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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Chinese'Sacred Narcissus. 



CHINESE SACRED NARCISSUS or 

 ORIENTAL LILY. 



{Flower of the Gods. ) 



Can be grown in water, earth, sand or moss ; it is not neces- 

 sary to set away in the dark, as they will commence to grow 

 within a few days and flower in six to eight weeks ; they grow 

 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 are usually grown by the Chinese laundrymen in bowls 

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

 they are kept about covered with water. Nothing can be 

 more attractive as inside plants than these, with their inter- 

 esting habit. These we will have to offer during the months 

 of January and February. Price, 30 cts. each by mail ; four 

 for M.00 per express. 



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 drv and warm over winter. 



Milla Biflora. (Frost Work.) The flowers have the oddest 

 and 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. 10 cts. each, 12 

 for §1.00. 



Bessera Elegans. (Coral Drops.) While this is noth- 

 ing like Milla Biflora in appearance, we are glad to say that 

 it is of equal value. It will bloom shortly after being planted 

 in the open ground, and will keep on blooming until frost. | 

 We have frequently had seven successive spikes from one I 

 bulb in a season, a thing not equalled by any other flowering j 

 bulb we know of. In point of beauty it is exquisite. The 

 flower stems are from one to two 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. 10- cts. each, 12 for §1.00. 

 O Cyelobothra Flava. (Golden^ Shell.) To make the 

 contrast complete, we present this golden gem. Its habit is 



superior to Bessera Elegans. The cup is golden-yellow, with 

 fine black dots in the petals. To say which of the three is 

 the best, we shall have to choose the color we like best — 

 white, scarlet, or golden-yellow. Whatever we choose as our 

 favorite, we can tell you the three colors contrast together 

 most beautifully. A few sprays of each, when placed together, 

 form a cluster heretofore unseen and unattainable in the way 

 of flowering bulbs. A subtle fragrance pervades the flowers. 

 10 cts. each, 12 for §1.00. 



One each of the above three varieties, 25 cts. ; three of each 

 of the above, 75 cts. ; ten of each of the above, §2.00. 



PiEONY. 



The noblest of the herbaceous flowering plants ; flowers ot 

 the largest size, very double and most brilliant colors ; they 

 are perfectly hardy, and require but little care after once 

 established. Pure white and different shades of red and pink. 

 30 cts. each. 



TIGRLDIA. 



The flowers are about 4 inches in diameter ; plant out in the 

 middle of May and take up in October. 



Conchiflora. Yellow and orange, with dark spots. 



Pavonia. Red, with crimson spots. 



10 cts. each, -75 cts. per dozen ; by mail, 12 cts each. 



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 

 hard}-, and should not be taken up over winter. 15 cts. each, 

 $1.00 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. each. 



HYACTNTHUS 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. 10 cts. 

 each, six for 50 cts. 



TRITOMA UVARIA GRANDIFLORA. 



One of the most showy plants we have. For backgrounds, 

 clumps, and planted with the hardy grasses, their red flame- 

 like flowers make a striking contrast. They bloom for a 

 month after the first frosts. By mail, 35 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 commence flower- 

 ing 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. 



MONTBRETIA CROCOSMUEFLORA. 



This new variety is one of the most beautiful summer and 

 autumn blooming bulbs we know of. It has proved entirely 

 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 ■ 

 $1.00 per doz. 



