Beckett's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS 



GLADIOLI 



Constant improvement in Gladioli has greatly increased the interest in them and they arc 

 being planted in greater numbers each season. For cutting purposes, the bulbs may be planted 

 in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, setting the bulbs 3 to 4 inches apart and planting to a depth of 

 6 inches. The flowering spike should be cut just as soon as the lower flowers open; the remaining 

 buds will open if kept in fresh water and the open flowers removed as they fade. The stems 

 should be clipped when the water is changed. Treated thus, a spike will last over a week. 



For garden planting, they appear to best advantage in groups or masses and are best used 

 in conjunction with some annual or bedding subject where they can be timed to flower in late 

 summer when garden color is most desired. Groups can also be used effectively in the perennial 

 border. A more continuous effect can be had by making successive plantings, beginning as 

 soon as the ground can be worked, in early spring, and planting at intervals until June. 



The prices named below are for the largest size bulbs — the only size we offer. They measure 

 iy-2 inches or more in diameter, and are sound, vigorous, and free from disease. Such bulbs are 

 sure to bloom, and will produce the longest, strongest spikes and the largest flowers. They are not 

 to be compared with the smaller bulbs commonly offered and often incorrectly named "first-size." 



If you are in doubt regarding the varieties of Gladioli to order, send us your preference in 

 colors and let us make the selection for you. 



THE FINEST NEW AND RARE VARIETIES 



Ashburn. A massive salmon-red, flaked deeper red. 20 cts. each, S2.00 per doz., S12.00 per 100. 

 Byron L. Smith. Tall-growing, with large flowers of beautiful form; delicate lavender-pink on 



white ground; fine for cutting. 35 cts. each, S4.0G per doz. 

 Early Sunrise. The largest Gladiolus grown. Strong spikes 4^ to 5 feet high, with enormous, 

 wide-open flowers, bright orange-red marked with golden yellow in the throat. 15 cts. each, 

 SI. 50 per doz., $10.50 per 100. 

 Evelyn Kirtland. Light rose, darker at the edges, fading to shell-pink at the center, with 



scarlet blotches. Very tall spikes. 12 cts. each, $1.20 per doz., S9.00 per 100. 

 Flora. One of the finest of the new yellows. Rich, clear yellow, large, well-expanded flowers of 



splendid substance on long, strong stems. 15 cts. each, SI. 50 per doz., SIO.OO per 100. 

 Helga. Salmon-rose, deeper rose and cream on white ground on outside of petal. Tall, graceful 



spikes. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 

 Le Marechal Foch. One of the earliest of all Gladioli to bloom. Flowers unusually large and 

 well placed on strong spikes; a charming shade of clear, light pink without any markings. 

 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 

 Lily White. A fine snow-white Gladiolus, unsurpassed for cutting. A strong, healthy grower 

 with good-sized spikes and many flowers open at the same time; extra-early. 15 cts. each, 

 $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 

 Louise. A real orchid-colored Gladiolus. The flowers are of the largest size, often 6 inches in 

 diameter, and are produced on strong, well-filled spikes; the color is clear, rich lavender, like a 

 cattleya orchid. 40 cts. each, $4.50 per doz., 

 Mary Pickford. Creamy white flowers of the finest form, shading to sulphur-yellow in the 

 throat; stem and calyx also white. Superb for cutting or garden decoration. 30 cts. each, 

 $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. 

 Mrs. Dr. Norton. Fresh clear apple-blossom pink; large flowers on long, slender spikes; distinct 



in form, with all the daintiness of a Sweet Pea. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. 

 Orange Glory. Ruffled type, with very large flowers and massive spikes. Rich orange, lighter 

 in the throat. Distinct and beautiful. 20 cts. each, S2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. 

 Pride of Lancaster. Orange-salmon, rich fiery orange throat. Large, finely ruffled flowers on tall spikes. 50 cts. each, $5.00 p>er doz. 

 Rose Pearl. The improved Apple Blossom. Pink without markings. Sport of Improved Wilbrinck. 15 cts. each, SI. 50 per doz., 

 $10.00 per 100. 



Scarlano. Light bright orange-red. Strong spike of finely ruffled flowers. 30 cts. each, $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. 



Le Marechal Foch 



THE BEST STANDARD VARIETIES 



America. The most widely grown Gladiolus in existence. Exquisite 

 soft pink, tinted lavender. Hardy and vigorous. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. 

 per doz., $4.00 per 100. 



Baron Hulot. Dark violet-blue flowers of medium size on good, 

 straight spikes. 12 cts. each, $1.15 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 



Chicago White. A good, early-blooming commercial white. Flow- 

 ers of medium size. 7 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100. 



Goliath. Dark maroon-purple. Tall-growing and very large-flow- 

 ered variety. 9 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz., $6.50 per 100. 



Gretchen Zang. An exquisite shade of salmon-pink, blending into 

 scarlet on the lower petals. 12 cts. each, $1.15 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 



Halley. Bright orange-pink, with white throat. One of the first to 

 bloom. 6 cts. each, 55 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100. 



Herada. Immense flowers of pure, glistening mauve — an unusual 

 and striking color. 12 cts. each, $1.15 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 



Lily Lehman. Blush-white flowers irregularly arranged, resembling 

 lilies. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



Mrs. Francis King. Large light scarlet flowers on tall spikes. 

 6 CIS. each, 55 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100. 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. Large, wide-open flowers of vivid 

 blush-pink, with a brilliant scarlet blotch in the throat. 8 cts. each, 

 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 



Mrs. Watt. Large flowers of deep American Beauty rose color, on 

 strong, compact spikes. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.00 per 100. 



Panama. Rich pink, deeper in tone than America; flowers and 

 s|)ikes large. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.00 per 100. 



Peace. Flowers of the largest size on straight, heavy spikes; white, 

 feathered lilac. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 



Pink Perfection. Large, open flowers of true La France pink. Fine 



for cutting. 12 cts. each, $1.15 per doz., S8.50 per 100. 

 Prince of Wales. Clear apricot-pink, with throat-markings of a 



deeper tone and petals shaded buff at the tips. An early bloomer. 



12 cts. each, $1.15 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 

 Principine. Bright carmine-red, with con.spicuous white blotches 



on the lower petals. Long, many-flowered spikes. 6 cts. each, 



55 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100. 

 Ruffled Glory (Kunderd's). 1-arge, cream-colored flowers, striped 



with crimson, on strong, compact spikes. Each petal is elegantly 



Muted and ruflled. 10 cts. each, Sl.OO per doz., $7.00 per 100. 

 Schwaben. Clear, light yellow with carmine-purple blotch. A 



strong grower. Considered the best yellow. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. 



per doz., $5.50 per 100. 

 War. Deep blood-red, shaded with blackish crimson; very tall and 



showy. 10 cts. each, Sl.OO per doz., $7.00 per 100. 

 Willy Wigman. Blush-white, with deep carmine blotch in the 



throat. A good dependable grower. 6 cts. each, 55 cts. per doz., 



S4.50 per 100. 



BECKERT'S PAN-AMERICAN MIXTURE. An unexcelled 



blend of the largest jxissible number of fine and distinct varieties. 

 This is a specialty of ours and not to be compared with ordinary 

 mixtures. Selected bulbs. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $3.75 per 

 100, S55.00 per 1,000. 

 Good Mixture. Grown for those who want a mixture of only the 

 cheaper and commoner sorts. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., $3.00 

 per 100, $27.50 per 1,000. 



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