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



Gladiolus 

 Le Marechal FocK 



GLADIOLUS 



Constant improvement in Gladioli has greatly increased tlic interest in them and they 

 are being planted in greater numbers each season. For cutting purposes, the bulbs may 

 be planted in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, setting tiie bulbs 3 to 4 inches apart and planting 

 to a depth of 6 inches. The flowering spike should be cut just as soon as the lower flowers 

 open; the remaining buds will open if kept in fresh water and the open flowers removed as 

 they fade. The stems should be clipped when the water is changed. Treated thus, a 

 spike will last over a week. 



For garden planting, they appear to best advantage in groups or masses and are best 

 used in conjunction with some annual or bedding subject where they can be timed to 

 flower in late summer when garden color is .most desired. Groups can also be used elfec- 

 tively in the perennial border. A more continuous effect can be had by making successive 

 plantings, beginning as soon as the ground can be worked, in early spring, 

 and planting at intervals until June. 



The prices named below are for the largest size bulbs — the only size we 

 offer. They measure 1^2 inches or more in diameter, and are sound, vigorous, 

 and free from disease. Such bulbs are sure to bloom, and will produce the 

 longest, strongest spikes and the largest flowers. They are not to be com- 

 pared with the smaller bulbs commonly offered and often incorrectly named 

 "first-size." 



If wanted by mail, add 8 cts. per dozen bulbs 



THE FINEST NEW AND RARE 

 VARIETIES 



L'OISEIAU BLEU. A truly remarkable Gladiolus. The newest and best 

 blue, and the most sensational novelty of recent years. Deep velvety 

 purple-violet. Almost twice the size of Baron Hulot. Also known as 

 "Blue Bird" and "Duchess of York." Supply very limited. 75 cts. each, 

 $7.50 per doz. 



ANNA EBERIUS. Unusual and most artistic in color — clear rosy purple 

 with a smoky suffusion. 14 cts. each, S1.40 per doz., S10.50 per 100. 



BYRON L. SMITH. Tall-growing, with large flowers of beautiful form; 

 delicate lavender-pink on white ground; fine for cutting. 22 cts. each, 

 S2.20 per doz., $16.50 per 100. 

 EARLY SUNRISE. The largest Gladiolus grown. Strong spikes 4^ to 

 5 feet high, with enormous, wide-open flowers, bright orange-npd marked 

 with golden yellow in the throat. 17 cts. each, SI. 65 per doz., S12.50 per 100. 

 GOLDEN MEASURE. The largest and best pure deep yellow. Tall spikes 

 with wide-open flowers of good substance. 21 cts. each, S2.10 per doz., 

 $15.50 per 100. 



HELGA. Salmon-rose, deeper rose and cream on white ground on outside of 



petal. Tall, graceful spikes. 20 cts. each, S1.95 per doz., S14.50 per 100. 

 LE MARECHAL FOCH. One of the earliest of all Gladioli to bloom. Flowers 

 unusually large and well placed on strong spikes; a charming shade of clear, 

 light pink without any markings. 12 els. each, SI. 20 per doz., S8.25 per 100. 

 LIEBESFEUER. Pure flaming scarlet. Good-sized flowers; many open at the 

 same time. The best bright red. 15 cts. each, SI. 45 per doz., SI 1.00 per 100. 

 LOUISE. A real orchid-colored Gladiolus. The flowers are of the largest size, 

 often 6 inches in diameter, and are produced on strong, well-filled spikes; the 

 color is clear, rich lavender, like a cattleya orchid. 13 cts. each, S1.25 per doz., 

 S8.75 per 100. 



MARY PICKFORD. Creamy white flowers of the finest form, shading to 

 sulphur-yellow in the throat; stem and caly.\ also white. Superb for cutting 

 or garden decoration. 12 cts. each, SI. 20 per doz., S8.25 per 100. 

 MRS. DR. NORTON. Fresh clear apple-blossom pink; large flowers on long, 

 slender spikes- distinct in form, with all the daintiness of a Sweet Pea. 13 cts. 

 each, S1.25 per doz., S8.75 per 100. 

 ODIN. Deep salmon-rose with red flame on the lower petals. As early as 

 Halley and larger; a good forcer and shipper. 14 cts. each, $1.35 per doz., 

 $10.00 per 100. 



ORANGE GLORY. Kuffled type, with very large fiowers and massive spikes. 

 Rich orange, lighter in the throat. Distinct and beautiful. 17 cts. each, 

 SI. 65 per doz., SI 2. 50 per 100. 

 PURPLE GLORY. Massive spikes of heavily ruffled, glowing purple flowers. Splendid. 



36 cts. each, $3.60 per doz. 

 WHITE CITY. Buds slightly tinged pink but open pure white. Very large flowers of 

 superb form- spikes tall and strong. Best and largest white for cutting. 1 5 cts. each, SI .45 

 per doz., SI 1. 00 per KID. 



1 • 1 I- One large bulb of each of the above QO /2C 



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