. bag $2, 56-lb. bag $3.50, 112-lb. bag $6.50.
Miscellaneous Supplies
Each
Bellows, Woodason’s—Large Double-Cone Powder.......$3 00
Single-Cone Powder, large..................-..-------- 2 00
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Liquid Spraying, large................00 0000 e eee eee 2 00
Smiallergsize eran ee ee tierce veel oe ee ae tee I 50
FEU Tee ao nlan to Stace Beane eta DI Gee OSS aReNCee once Or ieee ons Section orn I 50
Carnation Supports, 2 rings ......doz. 45 cts., per 100 $3..
BELinpsere ra ate doz. 55 cts., per 100, $3.50. .
Cut-flower Boxes. 21 x 8 x 4 in., doz. 80 cts., per 100, $4.50. .
Dil x3 BS. FH WHENESs sa ccc0cess doz. 90 cts., per 100, $5.25..
AO) 3S UD 38 © WHINE. 5 o550ucce0n doz. $1.65, per 100 $11.50..
Fumigators. For fumigating greenhouses—
Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, holding 1%, 1, 2, 3 and 4 pks., $1.25.
$1.75, $2.25 and 3 25
Glass Clamps. For supporting broken glass................
Per 25, 30 cts., per 100, $1.15..
Glazing Points, Peerless. Nos. 2 and 2%.................
Per 1,000 60 cts.; by mail 75 cts...
Siebert’s. 5¢- and 7-inch.................. Lb. 40 cts...
Brass, Naumann’s. Per 1,000 75 cts.; per 5,000 $3.50...
Grass Hooks, or Sickles, English. Riveted back, No. 2.... 50
COUN oF 1 ener tent sis Or petra cee o ero ATA IO aro circd pIRTA BYOLO 30
US VRT (op) a1) 0f1) « eee ener eo reach ecco Cie mac Oe Ure OOOO c5.onb 50
Hose, Rubber. Including couplings.
Revero. 1%4-in., in 50-ft. lengths $8.50; 25-ft. lengths, $4.50;
34-in., in 50-ft. lengths $9.50; 25-ft. lengths $5.
Electric. 34-in., in 50-ft. lengths, $10; 25-ft. lengths, $5.50.
Couplings. 34-in., pair 15 cts., doz. $1.60; Improved Per-
fect Clinching, 20 cts. each, 3 for 50 cts.
Menders, Brass. 14-in., 34-in., I-in., doz. 75c., by mail 85c...
Menders, Perfect Clinching.................. doz. $1.. Io
Knives, Budding, Saynor’s. One blade, straight or curved.. I 50
Our Special. One straight, 1 curved blade............... I 00
Small®: (woibladesn cians cetera 45
No. 285214. Sheep-foot blade, 75 cts.; budding blade...... 75
Pruning, Saynor’s. Staghorn handle.......... $1.15 and I 50
Labels, Pot. Painted wooden— 100 I,000
ASTIN OAR Se ay Cee eee RE Nee RE ae ed $0 12 $0 90
AO OLIV Chee een ees ee nee nec ee ee 15 I 00
Lp LOUG) Ul eMac ORS Lots ciety Gro ree meester orate tartare 20 it 2s
Chale cement eetas Some cine crete Meee bn Gea oat tee 25 I 50
SEinl Ch shee yevotue tan OW OEE reese ie eee 35 3 2S
Labels, Garden. 8-inch; 1% inch wide............. 50
UOAMCE NS HA WON WACO. ococcoocusso0ccegcsuaeds 65
UWASINEI NS 177 WHEN VAG ocooasacencovedcausnouuc 80
WZ ASHAS WIA WHOA WHC. ocococcaceoasaceedcaccene i WS
TOAASITS WIA wh WAG. oo5censcacoecesscannucas 2 00
Tree. Painted; copper-wired; 31% inch............ 25 I 50
Zine. Hor pots; 6-in..................- doz.15c... I 00
For trees and shrubs, wired........... doz. 7c... 50
Each
Lawn Sprinklers. Combination......................... $0 60
Columbia ect neo cas es ors seen Pasa te Ceo eee i 2S
New Comet ojtee sasha eae a ceners oe ei uke GAS sete ospieie 3 50
BTU v ius ink dis son etsiovas eee Se oe datatern ell gi abel eben ee onto eee i Qe
DES ag ORY 69 0 Yo an ie ere ate ene ree caer een aid eH ET a checker Seema 60
C. B. G. “Cheap but Good’’.......................... BS
Californias ears eiciice ee soe oe ee oe Meee Sete aha he I 25
INOZZles BOSS) cdot eye esis she sare Galan coe aoe ech scecteuuge Sayer seal = 45
(Cl idndoanecooooclooboe Sunn naadouSn toes Gopmad ose ap 35
(COM Baan oom oe OOM HOO CO CUM GRU OD Deu eOo OO nec coeeOE 35
Pet. Spray or solid stream, 50 cts.; straight stream........ 35
Ord Oa x8 raperer sees ee epee Ne ferme ene Py Sena 75
WMePmi Orel it. fic. care cpereitele te ese audad cee tarenei tng ere tud teres 75
BB GStOmi: SS PEAY) iieccsetie ros over oscs ons tara or ard ia artiste a agavone sve taeyer le ares ciess 60
Mastica. An improved putty...... Gal. $1.40, 5 gals. $6.75..
Mastica Machine. For applying.......................... I 30
Moss, Green Log. ............ Sq. yd., 50 cts.; crate, $3.50..
Sphagnum, Dried. Per bale of 10 bbl. $5.50, bbl. $1.50..
Paper, “Lissue i555 50 cisssie ote waynes reve oka adore eheias aces Ream, $1..
Waxed ss noche cn Gis tiitearales we eec ure ees Ream, $2.50..
Plant Tubs, Union. Made of 7-inch red cedar, light, neat,
durable; painted green.
Outside diameter Depth
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IN@s:2ere ero LAV ARIN ss sen aed DGB Garb lestpeenel aera eee I 20
INOW sae rieeereetae TACAGITE NE ee TP Zoinie eer arineiecte. I 60
INO) 4 toeecenenee I LTS te oetewien ol Tab ins Ullieceeer een Mees ae I 90
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INOS iene coess cote 260 Tiles cea ye) 2G 0 salem iclacieeieecsceens 5 85
White Cedar. Painted green; hoops, handles and leg-
casting painted black; the best tub made.
Diameter Height
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INOoB Tice neers node DS RAT ee (aekeescanseeyentnsts DEA bores eter eG aao 6 5 65
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Putty Bulbs. For applying mastica and putty. By mail $1.10. I 00
Putty, Twemlow’s English..... Gal. $1.50, 5 gal. at $1.45..
Ratlia ay HoOGieyin Serre een Lb. 20 cts., 5 lbs. 90 cts...
Scythe, English Lawn. 30-in. blade, $1.25. 36-in. blade.. I 4o
Scythe-Stones, Welch Talacre............... doz. $1.65.. 15
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BECKERT'’S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL STREET, N..S:. PITTSBURGH, PA.
New Comet Sprinkler
Panne Shears
Garden Hose
Miscellaneous Supplies, continued
Each
Shears, Grass Border, English. 8-in., $2; 9-in., $2.25; 10-in.$2 50
Grass Border, English. One wheel, 9-inch blades......... 2s
Grass Border, Saynor’s. 9-inch blades.................. 2 50
Lawn, Saynor’s. With two wheels, 9-inch blades......... 2 50
English Hedge. With spring notch. 8-inch blades, $1.50;
g-inch blades, $1.75; 10-inch blades,.. 2 00
Pruning, French. Wheel-spring. 7-inch, $1.25; 8-inch,
$1.35; 8!4-inch $1.50; 9-inch $1.75; 10-inch 2 00
Fextia Springs: t accce ck a ele eee ee ee eee 25
Pruning, French, Montreuil. 8-inch................... 2S
Freneh; Aubert. 824-inch 085. sa ss. ee 2 50
Grass, English. No. 357, 51-inch blades................ 60
Grass, English. No. 3075, 6-inch blades, $1; 7-inch blades. I 25
Grass, English. No. 3072, 7-inch, inside spring........... I 50
Grass, Saynor’s. 71-inch, inside spring................. I 50
Silkaline. For stringing smilax..... Spool 25 cts., lb. $1.50..
Sprayers, The Admiral. For spraying trees................ 3 60
WVaporizing.: Brass:..:5 3.2 Ate eee ee eres 75
Compressed Air. Continuous and fine spray; brass....... i 2
Sprinklers, Rubber No. 1, Plain or valvular............... I 00
Rubber: No: 1, ‘Angle-Neck=).- 3.0 eee ee I 00
Stakes, Cane. Can be cut in lengths to suit. 100 500 I.000
AstOVOMt ss cprciavecc ss eyeces Galego eee eee $0 70 $2 75 $5 25
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Wooden, Round Tapering. Painted green.—Each Doz 100
Each Doz. 100 33 tilts .$0, 05. $0 51 $3 20
WY ft.$0 02 $0 17 $1 00 | 3% it 06 63. 4 00
Aittss o 03 28 I 70 Ant. teee an 07 75 4 80
214 ft. OA 230) 9B A@ & tite 08 88 5 60
Heavy Dahlia. Painted green.
Each Doz. 100 Atti che Io I LO) 6) 50
3ft...$0 08 $0 75 $4 85 dibs iso cace I2 i 2G 3 WS
3M4it. 09 88 5 68 Oulte wean Is £55) 69) SO
Galvanized. No. 9 Wire. Doz I00 1,000
oz. 100 1,000 3% ft -$0 22 $1 10 -$9 00
24 fel T5.. 50) 75 $0) 215 Avshtie viaathe 25 I 25 10 50
Bites 18 CO) 97 FS I) Sillimooeoss 25 8 SO 23) O©
HVacnthe Painted green.
T2: in Seana 22. Rees sta Sone 05 25 I 50
TSI 2.h) ee. ee ee ee ee ee 08 40 2 00
Syringes, Brass, Saynor’s— Each
No. 00, 12-in. barrel, 1144 in. diam.; I jet, I spray.......:..$2 00
No. 1%, 16-in. barrel, 1%4 in) diam.) jet, 2)sprays. eee aoe 4 50
No. 9, 18-in. barrel, cz; in. diam.; I JG UES Duchy eee 4 00
No. 3; Ball Valves, 18-in. barrel, 1% in. ae I jet; 2sprays 5 75
No. 5, Knuckle Joint, 1614-in. barrel, 1} 4 in. diam.; I jet,
PIES DER ls Sih Seo cS SS OCMC REIS cle Since ante Uiaeo ONENSES 7 25
Thermometers, Greenhouse, Tested....... Doz., $5.50 50
Self-Registering. Register heat and cold................ 3 00
Hotbed or Mushroom. Brass point .................... I 50
Tomato Supports................. $2 per doz., $14 per 100.. 20
Watering Cans. Heavy galvanized iron, with 2 copper sprays,
4-, 6-, 8-, Io- and 12-qt. $1.60, $1.85, $2.10, $2.30..... 2 70
Pxtralsprays, codrse and fines-4- oa eee ee eee 25
-Low.. For greenhouses. -4-Qtven.. 2... eee eee gone LP TQZISO
Flower Pots, Etc.
Standard Flower Pots. When shipped direct to the purchaser
from the factory, in quantities of 100 to I,000 of a size, we allow
Io per cent discount from these prices. Doz. 100 1,000
2: ine: ae i a Each $0 08 $055 $4 80
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Ghia mes Se eee crc come aire $o 02 UO) i BG na OF
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Azalea and Bulb Pots—
Width—Depth Each Doz 100
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Fern and Seed Pots—
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(Oe oe ia 66) -sase5 Guertin MRR EUR RONSREORS Gs 06 60 4 40
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Regal Ball-Bearing Lawn Mower
The highest grade of Mower on the market, unexcelled in material,
workmanship and finish. Its five blades in the revolving cutter
insure a fine, even cut, and the large-diameter drive-wheels and its
fine-cut gear insure ease ‘and quietness of running.
14-in., $9; Regal Grass Catcher to suit, $1.60.
16-in., $10; Regal Grass Catcher to suit, $1.75.
18-in., $11; Regal Grass Catcher to suit, $1.85.
20-in., $12; Regal Grass Catcher to suit, $1.95.
Pennsylvania Lawn Mower
$12.50; Braun Grass Catcher to suit, $1.90.
$14; Braun Grass Catcher to suit, $2.
$15.50; Braun Grass Catcher to suit, $2.10.
17; Braun Grass Catcher to suit, $2.25.
Philadelphia Lawn Mower
High Wheel, Style A. 15-in. $10.50, 17-in. $11.50, 19-in. $12.50,
2I-in. $13.50.
High Wheel, Style E.
21-in. $11.90.
I5-in.,
I7-in.,
19-in.,
21-in., $
I5-in. $7.85, 17-in. $8.60, 19-in. $9.25,
Lawn Sweeper
The Pennsylvania. This Lawn Sweeper will do the work of three
men, and will do it thoroughly. 24-in. rake, $16; 36-in. rake, $25.
Coldwell Lawn Trimmer and Edger
The best machine for trimming and edging now on the market.
8-in. cut, four blades, revolving cutter 5-in. diameter, 8-in. drive
wheels, patent adjustable ball-bearings.. Best tool-steel bottom knife.
Price, $5.
w» To Ibs. 35 cts., oe
»30, 100, Tbs. £e 50:
‘Ibs... 40 cts., 25°
00 Ibs. $2. “10,
a Toc. 7 Ibe. 450.
; co-Co. Fine, seinen and coarse ide:
Ss. 10 cts 25, Ibs. 40 cts., 100 Ibs. $1.
roducer, Rust’s. ‘t-Ib. box 25¢., ds
be box, os 10 see
r lated Hone. 5 te 25C., 0 Ibs. 45c. The
Ib 15C+ 50 ae $r. 40: I00- > Ibs. ie 70.
Grit Flint. a! eS 25, cts., 50 Ibs. 45 cts.,
100 Ibs. 75 cts.
| Head ‘Lice. Ointment:
“to cts, and 25 cts.
she Healing Salve, Conkey’s. Pkg. 25 cts.
‘Conkey! s. Pkg,
Kaffir Corn. to lbs. 40 cts., 25 Ibs. 85 cts.,
~~ 100 Ibs. $3. Prices variable,
| Insect Powder, Persian. Lb. 45 cts.
| Laying Tonic, Conkey’s. 11% lbs. 25 cts. FA
| 3% Ibs. 50 cts., 7 Ibs. $1, 25 Ibs. $3.—
“Lettuce Seed. bb, 25 cts: ;
Lice Liquid, Conkey" Ss. Qt. 3
60 cts.
» | 25 cts., 48 oz. 50 cts. ©
_| Limber Neck Remedy, Conkey’s. Pkg. 50c,
“Liquid Lice Killer, Rust’s. Qt. 35 cts.,
‘| Ygal. 60 cts.; gal. $1. :
_ Maw, Blue Poppy. Lb. 25 cts.
Millet, German. Qt. 10 cts., pk. 60 cts.
Millet, White. Lb. 10 cts., 25 Ibs. $1.50,
50 Ibs. $2.80, 100 Ibs. $5.50.
| wee Eggs, Rust’s. ‘5 cts. each, 50 cts. per
~ doz.
75 cts., gal. $1.25. | :
Oculum. Scientific remedy and nection
of Cholera, Roup, White Diarrhea and
bottle, 50 cts. and $1.
Oyster Shells, Crushed. 5 lbs. 10 eta; 25
Hemp. Lb. 10 cts., 4 Ibs. 25 cts., 100 Ibs. $5.
35 cts., 2 ats.
‘Lice Powder, Conkey’s. 5 0z. 10 cts., 15 OZ.
Noxicide, Conkey’s.” Qt. 50 cts, ¥y gal.
Sore Head. Also cure for Gapes, Per
-Ibs..25 cts., 50 Ibs. 45 cts., 100 Ibs..75, cts.
Pigeon Food, Prepared. 5 lbs. 25 cts., 10
- Ibs. 40 cts., 25 lbs. 90 cts., 100 Ibs. $2.50.
Poultry Laxative, Conkey’s. Pkg. 25 cts.
Poultry Regulator, Pratt’s. 8-oz. pkg.
£0 cts., 26.02. 25 cts., 4 Ibs. 50 cts.
Poultry Tonic, Conkey’s. Pkg. 25 cts.
Poultry Worm Remedy, Conkey’s. Pkg.
50. cts.
Powder, Lice Killing. 5-o0z. pkg. 10 cts., Ib.
25 cts.
Rape, German. Lb. 10 cts., 3 a 25 cts.,
10 Ibs. 70 cts.
Rheumatic Remedy,
50 cts.
Rice, Unhulled. Lb, 10 cts., 5 Ibs. 45 cts.,
Lo Ibs. 85 cts.
Roup Pills. 4-0z. pkg. 25 cts. ‘
Roup Powder, Soluble, Rust’s. Pkt. 25c.
Roup Remedy, Conkey’s, Pkg. 50c. and $1.
Scaly Leg Remedy, Conkey’s. Pkg. 25 cts.
Scratch Food, Standard. 5 Ibs. 20 cts.,
25 Ibs. 75 cts., 100 lbs. $2.50. -
Sulphur Fumigating Candles. Conkey’s,
Io cts. each, 25 cts. for 3.
Conkey’s. Pkg.
‘Sunflower. Lb. 10c., 3 lbs. 25c., 100 Ibs. $7.
Tobacco Dust. Lb. to cts., 5 lbs. 30 cts.,
10 Ibs. 50 cts., 50 Ibs. $2, 100 ibs. $3.50.
Wheat. 4 gis. 25 cts., pk. 35 cts., bus. $1.25.
| White Diarrhea Remedy, Conkey’s, Pkg.
25 cts. and 50 cts.
. Vetches, Spring. For Pigeons. i 90 cts.,
“bus. $3. 25
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