Bulbs and Tubers for Summer Flowering. 



W/W, O BECKERT, 



AULEGHENY, PA. 



LILIES— continued. 



LiLLIUM LONGIFLORUM. Similar to the Harrisii or Bermuda Lily, 



but perfectly hardy ; the flowers are 6 to 8 inches long, and last a long 



time. This species cannot, however, be forced as early as Harrisii. 



10 cts. each, $i per dozen. 

 Jj. speciosum rubriim. The Speciosums are, as a class, very desirable 



lilies, being distinct, beautiful, easy to grow and free blooming. The 



flowers of this species are rose-colored and spotted with crimson. 



Select bulbs, lo cts. each ; postpaid, 15 cts. ; li per dozen, by e.xpress. 

 li. — I'oseum. White, spotted with rose. Select bulbs, 10 cts. each, by 



mail, 15 cts. ; Si per dozen, by express. 

 Xj. — album. Flowers white, exquisitely fragrant and graceful. Select 



bulbs 15 cts. each , postpaid, 20 cts. each ; Si. 50 per dozen, by express. 

 J-i. tigriniim splendeiis. Flower stalks 4 to 6 feet high, covered with 



beautiful orange flowers, spotted with maroon. 10 cts. each, 3 for 25 cts. 

 Ij. — flore pleiio. (Double Tiger Lily.) Large double flowers; bright 



golden orange, with dark spots. 10 cts. each, 3 for 25 cts. 

 Xi. Melpomene. Beautiful dark red, with a clear white border around 



each petal. A superb and rare sort. 15 cts. each, -2 for 25 cts. 



AMARYLLIS. 



Liliuvt Speciosum Rubrurn^^^s^^^^> 



An interesting class of plants, very desirable for pot-culture. Their 

 Jarge, bell-shaped, lily-like flowers are very showy, and vary in color from 

 rich crimson to pure white, striped with crimson or scarlet. Their culture 

 is quite easy, and gives good returns in showy blooms of long duration. The 

 bulbs should be potted in sandy loam, giving them small pots and ample 

 drainage. When in the growing state, abundant moisture is necessary, but 

 in their season of rest very little water is required. 



A. Belladonna major. (Belladonna Lily.) This is an autumn bloom- 

 ing variety, of great beauty and fragrance ; color white, flushed and 

 tipped with rose. The spikes grow from 2 to 3 feet high, and bear from 

 6 to 10 flowers. When well grown this is one of the very handsomest 

 species. Frame culture suits it best, and the bulbs should be disturbed as little as possible. 15 cts. each; postpaid, 20 cts; per doz., S1.60. 

 A. formosissima. (Sprekelia, or Jacobean Lily.) Flowers dark scarlet, with numerous golden dots; blooms well in water. A grand 

 species, blooming for a long time in midsummer. The flowers are easily distinguished by their elegant and peculiar form. 15 cts. 



each ; postpaid, '20 cts.; per dozen, $1.60. 

 . . ^^sramc^ lf>"n''"li'*- alba. {Crinum capensis.) Flowers white, very beautiful, free 



gee GDOICe J ji^'^aA iPw^''^ bloommg and fragrant. 25 cts. each ; postpaid, 30 cts. 



C c\\\ecUc^x\(\ \ '^^'^^^si^>4^-y) "'j^ -'V. — rosea. Flowers rose-colored, large and fragrant. 25c. each ; postpaid, 30c. 



) -'--^^SS^^jr '■'<"Plivranthes atamasco. (Zephyr Flower.) Flowers white, suffused 



of IPaneiee. \ ^/SvA -■'^^^^^^^-s"^^ ■ l ^^"-'^ fi&sh color, a profuse bloomer ; 'hardy. 5 cts. each ; per dozen, 50 cts. 



iPa,ct3. X ^^funi'^^m^m^^mi AGAPAXXHtJS UMBELI.ATUS. 



(African Lily.") 



This showy, summer-blooming plant has a flower stalk 

 about 3 feet high, crowned with a dense cluster of from 20 to 30 

 bright blue, lily-like flowers, which open in succession as sum- 

 mer advances. It thrives best in well enriched sandy loam, and 

 should be liberally supplied with water while growing. 35 cts. e. 



BESSERA EI.EGANS. 



{A/exicati Coral Drops.) 



This pretty plant blooms shortly after being planted in the 

 open ground, and will keep on blooming until frost. We have 

 frequently had seven successive spikes from one bulb in a season, 

 a prodigality not equaled by any other flowering bulb we know 

 of The flower stems are 'frorn i to 2 feet high, and support a 

 dozen or more bell-shaped flowers of a bright coral scarlet, with 

 white cups and dark blue anthers. The foliage is thin and rush- 

 like^ 10 to 12 inches long. loc. each, 3 for 25 cts. 



Caladium Esculentum. 



(ElepJiatit's £ar.) 

 A magnificent ornamental foliage plant. The leaves often 

 exceed 3 feet in length and breadth ; they are shield-shaped and 

 bright green, presenting a grand and imposing appearance when 

 well developed. In order to have them make a strong growth, 

 very rich soil and plenty of moisture must be given. Bulbs 

 planted in the spring under proper conditions will make a fine 

 display by midsummer. 



First size bulbs, 2H to 3 inches, 35 cts. each, $3 per doz. 

 Second size bulbs, iK to 2 inches, 15 cts., I1.50 per doz. 

 Extra large bulbs, 50 cts. each. 

 72S~ Free by mail al price of single bulbs. 



Caladiiivi Esculentuin. 



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