WAT. O. BECKERT. 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Summer-Flowering Bulbs and Tubers. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 



(Hlephant's Ear.) 



A magnificent ornamental foliage plant. The leaves often exceed 3 feet in length a 

 breadth ; they are shield shaped and bright green, presenting a grand and imposi 

 appearance when well developed. In order to have them make a strong growth, v« 

 rich soil and plenty of moisture must be given. Bulbs planted in the spring under proj 

 conditions will make a fine display by midsummer, and fully compen- 

 sate for any care or expense bestowed upon them. 



Extra Size Bulbs, 12 inches and over in circumference. 35 cts. each, 



$3.50 per doz.; by mail, 15 cts. each extra. 

 First Size, 9 inches and over in circumference. 25 cts. each, S2.50 



per doz.; by mail, 10 cts. each extra. 

 Second Size, 6 inches and over in circumference. 15 cts. each. Si. 50 



per doz. ; by mail, 5 cts. each extra. 

 Third Size, 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. Free by mail. 



DAHLIAS. 



This stately and handsome autumn flower will always be popular 

 wherever display is wanted, because of its perfect form and wide 

 range of color. Plant the tubers out in the spring after all danger of 

 frost is past, and at the end of the season winter them over in a dry 

 and cool cellar. 



Separate Colors. All from choice varieties, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 

 .;^®*When sent by mail, add 5 cts. each for postage. 



DI05C0REA BATATAS. 



(Chinese Yam, or Cinnamon Vine.) A beautiful running vine, with 

 pretty, dark green, acute-pointed, heart-shaped leaves, and large 

 clusters of three small, creamy white flowers with a cinnamon fra- 

 grance. It is suitable for baskets or vases, or trailing over porches 

 and verandas. The tubers are perfectly hardy, and may be allowed 



to remain in 

 the ground over 

 winter ; they 

 will start growth 

 early in spring. 

 10 cts. each, 3 

 for 25 cts. 



Caladium;iescnlentnm. 



QLADIOLI 



Each 



Doz. 



100 



$0 03 



lo 30 



$2 00 





40 



2 50 



• 05 



40 



2 50 



. 06 



50 



3 00 





50 



3 00 



These fine summer-blooming bulbs produce flowers of every shade of color, "and 

 some of them are marvels of beauty. They are of the easiest culture, and their 

 brilliant spikes appear the first year. As soon as the ground is sufficiently warm and 

 drv, make plantings at intervals of two weeks during the spring months, thus pro- 

 viding a succession of bloom from midsummer until frost. In the fall the bulbs can 

 be taken up and stored over winter in any dry place, and will be ready for planting 

 next season. No bulbs give finer results in comparison with the moderate 

 amount of care and expense required than Gladioli, and in the past few years the 

 flowers have been greatly improved by hybridization. Sent, postpaid, at prices 

 given for single bulbs. 



Pink " 



Variegated Mixed. . . . , 

 White and Light Mixed 

 Yellow Mixed 



MADEIRA VINE. 



A tuberous-rooted climber of very rapid growth. From a few tubers sufficient 

 vines will be produced to cover the side of a house. The white flowers are borne in 

 2;raceful, lace-like sprays, and are very fragrant; the foliage is luxuriant and 

 glossy green. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. 



MILLA BIFLORA. 



(Frost-work.) The flowers of the plant appear like 

 beautiful wax-work enlivened by a living sparkle. The 

 flowers are white, with anthers of delicate lemon-yellow and 

 pistil curiouslv carved, usually covered with honey dew ; 

 the fragrance is delightful. If cut stalks are placed in water 

 all the flowers will open. Numerousstalks shoot up success- 

 ively from one bulb. The bulbs are not hardy, but c an be 

 kept like Gladioli. 5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz. ""' 



Please remember that if you want Tulips or Hyacintbs in Spring:, you must plant 

 in^-tHe Fall. Send for our Bul1)j;catalogue. 



