W. C. EECKERT, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., NORTH SIDE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 



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"Bulbs, Roots and Tubers for Spring Planting 



TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 



Bloom constantly during the summer. Desirable both for pots and 

 beds. Flowers large and brilliant. Bulbs lj^ inch and up in diameter. 



'■Giant-flowered Single. Light Red, Dark Red, Scarlet, Rose, Yel- 

 low, White and Salmon. 7 cts. each, 70 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 

 Mixed, 60 cts. per doz., S4.50 per 100. 



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

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

 Choice mixed, 10 cts. each, SI per doz., S7.50 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. Dark Red, Scarlet, Rose, Yellow, White, 

 Orange and Salmon. 8 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz., $7 per 100. Mixed, 

 80 cts. per doz., S6 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, S3.25 per doz. 



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



$2.20 per doz., S15 per 100. 

 First Size. 9 to 11 inches in circumference. 15 cts. each, SI. 50 



per doz., $9 per 100. 

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



per doz., S7 per 100. 

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



per doz., S4 per 100. 

 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. 



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. 



If wanted by mail, add 2 cts. each, or 10 cts. per doz. to prices 



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



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

 Brandy wine. Orchid-flowered. Intense red, mottled with deep 



crimson. 4J^ feet. 15 cts. each, SI. 25 per doz., $8 per 100. 

 Charles Henderson. Deep crimson throat, yellow-flamed. 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., S6 per 100. 

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



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

 Gladiator. Yellow, spotted with red. One of the best of this class. 



434 feet. 15 cts. each, S1.25 per doz., $8 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, round leaves of 



pleasing color; flowers small, red. / to 8 feet. 10 cts. each, SI per 



doz., S6 per 100. 



Louisiana. Vivid scarlet-crimson. 6 feet. 10 cts. each, SI per doz., 

 S6 per 100. 



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



each,^$l per doz., $6 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, 



SI per. doz., S6 per 100. 

 Pennsylvania. Orchid-flowered. Flowers vermilion-scarlet. 6 feet. 



10 cts. each, SI per doz., S6 per 100. 

 Richard Wallace. Canary-yellow; large flowers. 4J/£ feet. 10 cts. 



each, SI per doz,, S6 per lOO. 

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



15 cts. each, SI. 50 per doz., $10 per 100. 



CANNAS, continued 

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



edges. 4 feet. 10 cts. each, SI per doz., S6 per 100. 

 Uncle Sam. Brilliant orange-scarlet flowers; equal to King Humbert. 



6 feet. 15 cts. each, SI. 25 per doz., $8 per lOO. 

 Venus. Soft rosy pink, mottled border of canary-yellow. 3}4 feet. 



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

 Wyoming. Orchid-flowered. Bronze-purple foliage. Immense 



spikes of massive orange flowers. 6 feet. 15 cts. each, SI. 25 per 



doz., $8 per 100. 



CHOICE MIXTURE IN CANNAS 



50 cts. per doz., by mail 60 cts.; S3. 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 15, according to the season. Started plants should 

 not be set out until danger of frost is past — about June 1. 



All varieties, except where noted, 15 cts. each, Si. 50 per doz., S12 per 

 100. If wanted by mail, add 5 cts. per tuber extra, for postage 



Well-started plants of the varieties listed, and many others, 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 

 JE.glr. Rich, bright crimson-scarlet; twisted petals. 

 Britannia. Deep salmon-flesh; very large and early. 

 Flora. Large; pure white. 20 cts. each, S2.25 per doz. 

 Countess of Lonsdale. Rich salmon. 

 Else. Buttercup-yellow, shading to amber. 

 Harbor Light. Vivid orange-red. 

 Juliet. Rosy pink, shading to white center. 

 Kriemhilde. Brilliant pink, shading to creamy white center. 

 Mrs. G. Stevenson. Bright, sparkling yellow; large flowers; long 

 stems. 



Phoenix. Deep, rich carmine-red; very large; of great substance. 



20 cts. each, S2.25 per doz. 

 Prince of Yellows. Rich canary-yellow; fine. 

 Rev. D. R. Williamson. Large, bright maroon flowers. 

 Sequoia. Deep saffron-yellow, suffused with red; tubular petals. 



20 cts. each, S2.25 per doz. 

 Standard Bearer. Rich, fiery red; very early. 20 cts. each, S2.25 



per doz. 



SHOW DAHLIAS 



A. D. LivonL Rich sea-shell pink. 



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



Bon Ton. Deep, rich garnet. 



Emily. Varying from rose-lavender to white. 



Frank Smith. Dark, rich maroon, tipped white. 20 cts. each, 

 S2.25 per doz. 



Mar}' D. Hallock. Pure yellow; full and free-blooming. 

 Storm King. Pure white. Fine for cutting. 20 cts. each, S2.25 per 

 doz. 



Striped Banner. Crimson, striped white. 



William Pierce. Delicate tint of shell-pink; long stems. 20 cts. 

 each, $2.25 per doz. 



DECORATIVE DAHLIAS 

 Clifford W. Bruton. Bright yellow; large and free-flowering. 

 Delice. Beautiful, glowing rose-pink. Fine for cutting. 25 cts. each, 



$2.75 per doz. 

 Fire-Rain. Rich cardinal-red. 

 Grand Duke Alexis. Waxy white. 

 Henry Patrick. Large; pure white. 



Jack Rose. Rich, velvety crimson. Fine for cutting. 20 cts. each, 



S2.25 per doz. 

 Lyndhart. Rich, vivid scarlet. 



Mme. Van den Dael. Silvery pink. 20 cts. each, $2.25 per doz. 

 Mrs. Hartung. Rich, golden bronze; distinct. 

 Souv. de Gustave Douzon. Large; orange-red. 

 Sylvia. Very large; rich pink, center white. 



Yellow Duke. Pure canary-yellow; large-size flowers on good, stiff 

 stems. 20 cts. each, S2.25 per doz. 



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