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



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 perfect a flower in water as in soil. For this pur- 

 pose, 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 more perfectly 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 description, 

 see list of the First-Size Named Hyacinths. 



If to be sent by parcel post, add postage for 3 lbs. per doz. bulbs, at your zone rate 



Lady Derby. Beautiful light pink. Very early 



La Victoire. Brilliant red, changing to pink. Very early 



Queen of the Pinks. Lovely pink. Medium early 



L'Innocence. Pure white. Very early 



Correggio. Pure white. Medium early 



General Vetter. Blush-white. Medium early 



Dr. Lieber. Deep porcelain-blue. Very early 



King of the Blues. Rich dark blue. Medium early 



Lord Derby. Light blue. Medium early 



City of Haarlem. Golden yellow. Medium early 



Each 



Doz. 



$0 20 



$2 00 



20 



2 00 



25 



2 50 



20 



2 00 



25 



2 50 



20 



2 00 



25 



2 50 



20 



2 00 



20 



2 00 



20 



2 00 



Hyacinth Glasses 



of the best quality, in tall and low styles, in blue, green and amber. 

 Tall, 1 8c. each, $1 .80 per doz. ; low, 20c. each, $2 per doz. Not mailable. 



Named Hyacinths 



EXTRA - SELECTED 

 FIRST-SIZE BULBS 



These are Equal to Those Some Houses List as "Exhibition or Mother Bulbs" 



Single-flowering varieties are principally grown, both in indoor and outdoor culture. They force more 

 readily and, as a rule, produce far larger and finer spikes of flowers than double-flowering varieties. 

 Double Hyacinths are indicated by a star. Varieties in capital letters are the most recent introductions and 

 novelties of approved merit. 



Culture in Pots, Bowls, or Boxes. Use porous soil thoroughly mixed with well-rotted manure and 

 some sand, not omitting some 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. 



If to be sent by parcel post, add postage for 3 lbs. per doz. bulbs, at your zone rate. 



Hyacinth in glass 

 See second-page cover for postal rates 



Red, Rose, and Pink Shades 



Garibaldi. Brilliant crimson-red with large Each Doz. 100 

 spike. One of the best reds for early forcing.. $0 13 $1 30 $9 00 



GENERAL DE WET. Lively light pink with 

 a lighter center; bells medium size, forming a 



large loose spike. Fine for forcing or bedding. 13 1 30 9 00 



Gertrude. Dark pink; compact spike on strong 



stem. Popular for forcing and bedding 12 1 15 8 00 



LA VICTOIRE. (See illustration back cover.) 

 Brilliant dark pink when forced, and brilliant 

 red when grown outdoors. The medium-sized 

 bells are set very close together and form a 

 long, splendidly finished spike. Most excel- 

 lent both for forcing and in the garden 13 1 30 9 00 



Lady Derby. Most beautiful light pink; com- 

 pact spike on strong stem. Very early. Splen- 

 did for pots and for the garden 14 1 40 9 50 



CARDINAL MANNING. Bright red; a splen- 

 did large truss with bells of great size. Very 

 early. Grand flowers; highly recommendable. 15 1 50 



Cardinal Wiseman. Dark pink; large com- 

 pact spikes. Splendid for growing in pots . . 13 1 30 



ETNA. Brilliant pink; large, fleshy bells, form- 

 ing a beautiful truss on a strong stem. Splen- 

 did for growing in pots. Blooms after all 

 other Hyacinths are done 15 1 50 



HOFGARTNER KUHNERT. Bright rose 

 with light center; spike perfect, pyramidal- 

 shaped, and of immense size 15 1 50 



Jacques. Pyramidal-shaped truss of gigantic Each Doz. 

 dimensions; a beautiful shade of light pink .. SO 13 $1 30 



Kohinoor. Lovely rose-pink; forms an un- 

 usually long and handsome spike 16 1 60 



King of the Belgians. Bright scarlet. Good 



bedder and forcer 12 1 20 



MARCONI. Color bright pink, same as Queen 

 of the Pinks; flower is broad, however, on a 

 rather short, stiff stem. Very fine forcer. ... 20 2 00 



NIMROD (Excelsior). Earliest of the pink Hya- 

 cinths. Bulb small but produces a large hand- 

 some spike with small closely arranged bells . 15 1 50 



PRINCE OF NETHERLANDS. A most beau- 

 tiful shade of deep rose-pink; large spike. 

 Very early. A beauty of great merit 20 2 00 



QUEEN OF THE PINKS (Rebecca). A very 

 lovely biilliant pink; spike broad and large; 

 bells good size; stems tall and strong. Me- 

 dium early. A beautv of great merit 20 2 00 



QUEEN WILHELMINA. Most vivid rosy 



pink; large and elegant spike. Very early.. 18 1 80 



VICTOR EMANUEL. Brilliant deep rose; 

 spike long and narrow. Very early. Can 

 easily be forced by Christmas 20 2 00 



ZEPPELIN. Pure lilac, shaded rose; a new 



color in Hyacinths 35 3 50 



*Chestnut Flower. Light pink; extra-large 



spike *...... 15 1 50 



*President Roosevelt. Dark red; large spike. 15 1 50 



*Prince of Orange. Dark rose; semi-double. 15 1 50 



100 



