2 BECKERT S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA 



Exhibition Hyacinth, Etna 



HYACINTHS 



Giant Exhibition Bulbs 



These are varieties selected for their large-sized spikes, elegance of form, 

 and beauty and richness of color. The bulbs are of mammoth si/t — the 

 cream of the crop — and naturally command advanced prices. We oiler this 

 grade only in limited quantities and request early orders for them. Lxhi- 

 bition Hyacinth bulbs are unsurpassed for growing in pots but are not suit- 

 able for outdoor work; they are too large to grow in Hyacinth glasses but 

 may be flowered in any large vase, if this is preferred to pot culture. If to 

 be sent by parcel post, add postage at your zone rate. One dozen bulbs 

 weigh 4 pounds. 



Price for following varieties: 3S cts. each, $3.50 per doz., $27.00 per 100 



Single Red, Rose, and Pink Shades 



ETNA. Clear, deep rose. 

 GENERAL DE WET. Light pink. 

 HOFGARTNER KUHNERT. 



Bright rose-pink. 

 LADY DERBY. Light rose-pink. 

 LAVICTOIRE. Shining carmine. 

 MARCONI. Deep rose. 



PRINCE OF NETHERLANDS. 



Deep rosy pink. 

 QUEEN OF THE PINKS. Clear, 



soft pink. 

 QUEEN WILHELMINA. Vivid 



pink. 



Single White and Blush Shades 



ARENTINE ARENDSEN. Pure 

 white; early. 



CORREGGIO. Snowy white. 



GENERAL VETTER. Blush- 

 white. 



HEIN ROOZEN. Snow-white; 

 early. 



LA GRANDESSE. Purest w hite; late. 

 MADAME KRUGER. Pure white. 

 QUEEN EMMA. White, shaded 

 blush. 



QUEEN OF THE WHITES. Pure 



white; early. 

 WHITE LADY. W hite, immaculate. 



Single Light and Dark Blue Shades 



ADMIRAL COUBERT. Clear 



violet-blue. 

 BISMARCK. Sky-blue, shaded 



violet. 



ELECTRA. Light silvery blue. 

 ENCHANTRESS. Delicate porce- 

 lain. 



GENERAL VAN DER HEYDEN. 



Bright lavender. 

 GOUNOD. Dark lavender-blue. 

 GRAND MAITRE. Deep blue. 

 KING OF THE BLUES. Deep 



violet-blue. 



CITY OF HAARLEM 



yellow. 



Single Yellow Shades 



Orange- I YELLOW HAMMER. 



Creamy 



Orders taken for all varieties on this page subject to being unsold. 



Hyacinths in Glasses 



Hyacinths should not be started in water before the end of October. The bulbs require a certain period of rest and, if started too early, 

 they will not develop a satisfactory root-growth and, consequently, will produce an imperfeel flower. 



Willi pre i pel at tent ion, I lie I I vacint h will produce a! fine a flower iii watei as in si ill. 1 i ii i In- purpose, use on 1\ t he si per feci I ml I is 



and, before placing them in the glasses, free the base of the bulb from dust, remnants of old decayed roots that may still adhere, and any 

 other impurities. This will prevent contaminating the water. After thoroughly cleaning the interior of the glasses, fill them with pure, clear, 

 soft water. Rainwater cannot be recommended. The entire base of t lie bulb must be in contact with t lie surface of the water ana remain so 

 until the roots develop. Replenish the water as it evaporates or renew if it becomes offensive. Place t hem in a cool and dark location, letting 

 them remain there until the roots nearly reach the bottom of the glasses. Should any of the roots after starling show decay, lift the bulb out 

 of the glass and remove such roots. When bringing them to the light, place them where they are cool, as the flower will develop better and 

 last longer. 



Varieties Specially Adapted for Water Culture 



1 hese are the highest grade of First-Size Hyacinths of such varieties as have been provec 

 glasses. The bulbs are not so large as Exhibition Hyacinths, but are so selected for size and 

 Hyacinth glass. For full descriptions, see list of the First-Size Named Hyacinths. 



If to be sent by parcel post, add postage. One dozen bulbs weigh 3 pounds 



• test to be the best adapted for growing In 

 ipe that thej will lit well in the cup ol the 



Each Doz. 



BISMARCK. Sky blue. Very early SO 35 S3 50 



CITY OF HAARLEM. Golden yellow. Medium early. 35 3 50 



CORREGGIO. Purewhite. Mediumearly 35 3 50 



GENERAL VETTER. Blush-white. Mediumearly.. 35 3 50 

 KING OF THE BLUES. Rich, dark blue. Medium 



late 35 3 50 



Beautiful, light rose-pink. Early 

 Brilliant red, changing to pink. 



LADY DERBY 

 LA VICTOIRE 



Medium late. 

 L'INNOCENCE. Pure white. Vcrv early 

 QUEEN OF THE PINKS. Lovely pink 



late 



Kach 



SO 35 



35 

 35 



Doz. 

 S3 50 



50 

 50 



Mc ilii 



35 3 50 



