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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



Paper-white Narcissus. 



Indoor Gardens 



Anyone who loves flowers can have them all 

 Winter long with but very little trouble and 

 expense. The main requirements are a cool 

 dark place to start the bulbs and a sunny room 

 that can be kept at a cool temperature (55 to 

 60 degrees) to grow them in. 



Nearly every one is familiar with the ease 

 with which the Paper-white Narcissus can be 

 brought into bloom; growing the other bulbs 

 adapted for indoor culture is no more trouble. 

 It is necessary, however, to leave them in the 

 dark for a longer period than Paper-whites 

 and they cannot, with the exception of the 

 Roman Hyacinths, be grown in pebbles. How- 

 ever, Bulb Fibre is an excellent growing me- 

 dium, very easy to handle and inexpensive to 

 buy, so that you need not use soil unless you 

 care to. The diagram on opposite page shows 

 explicitly just how to pot up bulbs for Winter 

 blooms and if Bulb Fibre is used, bowls or 

 jardinieres may be substituted for pots. 



Paper* White Narcissus 



Last year we offered American grown Paper- 

 white Narcissus for the first time. Many of 

 our customers had excellent success, while 

 some reported results that were not satisfac- 

 tory particularly with those which were started 

 very early and brought on quickly. After mak- 

 ing extensive trials, we have contracted for 

 our bulbs this year from a source that we 

 feel sure will produce blooms to your entire 

 satisfaction. We would, however, advise that 

 you delay planting until mid-September, leave 

 in the dark for a longer period and grow in 

 a very cool room. 



In planting cover the bulbs about three- 

 fourths way with pebbles, for if placed on 

 top their roots will soon push the bulbs too 

 far out; water and place in a cool dark place 

 for at least a month. Large bulbs, 10c each; 

 $1.00 per doz.; S7.00 per 100. Extra large 

 bulbs, 13c each; $1.25 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. 

 Add 15c per doz. if wanted by parcel post. 



Yellow Paper^White Narcissus 



We are glad to be able to offer these favorites again this year. Flowers are bright butter- 

 cup yellow. Grow same as Paper-whites. Extra large bulbs, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 

 per 100. Add 15c per doz. if wanted by parcel post. 



Chinese Sacred^Lily 



A close relative of the Paper-white and equally well kno^vn to flower lovers. Large clusters 

 of fragrant white flowers with yellow center. Grown same as Paper-white Narcissi. Large 

 bulbs, 20c each; $2.00 per doz. If wanted by parcel post, add 2c each; 15c per dozen, for postage. 



Amaryllis Hippeastrum " Giant Flowering Hybrids 



The most striking indoor blooming bulb and remarkably easy to grow. Beautiful dark green 

 sword-like foliage bearing one or two stems of large lily-shaped flowers 3 or 4 to a stem. Bulbs 

 should be kept from year to year, as they increase in size. Colors range from white to deep 

 red. Full instructions for planting are included with each order. Mammoth bulbs, 85c each; 

 $8.50 per doz. Add 5c each for postage. 



HINTS ON GROWING AUTUMN BULBS 



This is the title of a little 12-page booklet issued by B. S. & B. Co. to help you get the 

 best results from your Bulbs. 



It gives general and specific cultural instructions for growing all Bulbs listed in this 

 catalog, either in the garden or indoors. 



FREE WITH EVERY ORDER FOR BULBS 



