WM. C. BECKERT, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., NORTH SIDE, PITTSBURG, PA. • Select Bulbs 



Bulbs, Roots and Tubers for Spring Planting 



TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 



Bloom constantly during the summer. Desirable both for pots and 

 beds. Flowers large and brilliant. Bulbs i ]4, inch and up in diameter. 

 Single Fringed (B. Crispa). Flowers beautifully fringed, stems 



erect, shades of red, rose, white and salmon in mixture. 5 cts. 



each, 55 cts. per doz., $4 per 100. 

 Giant-Flowered Single. Light red, dark red, scarlet, rose, yellow, 



white and salmon. 6 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. Mixed, 



55 cts. per doz., $4 per 100. 

 Giant -Flowered Double. Dark red, scarlet, rose, yellow, white, 



orange and salmon. 8 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz., $7 per 100. Mixed, 



80 cts. per doz., $6 per 100. 

 Crested. Single finest mixture. 5 cts. each, 55 cts. per doz., $4 



per 100. Double finest mixed. 10 cts. each, Si per doz., $7 per 



100. 



CALADIUMS 



Esculentum (Elephant's Ear). Unequaled as a foliage plant. The 

 leaves are shield-shaped, bright green, often measuring 3 feet or 

 more in length and breadth. Very imposing in appearance when 

 developed. They need very rich soil and an abundance of water. 



Mammoth Size. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., by express. 



Extra Large. 11 to 12 inches in circumference. 20 cts. each; 

 $2.25 per doz. by express, S15 per 100. 



First Size. 9 to n inches in circumference. 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 per doz. by express, $9 per 100. 



Second Size. 7 to 9 inches in circumference. 10 cts. each, Si 

 per doz., by express, S7 per 100. 



Third Size. 5 to 7 inches in circumference. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. 

 per doz. by express, $4 per 100. 



CHOIGE LARGE-FLOWERING 



CANNAS 



For grouping on lawns, or for large beds, no plants are more effec- 

 tive. They bloom soon after planting. We offer the following choice 

 varieties. Foliage green where not noted. 



Beaute Poitevine. Dark scarlet flowers, covered with dark crim- 

 son, which, although barely visible, produces a rich velvety appear- 

 ance. 3 feet. 8 cts. each, 85c. per doz., by mail, $1; $6.50 per 100. 



Black Beauty. The darkest and most magnificent of purple-leaved 

 Cannas. Leaves shiny dark purple, rich and glossy. 5 feet. 10 cts. 

 each, $1 per doz., by mail, Si. 15; S7.50 per 100. 



Duke of Marlborough. One of the darkest. Rich crimson-maroon. 

 5 feet. 8 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., by mail Si; S6.50 per 100. 



Dwarf Florence Vaughan. Yellow, spotted red. 8 cts. each, 85 cts. 

 per doz., by mail Si; S6.50 per 100. 



Egandale. Soft currant-red flowers. A favorite bronze-leaved va- 

 riety. 4 feet. 8 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., by mail Si; S6. 50 per 100. 



Express. Large rich crimson flowers, with dark velvety sheen; 

 flowers are borne in immense trusses. 23^ feet. 9 cts. each, 90 cts. 

 per doz., by mail Si. 05; S7 per 100. 



Florence Vaughan. Flowers sulphur-yellow dotted with crimson. 

 One of the best. 4^2 feet. 8 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., by mail Si ; 

 S6.50 per 100. 



Gladiator. Bright yellow; enormous trusses. 4 feet. 8 cts. each, 

 85 cts. per doz., by mail $1; S6.50 per 100. 



Hoffgartner Hopfe. Red, mottled crimson; bronze foliage. 4 feet 

 8 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., by mail Si; S6.50 per 100. 



Indiana Orchid-Flowered. Beautiful orange flowers of good 

 substance. One of the best of the class. 5 feet. 8 cts. each, 85 cts. 

 per doz., by mail Si; S6.50 per 100. 



King Humbert, Orchid-Flowered. The grandest of Orchid- 

 flowering Cannas. Flowers of immense size, brilliant orange- 

 scarlet flamed and marked with bright crimson. Foliage is rich 

 purple-bronze, veined and marked with greenish bronze; leaves 

 broad and massive producing a grand tropical effect. 10 cts. 

 each, $1.10 per doz., by mail Si. 25; S8 per 100. 



Martha Washington. Very large, bright rose-pink flowers, over- 

 laid with a carmine tint; very handsome. 3 feet. 9 cts. each, 90 cts. 

 per doz., by mail Si. 05; S7 per 100. 



Miss Kate Gray, Orchid-Flowered. Deep orange, delicately 

 shaded with carmine. 6 feet. 8 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., by mail 

 Si; S6.50 per 100. 



Meteor. Brilliant crimson flowers, well displayed above the foliage. 

 4 feet. 8 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., by mail, Si; S6.50 per 100. 



Musafolia. Great musa-like leaves of rich dark green, edged with 

 bronze. 8 feet. 8c. each, 85c. per doz., by mail Si; S6.50 per 100. 



CANNAS, continued 



New York, Orchid-Flowered. Bright scarlet with satiny gloss, 

 bronze foliage. 6ft. 8c. each, 85c. per doz., by mail, Si ; S6.50per 100. 



Pennsylvania, Orchid -Flowered. Flowers 63^ inches in diameter, 

 intense vermilion-scarlet overlaid with an orange sheen. 5 feet. 

 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., by mail 90 cts.; S5-75 per 100. 



Queen Charlotte. Scarlet, bordered yellow. 3^ feet. 8 cts. each, 

 85 cts. per doz., by mail $1; $6.50 per 100. 



Robert Christie. One of the most profuse bloomers. Intense orange- 

 scarlet flowers. Some on immense trusses. 4 feet. 8 cts. each, 

 85 cts. per doz., by mail Si; S6.50 per 100. 



Souv. de Antoine Crozy. Intense scarlet bordered with rich yel- 

 low; large trusses. 3 feet. 9 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz., by mail 

 Si. 05; S7 per 100. 



Venus. Warm rose-pink, mottled near center, edged creamy white 

 4 feet. 8 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., by mail $1; $6.50 per 100. 



GHOIGE MIXTURE OF G ANNAS 



Doz. 50 cts., by mail 65 cts.; S3. 50 per 100. 



DAHLIAS 



Stately and handsome autumn-blooming plants that have again 

 become very popular. They require well-drained deeply dug soil of 

 moderate fertility. The dormant tubers can be planted out from 

 April 25 to June 15, according to the season. Started plants should 

 not be set out until danger of frost is past, about June 1. 

 All varieties 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $9.50 per 100. Started 

 plants of varieties listed at same price as dormant tubers ready 

 June 1. Orders for plants can be placed in advance. 



Cactus 



^2gir. Rich, bright crimson-scarlet. 



Blanche Keith. Rich yellow, long petals. 



Countess of Lonsdale. An exquisite shade of rich salmon. 



Gov. Warfield. Pure white. 



Kriemhilde. Brilliant pink, shading through creamy to white eye. 

 Rev. D. R. Williamson. Deep velvety crimson, edged bright 

 carmine. 



Decorative 



Clifford W. Bruton. Fine canary-yellow. 



Grand Duke Alexis. Ivory-white, faint tinge of lavender. 



Henry Patrick. Large pure white. 



Lyndhurst. Intense vivid scarlet. 



Mrs. Roosevelt. Delicate silver-rose. 



Souv. de Gustave Douzon. Attractive shade of orange-red, enor- 

 mous flowers of fine form. 



Show 



A. D. Livoni. Rich sea-shell pink. 

 Black Diamond. Purple-garnet, shaded black. 

 Emily. Varying from rosy lavender to white. 

 Frank Smith. Dark rich maroon, tipped white. 

 Mary D. Hallock. Pure yellow, full and free-flowering. 

 Storm King. Pure white, fine for cutting. 



Pompon 



Allie Mourey. Pinkish white, tipped deep pink. 

 Catherine. Pure lemon-yellow. 

 Daybreak. Color of Daybreak carnation. 

 Snowclad. White, early and a profuse bloomer. 

 Sunshine. Geranium-scarlet. 



Single 



Alba superba. Large, pure white. 



Nellie Hughes. Deep rosy lake, light disc. 



St. George. Large pure yellow. 



Rebecca Mayhew. Best pure white; large flowers. 



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