Wm„ Co BECKERTS 



Catalogue of 



VEGETABLE, FLOWER AND FIELD 



Bulbs for Spring Planting, Tools and Implements, 

 Fertilizers and Insecticides. 



— TT^TH the opening of another year, we present our list of essentials for the 

 \ /A/y gardener and flower lover, With ripe experience in selection, and an 

 ^ earnest desire to secure the confidence of many more who use seeds, 



bulbs, implements and the like, we can truthfully say that no better stock 

 is offered by anyone. We make no claims for superlative quality, leav- 

 ing those who need such assertions to bolster up their offerings by strong 

 language ; we simply stand on the quality and methods of dealing 

 which have won us an extensive trade in Western Pennsylvania and the • 

 contiguous states, including a very large connection among the most 

 exacting growers — the market-gardeners. 



Our stock is obtained from the best sources the world over, and is 

 carefully tested for germinating power before shipment ; wherefore it is with thorough 

 confidence that we again say that no better seeds can be obtained anywhere at any price. 



This Catalogue is presented this year in a thoroughly revised form, all the descrip- 

 tions having been carefully rewritten. The hints and cultural directions given here and 

 there may be thoroughly relied upon. 



WARRANTY. We warrant that all seeds sold by us shall prove to be as represented, to this extent, that, 

 should they prove otherwise, we will replace them, or send other seeds to the same value. But we cannot guarantee 

 the crop any further than the above offer, as there are so many causes over which we have no control, which operate 

 unfavorably in the germination of seeds and maturity of the crop. Among the causes of failure may be mentioned 

 unfavorable weather, which is one of the most important. The soil may be in proper condition when the seed is 

 planted ; but the weather which follows may be cold and wet, which will cause the seed to rot ; or it may be hot and 

 dry, which destroys the germ before it shows itself. The seeds may be, and are frequently, destroyed by vermin of 

 various kinds. Such occurrences are beyond the power of man to prevent, and for them we cannot be responsible. 

 We wish it understood, therefore, that while we exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, %ve do not 

 give any warranty, express or implied, further than above stated. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds 07i these terms 

 and conditions, they must be returtied at once, and the money that has been paid for them will be refunded. 



No. 47 Federal Street. WM. C. BECKERT, Allegheny, Pa. 



