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



Beckert's Single Named Hyacinths 



EXTRA-SELECTED, FIRST-SIZE BULBS 



These Are Equal to the Bulbs Some Houses 

 Offer as "Exhibition" or "Mother Bulbs" 



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 established, 

 then bring to the light. 



Red and Deep Rose 



CARDINAL MANNING. Bright red; splendid 

 large trusses with bells of great size. A very 

 early forcer and one of the finest for pot 

 culture. 



GERTRUDE. Deep rose-pink: compact spikes 

 on good stems. A very popular forcing vari- 

 ety; also used for bedding. 



LA VICTOIRE. Shiny carmine-rose, with large, 

 well-filled spikes. A splendid bedding variety. 



Light Rose and Pink 



GENERAL DE WET. Lively light pink with a lighter center: 

 large trusses with good-sized bells. Fine for forcing or bedding. 



HOFGARTNER KUHNERT. Bright rose-pink; spikes unus- 

 ually large, and well formed. The best for early forcing. 



LADY DERBY. Beautiful, clear rose-pink, with large, compact 

 trusses. Early and fine for both forcing and bedding. 



QUEEN OF THE PINKS. A very lovely pink; trusses broad 

 and large, with good-sized bells and strong stems. The best 

 late forcing variety and good for all purposes. 



Pure White 



BRITISH QUEEN. A pure white of splendid form and a vig- 

 orous grower. 



HEIN ROOZEN. Long and rather loose but substantial spikes, 

 with large snow-white bells. One of the best early forcers and 

 a good bedder. 



LA GRANDESSE. Pure white with fine, compact spikes. The 

 best late forcing variety and fine for bedding as well. 



L'INNOCENCE. This is the most satisfactory all-round pure- 

 white. Compact spikes with large bells. Does well indoors 

 and out. 



QUEEN OF THE WHITES. A pure white sport of Queen of 

 the Blues. Large trusses on strong stems. Early and a splendid 

 forcer. 



Blush- White 



GENERAL VETTER. White, shaded blush, changing to pure 

 white when in full bloom. Strong grower with large, well- 

 filled spikes. 



MADAME VAN DER HOOP. White, with faint blush; com- 

 pact trusses and large bells. Good for pots and an attractive 

 bedder. 



QUEEN EMMA. An improved Madame Van der Hoop with 

 immense, well-filled trusses on strong, stiff stems. Fine for 

 forcing. 



Blue and Dark Blue 



ADMIRAL COURBET. A clear violet-blue, with large trusses. 



Early and good for indoors and out. 

 First-Size Hyacinth Bulbs — any of the above — 35 cts. each, 

 #3.50 per doz., #24.00 per 100 (postage extra) 



Beautiful Bed of Beckert's First-Size Hyacinths 



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. For full descriptions 

 see list of the First-size Named Hyacinths. 



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



low. Medium early. 

 General Vetter. Blush-white. 



Medium early. 

 King of the Blues. Rich, dark 



blue. Medium late. 

 Lady Derby. Beautiful light 

 rose-pink. Early. 



changing to pink. Medium 

 late. 



L'Innocence. Pure white. Very 

 early. 



Queen of the Pinks. Lovely 

 pink. Medium late. 



Prices of the above varieties. 40 cts. each, #4.00 per doz.. 

 #30.00 per 100. 



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. 



Correct Fertilizers for Fall Use on Pages 15-16 



