4 BECKERTS 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 

 purpose, 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. One dozen bulbs weigh 3 pounds 



Each Doz. 



LADY DERBY. BeautifuIIight pink. Very early $0 30 $3 00 



LA VICTOIRE. Brilliant red changing to pink. Very early 30 



QUEEN OF THE PINKS. Lovely pink. Medium early 30 



L'INNOCENCE. Pure white. Very early 



CORREGGIO. Pure white. Medium early 



GENERAL VETTER. Blush-white. Medium early 



KING OF THE BLUES. Rich dark blue. Medium early 



LORD DERBY. Light blue. Medium early 



CITY OF HAARLEM. Golden yellow. Medium early 



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Utto^^n-fli r^loccfkc of the best quality, in tall and low styles, in blue, green and amber. 

 nydCinill ^Jld^de^ Market price. 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 at your zone rate — one dozen bulbs weigh 3 pounds. See page 2 for postal rates 



Hyacinth in glass 



Red, Rose, and Pink Shades 



GENERAL DE WET. Lively light pink with Each Doz. 100 

 a lighter center; bells medium size, forming a 



large loose spike. Fine for forcing or bedding.fO 25 $2 50 $17 GO 



GERTRUDE. Dark pink; compact spike on 



strong stem. Popular for forcing and bedding. 25 2 50 17 00 



LA VICTOIRE. Brilliant dark pink when 

 forced and brilliant red when grown out- 

 doors. The medium-sized bells are set very 

 close together and form a long, splendidly 

 finished spike. Most excellent both for forc- 

 ing and in the garden 25 2 50 17 00 



LADY DERBY. Most beautiful light pink; 

 compact spike on strong stem. Very early. 



Splendid for pots and for the garden 25 2 50 17 00 



CARDINAL MANNING. Bright red; a splen- 

 did large truss with bells of great size. Very 



early. Grand flowers; highly recommendable. 25 2 50 17 00 



CARDINAL WISEMAN. Dark pink; large 



compact spikes. Splendid for growing in pots. 25 2 50 



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 30 3 00 18 00 



HOFGARTNER KUHNERT. Bright rose 

 with light center; spike perfect, pyramidal- 

 shaped, and of immense size 30 3 00 18 00 



KOHINOOR. Lovely rose-pink; forms an Each 

 unusually long and handsome spike SO 25 



KING OF THE BELGIANS. Bright scarlet. 

 Good bedder and forcer 



MARCONI. Color bright pink, same as Queen 

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

 rather short, stiff^ stem. Very fine forcer. . . 



PRINCE OF NETHERLANDS. A most 

 beautiful shade of deep rose-pink; large spike. 

 Very early. A beauty of great merit 



QUEEN OF THE PINKS (Rebecca). Avery 

 lovely brilliant pink; spike broad and large; 

 bells good size; stems tall and strong. Me- 

 dium early. A beauty of great merit 



QUEEN WILHELMINA. Most vivid; rosy 

 pink; large and elegant spike. Very early. . 



VICTOR EMANUEL. Brilliant deep rose; 

 spike long and narrow. Very early. Can 

 easily be forced by Christmas 



CHESTNUT FLOWER. Light pink; extra- 

 large spike 25 



PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. Dark red; large 

 spike 



PRINCE OF ORANGE. Dark rose; semi- 

 double 



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