QUALITY 



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 

 selection of the bulbs for their suitability to differ- 

 ent customers' requirements. Bulbs of the same va- 

 riety, grown in the same field, will show great vari- 

 ance in ripening, size, and form, enough to give 

 assurance of healthy inflorescence in the case of 

 some bulbs and but doubtful or mediocre possibil- 

 ities 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 offer- 

 ing the "World's Best" to cheer and brighten your 

 home and garden in the season of 1929 and 1930. 



In the pages that follow we list only 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, writ- 

 ing your name and address distinctly, giving com- 

 plete 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 precau- 

 tions, 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 of any seeds, bulbs, or plants sold by us, and we will not be 

 in any way responsible for the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, he should return them at once and 

 money will be refunded. We ma\e all sales subject to the above conditions. 



P^^R^OEL POST R.A.TES P arce ^ s °f seeds and bulbs weighing less than 8 ounces must pay postage to all 



-ones 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. 



jny-T-v First pound Each additional Limit of 



Local rate. Pittsburgh and R. F. D. or fraction pound or fraction weight 



Zone Routes Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, _ _ $0 07 $0 01 70 lbs. 



1. Within 50 miles of Pittsburgh 07 01 70 lbs. 



2. Over 50 and under 150 07 01 70 lbs. 



3. Over 150 " " 300 08 02 50 lbs. 



4. Over 300 " " . 600 09 04 50 lbs. 



5. Over 600 " " 1,000 , - 10 06 50 lbs. 



6. Over 1,000 " " 1,400 _ 11 08 50 lbs. 



7. Over 1,400 " " 1,800 - 13 10 50 lbs. 



8. Over 1,800 - - - 14 12 50 lbs. 



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. 



