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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 



BULBS FOR HOUSE CULTURE. 



are usuallj' gro-w n by the Chinese laundrymen in bowls 

 filled with white pebbles, in which the bulbs are embedded; 

 they are kept about covered with water. Nothing can 

 be more attractive as inside plants than these, with their 

 interesting habit. These we will have to offer during the 

 months of January and February. Price, 15 cts. each. Bv 

 mail, 20 cts. or 6 for ^1. 



Chinese Sacred Lily. 



CHINESE SACRED NARCISSUS OR ORIENTALf^: 

 LILY. (Flower of the Gods.) 



'Can be grown in water, earth, sand or moss; it is 

 not necessary to set away in the dark, as they will com- 

 mence to grow within a few days and flower in six to 

 eight weeks ; they throw up several spikes in clusters 

 and continue in bloom a long time. Flowers often 

 double and single from the same bulb. These are 

 extremely interesting as well as pretty in flower. They 



Calla Lily. 



CALLA OR ETHIOPIAN LILY. 



A well known plant, with broad deep green foliage and 

 large fine white flowers. It requires an abundance of water, 

 and generally blooms during the winter and spring months ; 

 much grown for cut flowers. Fine bulbs, 15, 20 and 25 cts. 

 each, postpaid. 



SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND TUBERS. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A hardy tuberous-rooted climber, resembling the Wistaria 

 in vine and foliage, and having clusters of rich deep purple 

 flowers, which have a strong, delicious violet fragrance. 

 They grow to a great height and bloom profusely. The 

 bulbs are hardy, and should not be taken up over winter. 

 15 cts. each; $1 per dozen. 



DIOSCOREA BATATAS. (Chinese Yam.) 



A beautiful running vine, the flowers having a cinnamon 

 fragrance and hence thus is often called the Cinnamon 

 Vine ; suitable for baskets or vases; the tubers are perfectly 

 hardy, and may remain in the ground over winter. 15 cts. 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 



A Hyacinth which blooms during August and September. 

 Hardy, growing 3 to 5 ft. high, with long spikes of pure 

 white flowers, the foliage resembling Yucca Filamentosa. 

 Flower stems 3 to 5 ft. high, with bell-shaped white blossoms. 

 Planted in the spring, they bloom in August and September. 

 15 cts. each. 



PERUVIAN WHITE SEA DAFFODIL OR 

 SPIDER LILY. 



Pancratium Calathinum. A Peruvian bulb, bearing 

 handsome clusters of large, striking, very fragrant, pearly 

 white flowers. Bulbs should be kept warm and dry, and 

 planted out in the middle of May. They will then com- 

 mence flowering in July. It is also admirably adapted for 

 pot culture, and can be forced into flower in six to eight 

 weeks' time. Price 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. 



Nothing can be more beautiful than beds, borders or 

 terraces appropriately planted with these lovely and totally 

 unsurpassed summer and autumn flowering plants. It 

 matters little in what position or in what localit}' bedding 

 begonias are placed if carefully planted in thoroughly pre- 

 pared and well manured beds; they are sure to succeed and 

 win favor. We offer these in distinct colors separate, viz. 

 Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, Yellow and White. 20 cts. each, 

 postpaid; $2 per doz.; $15 per 100 by express. 



MONTBRETIA CROCOSMI/EFLORA. 



This new variety is one of the most beautiful summer 

 and autumn blooming bulbs we know of. It has proved en- 

 tirely hardy with us the past two winters, and the well 

 established clumps which commence flowering in July are a 

 magnificent sight. The flowers of glowing orange and red 

 are borne in greatest profusion on tall spikes, and remain in 

 flower until checked by frost. Highly recommended. Price 

 10 cts. each; $1 per doz. 



SUMMER FLOWERING OXALIS. 



Valuable for edging walks, flower beds, etc. Bulbs 

 planted three inches apart form rounded rows of delicate 

 foliage about one foot high, which produce flowers in end- 

 less succession. 



Oxalis Lasiandra. Rosy pink. 15 cts. per doz. ; $i per 100. 



Oxalis Dieppi. Rosy white. 15 cts. per doz. ; $1 per 100. 



