BECKERTS ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS 



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Finest Single Named Hyacinths, continued 



BLUE AND DARK BLUE, continued 



GRAND MAITRE. Deep blue with long, compact spikes of large 

 bells, on strong Stems. One of the most popular blurs; line lor 

 pots as well as bedding. 



KING OF THE BLUES. Dark violet-blue; splendid, large trusses. 

 One of the best-known blue Hyacinths. Good for late forcing and 

 bedding. 



MARIE. Ver\ dark blue, almost purple; well-formed trusses. A 

 splendid bedder and good for forcing. 



MENELIK. Blackish blue — almost black. Large, solid spikes with 

 large bells. Most ell'eclive when grouped with one ol the pink or 

 yellow sorts. 



Light Blue and Lilac 



ELECTRA. Light, silvery blue with immense, well-filled spikes. 

 Early and one of the finest light blue Hyacinths for forcing. 



ENCHANTRESS. Clear porcelain-blue; beautiful long spikes on 

 strong stems. An excellent pot Hyacinth and the best light blue 

 bedding variety. 



GENERAL VAN DER HEYDEN. Bright lavender; long, well- 

 lillcd trusses on strong stems. Very early and fine for forcing. 



GRAND LILAS. Deep lilac, with large spikes. A splendid variety 

 for both bedding and forcing. 



LIGHT BLUE AND LILAC, continued 



LORD DERBY. Pale porcelain blue; compact spikes wit h medium- 

 sized bells. One of t he best for outdoor bedding. 



MYOSOTIS. Beautiful forget-me-nol blue; of only medium size, 

 but well-formed and a good bedder. 



PERLE BRILLANT. Light blue, tinged lavender; splendid spikes 

 with large, substantial bells. A line pot Hyacinth and good for 

 bedding. 



QUEEN OF THE BLUES. Clear, light porcelain-blue; a strong- 

 growing variety with large, well-formed trusses. One of the best 

 of its color, particularly for bedding. 



Yellow and Orange 



BUFF BEAUTY. Deep yellow, shaded rose; the general effect 

 being orange-buff. Fine, long trusses. Good both indoors and out. 



CITY OF HAARLEM. The finest of the yellows. Well-formed 

 trusses of orange-yellow bells. An excellent variety for forcing and 

 bedding. 



DAYLIGHT. Pretty primrose-yellow with a rosy suffusion; long, 

 loose spikes. A splendid bedding variety. 



YELLOW HAMMER. The best-known and most popular yellow 

 for forcing. Fine, compact trusses with medium-sized bells. Opens 

 creamy yellow, the color deepening as the flower ages. 



First-Size Hyacinth Bulbs — any of the above — 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $9.50 per 100 (postage extra) 



Miniature or Dutch 

 Roman Hyacinths 



These are the 3-year-old bulbs of the Dutch Hya- 

 cinths, easily forced and largely grown for winter 

 (lowering. Can be forced in pots, pans, or grown in 

 bowls and vases in Holland Fiber. They bloom later 

 than the true French Roman Hyacinths but produce 

 larger spikes. Five to six bulbs can be potted in a 

 6-inch pot. Treatment same as for Dutch Hyacinths. 



GERTRUDE. Deep rose-pink. 

 GRAND MAITRE. Lavender-blue. 

 KING OF THE BLUES. Violet-blue. 

 LA GRANDESSE. Snow-white. 

 LA VICTOIRE. Carmi ne-rose. 

 L'INNOCENCE. Pure white. 

 MORENO. Earliest rose. 

 SCHOTEL. Light blue. 



Above varieties, 5 cts. each, 45 cts. per doz., 

 $3.25 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 graceful. The ease with which they 

 can be grown in pebbles and water, like the Paper- 

 NX lute 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. 



„. Each Doz. 100 



White. First-Size Bulbs, 12-13 cm. SO 11 SI 10 S8 30 



Large Bulbs, 13-15 cm . . . 

 Extra-Select Bulbs, 14- 



White 

 White. 



1 5 cm 



Light Pink. First-Size Bulbs. . . 

 Light Blue. First-Size Bulbs. . 

 Italian White. First-Size Bulbs 



13 1 30 9 70 



15 1 45 10 75 



10 

 10 

 10 



95 

 95 

 00 



10 

 10 

 40 



Miniature, or Dutch Roman Hyacinths 



