VJM. C. BECKERT, 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Bulbs and Tubers for Spring and Summer. 



JlJooiiJio 



.'ines will be produced to cover the side of a house. 



the foliage is luxuriant and glossy green. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per dozen. 



PEONIES. 



Too much praise can hardly be given these noble plants. They are noted for 

 their great profusion and duration of bloom, and their handsome, massive foliage. 

 They form luxuriant, hardy masses for garden decoration, and the flowers, stand- 

 ing up amongst the dark foliage, are very conspicuous and handsome. 

 Double White, Double Rose and Double Crimson, 25 cts. each ; by mail, 

 35 cts.; $2.50 per dozen. 



TIGRIDIAS. 



The glossy, silken texture and airy poise of Tigridia flowers, together with 

 their peculiar form and bright colors, give them the appearance of a bevy of 

 butterflies floating over the clumps of lance-like green leaves. They are beauti- 

 fully formed, with three broad outer petals, and three short inner ones, and open 

 widely, lasting but a day, but are produced continually, so that large old clumps 

 are continually gay. Treat the bulbs like Gladiolus. 

 Couchiflora. Yellow and orange, with dark spots. 

 Pavonia. Red, with crimson spots. 



Either variety, 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per dozen ; by mail, 60 cts. per dozen. 



Four Beautiful Climbers 



APIOS XUBEROSA. 



A hardy tuberous-rooted climber, resembling the Wistaria in vine and foliage. 

 It has clusters of deep, rich purple flowers, which have a strong, delicious violet 

 fragrance. The vines grow to great height and bloom profusely. The bulbs are 

 hardy, and need not be taken up over winter. 15 cts. each. 



DIOSCORBA BATATAS. 



(Chinese Yam, or Cinnamon Vine.) A beautiful running vine, with pretty, dark 

 green, acute-pointed, heart-shaped leaves, and large cluster of 3 small, creamy 

 white flowers with, a cinnamon fragrance. It is suitable for baskets or vases, or 

 training over porches and verandas. The tubers are perfectly hardy, and may 

 remain in the ground over winter. 10 cts. each. 



THE HARDY MOONFI.OWER. 



(Ipomea pandurata.) A hardy perennial tuberous-rooted twiner. There is no 

 hardy climber like it for giving quick, dense shade ; the vines make a growth of 

 25 feet in a season, retaining their large foliage down to the ground until frost, and 

 blooming the first year. Great numbers of flowers, measuring from 312 to 6 inches 

 across, open on one vine at once, and the blooming period extends for several 

 months. The color of the flowers varies from pure white to white with pink and 

 purplish shadings in the throat. Sound tubers, 15 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts., postpaid. 



MADEIRA VINE. 



A tuberous-rooted climber of very rapid growth. From a few tubers sufficient 

 The white flowers are borne in graceful, lace-like sprays, and are ver\r fragrant ; 



Bulbs for Spring Forcing. 



CHINESE NARCISSUS or SACRED EII.Y. 



(Flower of the Gods.) These bulbs can be grown in water, earth, sand or 

 moss ; it is not necessary to set them away in the dark ; they will begin to grow a 

 few days after planting, and flower in 6 or 8 weeks, sending up several spikes m 

 clusters, and blooming a long time. Double and single flowers often spring from 

 the same bulb. They are usually grown in bowls filled with white pebbles, ni 

 which the bulbs are imbedded and kept covered with water. These we will have 

 to offer for forcing during January. 18 cts. each, by mail. 



EIEY-OF-THE-VAEEEY. 



A popular spring-flowering plant, producing its racemes of pure white and 

 deliciously scented flowers in profusion. It flourishes well in shady situations, 

 where but few other plants will thrive. Set the clumps two inches below the 

 surface, in well prepared and rich soil ; no further attention is then required. 

 Single White, extra quality. Forcing pips, 5 cts. each, 35 cts. per dozen, $2 



per 100 ; if to be sent by mail, add 5 cts. per dozen. 

 Single Pink. Rose-pink when grown in the open ground ; if grown under glass 



the flowers are white. Strong pips, 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per dozen, $5 per 100. 

 Double White. Strong pips, 10 cts. each, §1 per dozen. 



MIEEA BIFLORA. 



(Frost-work.) The flowers of the plant appear like beautiful wax-work en- 

 livened by a living sparkle. The flowers are white, with anthers of delicate lemon- 

 yellow and pistil curiously carved, usually covered with honeydew ; the fragrance 

 is delightful. If cut stalks are placed in water all the flowers will open. Numerous 

 stalks shoot up successively from one bulb. 10 cts. each, 3 for 25 cts. 



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Chinese Narcissus or Sacred Lilv- 



