Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • MISCELLANEOUS BULBS 



Miscellaneous Bulbs and Flowering Roots 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. 



The Easy Way to a Fine Flower-Garden 



On this and the following two pages you will find listed all that is 

 best for the home-garden in the way of bulbs that either produce 

 magnificent foliage effects or flowers, or both. The home-gardener, 

 who has in the past had disappointing experiences in trying to create 

 & flower-garden from seeds, could not find an easier way to success 

 than to plant these bulbs. 



The bulbs are really flowers, or plants in em- 

 bryo. Put into the ground and cultivated like the 

 coarsest of all vegetables, they are bound to bloom 

 and bring joy with less effort than it takes to grow 

 & crop of potatoes. 



Let us call your particular attention to the Cal- 

 adiums. As foliage plants they have no equal, pro- 

 ducing a wonderful, tropical effect in a short time. 



Dahlias, as well as Gladioli, are bound to bloom 

 with the least of care. To make the growing of 

 Gladioli particularly attractive, we are offering, 

 this year for the first time, a Victory Garden Col- 

 lection of 36 fine varieties for $2. We predict that 

 such an investment will give you more joy than $2 

 could buy in any other way. See page 60. 



AMARYLLIS Belladonna major. Flowers 



large, white, delicately shaded pink. 20 cts. 



each, $2 per doz. 

 Defiance. Deep crimson, striped white. 



45 cts. each, $5 per doz. 

 Johnsonii. Flowers dark crimson, white 



stripe down center of each petal. 40 cts. 



each, $4 per doz. 

 Hippeastrum, Giant-flowering Hybrids. 



From white to deepest maroon, taking in all 



intermediate shades, and showing contrasting 



stripes of white, blood-red, rose, scarlet, etc. 



Flower trumpet-shaped and of enormous 



size. Mammoth bulbs, 85c. ea., $8.50 per 



doz. ; large bulbs, 50c. each, $5 per doz. 



*APIOS tuberosa. Hardy climbers; flowers re- 

 sembling wistaria. 5 cts. each, 50c. per doz. 



Xanthosoma bataviensis 



For zone rates, ask your postmaster 



Caladiums, continued 



Xanthosoma bataviensis 



The handsomest of the Caladium family, and a native of Java. 

 Leaves large and of a distinct bluish coloring; stems dark purple. Not- 

 withstanding that it is a tropical plant, it has done as well here as the 

 Caladium esculentum. To get the best results bulbs should be started 

 in greenhouse in early spring, so the plants may 

 be well advanced when weather permits of setting 

 them out. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7 per 100. 



Fancy-leaved Caladiums 



These do not grow as large as the types described 

 previously, but are highly esteemed for their showy 

 foliage. Distinctly plants for house or conservatory. 



America. White ribs; medium-white zone 

 thickly specked and spotted lilac; green ground 

 spotted and blotched light pink. 



Baron de Mamore. Ribs maroon, bordered 

 deep scarlet; white ground veined and nerved 

 scarlet and green, shaded green. 



Florida. Scarlet ribs bordered crimson; 

 deep green ground veined, nerved, and shaded 

 white. 



Jose Bonifacio. Cream ground; pale green ribs 

 and veins; light pink spots. 



La Grande. Ribs deep scarlet; wide crimson 

 zone blotched and spotted deep crimson; green 

 ground veined and nerved crimson. 



Snowstorm. Ivory-white ribs and ground 

 veined, nerved, and shaded green. 



Wightii. Deep green ground uniformly marked 

 with crimson blotches and snowy white spots. 



Wilma. Rich pink ground, with metallic green 

 ribs, veins, and nerves. 



White Flag. Green ground; ivory-white ribs 

 and veins. 



All at 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $17 per 100 



Caladiums 



As foliage plants that lend a rich, tropical effect, these are unequaled. 

 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. 



Esculentum or Elephant's Ear 



Mammoth Size, 12 to 14 inches in circum- 

 ference, 40 cts. each, $4.50 per doz. Weight, 

 2 lbs. each. First Size, 9 to 11 inches in cir- 

 cumference, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 

 Weight, 1 lbs. each. Second Size, 7 to 9 

 inches in circumference, 15 cts. each, $1.50 

 per doz. Weight, 10 ozs. each. Third Size, 

 5 to 7 inches in circumference, 7 cts. each, 

 70 cts. per doz. Weight, 4 ozs. each. 



Dasheen 



A species of Caladium, quite as ornamental 

 as C. esculentum. Grows fully as large and tall, 

 and the leaves are a darker and richer green. 

 In addition, it is a valuable food plant. The 

 tubers are very palatable when served like po- 

 tatoes. They are richer in food elements than 

 the potato. The leaves, when cooked, are 

 superior to spinach. They may not mature fully in the North, but 

 every garden should at least have a few of them, as the young leaves 

 can be repeatedly cut, supplying the table with the finest of greens. 

 Like the Caladiums, they love considerable moisture. Tubers, 3 to 

 4 in. diam., 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; 4 to 6 in. 

 diam., 20 cts. each, $1.75 per doz., $12 per 100. Mailing weight, 

 3- to 4-in. size, 1 lb. each; 4- to 6-in., lbs. each. 



Calla Lilies 



EHiottiana. Very rich, pure yellow; leaves spotted with white. 

 Weighs 4 ozs. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Tuberose 



Excelsior Pearl. Large, well-cured bulbs. 

 Weighs 1 lb. to the doz. 10 cts. for 3, 30 cts. 

 per doz., $2 per 100. 



Mammoth Size. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per 

 doz., $3 per 100. 



*CINNAMON VINE. Hardy, rapid-growing 



climber. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 

 HYACINTHUS candicans. Tall spikes of 

 pure white, bell-shaped flowers. Weighs 

 4 ozs. "8- cts. each, GO cts. per doz. 

 INCARVILLEA Delavayi (Hardy Glox- 

 inia). Hardy with protection; rose- 

 colored, gloxinia-like flowers produced 

 in clusters. Weighs 8 ozs. 10c. ea., $1 

 per doz. 



Ismene calathina 



(Peruvian Daffodil) 



Ismene calathina 



A splendid summer-flowering bulb; pure 

 white, amaryllis-Iike, very fragrant flowers; 

 a profuse bloomer. Plant in June. Can be taken up in fall and after a 

 short period of rest can be potted for winter bloom indoors. Mam- 

 moth bulbs, 15 cts. each, $1.65 per doz. (8 ozs. each.) 

 MADEIRA VINE. A favorite rapid-growing climber. Weighs 6 ozs. 



to the doz. 4 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz. 

 *OXALIS. Summer-blooming variety. 3 ots. each, 25 cts. per doz., 

 $1.25 per 100. 



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