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



GLADIOLUS, continued. THE BEST STANDARD VARIETIES 



America. The most widely grown Gladiolus in existence. Exquisite 

 soft pink, tinted lavender. Hardy and vigorous. 6 cts. each, 50 cts. 

 per doz., $3.30 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. 



Baron Hulot. Dark violet-blue flowers of medium size on good, 

 straight spikes. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.10 per 100. 



Chicago White. A good, early-blooming commercial white. Flow- 

 ers of nucliuin size. 7 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.40 per 100. 



Evelyn Kirtland. Light rose, darker at the edges, fading to shell- 

 pink at the center, with scarlet blotches. Very tall spikes. 10 cts. 

 each, 90 cts. per doz., $6. 1 5 per 100. 



Goliath. Dark maroon-purple. lall-growing and very large-flow- 

 ered variety. 13 cts. each, $1.30 per doz., $9.35 per 100. 



Cretchen Zang. An exquisite shade of salmon-pink, blending into 

 scarlet on lower petals. 9 cts. each, HO cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 



Halley. Bright orange-[jink, with white throat. One of the first to 

 bloom. 7 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.40 per 100. 



Herada. Immense flowers of pure, glistening mauve — an unusual 

 and striking color. 9 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 



Lily Lehman. Blush-white flowers irregularly arranged, resembling 

 lilies. 1 1 cts. each, $1.10 per doz., $7.70 per 100. 



Mrs. Francis King. Large light scarlet flowers on tall .spikes. 

 7 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.40 |)er 100, $40.00 per 1,000. 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. Large, wide-open flowers of vivid 

 blush-pink, with a brilliant scarlet blotch in the throat. Sets, each, 

 75 cts. per doz., $5.20 per 100, $47.00 per 1.000. 



Mrs. Watt. Large flowers of deep American Beauty rose color, on 

 strong, compact spikes. 9 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 



Panama. Rich pink, deeper in tone than America; flowers and 

 spikes large. 7 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.40 per 100. 



Peace. Flowers of the largest size on straight, heavy spikes; white, 

 feathered lilac. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.30 per 100. 



Pink Perfection. Large, open flowers of true La France pink. Fine 



for cutting. 13 cts. each, $1.30 per doz., $9.35 per 100. 

 Prince of Wales. Clear apricot-pink, with tliroat-markings of a. 



deeper tone and petals shaded buff at the tips. An early bloomer. 



9 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 

 Rose Pearl. The improved Apple Blossom. Pink without markings. 



Rapidly coming into favor as a cut-flower. 12 cts. each, $1.20 per 



doz., $8.25 per 100. 

 Ruffled Glory (Kunderd's). Large, cream-colored flowers, striped 



with crimson, on strong, compact spikes. Each petal is elegantly 



fluted and ruffled. 11 cts. each, $1.10 per doz., $7.70 per 100. 

 Schwaben. Clear, light yellow with carmine-purple blotch. A 



strong grower. Considered the best cheap yellow. 7 cts. each, 



65 cts. per doz., $4.50 per 100, $41.00 per 1,000. 

 War. Deep bloo^l-red, shaded with blackish crimson; very tall and 



showy. 11 cts. each, $1.10 per doz., $7.70 per 100. 

 Willy Wigman. Blush-white, with deep carmine blotch in the 



throat. A very dependable grower. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., 



$7.15 per 100. 



BECKERT'S PAN-AMERICAN MIXTURE 



An unexcelled blend of the largest possible number of fine and 

 distinct varieties of Gladiolus. This is a specialty of ours and not 

 to be compared with ordinary mixtures. Selected bulbs. 30 cts. 

 for six, 55 cts. per doz., $5.85 per 100, $35.00 per 1,000. 



Good Mixture. Grown for those who want a mixture of only the 

 cheaper and commoner .sorts. 25 cts. for six, 40 cts. per doz., 

 $2.80 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. 



THE BEST SIX PRIMULINUS HYBRID GLADIOLI 



These new varieties, gained by crossing the large-flowered Gladioli with the yellow African species. Gladiolus primulinus, are wonder- 

 fully artistic in form and dainty in color. They are early bloomers, so can be planted later in the season than the varieties described on the 

 preceding page. The first hybrids produced were rather small-flowered and distinctly hooded, but the newer hybrids which we offer are 

 nearly as large as the ordinary Gladioli while the tendency of the upper petal to droop has been eliminated to a considerable extent. They 

 still retain, however, the graceful form of their Primulinus parent. The bulbs are small, but will produce 2 or 3, and often as many as 5 

 fully developed spikes. On account of their tall, slender growth they are not well adapted for massing, but are unsurpassed for cutting and 

 as specimen plants scattered in the border. 



Alice Tiplady. Clear orange-saffron. The best-known variety and 

 one of the largest. Early and vigorous. 12 cts. each, $1.20 per doz., 

 S8.25 per 100. 



Butterfly. Lemon-yellow, slightly tinged with salmon. Ruflled 

 petals. Large and most attractive. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., 

 $7.15 per 100. 



Maiden's Blush. Dainty pink; strong, slender spikes. Blooms the 

 first week in June. 12 cts. each, $1.20 per doz., $8.25 per 100. 



Myra. Deep salmon on primrose ground. Very large and showy. 

 10 CIS. each, SI. 00 per doz., S7.15 per 100. 



Nina. Creamy white, overlaid with rose-pink. 10 cts. each, $1.00 



per doz., $7.15 per 100. 

 Souvenir. The newest and finest deep yellow. Tall with extra-large 



flowers. Early and a good shipper. 18 cts. each, $1.80 per doz., 



$13.50 per 100. 



Primulinus Hybrids Mixed. All colors in this fine new class, but 

 especially rich in shades of yellow, salmon, and orange. Will pro- 

 vide quantities of the very finest cut-flowers during July and 

 August. 30 cts. for six, 55 cts. per doz., $3.85 per 100, $35.00 

 per 1,000. 



1 * /? Get acquainted with the dainty Primulinus Hybrids this year. One bulb each C C 



UOmDinatlOn O of the above, special for ODC. 



MISCELLANEOUS BULBS AND ROOTS 



APIOS tuberosa (Tuberous-rooted Wistaria). A vigorous climber 

 with clusters of deep purple flowers, delightfully fragrant. 10 cts. 

 each, $1.00 per doz. 



CALADIUM esculentum (Elephant's Ear). Grown for its impos- 

 ing leaves, which are shield-shaped, bright green in color, and often 

 measure 3 feet or more in length and breadth. Requires a rich soil 

 and an abundance of water. 



Monster Bulbs (12 inches and up in circumference). 40 cts. 



each, $4.00 per doz. 

 Mammoth Bulbs (11 to 12 inches). 30 cts. each, $2.95 per 



doz.. S21.00 per 100. 

 First-Size Bulbs (9 to 11 inches). 20 cts. each, $1.80 per doz., 

 $15.50 per 100. 



Second-Size Bulbs (7 to 9 inches). 10 cts. each, 90 cts. per 



doz., S6.75 per 100. 

 Third-Size Bulbs (5 to 7 inches). 7 cts. each, 55 cts. per doz., 



$4.15 per 100. 



CINNAMON VINE. Of rapid growth, with dense foliage and 

 white, cinnamon-scented flowers. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., 

 $7.50 per 100. 



HYACINTHUS candicans. Tall plants with candelabra spikes of 

 white bell-shaped flowers. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.50 

 per 100. 



ISMENE (Peruvian Daffodil). Large, pure white, fragrant flowers, 

 resembling amaryllis. Plant the bulbs in June and take them up 

 in the fall; after a period of rest, they may be potted up for winter 

 blooming indoors. Mammoth bulbs, 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 



MADEIRA VINE. A rapid-growing climber which quickly covers 

 porch trellises, etc. Graceful racemes of white flowers. 10 cts. each, 

 $1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



OXALIS, Summer-blooming. White and shades of pink. 3 cts. 



each, 25 cts. per doz., $1.60 per 100. 



TUBEROSE, Excelsior Pearl. The best variety; creamy white, 

 very fragrant, double flowers. Start in March in the greenhou.se 

 for early flowers. Plant about the middle of May in the open. 

 Mammoth Bulbs (6 to 8 inches). 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., 



$5.50 per 100. 



First-Size Bulbs (4 to 6 inches). 5 cis. each, 50 cts. per doz., 

 $3.50 per 100. 



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