BeckerVs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • SELECT BULBS 



GLADIOLI, PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS 



These Hybrids, gained by crossing the species Primulinus with the larger varieties of the Gandavensis type, have retained the dainty and 

 graceful form of their Primulinus parent even to the hood, formed by the drooping of the upper petal, and have an added beauty of exquisite 

 coloring from the softest primrose to the palest rose. They are among the finest bulbous plants for early spring work and cannot be too strongly 

 recommended to any person who is not acquainted with them. Can be planted any time during April or May. 



Apricot. Apricot-yellow, well-shaped flowers; two or three spikes on 



one bulb; very early. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $9 per 100. 

 Adorable. Blush-white with pinkish yellow shading; strong growers, 



tall spike; two to three spikes on one bulb; very early. 12 cts. each, 



$1.25 per doz., $9 per 100. 

 Buff Beauty. A 4-foot stem, covered with large, well-formed flowers 



of a glorious burnt orange, shading to yellow, strong grower; very 



early. 35 cts. each, $4 per doz., $32 per 100. 

 Leander. Heliotrope-blue; very early, follows Maiden's Blush within 



a day or two. This is the nearest to blue of any Gladiolus so far 



grown. Very strong but only one and sometimes two spikes to a 



bulb. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100. 

 Lord Nelson. Clear buff-orange with an underlying shade of pink. 



Tall, heavy spike with seven to eight flowers open at one time. 



Strong grower; two spikes on one bulb at least; early. 25 cts. each, 



$2.50 per doz., $18 per 100. 

 Mrs. Gruellemans. Clear yellow; three to four spikes on one bulb; 



very early; wonderfully strong grower; blooms all summer long. 



What more could you want? 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100. 

 Mme. Wentholt. Sulphury yellow; strong grower; tall spike; 



flowers are well shaped; late bloomer. 75 cts. each, $8 per doz. 



Maiden's Blush. Beautiful Enchantress-pink; dainty, well-shaped 

 flowers on slim, strong stem; earliest of all — blooms first week in 

 June. Three to five spikes to one bulb. An important variety for 

 the florist. 35 cts. each, $4 per doz., $32 per 100. 



Orange Brilliant. Color a brilliant orange; flowers are medium size, 

 though rather far apart on the stem. Just as early as Maiden's 

 Blush and just as important. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $9 per 100. 



Prince of Orange. Tall-growing plant with three to four spikes to 

 one bulb; flowers are well shaped and gracefully placed. Color is 

 an orange-yellow at the outer edge of the petals, gradually shad- 

 ing to a clear yellow throat. Called "Wonderful" at the Detroit 

 Convention. Very early. 35 cts. each, $4 per doz., $32 per 100. 



Queen Victoria. Glittering bright pink outer petals, throat silvery 

 rose; flowers are large and wonderfully shaped. One bulb produces 

 four to five spikes. Just as early as Maiden's Blush. 12 cts. each, 

 $1.25 per doz., $9 per 100. 



Violet Queen. Beautiful velvety violet, well-shaped flower on strong 

 spike; two to three spikes to one bulb; very early. Should be in 

 every collection. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $9 per 100. 



Primulinus Hybrids in Mixture. Most delicate yellow shades. 

 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100. 



CHOICE LARGE-FLOWERING CANNAS 



For grouping on lawns, or for large beds, no plants are more effective. Thsy bloom soon after planting. We offer the following choice 

 varieties. Foliage green where not noted. 



Mailing weight of tubers, 4 ozs. each, or 2 lbs. per doz. 



Alphonse Bouvier. Deep, rich, velvety crimson. 4J^ feet. 20 cts. 



each, $2 per doz., $10 per 100. 

 Buttercup. A beautiful bright buttercup-yellow. Its very dwarf 

 habit makes it an excellent Canna for border planting. 3 feet. 

 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $10 per 100. 

 Express. Scarlet flowers of very brilliant color; dwarf, compact 

 habit. The foliage is a deep shade of green. 3 feet. 25 cts. each, 

 $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100. 

 Firebird. A clear glistening scarlet with green foliage. The petals 

 measure and sometimes exceed 2}^ inches across. 3 feet. 25 cts. 

 each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100. 

 Florence Vaughan. Bright, rich, golden yellow, spotted red; large 



flowers. 4J£ feet. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $10 per 100. 

 Hungaria. (Orchid.) Pink Canna. One of the most attractive yet 

 introduced; petals large and waxy, made up in large trusses. 25 cts. 

 each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100. 



King Humbert. Orchid-flowered. Bronze foliage. Brilliant orange- 

 scarlet, bright red shading; large trusses. 5 feet. 25 cts. each, 

 $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100. 



Pennsylvania. (Orchid.) Scarlet, overlaid with orange. 5 feet. 

 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $10 per 100. 



Mrs. Alfred Conard. Green foliage. Flowers salmon-pink, of large 

 size, on finely shaped flower-heads. 4 feet. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per 

 doz., $15 per 100. 



Souv. d'Antoine Crozy. Rich, dazzling scarlet, golden yellow edges. 

 3 feet. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $10 per 100. 



Wyoming. Purplish bronze foliage; bright orange flowers. 6 feet. 

 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100. 



Yellow King Humbert. An orchid-flowering sport of the well-known 

 King Humbert. Foliage very dark green; color of flowers a deep 

 rich yellow, softly spotted and blotched with bright red. 5 feet. 

 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100. 



CALADIUMS 



ESCULENTUM (Elephant's Ear). Unequaled as a foliage plant. The leaves are shield-shaped, bright green, often 

 measuring 3 feet or more in length and breadth. Very imposing in appearance when developed. They need very rich 

 soil and an abundance of water. 



Second Size. 7 to 9 inches in circumference. 15 cts. each, 

 $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100. Weight. 10 ozs. each. 



Third Size. 5 to 7 inches in circumference. 10 cts. each, 

 $1 per doz., $7 per 100. Weight, 4 ozs. each. 



Mammoth Size. 75c. ea., $8.50 per doz. Weight, 3 lbs. ea. 

 Extra Large. 12 to 14 inches in circumference. 50 cts. 



each, $5.50 per doz. Weight, 2 lbs. each. 

 First Size. 9 to 11 inches in circumference. 25 cts. each, 

 $2.50 per doz.,- $20 per 100. Weight, \y 2 lbs. each. 



FANCY-LEAVED. For conservatory or greenhouse, also suitable for outdoors when the weather becomes warm, but 

 they must be placed in partial shade where protected from strong winds. Tubers should be started in February or 

 March, and if intended for outdoors the plants should gradually be hardened off before setting out. The foliage covers 

 a wide range of colors. Choice varieties, in very fine mixture, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz. Weight, 2 ozs. each. 



MISCELLANEOUS BULBS FOR SPRING PLANTING 



All bulbs are mailable at parcel-post rates. Varieties preceded by an asterisk (*) are mailed at catalogue prices; for others, add 

 postage at the mailing weight given. For zone rates consult second cover page 



Caladium Bulb 



GOLDEN CALLA LILY (Ricbardia Elliottiana). This is the best 



of the Yellow Callas, flowers being as large as the popular white 



variety, but of a rich lustrous golden yellow, with velvety texture. 



The foliage is dark green, with translucent creamy white spots. 



30 cts. each, $3 per doz. 

 *APIOS tuberosa. Deep purple flowers; very fragrant. 8 cts. each, 



75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 

 *CINNAMON VINES. Of rapid growth; green foliage and white 



cinnamon-scented flowers. Hardy. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., 



$7 per 100. 



HYACINTHUS candicans. Tall spikes of pure white, bell-shaped 

 flowers. Summer-blooming. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 



ISMENE (Peruvian Daffodil). Splendid summer-blooming bulbs for 

 the garden. Flowers pure white and fragrant. Plant in June and 

 in the fall the bulbs can be lifted and after a short period of rest 

 can be potted indoors for winter blooming. Mammoth-size bulbs, 

 20 cts. each, $2.25 per doz., $17.50 per 100. 



*MADEIRA VINE. A rapid grower. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. 



*OXALIS, Summer-blooming. Mixture of colors. 3 cts. each, 

 25 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100. 



TUBEROSE, Excelsior Pearl. Double-flowering favorite. Start in 

 March in the greenhouse or hotbed for early flowering. Plant about 

 the middle of May in the open, or as soon as the ground becomes 

 warm. Crop this season short. 10c. each, $1 per doz., $7 per 100. 



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