In the fall, when Holland begins to distribute its bounteous crop of bulbs to a 

 "waiting world," the most important function is the rigid inspection and selec- 

 tion of the bulbs for their suitability to different customers' requirements. 

 Bulbs of the same variety, grown in the same field, will show great variance in ripening, size, and form, enough to 

 give assurance of healthy inflorescence in the case of some bulbs and but doubtful or mediocre possibilities in 

 the case of others. 



Beckert's Seed Store has always been known throughout Holland as the most critical house in its requirements, 

 asking for nothing but the best. Quality being paramount, price is but secondary. It is our great pleasure to 

 feel that we are again offering the "World's Best" to cheer and brighten your home and garden in the season of 

 1927 and 1928. 



In the pages that follow we list the best old tested varieties as well as the most promising new and rare sorts 

 that will reproduce, both indoors and outdoors, the glories of the colors of the rainbow and reincarnate the very 

 "Breath of Spring." 



How to Order 



1st. It is to your advantage to order as early as possible. Although mail and express service are usually very prompt, congestions 

 at shipping point occur frequently. Hence it is always best to order rather early than late. 



2d. If you will use the enclosed order sheet, writing your name and address distinctly, giving complete shipping instructions, we 

 are in position to ship all orders immediately upon receipt. 



3d. When in doubt as to color and variety, ask and we will always give you complete advice. 



About Warranties and Guarantees. Because of our inability to control Nature's forces, we cannot guarantee crops from our seeds 

 and bulbs. No honest seedsman can or does. We take all precautions, every precaution, to see that our seeds are right. They are tested as to 

 vitality and purity; they come from the foremost seed-growing specialists; they are handled by experienced men and put up in the most 

 careful manner; represent full value for money received. Beyond that we cannot go, so, in common with all responsible houses, we do not 

 warrant in any way, expressed or implied, the contents or description, quality, productiveness, or any other matter oj any seeds, bulbs, or plants 

 sold by us, and we will not be in any way responsible Jor the crop. Ij the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, be should return tbem 

 at once and money will be rejunded. We make all sales subject to the above conditions. 



QUALITY 



Parcel-Post Rates 



Parcels of seeds and bulbs weighing less than 8 ounces must pay postage to all zones at the rate of 

 1 cent for each 2 ounces; in excess of 8 ounces at pound rates. 



Parcels of general merchandise weighing 4 ounces or less must pay postage to all zones at the rate 

 of 1 cent per ounce; in excess of 4 ounces at pound rates. 



We deliver postpaid at catalogue prices all seeds in packets, ounces and quarter-pounds. 



First pound 

 or fraction 



Local rate. Pittsburgh and R. F. D. 

 Zone Routes Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 SO 07 



1. Within 50 miles of Pittsburgh 07 



2. Over 50 and under 150 07 



Each additional Limit of 

 pound or fraction weight 



3. Over 150 



4. Over 300 



5. Over 600 



6. Over 1,000 



7. Over 1,400 



300 08 



600 09 



1,000 10 



1,400 11 



1,800 13 



Quick, economical service from our door to yours via TJ. S. mail 



Many gardeners find it convenient to take advantage of our parcel- 

 post service. Above is a picture of one of our trucks loaded with 

 parcel -post packages that were packed and sent out in one day. 



SO 01 

 01 

 01 

 02 

 04 

 06 

 08 

 10 

 12 



70 lbs. 

 70 lbs. 

 70 lbs. 

 50 lbs. 

 50 lbs. 

 50 lbs. 

 50 lbs. 

 50 lbs. 

 50 lbs. 



8. Over 1,800 14 



All goods sent by parcel post are at purchaser's risk, unless insured. 

 Insurance is 5 cents for $5 or less, 8 cents for $5 to $25, 10 cents for $25 

 to $50. This insures delivery only, but not damage to package. 



