BECKERT'S ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS 



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IRIS (Fleur-de-lis) 



During May, the Irises rule supreme in the hardy border where 

 they thrive in soil too poor to grow potatoes. They are of the great- 

 est hardiness and easiest culture and should be freely planted. The 

 Irises are the "Flags" of the old-fashioned gardens. They are most 

 effective when used as edging for shrubbery or garden border. The 

 clumps increase in size from year to year producing larger and love- 

 lier flowers each succeeding season. 



Mailing weight, 4 ounces each root 



Tall Bearded Iris 



These are the easiest to grow and most generally satisfactory of all 

 Irises, comprising the best of the Iris germanica sorts and many 

 other forms and hybrids. They come in all sorts of attractive 

 colors, and, by planting a proper selection of varieties, may be had 

 in bloom from early May to mid-June. AH are perfectly hardy and 

 robust in growth. The best time to plant them out is during late 

 September or October. 



AMBASSADEUR. Very large flowers with smoky Each 10 

 reddish violet standards; falls dark reddish velvety 

 violet; beard and style yellow. Strong, stiff stems 

 4 feet high SI 10 $10 00 



DALILA. Good-sized blooms with cream-white 

 standards and violet-red falls; throat golden yellow, 

 marked brownish ochre. A late bloomer. 2 feet. ... 70 6 50 



DAWN. A small-flowering sort growing 21 inches 

 high. Blooms sulphur-yellow, veined bronze at 

 throat; orange beard 75 6 75 



FAIRY. White, delicately bordered and suffused 



soft blue. A beautiful Iris. 2 feet 30 2 50 



FRO. Standards deep golden yellow; falls brilliant 



chestnut-brown. 2 feet 40 3 50 



JUNIATA. Standards and falls clear blue. The 

 tallest of the Bearded Irises, with large, fxagrant 

 flowers and unusually long, drooping foliage. 2 feet. 40 3 50 



MRS. COWLEY. Standards coppery buff; falls deep 

 rosy purple. A striking beautiful variety on account 

 of its quiet coloring. Free-flowering. 27 inches 75 6 75 



ORIENTAL. Standards mahogany-copper- red; falls 



garnet-red; exquisitely sweet scented. 26 inches.... 60 5 50 



PROSPER LAUGIER. Standards light bronze-red; 

 falls velvety ruby-purple; orange beard. Large 



flower; free bloomer. 30 inches 75 6 75 



ASSORTMENT. One root of each of the above 9 desirable Tall 

 Bearded Irises for $5 



Spanish Iris Iris xiphium) 



BRITISH QUEEN. Large, pure white Iris 



KING OF THE BLUES. Intense blue flowers with 



delightful fragrance 1 



QUEEN EMMA. Deep golden yellow 1 



RECONNAISSANCE. Very fine bronze-colored 1 



1 25 



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 25 

 25 



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 8 00 

 8 00 



CALLAS 



One of the most satisfactory and easily grown flowers for pot cultu re 

 and forcing. The bulbs should be planted in rich soil, with the crown 

 or top protruding just above the surface. They require an abundance 

 of moisture, particularly during their flowering season, but after they 

 have bloomed they should be allowed to dry off and remain dormant 

 for several months. They thrive best in a warm temperature and 

 moist atmosphere, with plenty of light. 



If to be sent by parcel post, add postage at your zone rate. One 

 mammoth bulb weighs 4 ounces; one dozen, 3 pounds. First-size 

 bulbs and other Callas weigh 3 ounces each, 2 pounds per dozen. 

 jETHIOPICA (Lily-of-the-Nile). The old favorite Each Doz. 



large-flowering Calla Lily. Top Size Bulbs $0 65 $6 50 



Mammoth Bulbs 50 5 00 



ELLIOTTIANA (The Gojden Calla). A beautiful 

 variety from South Africa, with a broad, trumpet- 

 like tube of a very rich pure yellow; leaves spotted 



white. Mammoth Bulbs 65 6 50 



GODEFROYANA (The Godfrey Everblooming Calla). 

 A stronger grower and more constant bloomer than 

 ^Ethiopica. The plants are dwarf and compact 

 with dark green foliage and pure white flowers. 

 Mammoth Bulbs 40 4 00 



PEONIES 



READY IN 

 OCTOBER 



Those who are fond of Peonies will be delighted with these modern 

 marvels which the skill of the hybridizer has given us. They will 

 thrive in almost any situation, but prefer a sunny spot and medium 

 heavy, but well-drained and fertilized soil. Plant them 3 to 4 feet 

 apart and with the crown of the root 4 or 5 inches below the sur- 

 face level. Give extra attention to cultivation the first two years 

 after planting and, if you want the finest specimen plants, pinch 

 off all buds which appear before the third season. Plenty of mois- 

 ture is required during the blooming period. We offer eight of the 

 finest standard varieties in cultivation. 



Mailing weight, 16 ozs. each root 



EDULIS SUPERBA. Bright, clear pink. The famous Each Doz. 

 "Decoration Day Peony," blooming very early and 

 profusely $0 50 $4 75 



FELIX CROUSSE. Uniform, rich ruby-red; large, 



globular flowers; blooms in late midseason 85 8 50 



FESTIVA MAXIMA. The most popular white Peony. 

 Immense flowers of purest white with clear carmine 

 spots. Early 50 5 00 



KARL ROSENFIELD. Large, semi-rose-type flower 

 of rich velvety crimson; perfect ball-like form when 

 open. The best all-round red Peony. Midseason 1 50 



MARIE LEMOINE. Rose-type, enormous flowers, 

 often 8 to 10 inches across, ivory-white, with narrow 

 carmine tracing on edge of some petals. Very late.... 1 00 



MIKADO. Dark velvety crimson flowers with narrow 

 filamental petals edged crimson and tipped gold. 

 Most attractive 1 95 



MME. CALOT. Extra-early, vigorous, and extremely 

 free-flowering. Large, double flowers of the rose type, 

 light pink shaded with deeper pink. The most fragrant 

 of all Peonies 75 7 50 



SARAH BERNHARDT. Semi-rose type flowers of 

 remarkable size and freshness, in huge clusters. 

 Apple-blossom-pink with each petal silver-tipped, 

 giving the appearance of a distinct border of white. 

 Very fragrant. Late midseason 2 00 



Peony Assortments 



EIGHT PEONIES. One strong division of each of the eight splen- 

 did herbaceous Peonies described above, a complete collection, for 

 $8.50. 



LILY-OF-THE-V ALLEY 



For forcing, plant about twelve pips in a 6-inch pot, keeping the 

 crowns above the soil; place in a temperature of about 80 degrees, 

 covering the pots with moss; keep them moist continually. They 

 should flower in three to four weeks from time of planting. Ready 

 in November. 



Mailing weight, bundle of 25 pips, 20 ounces 

 Beckert's Superb Forcing Pips. (Cold Storage.) $16.00 for 250. 

 Large, Strong Clumps. (Mailing weight, 2 pounds per clump.) 



For planting outdoors. Perfectly hardy; produce a profusion of 



flowers in spring. Partial shade is necessary. 50 cts. each, $5.00 



per doz. 



Planting of Tall Bearded Irises 



J. Horace McFarland Company, Mt. Pleasant Press, Harrisburg, Pa. 



