Quality bulbs for fall planting

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Greetin gs

It is our pleasure to again offer the high-
est quality of Flowering Bulbs to our old
friends and customers, and to those who
have not been on our list of satisfied buy-
ers, we assure you that by a proper selec-
tion this fall of our high quality stock, it
will cheer and brighten your home and
garden the coming winter and spring.

At this time we desire to call your at-
tention to our convenient location, JUST
A FEW DOORS FROM THE NORTH
END OF THE SIXTH STREET BRIDGE,
where ample parking facilities are avail-
able for a two hour period on the streets
surrounding our store.

We will be pleased to have you drop
in and inspect our high grade stock of
Bulbs and Supplies and discuss with our
experienced men your garden problems
and requirements.

BECKERT'S SEED STORE,
Oscar M. Beckert, Manager

SEND US YOUR ORDER AS EARLY AS
POSSIBLE

We prepay the forwarding charges on all
flowering bulbs at prices quoted. Six bulbs

of a variety furnished at the dozen rate;
twenty-five of a variety at the hundred rate;
and two hundred and fifty at the thousand
rate.

Beckert’s Giant Darwin Tulips
MAY FLOWERING

O tulip has enjoyed such an ever increasing popularity as the
N Darwin Tulip. Whether planted in large formal beds, in the

border, in group planting, or in beds on the lawn, the combina-
tions of delicate shades which may be had will never fail to attract
attention. The chief characteristics of the Darwins are the perfect
cup-shape flowers, exquisite colorings, long wiry stems, and the last-
ing qualities of the bloom. They are of the late flowering class, fol-
lowing several weeks after the Early Tulips. Darwins grow 24 to 36
inches high and excel all other tulips in color, ranging from softest
pink to brilliant scarlet and crimson, blue, mauve, lavender and black.
The numerals following the varieties indicate the height in inches.

Doz. 100 1000
--$ .70 $ 5.00 $45.00
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-70 5.00 45.00
-70 5.00 45.00
-95 7.00 65.00
-60 4.50 40.00
-- 4.75 35.00

-70 5.00 45.00
Farncombe Sanders. 25. Fiery rosy-scarlet........... -70 5.00 45.00

Faust. 30. Deep purple-maroon, large and brilliant... Si .85 6.00 55.00
King George V. 26. Bright cerise, shaded rose; inside orange-scarlet. .95 7.00 65.00
LaTulip Noire. 25. Very dark maroon black 75 5.50 50.00

Afterglow. 26. Deep salmom-oram ge oeccescccnen cece ceecemetee cece
Baronne de la Tonnaye. 26. Vivid pink, margined blush..
Bartigon. 25. Fiery crimson, very showy...
Bleu Amiable. 25. Bright ageratum bllue......
City of Haarlem. 27. Immense flowers of intense

Madame Krelage. 28. Soft lilac-rose Ee eriaee SE Ske Ses -70 5.00 45.00
Pride of Haarlem. 28. Enormous flower, bright rose... -70 5.00 45.00
Princess Elizabeth. 26. Deep pink, long stem... = hv) 5.00 45.00

Reverend Eubank. 23. Large lavender-violet, shaded silver graye
The Bishop. 28. Pure heliotrope with good strong stem
Venus. 28. Beautiful silvery-rose; magnificent show variety.

-60 4.50 40.00
- 1.10 8.00 75.00
-85 6.00 55.00

White Queen. 24. Large white blooms; opens pale rose... - 5.00 45.00
William Copland. 25. Lilac-rose; early bloomer... . .60 4.50 40.00
William Pitt. 22. Very dark scarlet. ee eh) 5.00 45.00

Zwanenburg. 28. Finest pure white flower of large size... Spee
BECKERT’S SUPERB DARWIN MIXTURE. A wide assortment
Gt Gaadhilly cdladieel eilow GF) 4.00 37.50

-95 7.00 65.00

SPECIAL COLLECTION
May Flowering
Tulips

We offer a collection of loveliness at
special prices in order to encourage
greater variety in Tulip plantings
under separate colors, This collection
consists of 10 separate long stemmed
varieties (our selection) that will bring

forth for several weeks in the spring

a glorious, colorful array of blooms.

5 Bulbs ea., 10 named varieties (50 bulbs) $2.15
10 Bulbs ea., 10 named varieties (100 bulbs) 4.25
50 Bulbs ea., 10 named varieties (500 bulbs) 20.00

100 Bulbs ea,, 10 named varieties(1000 bulbs) 40.00

101-103 FEDERAL STREET... BECKERIS §

Planting Gorgeous Breeder Tulips, Prolongs Tulip Time

MAMMOTH BREEDER TULIPS

MAY FLOWERING

Their majestic size and remarkable colors place them in a class by
themselves. Their goblet-like blooms, appearing in May, revel in the
rich and artistic blending of shades of purple, gold, bronze, brown,
violet, buff and maroon. Many of their flowers are sweet scented and
retain their form and color a long time after cutting. The numerals

following the varieties indicate the height in inches.

Doz
Bacchus. 30. Beautifully formed, deep violet blue. B 685
Bronze Queen. 28. Soft buff, shaded bronze... 75
Cardinal Manning. 28. Wine red, flushed rosy bronze .85

Indian Chief. 33. Intense light brown. Long stem... =

Louis XIV. 30. Dark purple, flushed brom7ze.. na ece-ecemnereenennennnnnne S285
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Lucifer. 26. Rich rosy-orange, edged orange scarlet..........

Panorama. 26. Deep shade of orange-mahogany.

Yellow Perfection. 24. Light bronze-yellow, edged gold
BECKERT’S SUPERB MIXED. Extra choice assortment of colors... .65

ESTABLISH

COTTAGE

MAY FLO!
The flowers of the Cottage Tulips 1
them having reflexed petals. Thei
shades of yellow, orange, fawn, s
numerals following the varieties in

Ambrosia. 28. (Hybrid). Combination of brox
Avis Kennicott. 25. Large rich deep yellow...
Carrara. 25. (Hybrid). Large broad flower,
Dido. 30. Rich orange-rose; margin orange-yi
Gesneriana Spathulata. 24. Flaming scarlet with
Grenadier. 22. Brilliant orange-red. Sweet «
Inglescombe Pink. 22. Rosy-pink, flushed sala
Inglescombe Yellow. 22. Bright canary yellow
John Ruskin. 16. Salmon-rose, lemon yellow
Moonlight. 24. Long oval shaped, canary yell
Mrs. Moon. 25. Deep golden yellow.......... Ie
Picotee. 20. White margined rose-pink
Sirene. 26. (Lily Flo.). Reflexed petals, rich |
BECKERT’S SUPERB MIXED. Extra choice

SINGLE EAR

APRIL FLO

This group, if planted outdoors, e1
fodils and is the best of all Tulips:
ean be brought into bloom by Januu
The numerals following the varie
and their relative order of floweri
and C, Varieties marked * are the:

Belle Alliance. B-9. Large sweet-scented sci!
*Brilliant Star. A12. Bright vermilion-scarlet, !
Chrysolora. A12. Pure yellow; large flower;;
Coleur Cardinal. C-12. Rich, crimson-scarle
*DeWet. B-16. Fragrant golden-orange, flush:
*Goldfinch. A-10. Deep yellow eenntceeensceennen ue
Keizerkroon. A-14. Crimson-scarlet, broad y
Pink Beauty. C-12. Rosy pink. Wonderful
*Prince of Austria. B-14. Bright orange-scarlt,
Rising Sun. B-15. Large deep golden-yellow—
Rose Lusiante. C-10. Large flower, deep ri
White Hawk. C-13. Pure white with crinkled,
SUPERB SINGLE EARLY MIXED. Extra ¢

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lowing the varieties indicate the %
order of flowering is shown by th
marked * are the earliest forcers.

*Couronne D’or. B-10. Rich golden yellow.
Electra. B-13. Deep rosy violet, shaded lig
*Imperator Rubrorum. B-10. Large glowing
*Murillo. C-11. Beautiful rose-pink.............~
*Peach Blossom. C-12. Vivid rose-pink, fluste
*§choonoord. B-12. Pure white -.nc-cee—
Tea Rose. B-12. Pale yellow, ‘ibectnes! salmon
Tournesol. B-12. Combination of red and yil
*Van der Hoef. C-12. Pure yellow

Vuurbaak. B-11. Bright scarlet. Splendid tei
SUPERB DOUBLE EARLY MIXED. Extri:

ODD STRAINS

The numerals following the varietie

Eichleri. 10. Vivid orange-scarlet with black by
Florentina Odorata. 18. (Sylvestris) Sweet st
Marjoletti. 12. Soft primrose-yellow with cara
Parrot, Fantasy. 24. Beautiful rose-pink........ aa
Parrot, Mixture. All COlOrS eccencnce-ccecennnemen
Clusiana. 8. Cherry-red, inner Bent white...

Kaufmanniana. 5. Creamy-white, tinged rosyr

SEED STORE ...NorrTH SIDE, PITTSBURGH, PA.

WHED 1877

GE TULIPS
l0WERING

Ilsare mostly long and oval, many of
ir colors are rich in the delicate
salmon, old rose and amber. The
sindicate the height in inches.

100 1000

$6.00 $55.00
6.00 55.00
8.00 75.00
6.00 55.00
6.00 55.00
5.50 50.00
5.00 45.00
5.00 45.00
6.00 55.00
5.50 50.00
6.00 55.00
5.50 50.00

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assortment of colors... -50 4.00 37.50

ARLY TULIPS
LOWERING

omes in bloom just after the Daf-_
s for forcing. Some of the varieties
ary, others by February and March.
ties indicate the height in inches
ing is shown by the letters A, B
earliest forcers.

Doz. 100 1000

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fine early forcer.._.. .70 5.00 45.00
splendid bedder...--_—«.70 = «55.00 = 45.00

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ARLY TULIPS
| FLOWERING

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es early class. If grown in pots, do

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-75 5.50 50.00
85 6.00 55.00
75 5.50 50.00
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= Se D. 5.50 50.00
jbedder 75 5.50 50.00
via choice assortment -60 4.50 42.50

NS OF TULIPS

jeties indicate the height in inches.

Doz. 100
{ base... site - $ .95 $7.00
conte bnierane allo. 95 7.00
armine-rose base.... 1.10 8.00
1.20 9.00
80 6.00
1.10 8.00

BULBS FOR ROCK GARDENS AND
NATURALIZING

All early bloomers, perfectly hardy and thriving in almost any situa-
tion or soil. Once planted and left undisturbed, they thrive exceed-
ingly well.

Doz. 100
Chiondoxa Lucilae (Glory-of-the-Snow). 6 in. Deep blue, white center. .35 $2.50
Erianthus Hymealis (Winter Aconite). Golden-yellow blooms... .40 3.00
Galanthus, Single (Single Snowdrop). 6 inches.......... 45 3.50
Galanthus, Double (Double Snowdrop). 6 inches... 60 4.50
Muscari, Heavenly Blue (Grape Hyacinth). Charming sky-blue.. 40 3.00
Muscari, White (Grape Hyacinth). A pure white form... 245) 3250

Scilla Campanulata (Wood Hyacinth). 15 in. Rich porcelain-blue or rosy- aa 45 = 3.50
Scilla Siberica (Siberian Squill). 3 to 4 im. Intense rich DlUC cece csc 50 4.00

CROCUS
GIANT FLOWERING

The Crocus is one of the earliest spring flowers, blooming when the
snow is scarcely melted away. They grow, naturalize and multiply
when planted in the lawn, border, rock garden or among the shrubs.

Albion. Rich dark purple. King of the Whites. Pure white.
Golden Yellow. Deep rich yellow. Maximilian. Porcelain blue.
Striped Beauty. White blooms, mauve stripes.

Each of the above... 8. -40 per doz. $3.00 per 100 $27.50 per 1000
Giant Crocus Mixture. All colors... .35 per doz. 2.50 per 100 22.50 per 1000

For Early Blooms Use Double Early Tulips

101-103 FEDERAL STREET... BECKERT’S SEED STORE ...NortTH sIDE, PITTSBURGH, PA.

Planting Gorgeous Breeder Tulips, Prolongs Tulip Time

MAMMOTH BREEDER TULIPS
MAY FLOWERING

Their majestic size and remarkable colors place them in a class by
themselves. Their goblet-like blooms, appearing in May, revel in the
rich and artistic blending of shades of purple, gold, bronze, brown,
violet, buff and maroon. Many of their flowers are sweet scented and
retain their form and color a long time after cutting. The numerals
following the varieties indicate the height in inches,

Bacchus. 30. Beautifully formed, deep violet blue
Bronze Queen. 23. Soft buff, shaded bronze-____
Cardinal Manning. 28. Wine red, flushed rosy bronze... .85 6.00 55.00
Indian Chief. 33. Intense light brown. Long stem
Louis XIV. 30. Dark purple, flushed bronze
Lucifer. 26. Rich rosy-orange, edged orange scarl
Panorama. 26. Deep shade of orange-mahogany..
Yellow Perfection. 24. Light bronze-yellow, edged gold
BECKERT’S SUPERB MIXED. Extra choice assortment of colors... .65 5.00 42.50

ESTABLISHED 1877

COTTAGE TULIPS
MAY FLOWERING

The flowers of the Cottage Tulips are mostly long and oval, many of
them having reflexed petals. Their colors are rich in the delicate
shades of yellow, orange, fawn, salmon, old rose and amber. The
numerals following the varieties indicate the height in inches.

Doz. 100 1000
Ambrosia. 28. (Hybrid). Combination of bronze and rosy-lilac_......... $ .85 $6.00 $55.00
Avis Kennicott. 25. Large rich deep yellow... . .85 6.00 55.00
Carrara. 25. (Hybrid). Large broad flower, glistening white. - 1.10 8.00 75.00
Dido. 30. Rich orange-rose; margin orange-yellow....... - .85 6.00 55.00
Gesneriana Spathulata. 24. Flaming scarlet with blue bas 85 6.00 55.00
Grenadier. 22. Brilliant orange-red. Sweet scented....... :75 5.50 50.00
Inglescombe Pink. 22. Rosy-pink, flushed salmon. -70 5.00 45.00
Inglescombe Yellow. 22. Bright canary yellow..... -70 5.00 45.00
John Ruskin. 16. Salmon-rose, lemon yellow edg 85 6.00 55.00
Moonlight. 24. Long oval shaped, canary yellow. 75 5.50 50.00
Mrs. Moon. 25. Deep golden yellow. 85 6.00 55.00
Picotee. 20. White margined rose-pink -75 5.50 50.00
Sirene. 26. (Lily Flo.). Reflexed petals, rich cerise-pink.. 85 6.00 55.00
BECKERT’S SUPERB MIXED. Extra choice assortment of colors... .50 4:00 37.50

SINGLE EARLY TULIPS
APRIL FLOWERING

This group, if planted outdoors, comes in bloom just after the Daf_
fodils and is the best of all Tulips for forcing. Some of the varieties
ean be brought into bloom by January, others by February and March.
The numerals following the varieties indicate the height in inches
and their relative order of flowering is shown by the letters A, B
and C. Varieties marked * are the earliest forcers.

Doz. 100 1000
8 .70 $5.00 $45.00
70 5.00 45.00
.70 5.00 45.00
70 5.00 45.00
75 5.50 50.00
75 5.50 50.00
— .85 6.00 55.00
— 85 6.00 55.00
70 5.00 45.00
70 5.00 45.00
75 5.50 50.00
75 5.50 50.00
60 4.50 42.50

Belle Alliance. B-9. Large sweet-scented scarlet uSecan et
*Brilliant Star. A12. Bright vermilion-scarlet, fine early forcer-.
Chrysolora. A12. Pure yellow; large flower: splendid bedde
Coleur Cardinal. C-12. Rich, crimson-scarlet -...—......
*DeWet. B-16. Fragrant golden-orange, flushed orange-scarlet
*Goldfinch. A-10. Deep yellow .......... =

Pink Beauty. C-12. Rosy pink. Wonderful bedder...____.
*Prince of Austria. B-14. Bright orange-scarlet. Tall stem_
Rising Sun. B-15. Large deep golden-yellow.

Rose Lusiante. C-10. Large flower, deep rose-pink.
White Hawk. C-13. Pure white with crinkled petals...
SUPERB SINGLE EARLY MIXED. Extra choice assortment_.

DOUBLE EARLY TULIPS
LATE APRIL FLOWERING

Coming into bloom about a week later than Single Early Tulips, they
prolong the blooming period of the early class. If grown in pots, do

not force-into-bloom-before they ijre well rooted. The numerals fol-

lowing the varieties indicate the oeight in inches and their relative
order of flowering is shown by the letters A, B and C. Varieties
marked * are the earliest forcers.

100 1000
*Couronne D’or. B-10. Rich golden yellow. 8.75 $5.50 $50.00
Electra. B-13. Deep rosy violet, shaded lighter yviole 75 5.50 50.00
*Imperator Rubrorum. B-10. Large glowing scarlet. 75 5.50 50.00
*Murillo. C-11. Beautiful rose-pink... eae -70 5.00 45.00
*Peach Blossom. C-12. Vivid rose-pink, flushed white. 75 5.50 50.00
*Schoonoord. B-12. Pure white ...... -85 6.00 55.00
Tea Rose. B-12. Pale yellow, flushed salmon et 75 tD0 250500
Tournesol. B-12. Combination of red and yellov -75 5.50 50.00
*Van der Hoef. C-12. Pure yellow .... ae Ss 3-901 50:00
Vuurbaak. B-11. Bright scarlet. Splendid bedder.. -75 5.50 50.00
SUPERB DOUBLE EARLY MIXED. Extra choice assortment... .60 4.50 42.50

ODD STRAINS OF TULIPS

The numerals following the varieties indicate the height in inches.

Doz. 100
Eichleri. 10. Vivid orange-scarlet with black base...

Florentina Odorata. 18. (Sylvestris) Sweet scented, 95 7.00
Marjoletti. 12. Soft primrose-yellow with 1.10 8.00
Parrot, Fantasy. 24. Beautiful rose-pink 1.20 9.00
Parrot, Mixture. All colors .... 80 6.00
Clusiana. 8. Cherry-red, inner petals white.. 1.10 8.00
Kaufmanniana. 5. Creamy-white, tinged ro 1.35 10.00

BULBS FOR ROCK GARDENS AND
NATURALIZING

All early bloomers, perfectly hardy and thriving in almost any situa-
tion or soil. Once planted and left undisturbed, they thrive exceed-
ingly well.

Doz. 100
Chiondoxa Lucilae (Glory-of-thesSnow). 6 in. Deep blue, white center__...$ .35 $2.50
Erianthus Hymealis (Winter Aconite). Golden-yellow blooms.itn.. 40 = 3.00
Galanthus, Single (Single Snowdrop). 6 inches... 45° 3.50
Galanthus, Double (Double Snowdrop). 6 inches... -60 4.50
Muscari, Heavenly Blue (Grape Hyacinth). Charming sky-blue. 40 3.00
Muscari, White (Grape Hyacinth). A pure white form......... = 45. 3.50

Scilla Campanulata (Wood Hyacinth). 15 in. Rich porcelain-blue or rosy-pink .45 3.50
Scilla Siberica (Siberian Squill). 3 to 4 in. Intense rich blue... 50 4.00

CROCUS
GIANT FLOWERING

The Crocus is one of the earliest spring flowers, blooming when the
snow is scarcely melted away. They grow, naturalize and multiply
when planted in the lawn, border, rock garden or among the shrubs.

Albion. Rich dark purple. King of the Whites. Pure white.
Golden Yellow. Deep rich yellow. Maximilian. Porcelain blue.
Striped Beauty. White blooms, mauve stripes.

Each of the above... een «40 per doz. $3.00 per 100 $27.50 per 1000
Giant Crocus Mixture. All colors... .35 per doz. 2.50 per 100 22.50 per 1000

For Early Blooms Use Double Early Tulips

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GIANT EXHIBITION HYACINTHS

Our Exhibition Hyacinths are furnished by the most dependable
growers in Holland and selected for their large sized spikes, elegance
of form and richness of color. Our mammoth size bulbs are admirably
adapted for growing indoors and should be planted one bulb to a
65-inch pot. Numerals following the varieties indicate comparative
blooming period—1 early, 2 medium, 3 late.

Arentine Arendsen. 1. Large bells, pure white.
Gertrude. 1. Deep pink; good forcer.

Grand Maitre. 2. Deep lavender-blue, strong spike.
King of the Blues. 3. Dark blue; fine forcer and bedder.
Lady Derby. 1. Finest rose-pink; good forcer.
LaGrandesse. 3. Large white bells.

LaVictoire. 1. Brilliant carmine-rose.

L’Innocence. 1. Pure white, large bells.

Perle Brilliant. 2. Light blue, large bells.

Queen of the Blues. 3. Porcelain-blue, strong spike.
Queen of the Pinks. 3. Clear rose-pink.

Yellow Hammer. 1. Creamy yellow, large bells.

Each Doz. 100
Dee 5855) 32.00) $16.00
eee SDD 1375, 14.00

Giant Exhibition Hyacinth Bulbs...
Selected First Size Hyacinth Bulbs...

BEDDING HYACINTHS

These Bedding Hyacinths are not as large as the Exhibition size
above, but are better adapted for the purpose of outdoor planting.
The bulbs offered are top size bedding stock, producing strong, sturdy
spikes well filled with bells. Not suitable for forcing.

Dark Blue Shades Pink Shades Pure White
Light Blue Shades Red Shades Yellow Shades
Each of the above._______________________--__$_ .12 each $1.20 per dozen $9.00 per 100

MINIATURE OR DUTCH ROMAN HYACINTHS

These are suitable for planting indoors in pots or pans. The graceful
spikes produce smaller bells than the larger bulbs, with less bells to
the spike and make a delightful fragrant house plant.

Gertrude. Deep lavender blue. La Grandesse. Pure white bells.

King of the Blues. Dark, rich blue. Queen of the Blues. Porcelain blue.
L’Innocence. Pure glistening white. Queen of the Pinks. Clear rose-pink.
Eachtofithelabovess= eee % .10 each % .90 per dozen $7.00 per 100

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Narcissi or Daffodils

HESE are among the most charming of our spring flowers defy-

I ing in their earliness the rough winds of April to grace our bor-

ders and lawns. Plant them in masses, or have a few pots or pans
in your window garden, but by all means grow some.

The Giant Trumpet class is recognized by the central crown or cup
being as long or longer than the perianth (the petals surrounding
the crown). The Medium Trumpets are distinguished by the crown or
cup being shorter than the Giant Trumpets, measuring from those
having a very shallow cup to the ones whose cups run one-third the
length of the surrounding petals,

GIANT TRUMPET NARCISSI
ALL MAMMOTH DOUBLE CROWN BULBS

Each Doz. 100
Emperor. Large rich yellow trumpe $ 12 $1.20 $ 9.00
Empress. Yellow with white ‘perianth Ss. 9.00
Glory of Sassenheim. Golden yellow with white perianth. —— 15 1.60 12.00
Golden Spur. Rich deep yellow. Se ee 12 120) _ 19100
King Alfred. Fluted golden yellow trumpet. -15 1.60 12.00
Mrs. E. H. Krelage. Large white trumpet; graceful curved brim. -25 2.65 20.00
Spring Glory. Long yellow trumpet, clear white perianth._..tw .14. 1.35 +—-:10.00
Van Waveren’s Giant. Yellow with primrose perianth = ws) Psy IVAN)

MEDIUM TRUMPET NARCISSI

ALL MAMMOTH DOUBLE CROWN BULBS

Each Doz. 100
Campernelle Giganteus (Jonquils). Yellow, sweet scented... .10 $ .95 $7.00
Conspicuus. (Barri). Yellow cup, scarlet edged...
Laurens Koster (Poetaz). Pure white, yellow eye.
Lucifer (Incom.). Glowing orange, fluted cup
Orange Cup (Poetaz). Creamy-white, orange cup
Ornatus (Poeticus) Pure white, scarlet cup. —-— z
Sir Watkins (Incom.). Primrose, yellow cup... = ell Mi) 0)

White Lady (Leedsii). White, pale yellow CU inn. ice cece teen . 10 95 7.00
DOUBLE FLOWERING
| Each Doz. 100
Von Sion. Rich golden yellow. Double crown bulbs. B -12 $1.20 $ 9.00
Twink. New. Semi-double with alternating petals of primrose and
orange \Welllsuited) for tone1n ome eee ree cea . 25 2.65 20.00

DAFFODIL MIXTURE

An excellent mixture suitable for naturalizing in clumps, groups, or
masses along the edges of the shrubbery border, on slopes, or under
trees when a natural effect is desired.

70 cts. per doz. $5.00 per 100 $45.00 per 1000

PEONIES

Strong Divisions, 3 to 5 Eyes—Two Year Roots

Peonies planted in September and October become well established
and will give some blooms the following year. In the spring, work in
bone meal and sheep fertilizer with the surface soil.

Felix Crousse. Large, rich ‘ruby-red_—— —____
Festiva Maxima. Large ivory-white._____.
Karl Rosenfield. Rich dark crimson...
Mons. Jules Elie. Early silvery pink.
Sarah Bernhardt. Apple blossom pink...
Solange. Creamy yellow

SIX PEONIES. One strong divi-
sion of each of the six splendid
Peonies described above, a com-
plete collection, for..............$2.50

Exhibition Hyacinth L’Innocence

Bring the Charm and Fragrance of Springtime
Into Your Home... Grow Bulbs Indoors

BECKERT’S
SEED
STORE

1877

AMARYLLIS—Giant Hybrids

Pot the bulbs so that they are firmly imbedded in
the soil with half of the bulb exposed above the
surface. Place in the dark for three to four weeks
in a temperature of 50 to 60 degrees until well
rooted. Bring to a sunny window and water spar-
ingly until growth starts, after which water regu-
larly and add a little liquid manure once a week.
After blooming, take good care of the leaves until
they turn yellow, then store bulbs in a cool dark
place until repotting time next fall.

Large Bulbs, Mixed colors...
Mammoth Bulbs, Mixed colors...

..each $ .50 per doz. $5.00
each .75 per doz. 8.00

FRENCH ROMAN HYACINTHS

Six or more bulbs in a bowl make a charming table
decoration. Hach bulb produces 3 or 4 spikes of
graceful, fragrant blooms. Grow the same as Paper-
Mbit Narcissus, but leave in the dark for a longer
period.

Pure White, Ex. Large Size.ea. $ .15 doz. $1.50 per 100 $12.00

Blue Roman, Virginia. A recent introduction that can be bloomed
by Christmas. Large porcelain-blue bells and stronger stems than
White Romans. Monster Size. Ea. % .35, doz. $3.75, 100 $25.00

Hardy Garden Lilies

ARDY Lilies are of two classes, the stem rooting kind desig-
nated below as S sends out roots from the base of the bulbs and
also from the stem at the top of the bulb and should be planted
6 to 10 inches deep, depending on the soil. The base rooting kind
designated as B forms roots from the base only and should be planted

about twice the depth of the bulb.

Auratum Ss Large Size............. $ 50 $4.75 $35.00
Auratum Platyphyllum S Large Size... .50 5.25 40.00 BULB OR AZALEA
Candidum. Choice Northern Grown B Large Size. 35 3.50 25.00 POTS
Candidum. Choice Northern Grown B Mammoth 50 4.75 35.00 Each D
Henryi S Large Size... 40 4.00 30.00 ; ts oe
Krameri S Large Size... 4.00 30.00% ICH nnn 09 $F .90
Regale Ss Large Size. 3550) 25-00) ) Gunchi= I Staele25,
Regale s Mammoth 4.50 32.50 7 inch. 21 2510
Regale bs) Monster ee O5)) 05-90) 165-00, 8 inch .. -30 3.00
Speciosum Album Ss Large 4.75 35.00 OMnche 45 4.50
Speciosum Melpomene S Large 4y7 5s > 00,
Speciosum Rubrum S Large 4.75 35.00
Tigrinum S Large = 3.00 22.50 =
Tigrinum Flo. Plena S Larges izes 30) 5200) 22250

CHIPS

LILIES FOR INDOOR GROWING Bore owes bulbsae
Water
Each Doz. 100

Harrisi. 9x11 inch circumference SOG! § 6:00) $45:00)) WHITE) OF., 30c; 2. qt, 55¢
Harrisi. 11x13 inch circumference ee eee EOg, 10:00’ (80:00 COLORED Qt., 40c; 2 qt., 75¢
Longiflorum Formosum, Black Stem. 9x10 5 4.75 35.00 PEBBLES -.Qt., 15c; 2 qt., 25c
Longiflorum Formosum, Black Stem. 11x13 en'GS 6.50 50.00
Longiflorum Giganteum, Northern Grown. 9x10. SO 4.00 30.00
Longiflorum Giganteum, Northern Grown. 11X13 -cccccccccccccceee = 50 5.25 40.00 ~

CALLA LILIES

Aethiopica. Pure glistening white. Large size...___-_____-__$ .25 $2.50 $20.00 e

Aethiopica. Pure glistening white. Mammoth size
Elliottiana. Deep golden yellow. Mammoth size.

LILY-OF-THE-V ALLEY

Cold Storage Pips —. case 250—$17.00

Each Doz. 100

Special Shape.__.Each, 3 .40
Each Doz. 100 ;
50 5.00 40.00
50 5.00 40.00

500—$32.50

NARCISSUS—Paper White

The bulbs are of easy culture and can be grown in
dishes or bowls with pebbles and water. A constant
supply of fragrant blooms can be had indoors by
planting different lots from October to February.
After planting, place the dishes in a dark, cool
place for about two weeks, then bring to the light
in as cool a room as possible.

Large Size Bulbs....mneach $ .05
Mammoth Size Bulb....each .07

per doz. 3 .45
per doz. .70

per 100 $3.50
per 100 5.00

NARCISSUS—Grand Soleil d’Or

_ftolden yvellow with orange cup. sometimes called
Yellow Paper-White. They do not bloom as quickly
as the white variety.

Mammoth Size Bulbs....each $ .15 per doz. $1.50 per 100 $11.00

OXALIS

Popular indoor pot plants of a trailing nature,
making them desirable for hanging baskets. After
potting, put in the dark for about a week and then
bring to a sunny window.

Lavender, Pink, White or Yellow.ea. $ .05, doz. $ .45, 100 $3.50

ACCESSORIES
FOR INDOOR
BULB CULTURE

HYACINTH GLASSES

BULB FIBRE

Prepared fibre for growing
Bulbs indoors in jardiniers.

1000—60.00 Rice $ .25 Bupa Se 75

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FEDERAL
STREET
NORTHSIDE
PITTSBURGH
PA.

FRAGRANT FREESIAS

The flowers are gracefully branched and have a
delicate fragrance. Plant the bulbs early in deep
pots in a mixture of loam, leaf mold and sand.
Place in an indirect light indoors, or in a protected
spot outdoors if the weather permits, until growth
appears. Water regularly and place fine twigs
around the edge of the pots. Grow in a fairly cool
temperature.

Doz. 100
Apotheose. Giant flowering, lavender-pink; long
SEQ Te lieve eee a 851 50200
Elder’s Giant White. New strain, giant flowers... ==) 1-20) (9:00
Miss Blanche Blue. Large blooms of deep bluish lavender .85 6.00
Goden Daffodil. Large, rich golden yellow. So) SHU)
Ria” Chatterton (Patent applied fory> New: Tyrian
rose, shading to Tyrian pink with streaks of yellow.
Gigantic long stemmed flowers... 9.00

Purity Superflora. Mammoth bulbs, pure white... 5.00
Sunset, Gorgeous flame orange like a glorious sunset... .85 6.00

DUTCH IRIS WEDGWOOD
FOR GREENHOUSE FORCING

Large flcwers ot rich, deep blue with falls of a lighter blue with a
yellow blotch. Strong stems, very free blooming and an early forcer.

Top Size Bulbs, Doz. $1.60; per 100 $12.00.

Hardy Lilium Regale, the Regal Lily

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EPTEMBER, with its warm days and cool, dewy nights, is an
S admirable time to make a new lawn or renovate the old one.

The September sun has plenty of warmth to properly germi-
nate the seed and a good root growth will be secured before cold
weather. Lawns started in the fall withstand the hot summer months
better than those sown in early spring.

BECKERT’S “SPECIAL” LAWN MIXTURE

The utmost care and attention has been devoted to our “Special”
Lawn Mixture and it comprises the finest assortment of recleaned
grasses, carefully blended in the proper proportions so as to insure
a perfect and luxuriant lawn of velvety green texture. The differ-
ent grasses in this formula are all selected for a special purpose;
some for their deep rooting and spreading nature, others for their
fine leaves and color, others for their ability to make a close, dense
turf and season of growth, some for their ability to thrive under
trying conditions of heat and drought. Use 1 pound to 250 square
feet, 100 pounds to the acre. 1 lb., 60c; 2 lbs., $1.15; 5 lbs., $2.75;

prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $5.00; 25 lbs., $11.75; 100 lbs., $45.00.

BECKERT’S EVERGREEN LAWN MIXTURE.

We offer in our Evergreen Mixture a well balanced blend of the
finest and most enduring grasses we know—the result of years of
study and trial. Tested and proved, we can recommend it with the
highest confidence for permanent and satisfactory results. Its ingre-
dients are the highest grade of recleaned seeds only. Use one pound
to 250 square feet, 100 pounds to the acre, 1 lb., 45c; 2 Ibs., 80c; 5
lbs., $1.75; prepaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $3.25; 25 lbs., $7.75; 100
lbs., $30.00.

BECKERT’S CHOICE LAWN MIXTURE
This is a high grade Lawn Mixture composed of recleaned grasses
that will produce a rich green turf of lasting quality. Use one
pound to 250 square feet. 1 lb., 35c; 2 lbs., 65c; 5 lbs., $1.50; prepaid.
Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $2.75; 25 lbs., $6.50; 100 Ibs., $25.00.

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WASHING TON: a.

FERTILIZERS,
PLANT FOODS, ETC.

PRICES INCLUDE DELIVERY IN LOTS
OF 100 LBS. OR OVER

BONE MEAL, PURE RAW. Highest grade, vastly
superior to steamed bone. Nitrogen 3.70%: total
phosphoric acid 20%.

5 Ibs) = = 35-30 100 Ibs. __ $ 3.50
10 ibs; 50 500 Ibs. ———, 1 6511)
25) Ibsi0 = TO 1000 Ibs. . 26.00

SHEEP MANURE, PULVERIZED. Excellent as a top

dressing on lawns or for mixing in potting soil.

Si ibshaes ee =F 30 100 Ibs. S$ 3.00
10-lbsty S50 500 Ibs. 11.50
25 ul bsh yee 1200 1000bs) = 22-00

VIGORO, 4-12-4. Contains in proper chemical form
all the elements for finest plant growth.

Tbs eee SAS 25 albs:, <= = S150

S0bs] 2.50

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COMPLETE FERTILIZER 5-10-5. A complete all-

around fertilizer well adapted for lawns, gardens and

bulbs.

1250 lbse-=— -$ 3.50 1000 lbs. ________. $21.00

2000 lbs. ______. 40.00

ADCO. Adding this preparation to the compost pile,
vegetable refuse, grass clippings, etc. will produce a
clean odorless fertilizer.

2) bs: S200 150 Ibs. ________ $10.50

STIMUPLANT TABLETS. Valuable concentrated plant

food in tablet form, for feeding indoor plants.
30 tablets, 25c; 100 tablets, 75c; 1000 tablets, $3.50

PEAT MOSS. An ideal mulch for your perennial bor-
der, Rhododendrons or bulb beds, etc. Large size
bales 1914 bushels, delivered in city at $2.75 per
bale; 5 bales $12.50.

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