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



PRIMULINUS HYBRID GLADIOLI 



These new varieties, gained by crossing the large-llowcreil Gladioli with the yellow African species. Gladiolus primulinus, are wonder- 

 fully artistic in form and dainty in color. They are early bloomers, so can be planted later in the season than the varieties described on the 

 preceding page. The first hybrids produce<l were rather small-flowered and distinctly hooded, but the newer hybrids which we offer are 

 nearly as large as the ordinary Gladioli while the tendency of the upper petal to droop has been eliminated to a considerable extent. They 

 still retain, however, the graceful form of their Primulinus parent. The bulbs are small, but will produce 2 or 3, and often as many as 5 

 fully developed spikes. On account of their tall, slender growth they are not well adapted for massing, but are unsurpassed for cutting and 

 as specimen plants scattered in the border. 



Alice Tiplady. One of the largest; clear orange-saffron. 15 cts. 



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

 Buff Beauty. Rich burnt-orange, shading to coppery yellow in 



throat. Tall spikes and large flowers. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., 



$7.50 per 100. 



Glorious. Delicate shell-pink, suffused with faint salmon. Large 



flowers; early and prolific. 15 cts. each, $1.45 per doz., $9.00 per 100. 

 Lord Nelson. Buff-orange on pink ground. A strong grower with 



tall, heavy spikes. 10 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., $6.00 per 100. 

 Mrs. Gruellemans. Clear yellow; three to four spikes on one bulb; 



very early; wonderfully strong grower; blooms all summer long. 



What more could you want? 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100. 



Maiden's Blush. Dainty pink; strong, slender spikes. Blooms the 

 first week in June. 15 cts. each, $1.45 per doz., $9.00 per 1(K). 



Mme. Wentholt. Sulphury yellow; strong grower; tall spike; 

 flowers are well shaped; late bloomer. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., 

 $7.50 per 100. 



Queen Victoria. Bright rose-pink, with silvery rose throat. Four 

 and five spikes to each bulb. 10 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., $6.00 

 per 100. 



Primulinus Hybrids Mixed. All colors in this fine new class, but 

 especially rich in shades of yellow, salmon, and orange. Will pro- 

 vide quantities of the very finest cut-flowers during July and 

 August. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 1(K), $30.00 per 1000. 



Collection of the eight above varieties: 1 of each, 85c.; 3 of each (24 bulbs), $2.35; 6 of each (48 bulbs), $4.25; 12 of each (96 bulbs), $8.00 



CANNAS THE BEST LARGE-FLOWERING VARIETIES 



For grouping on lawns, and for large, massive beds, no plants are more effective. They are not particular as to soil, although they do 

 best in a sunny, well-drained situation. Plant the roots anytime after all danger from frost is past. The improved, large-flowering sorts 

 bloom from early summer until fall. No orders for Cannas can be accepted after May 1. Mailing weight, 6 ounces each. 



Red Flowers • Green Foliage 



Alphonse Bouvier. Deep, velvety crimson. 4J/^ feet. 8 cts. each, 



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

 Express. A fine dwarf variety. Bright crimson-scarlet. 23^ feet. 



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

 Louisiana. An orchid-flowering variety. Vivid scarlet; long silky 



trusses. An attractive and popular sort. 6 feet. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. 



per doz., $5.50 per 100. 

 The President. Undoubtedly the finest of all red Cannas. A strong, 



healthy grower, with luxuriant green foliage, and gigantic trusses 



of clear, brilliant scarlet florets, carried well above the leaves. 



The President is a profuse bloomer throughout the entire season, 



and is an addition to any flower-garden. 4 feet tall. 15 cts. each, 



$1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 



Yellow • Green Foliage 



Buttercup. The best dwarf yellow. Pure buttercup-yellow; good 

 foliage. 3 feet. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.60 per 100. 



Florence Vaughan. Rich yellow, thickly dotted crimson. Very 

 showy and also very popular. 4 feet. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per 

 doz., $5.50 per 100. 



Yellow King Humbert. An orchid-flowering sport of the well- 

 known King Humbert. Foliage dark green; flowers deep yellow, 

 blotched with bright red. 5 feet. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., 

 $7.50 per 100. 



Rose and Pink • Green Foliage 



City of Portland. Deep, bright rose-pink; free-flowering and 



vigorous; trusses of large size. The best of its class. 3]/^ feet. 



18 cts. each, $1.75 per doz., $13.25 per 100. 

 Hungaria. A fine, clear light pink, with flowers of good size. 3 feet. 



20 cts. each, $1.95 per doz., $14.50 per 100. 

 Mrs. Alfred Conard. Large, graceful flowers of a most attractive 



salmon-pink. 4 feet. 22 cts. each, $2.20 per doz., $17.00 per 100. 



White • Green Foliage 



Eureka. Handsome, vigorous plants with large trusses of snowy 

 blossoms. 4 feet. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. ' 



Variegated • Green Foliage 



Gaiety. Scarlet-orange, mottled with carmine and edged with 

 yellow. 5 feet. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.60 per lOO. 



Souv. de Antoine Crozy. Red with a broad border of golden yellow. 

 3 feet. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 



Bronze- Leaved Cannas 



King Humbert. The most popular Canna grown. Large trusses 

 of orange-scarlet flowers; luxuriant bronze-colored foliage. 43^ 

 feet. 9 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., $6.50 per 100. 



Wyoming. Bright orange flowers; purplish foliage. 6 feet. Fine 

 for background plantings. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 



MISCELLANEOUS BULBS AND ROOTS 



APIOS tuberosa (Tuberous-rooted Wistaria). A vigorous climber 

 with clusters of deep purple flowers, delightfully fragrant. 10 cts. 

 each, $1.00 per doz. 



CALADIUM esculentum (Elephant's Ear). Grown for its impos- 

 ing leaves, which are shield-shaped, bright green in color, and often 

 measure 3 feet or more in length and breadth. Requires a rich soil 

 and an abundance of water. 



Monster Bulbs (12 inches and up in circumference). 40 cts. 



each, $4.00 per doz. 

 Mammoth Bulbs (11 to 12 inches). 30 cts. each, $2.95 per 



doz., $21.00 per 100. 

 First-Size Bulbs (9 to 11 inches). 20 cts. each, $1.80 per doz., 

 $15.50 per 100. 



Second-Size Bulbs (7 to 9 inches). 10 cts. each, 90 cts. per 



doz.. S6.75 per 100. 

 Third-Size Bulbs (5 to 7 inches). 7 cts. each, 55 cts. per doz., 



S4.15 per 100. 



CINNAMON VINE. Of rapid growth, with dense foliage and 

 white, cinnamon-scented flowers. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., 

 $7.50 per 100. 



HYACINTHUS candicans. Tall plants with candelabra spikes of 

 white bell-shaped flowers. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.50 

 per 100. 



ISMENE (Peruvian Daffodil). Large, pure white, fragrant flowers, 

 resembling amaryllis. Plant the bulbs in June and take them up 

 in the fall; after a period of rest, they may be potted up for winter 

 blooming ind<K>rs. Mammoth bulbs, 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 



MADEIRA VINE. A rapid-growing climber which quickly covers 

 porch trellises, etc. Graceful racemes of white flowers. 10 cts. each. 

 $1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



OXALIS, Summer-blooming. White and shades of pink. 3 cts. 



each, 25 cts. per doz., $1.60 per 100. 



TUBEROSE, Excelsior Pearl. The best variety; creamy white, 

 very fragrant, double flowers. Start in March in the greenhouse 

 for early flowers. Plant about the middle of May in the open. 

 Mammoth Bulbs (6 to 8 inches). 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., 

 $5.50 per 100. 



First-Size Bulbs (4 to 6 inches). 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., 

 $3.50 per 100. 



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