BECKERTS ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS 



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Hyacinths for the Garden 



Culture. — The soil must have good drainage and be dug to a depth of 12 inches. The beds should slope from the center outward for 

 surface drainage. Well-rotted manure, dug in, will suffice lor the wants of the bulbs and also for the usual bedding plants to follow in such 

 beds the next spring. Plant the bulbs 6 to 9 inches apart and to a depth, from the crown of the bulb, of about 5 inches in heavy soil and 7 

 inches in light soil. Protect the beds with 3 to 4 inches of leaves or light litter, gradually removing this in the spring. It is still better to 

 cover with several inches of well-rotted and light manure, allowing this to remain on the beds in the spring, as this mulch keeps the beds 

 moist and cool, and the blooming period is thereby considerably lengthened. The bulbs can be planted any time from the lirst of October 

 until the ground freezes. They may even be planted later if precaution is taken, before too heavy frosts or snow, to cover the spots where 

 the bulbs are to be planted with either litter or coarse manure. However, early planting is preferable, as the root-growth has time to develop, 

 enabling the plants better to withstand the winter, and also contributing to the production of larger and more perfect llower-spikes. 



Named Single Bedding Hyacinths, Extra Quality 



We strongly recommend the use of Named Bedding Hyacinths for outdoor planting in preference to Unnamed Hyacinths under color. 

 The latter are made up of many varieties in mixture, which are not uniform in height, color, or time of blooming. When Named Bedding 

 Hyacinths are planted, uniformity in color, height of plant, and time of blooming are insured and at a cost not much in excess of Unnamed 

 Bedding Hyacinths. 



If to be sent by parcel post, add postage at your zone rate. One dozen bulbs weigh 2 pounds; 100 bulbs, 15 pounds. 



RED SHADES 



GENERAL DE WET. Light pink, white center; large spike. 

 GERTRUDE. Rose-pink; compact spike; strong stem. 

 KING OF THE BELGIANS. Bright, glistening red; tall; erect. 

 LA VICTOIRE. Shining carmine; line, upright spike. 



WHITE SHADES 



GENERAL VETTER. Blush-white; large, pyramidal spike. 

 L' INNOCENCE. Pure white; large bells; fine spike. 

 MR. PLIMSOLL. Blush-white; large bells; broad spike. 

 QUEEN OF THE WHITES. Pure white; early. 



Any of the above at 20 cts. each, S2.00 



Unnamed Single Bedding 

 Varieties, Extra Quality 



BLUE SHADES 



Deep lavender-blue; immense, loose 



spike. 



GRAND MAITRE. 



KING OF THE BLUES. Rich dark blue; large, perfect spike. 

 PERLE BRILLANTE. Light blue; large, erect. 

 QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Clear porcelain-blue; beautiful trusses. 



YELLOW SHADES 

 KING OF THE YELLOWS. Rich deep yellow; tall, erect spike. 

 YELLOW HAMMER. Creamy yellow; compact truss, 

 per doz., $16.00 per 100, $140.00 per 1,000 



If to be sent by parcel post, add postage at your 

 zone rate. One dozen bulbs weigh 2 pounds; 100 

 bulbs, 15 pounds. 



Red Shades 



Rose and Pink Shades 



Blush-White 



Pure White 



Light Blue Shades 

 Dark Blue Shades 

 Yellow Shades 

 All Colors, Mixed 



Any of the above at 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz., 

 $13.50 per 100, $125.00 per 1,000 



Grape Hyacinths 



Very beautiful little (lowers for planting in masses, either in shade or where ex- 

 posed to the sun. When planted out in herbaceous borders, where they can be left 

 undisturbed, they do exceedingly well, each year adding to their already profuse- 

 blooming qualities. Bloom outdoors during May. They are also excellent for pot 

 culture. 



Heavenly Blue. This variety is the largest and best of the Grape Hyacinths. 

 The bells are large and form a fine truss. Splendid effects are produced by 

 massing in the garden or border. 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. 



Snow-White. A very beautiful white form and excellent to use for contrasting 

 with Heavenly Blue.' 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. 



