BECKERTS ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS 



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TULIPS 



For grand efFecl as an early spring flower the Tulip probably heads 



llic list of bulbous plants. They arc so entirely hardy, easily eared 

 lor, flower so freely in city or country, sun or shade, and as, with 

 proper selection ol varieties, their (lowers may be enjoyed from April 

 to June, it naturally follows that they are becoming immensely popu- 

 lar. Bj planting -villas, crocus, snowdrops, etc., between the bulbs, 

 tin- same bed m space of ground will provide a beautiful display of 

 these early gems, preceding and in no manner interfering with the 

 1 ulips. Named varieties are to be preferred for satisfying results, 

 and as we give the average height and relative blooming season of 

 most varieties, selections as to color and season may be readily made. 

 Plant 5 to o inches apart, and cover to a depth of 4 to 6 inches from 

 the crown ol the bulb — the lesser depth for light soil, the greater lor 

 heavy soil. 



For house-culture plant four to six bulbs in a 6-inch pot, and in 

 proportion for the larger sizes of bulb-pans; treat as advised for hya- 

 cinths. Good roots and plenty of them before bringing plants to light 

 and warmth are essential to success. 



Nearly all varieties of Single Early Tulips can be forced. Varieties 

 that are the most suitable for forcing are marked with an asterisk (*). 



The numbers following the names indicate the height in inches to 

 w hich they grow. These heights as given are, however, only approx- 

 imate, as they vary according to soil, seasons, and other conditions. 



Time of Flowering. The order of llowering is indicated by the 

 letters A, B, C, and D. The difference in time of flowering is not 

 great, so that those under the A class can be planted with those of the 

 B class, and the B class with the C class, and so on. 



POSTAGE ON TULIPS. If to be sent by parcel post, add 

 postage for 1 lb. per doz. bulbs, or for 7 lbs. per 100 bulbs, at your 

 zone rate. 



Six bulbs at dozen rate, 50 bulbs at 100 rate, 500 bulbs at 1,000 rate. 



Choice Single Early Tulips 



"Augusta i RoseGris-de-Lin Superb). 8-A. Very Each Doz. 100 

 charming rose-pink; flower double the size 



of Rose Gris-de-Lin $0 09 $0 85 $6 00 



"Apollo. 15-B. Immense dark wine-red flow- 

 ers; the largest of all early Tulips. Fine 



bedder and forces well. . ... . 09 85 6 00 



'Brilliant Star. 12-B. Brilliant vermilion- 

 scarlet. A very early forcer of great sub- 

 stance. Flowers earlier than Vermilion Bril- 

 liant 09 85 6 00 



*Con Amore. 7-A. Vivid rose; the earliest of 

 all rose Tulips; of medium size, perfect shape, 



and good substance 09 85 6 00 



"Cardinal Rampolla. 7-B. Yellow, bordered 



orange-red 06 55 3 75 



Cullinan. 13-B. The most beautiful pink; 

 middle of petals creamy white, with a broad 

 edge of lovely pink. Of great merit. Extra 



fine for bedding 07 65 4 50 



Golden Horn. 12-C. Pale yellow, shaded to 

 rich golden yellow, tipped brownish red. 



Fine bedder 06 60 4 00 



Grace Darling. 14-B. Bright bronze-scarlet 

 with yellow base; a very large flower with a 



strong stem. Unsurpassed as a bedder 05 45 3 00 



'La Reine Maximus. 12-B. Color and habit 

 identical with La Reine, but the flower is 



double the size of the last named 06 55 3 75 



'La Trioinphante. 10-B. White, slightly 



shaded rose. Good bedder and forcer 06 55 3 75 



La Remarquable. 12-C. Claret-purple, with 

 light border; immense flower, with slightly 



reflexing petals on strong stems 06 55 3 75 



"Le Matador. 12-A. Deep, glistening rose- 

 pink, tipped creamy white. One of the 



earliest, forcing easily by Christmas 05 50 3 50 



"McKinley. 14-6. Inside orange-red; outside 

 rosy red, shaded orange; a unique color. 



Very showy in beds and fine forcer 06 60 4 00 



'Max Havelaar. 12-B. Blood-orange, flushed 

 salmon-rose when grown outdoors, cherry- 

 red when forced. Desirable for both pur- 

 poses 10 1 00 7 00 



"Primrose Queen. 12-B. A yellow sport of 

 La Reine. Primrose on the outside, clear 

 yellow inside. Forces splendidly and equally 



good as a bedder 04 35 2 50 



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Bed of Single Tulips 



♦PROSPERITY (Queen of Queens). 8-A. A Each Doz. 

 dark pink sport of La Reine. Very fine for 



early forcing $0 08 $0 75 S5 00 



*Rose Precoce. 8-A. Light rose; one of the 

 earliest rose Tulips; produces large, loose 



flowers 08 80 5 50 



'Albion (White Hawk). 12-C. Large, 

 globular, pure white; crinkled 



petals. Fine for forcing and out- Each Doz. 100 



doors $0 04 $0 35 $2 50 



Artus (Garibaldi). 10-B. Brilliant 

 scarlet, with clear yellow center. A 



very handsome flower 02 20 1 55 1 3 00 



"Belle Alliance (Wateiloo). 9-B. 

 Large, sweet-scented; scarlet. Ex- 

 cellent for forcing and bedding, as 



well as cutting 04 35 2 30 19 00 



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