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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 



BuLB5 AND Tubers for Spring Planting. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A hardy tuberous-rooted climber, resembling the Wisteria 

 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. 15c 

 each. $1 per dozen. 



AHORPHOPHALLUS RIVIERI. 



A distinct and pretty Aroid of easy culture, especially 

 adapted for sub-tropical bedding or for the mixed border, 

 producing a solitary palm-like leaf on a tall stout stem which 

 is curiously spotted and speckled with rose, and olive green. 

 The flower is similar in shape to the calla lily, the outside 

 being of a similar color to the leaf stem ; the inside is deep 

 blood-red, veined with black. 50. 



PERUVIAN WHITE SEA DAFFODIL OR 

 SPIDER LILY. 



Pancratium Calathinum. A Peruvian bulb bearing hand- 

 some clusters of large, striking, very fragrant, pearly white 

 flowers. Bulbs should be kept warm and dry, and planted out 

 in the middle of May. Thej' will then commence flowering in 

 July. It is also admirably adapted for pot culture, and can be 

 forced into flower in six to eight weeks' time. Price 25c 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



MONTBRETIA CROCOSMI/EFLORA. 



One of the most beautiful summer and autumn blooming 

 bulbs, 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. Price, 10c each; 

 $1 per doz. 



CALADIUn ESCULENTUn. (Elephant's Ear.) 



A magnificent ornamental foliage plant. The leaves 

 often exceed 3 feet in length and breadth; they are 

 shield shape and of a bright green color; when well 

 developed they present a grand and imposing appear- 

 ance. They require, to make a strong growth, very 

 rich soil and plentj' of moisture. Bulbs planted in 

 the spring, under proper conditions, will make a fine 

 display by midsummer. 

 First size bulbs, 35c; $3 per doz. 

 Second size bulbs, 15c; $1.50 per doz. 

 Extra large bulbs, 50c. 

 Free by mail at price of single bulbs. 



CANNA. 



Very desirable as a center to groups of foliage plants, 

 and also splendid for grouj)ing alone. 'l"he leaves 

 attain to a length of 2 and 3 feet, and are of different 

 shades of green and bronze. 



Dry Tubers, Unnamed Varieties. 10c each. 

 DIOSCOREA BATATAS. (Chinese Yam.) 



A beautiful running vine, the flowers having a cin- 

 namon fragrance, and hence this 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. 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 



A Hyacinth which blooms during August and Sep- 

 tember. Hardy, growing 3 to 5 feet high, with long 

 spikes of pure white flowers, the foliage resembling 

 Yucca Filamentosa. Flower stems 3 to 5 feet high, 

 with bell - shaped white blossoms. Planted in the spring, 

 they bloom in August and September. 15 cts. each. 



SUMMER FLOWERING OXALIS. 



Valuable for edging walks, flower beds, etc. Bulbs planted 

 three inches apart from rounded rows of delicate foliage about 

 one foot high, which produce flowers in endless succession. 

 Mixed, 15 cts. each; $1 per doz. 



AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS. 



Blue African Lily. Produces graceful clusters of bright 

 blue flowers. The flowers come in succession for a long 

 period during the summer and fall. Foliage large and grace- 

 ful. 30 cts. each ; by mail, 40c. 



THE THREE GEMS. 



The three are similar in habit, and their culture is of the 

 easiest. It is only necessary to plant them in good ordinary 

 garden soil, in the first part of May, take them up in the fall, 

 and keep dry and warm over winter. 



nilla Biflora. (Frost Work.) The flowers have the most 

 beautiful appearance imaginable. They appear like the most 

 beautiful wax work, only enlivened by a living sparkle. The 

 center is lovely; the anthers are a delicate lemon yellow; the 

 pistil is curiously carved, and usually covered with honeydew. 

 The fragrance is delightful. Place a stalk in water and the 

 flowers will all open. We have seen eleven stalks shoot up 

 successively from one bulb, The bulbs will flower profusely 

 with great certainty. 10c each; 12 for $1. 



Bessera Elegans. ( Coral Drops. ) Will bloom shortly 

 after being planted in the open ground, and will keep on bloom- 

 ing until frost. In point of beauty it is exquisite. The flower 

 stems are from 1 to 2 feet high, supporting a dozen or more 

 bell-shaped flowers of a bright coral scarlet, with white cups 

 and dark blue anthers. The foliage is thin and rush-like. 10 

 to 12 inches long. Like the Milla, blooms will last many days 

 when cut. 10c each ; 12 for $1. 



