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BECKERT'S ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS 



Beckert's Giant Exhibition Hyacinths 



19-20 cm. 



HYACINTHS are available in different sizes. This difference in size does not in the least effect the quality of the 

 bulbs. The large exhibition bulbs should be used for indoor growing or forcing. These bulbs measure about 19 

 centimeters in circumference. For garden planting it is better to use bulbs a little smaller — about 17 centimeters. 

 These bulbs do not cost quite as much, but will give equally good results. Great care has been exercised to select only the 

 best varieties in each class. 



Far oftener than is generally recognized, inferior stocks of bulbs are sold under the caption "Exhibition Hyacinths." 

 While it is impossible for anyone to judge the shade or form of the flower that is tucked away within the inner recesses 

 of a bulb, the one criterion to judge by is size, and in offering genuine Exhibition Hyacinths, we feel that the truth 

 should be told — size should be stipulated, 19 to 20 cm. Any other description, no matter how alluring the adjectives, 

 does not give evidence of Exhibition Hyacinth standard. 



These are varieties selected for their large-sized spikes, elegance of form, and beauty and richness of color. The 

 bulbs are of mammoth size — the cream of the crop — and naturally command advanced prices. We offer this grade 

 only in limited quantities and request early orders for them. Exhibition Hyacinth bulbs are unsurpassed for growing in 

 pots but are not suitable for outdoor work; they are too large to grow in Hyacinth glasses but may be flowered in any 

 large vase, if this is preferred to pot culture. 



Prices of the following varieties, 30 cts. each, $3.00 per doz., $21.00 per 100 



Single Red, Rose, and 

 Pink Shades 



Gertrude. Deep rose-pink. 



Lady Derby. Light rose-pink. 



Marconi. Deep rose. 



Queen of the Pinks. Clear, 

 soft pink. 



Single White and 

 Blush Shades 



A r e n t i n e Arendsen. Pure 



white; early. 

 La Grandesse. Purest white; 



late. 



L'Innocence. Pure white. 

 Madame Kruger. Pure white. 



Single Light and 

 Dark Blue Shades 

 Admiral Courbet. Clear violet- 

 blue. 



Electra. Light silvery blue. 

 Perle Brillant. Light blue. 

 General Van Der Heyden. 



Lavender. 

 Grand Maitre. Deep blue. 



King of the Blues. Deep violet- 

 blue. 



Queen of the Blues. Clear light 

 porcelain-blue. 



Single Yellow Shades 

 City of Haarlem. Orange-yel- 

 low. 



Yellow Hammer. Canarv yel- 

 low. 



Culture in Pots, Bowls, or Boxes — Use porous soil thoroughly mixed with well-rotted manure and some sand, and provide for 

 drainage. A single bulb will require a 5-inch pot. Allow same proportionate space when planting a number of bulbs in larger 

 pots or window boxes. Remove any sprouts there may be at the base of the bulbs. Plant the bulbs so that the top appears 

 just above the surface of the soil, water thoroughly, and place in a cool, dark but airy situation until the roots are well estab- 

 lished, then bring to the light. 



French Roman Hyacinths 



These are the true Roman Hyacinths, invaluable for early 

 forcing. The flowers are much smaller than those produced 

 by the Dutch Miniature Hyacinths but earlier and more grace- 

 ful. The ease with which they can be grown in pebbles and 

 water, like the Paper-White Narcissus, as well as in soil or fiber, 

 and their long-lasting quality, make them especially desirable 

 for forcing in the home, where they may be had in bloom 

 from Thanksgiving until Easter. Allow plenty of time for them 

 to establish roots before bringing them to the light. 



White, Light Pink, and Light Blue. First-Size Bulbs 30 cts. 

 each, #3.00 per doz., #20.00 per 100. 



Dutch Miniature Hyacinths 



These small Hyacinths are very useful for cut flowers. The 

 flowers are stronger than Roman Hyacinths. When planted on 

 their arrival from Holland they may be had in bloom from 

 early January. We offer them in three colors: Lady Derby, pink; 

 L'Innocence, white; Grand Maitre, lavender blue. 



Price, any of the above #1.20 per doz., #8.50 per 100. 



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 will not develop a satisfactory root-growth 

 and, consequently, will produce an imperfect flower. 



Special Varieties of Hyacinths Adapted 

 for Water Culture 



These are the highest grades 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. 



City of Haarlem. Golden yel- La Victoire. Brilliant red, 

 low. Medium early. changing to pink. Medium 



General Vetter. Blush-white. late. 



Kfc£ C tf U AeBlues. Rich, dark V ^ ence - Pure whlte ' Very 



blue. Medium late. 

 Lady Derby. Beautiful light Queen of the Pinks. Lovely 



rose-pink. Early. pink. Medium late. 



Prices of the above varieties 30 cts. each, #3.00 per doz., 

 #21.00 per 100. 



