BECKERT'S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA. 



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Bulbs, Roots and Tubers 



FOR SPRING 

 PLANTING 



All bulbs are mailable at parcel-post rates. Varieties preceded by an asterisk (*) are mailed at catalogue prices; for 

 others, add postage at the mailing weight 3 given. For zone rate, ask your postmaster 



TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 



12 bulbs weigh 8 ozs. 



Bloom constantly during the summer. Desirable both for pots and 

 beds. Flowers large and brilliant. Bulbs 134 inch and up in diameter. 

 Giant-flowered Single. Crimson, Red, Scarlet, Pink, Yellow, 



Orange, White and Salmon. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 



per 100. Mixed, 65 cts. per doz., S4.75 per 100. 

 Crested. Flowers as large as the preceding, but the petals carry on 



the upper side a crest-formed cockscomb. Very attractive. 



Choice mixed, 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 

 Single Fringed (Begonia crispa). Flowers beautifully fringed, 



stems erect; shades of red, rose, white and salmon in mixture. 



10 cts. each, $1 per doz., S7.50 per 100. 

 Giant-flowered Double. Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, Yellow, White, 



Orange and Salmon. 10 cts. each, 95 cts. per doz., $7 per 100. 



Mixed, 80 cts. per doz., $6 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. 30 cts. each, $3.25 per doz. Weight, 30 ozs. 



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

 S2.20 per doz., $15 per 100. Weight, 18 ozs. 



First Size. 9 to 1 1 inches in circumference. 15 cts. each, $1.50 

 per doz., S9 per 100. Weight, 12 ozs. 



Second Size. 7 to 9 inches in circumference. 10 cts. each, $1 

 per doz., $7 per 100. Weight, 6 ozs. 



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

 per doz., $4 per 100. Weight, 3 ozs. 

 FANCY-LEAVED. For conservatory or greenhouse; also suitable for 

 outdoors when weather has become warm, in partial shade where 

 protected from strong winds. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., SI 5 per 

 100. Weight, 2 ozs. 



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CHOICE 



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. 



Tubers weigh 3 ozs. each, or 2 lbs. per doz. 

 Alphonse Bouvier. Deep, rich, velvety crimson. 6 feet. 10 cts. 



each, $1 per doz., $6 per 100. 

 Brandywine. Orchid-flowered. Intense red, mottled with deep 



crimson. 4}4 ft. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $6 per 100. 

 Buttercup. A profusely blooming dwarf Canna of pure buttercup- 

 yellow. 3 feet. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $6 per 100. 

 Charles Henderson. Deep crimson throat, yellow-flamed. 4 feet. 



10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $6 per 100. 

 Crimson Bedder. Dazzling crimson-scarlet; well displayed above 



the foliage. 4 feet. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $6 per 100. 

 Egandale. Bronze-leaved. Soft currant-rose flowers. 4 feet. 10 cts. 



each, SI per doz., $6 per 100. 

 Florence Vaughan. Bright, rich, golden yellow, spotted red; large 



flowers. 4 feet. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., S6 per 100. 

 Gustav Gumpper. An ideal yellow bedder; compact, bushy growth 



and continuous bloomer; rich orange-yellow. 3}^ to 4 feet. 15 cts. 



each, SI. 25 per doz., $8 per 100. 

 Hungaria. New pink Canna. One of the most attractive yet intro- 

 duced; petals large and waxy, made up in large trusses. 15 cts. 



each, SI. 50 per doz., S10 per 100. 

 King Humbert. Orchid-flowered. Bronze foliage. Brilliant orange- 

 scarlet, bright red shading; large trusses. 5 feet. 15 cts. each, 



S1.25 per doz., $8 per 100. 

 King of Bronzes. Ornamental foliage, very broad and round; 



flowers small, red. 7 to 8 feet. 10 cts. each, SI per doz., S6 per 100. 

 Mile. Berat. Rich rosy carmine or pink flowers. 4 feet. 10 cts. 



each, $1 per doz., S6 per 100. 

 Madame Crozy. Brilliant vermilion-scarlet, bordered yellow. 10c. 



each, SI per doz., S6 per 100. 

 Musafolia. Foliage large, and bordered like the Abyssinian banana; 



rich green in color. Flowers small and red. 6 feet. 10 cts. each, 



$1 per doz., $6 per 100. 



CANNAS. continued 

 ichard Wallace. Canary-yellow; large flowers. 4}^ feet. 10 cts. 

 each, $1 per doz., $6 per 100. 

 Rosea gigantea. Largest of all Cannas. Rich rose-pink. 4 feet. 



15 cts. each, S1.25 per doz., $8 per 100. 

 Souv. d'Antoine Crozy. Rich, dazzling scarlet, golden yellow 

 edges. 4 feet. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $6 per 100. 



CHOICE MIXTURES IN CANNAS 



50 cts. per doz., $3.50 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 30, according to the season. 



All varieties, except where noted, 15 cts. each, SI. 50 per doz., $12 per 

 100. II wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per tuber 



Well-started plants of many varieties can be supplied after June 1 

 at the same prices as dormant tubers. Can also furnish dormant 

 tubers of any varieties desired, not herein listed, if ordered now or 

 at an early date. 



CACTUS-FLOWERING DAHLIAS 

 Clara G. Stredwick. Clear bright salmon; large and free. 

 Countess of Lonsdale. Deep salmon-red; one of the best. 

 Dainty. Lemon-yellow at center, tipped rose-pink. 20 cts. each, 



S2.25 per doz. 

 Dr. Jameson. Deep crimson. 



Earl of Pembroke. Bright plum-color; exceedingly large. 

 General Buller. Rich, deep crimson, tipped white; attractive. 

 Genista. Deep amber, shaded gold; one of the best. 20 cts. each, 



$2.25 per doz. 

 Harbor Light. Vivid orange-red, overlaid flame-color. 

 J. H. Jackson. The best dark Dahlia; almost black. 20 cts. each, 



$2.25 per doz. 

 Kriemhilde. Pleasing shade of pink, white center. 

 Mary Service. Pinkish apricot or heliotrope; one of the best. 

 Prince of Orange. Rich, deep orange, yellow center. 20 cts. each, 



S2.25 per doz. 

 Prince of the Yellows. Soft yellow; fine. 



Standard Bearer. Rich, fiery red; very early. 20 cts. each, $2.25 

 per doz. 



SHOW DAHLIAS 

 A. D. Livoni. Beautiful soft pink; tightly quilled; very free. 

 Arabella. Pale primrose, tipped old-rose and lavender. 

 Cuban Giant, or Dr. J. P. Kirkland. Dark crimson; very large. 

 Fascination. Rose-pink; large. 

 Golden Age. Sulphur-yellow; fine. 



Merlin. Bright orange-scarlet; one of the best. 20 cts. each, S2.25 

 per doz. 



Mary D. Hallock, or Queen Victoria. Yellow; free-blooming. 

 Robert Bloomfield. Pure white; large flowers. 



Stradella. Rich, deep purple-crimson. 20 cts. each, S2.25 per doz. 

 Storm King. Pure snow-white; fine for cutting. 20 cts. each, S2.25 

 per doz. 



Willie Austin, or Dawn of Day. Fawn and amber. 

 Wm. Neats. Soft reddish fawn; very free. 



CENTURY DAHLIAS 

 Blanche. Pale yellow, tipped pink. 20 cts. each, S2.25 per doz. 

 Rose-Pink Century. Beautiful rose-pink. 

 Twentieth Century. Purest white. 



COLLARETTE DAHLIAS 

 Maurice Rivoire. Rich crimson; white collar. 20 cts. each, $2.25 

 per doz. 



President Viger. Reddish carmine; collar pure white. 



SINGLE DAHLIAS 

 Lord Goff. Cream, tipped rose-pink. 20 cts. each, $2.25 per doz. 

 Lysander. Crimson, striped maroon. 



Prosperity. Light center, tipped rose-purple. 20 cts. each, S2.25 

 per doz. 



Thomas a Becket. Crimson-lake, yellow ring at center. 



