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



Hyacinths in Glasses 



Hyacinths should not be started in water before the end of October. 

 The bulbs require a certain period of rest and, if started too early, 

 they wifl not develop a satisfactory root-growth and, consequently, 

 will produce an imperfect flower. 



With proper attention, the Hyacinth will produce as fine a flower 

 in water as in soil. For this purpose, use only the most perfect bulbs 

 and, before placing them in the glasses, free the base of the bulbs 

 from dust, remnants of old decayed roots that may still adhere, and 

 any other impurities. This will prevent contaminating the water. 

 After thoroughly cleaning the interior of the glasses, fill them with 

 pure, clear, soft water. Rainwater cannot be recommended. The 

 entire base of the bulb must be in contact with the surface of the 

 water and remain so until the roots develop. Replenish the water as 

 it evaporates or renew if it becomes offensive. Place them in a cool 

 and dark location, letting them remain there until the roots nearly 

 reach the bottom of the glasses. Should any of the roots after starting 

 show decay, lift the bulb out of the glass and remove such roots. 

 W hen bringing them to the light, place them where they are cool, 

 as the flower will develop better and last longer. 



Varieties Specially Adapted for Water 

 Culture 



These are the highest grade of First-size Hyacinths of such varieties 

 as have been proved by test to be the best adapted for growing in 

 glasses. The bulbs are not so large as Exhibition Hyacinths, but are 

 so selected for size and shape that they will fit well in the cup of the 

 Hyacinth glass. For full descriptions, see list of the First-size Named 

 Hyacinths. 



Lady Derby. Beautiful light 



rose-pink. Early. 

 La Victoire. Brilliant red, 

 changing to pink. Medium late. 

 L'Innocence. Pure white. Very 

 early. 



Queen of the Pinks. Lovely 

 pink. Medium late. 



Bismarck. Sky blue. Very 

 early. 



City of Haarlem. Golden yel- 

 low. Medium early. 



General Vetter. Blush-white. 

 Medium early. 



King of the Blues. Rich, dark 

 blue. Medium late. 

 Prices of the above varieties, 30 cts. each, $2.75 per doz., $20.00 



per 100. If to be sent by parcel post, add postage. One dozen 



bulbs weigh 3 pounds. 



Crocus from Our Mammoth Bulbs 



Giant-Flowering CROCUS 



MAMMOTH BULBS 



The Crocus is one of the earliest spring flowers. They produce fine 

 effects, if planted promiscuously throughout the lawn or in shrubberv, 

 especially if combined with any of the other early-flowering bulbs. 

 Plant Crocus bulbs 2 inches deep, and at the same time you plant 

 other varieties outdoors. Six or more bulbs may be planted in a pot 

 or pan, placed in a cool situation, and when leaves appear they may be 

 taken indoors. These Mammoth Bulbs may also be flowered in bowls 

 in water with pebbles or may be grown in moss in balls, baskets, etc. 



If Mammoth Bulbs are to be sent by parcel post, add postage at 

 your zone rate. 100 bulbs weigh 4 pounds 



WHITE Doz. 100 1.C00 

 KING OF THE WHITES. Extra-large and 



fine SO 40 S3 00 S25 00 



MT. BLANC. Large pure white 40 2 75 25 00 



BLUE 



PRESIDENT LINCOLN. Deep purplish 



blue 35 2 50 22 00 



PURPUREA GRANDIFLORA. Large; rich, 



deep purple 40 2 75 25 00 



YELLOW 



GOLDEN YELLOW. Mammoth Bulbs 50 3 50 30 00 



STRIPED 



LA MAJESTUEUSE. White, striped violet.. 40 2 50 22 00 



SIR WALTER SCOTT. White, striped purple 40 2 50 22 00 



SUPERB GIANT MAMMOTH MIXED . 30 2 00 17 00 



FREESIA 



Very popular and widely cultivated early-flowering fall bulbs. 

 They force readily and can easily be flowered by Christmas. Plant 

 six to ten bulbs, according to size, in a 6-inch bulb-pot, covering 1 

 inch. Allow them to root in a cool place for about three weeks, then 

 bring to the light. The flowers are very fragrant, gracefully branched, 

 and last a long time. 



Free by mail at catalogue price per dozen. For Monster and 

 Mammoth bulbs, add postage at your zone rates — 100 bulbs weigh 

 one pound; First-Size bulbs, 100 bulbs weigh one-half pound. 



PURITY. Pure white. The largest-flowering and finest Doz. 100 



variety. Jumbo Bulbs. (The largest grown) SO 90 56 50 



Mammoth Bulbs 50 3 75 



Select First-Size 30 2 15 



CALIFORNIA. Large, bright golden yellow flowers. 

 Extra-strong, fine grower with long stems. One of 

 the best yellow Freesias. 



Mammoth Bulbs, J-i-in. diam 1 25 7 50 



Select First-Size Bulbs, | s-in. diam 1 00 7 00 



CARRIE BUDAU. A great improvement over General 

 Pershing, with larger flowers and heavier stems. 

 It is a lovely lavender-pink in color and grows 

 vigorouslv and blooms profusely. 

 Mammoth Bulbs, ^-in. diam 1 50 10 00 



CARMENCITA. Beautiful light orange-salmon flowers 

 with buff shading on the lower petals. Long ,wiry 

 stems. 



Mammoth Bulbs, -K-in. diam 1 25 7 50 



GENERAL PERSHING. One of the finest of the new 

 colored Freesias. Rosy lavender with yellow throat 

 and lip. A strong grower 80 6 00 



MENDOTA. A new giant yellow Freesia of splendid 

 clear color. It is an extra-strong, vigorous grower 

 with long, sturdy stems, making it excellent for 

 cutting. 



Mammoth Bulbs, H-'m. diam 1 50 10 00 



MRS. MARC PETERS. Very attractive deep rosy sal- 

 mon with lower petals blotched orange and yellow. 

 Large flowers that open well and are very lasting. 

 Select First-Size Bulbs, $ s-in. diam 1 40 9 50 



