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



Giant Exhibition Hyacinths 



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

 moth 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. 

 (Some of these varieties are offered under First-Size Named Hyacinths, where a 

 fuller description of them will be found.) 



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



weigh 4 pounds 



Single Red, Rose, and Pink Shades 



ETNA. Clear, deep rose 



GENERAL DE WET. Light pink 



HOFGARTNER KUHNERT. Bright rose-pink. . 



LADY DERBY. Light rose-pink 



LA VICTOIRE. Shining carmine 



MARCONL Deep rose 



PRINCE OF NETHERLANDS. Deep rosy pink. 



QUEEN OF THE PINKS. Clear, soft pink 



QUEEN WILHELMINA. Vivid pink 



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Single Blush and White Shades 



ARENTINE ARENDSEN. Pure white; early. . . . 



CORREGGIO. Snowy white 



GENERAL VETTER. Blush-white 



HEIN ROOZEN. Snow-white; early 



LA GRANDESSE. Purest white; late 



MADAME KRUGER. Pure white 



QUEEN EMMA. White, shaded blush 



QUEEN OF THE WHITES. Pure white; early. 

 WHITE LADY. White, immaculate 



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Single Light and Dark Blue Shades 



ADMIRAL COUBERT. Clear violet-blue 



BISMARCK. Sky-blue, shaded violet 



ELECTRA. Light silvery blue 



ENCHANTRESS. Delicate porcelain 



GENERAL VAN DER HEYDEN. Bright lavender 



GOUNOD. Dark lavender-blue 



GRAND MAITRE. Deep blue 



Single Yellow Shades 



Exhibition Hyacinth, La Grandesse 



CITY OF HAARLEM. Orange-yellow 

 YELLOW HAMMER. Creamy yellow. 



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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. 



With proper attention, the Hyacinth will produce as fine a flower in water as in soil. For this purpose, use only the most perfect bulbs 

 and, before placing them in the glasses, free the base of the bulb from dust, remnants of old decayed roots that may still adhere, and any 

 other impurities. This will prevent contaminating the water. After thoroughly cleaning the interior of the glasses, fill them with pure, clear, 

 soft water. Rainwater cannot be recommended. The entire base of the bulb must be in contact with the surface of the water and remain so 

 until the roots develop. Replenish the water as it evaporates or renew if it becomes offensive. Place them in a cool and dark location, letting 

 them remain there until the roots nearly reach the bottom of the glasses. Should any of the roots after starting show decay, lift the bulb out 

 of the glass and remove such roots. When bringing them to the light, place them where they are cool, as the flower will develop better and 

 last longer. 



Varieties Specially Adapted for Water Culture 



These are the highest grade of First-Size Hyacinths of such varieties as have been proven 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. 



If to be sent by parcel post, add postage. One dozen bulbs weigh 3 pounds 



Each Doz 



BISMARCK. Skv blue. Very early $0 15 SI 40 



CITY OF HAARLEM. Golden yellow. Medium early. 15 140 



CORREGGIO. Pure white. Medium early 15 140 



GENERAL VETTER. Blush-white. Medium early. . 15 140 

 KING OF THE BLUES. Rich, dark blue. Medium 



late 15 1 40 



Beautiful, light rose-pink. Early. . 

 Brilliant red, changing to pink. 



LADY DERBY 

 LA VICTOIRE, 



Medium late . 



L'INNOCENCE. Pure white. Very early 



QUEEN OF THE PINKS. Lovely pink. Medium 



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HYACINTH GLASSES of the best quality, in tall and low styles, in blue, green and amber. See page 25 



