Becker? s Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S„ Pittsburgh, Pa. 



SELECT BULBS 



Giant-flowering or Colossal Dahlias 



The Colossal type includes all the giant-flowering Dahlias intermediate be- 

 tween the broad, flat-petaled Decorative Dahlia and the common, quilled 

 Show Dahlia. 



American Beauty. Gigantic flowers produced on long, heavy stems. The 



color is a gorgeous wine-crimson. 30 cts. each. 

 Reggie. Beautiful cherry-red. 25 cts. each. 

 Rose. An exceptionally deep rose. 30 cts. each. 



W. W. Rawson. White, tinted amethyst-blue. A real gem. 40 cts. each- 

 Yellow Colosse. Primrose-yellow. Very showy. 35 cts. each. 



Collarette Dahlias 



Maurice Rivoire. Rich crimson, white collar. 20 cts. each. 

 Meteor. Star-shaped crimson-maroon, edged old-gold; collar creamy white. 

 30 cts. each. 



Century and Single Dahlias 



Blanche. Pale yellow, tipped pink. 20 cts. each. 

 Lord Goff . Cream, tipped rose-pink. 20 cts. each. 

 Prosperity. Light center, tipped rose-purple. 20 cts. each. 

 Rose-Pink Century. Beautiful rose-pink. 20 cts. each. 

 Sadie. Pink, striped and speckled maroon. 25 cts. each. 

 Twentieth Century. White, overlaid rose-pink. 20 cts. each. 



Pompon Dahlias 



Amber Queen. Clear amber. I Prince Charming. Cream and pur- 



Darkness. Dark maroon. I pie. 



Fairy Queen. Sulphur. | Sunbeam. Crimson-scarlet. 



15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Gladioli 



Summer-flowering bulbs of the very easiest culture 

 and with a wide range of color. Elegant for the garden 

 or beautiful for cut-flower purposes. For the latter 

 use they should be cut when the first flower opens; the 

 balance of buds will develop when spikes are placed 

 in water and thus greatly prolong the blooming term. 

 Plantings may be made every two weeks to provide 

 for a succession. We offer the leading mixtures and 

 excellent named varieties. 



Mailing weight, 20 ozs. per doz. 



NOTE AS TO PRICES: All sorts quoted at 

 65 cts. per doz. cost $4.50 per 100; 75 cts. per doz., 

 $5 per 100; 80 cts. per doz., $5.50 per 100; 90 cts. 

 per doz., $6 per 100; $1 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



America. Elegant, soft lavender-pink; large flowers. 



6 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz. 



Attraction. Deep rose, with white throat. 6 cts. 

 each, 65 cts. per doz. 



Baron Hulot. Fine blue variety. Rich, deep indigo- 

 blue. 8 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz. 



Chicago White. Pure white; very early; fine forcer. 



7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz. 



Columbia. Orange-scarlet, blotched and penciled 

 with bluish purple. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz. 



Empress of India. Rich, dark red, with purplish 

 tinge. 9 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz. 



Europe. One of the choicest pure white sorts 

 14 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Glory of Holland. White; large flowers tinted rose. 



8 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz. 



Hallie. Delicate salmon-rose, with creamy yellow 

 blotch on lower petals. Forms a large, perfect spike. 

 6 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz. 



Klondike. An early yellow Gladiolus of medium 

 height. 6 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz. 



Kunderdi Glory. Very large flowers having waved 

 or ruffled petals of creamy pink, with pencilings of 

 crimson in the throat. 9 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz. 



PAMPHLET ON GLADIOLI CULTURE FREE 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton. Flowers large and well ex- 

 panded; light pink, heavily blotched blood-red in 

 the throat. 10 cts., each, $1 per doz. 



Mrs. Francis King. A striking light scarlet. 6 cts. 

 each, 65 cts. per doz. 



Niagara. Beautiful cream shade, with two lower in- 

 side petals or segments blending to canary-yellow. 



9 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz. 



Panama. An incomparable rose-pink. 9 cts. each, 



90 cts. per doz. 

 Peace. Beautiful white, with a pale lilac feathering 



on the interior petals. 9c. each, 90 cts. per doz. 

 Pink Perfection. Distinct apple-blossom-pink. 



10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 



Princeps. Rich crimson, with broad white blotches 

 on lower petals. 8 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz. 



Schwaben. Best yellow to date. 10 cts. each, 

 $1 per doz. 



Velvet King. Large, bright, velvety red. 6 cts. each, 

 65 cts. per doz. 



Victory. Delicate sulphur-yellow; lower petals shaded 

 deeper. 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz. 



White King. Rich sulphur-white, finely ruffled edges 

 and lower petals marked. 9c. each, 90c. per doz. 



Primulinus Named Varieties. Some of the most 

 noteworthy recent introductions of this new class, 

 all of which have been awarded special mention in 

 Holland and England. Apricot. Apricot-yellow. 

 50 cts. each. Delicate. Soft pink. 75 cts. each. 

 Leander. Heliotrope-blue. $1 each. Maiden's 

 Blush. Dainty pink. $1 each. Princess Eliza- 

 beth. Delightful pink, underlaid buff-orange. 

 $1 each. Venus. Silvery white, blush markings. 

 50 cts. each. Primulinus Hybrids in Mixture. 

 Mostly delicate yellow shades. 6 cts. each, 65 cts. 

 per doz. 



Pan-American Superb Mixture. This mixture is 

 not to be compared with the usual run of Choice or 

 Fine Mixtures. It is unexcelled as a mixture and is 

 composed of the largest possible number of fine and 

 distinct varieties. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., 

 $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. 



Miscellaneous Bulbs for Spring Planting 



All bulbs are mailable at parcel-post rates. Varieties preceded by an asterisk (*) are mailed at catalogue prices; 



postage at the mailing weight given. For zone rates consult page 2 



for others, add 



AMARYLLIS Hallii (Lycoris squamigera). 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 

 per 100. 



*APIOS tuberosa. Deep purple flowers; very fragrant. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. 

 per doz., $5 per 100. 



*BEGONIA, Tuberous-rooted, Single. Blooms constantly during the sum- 

 mer. Flowers large and brilliant. Bulbs 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Pink, 

 Rose, Crimson-Scarlet, Yellow, Orange and White Shades. 25 cts. each, 

 $3 per doz., $20 per 100. 



CALADIUM (Elephant Ear). As foliage plants they lend a rich tropical effect 

 that cannot be equaled. The leaves often measure 3 feet or more in length 

 and breadth, and are very imposing. They require rich soil with an abun- 

 dance of water. Each Doz. 100 



5x 7 in. circumference $0 10 $1 00 $7 00 



7 x 9 in. circumference 15 1 50 10 00 



9 x 11 in. circumference 30 3 00 22 50 



12 x 14 in. circumference 50 5 75 45 00 



*CALLA Elliottiana. Pure yellow; leaves spotted white. 40 cts. each, 

 $4 per doz., $25 per 100. 



*CINNAMON VINES. Of rapid growth; green foliage and white cinnamon- 

 scented flowers. Hardy. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7 per 100. 



DASHEEN. A species of the Caladium family with leaves of a darker and 

 richer green; it is also a valuable food plant. The tubers are served like the 

 potato and are richer in food elements. The young leaves, in addition to 

 being ornamental, can be cut and served as greens. Largest-size bulbs, 25 cts. 

 each, $2.75 per doz., $20 per 100. 



♦GLOXINIAS. Fine for pot culture. Loves warmth and moisture, blooming 

 for a long period. The leaves should never be wet. Bulbs, 1 to in., 

 40 cts. each, $4.50 per doz., $35 per 100. 



HYACINTHUS candicans. Tall spikes of pure white, bell-shaped flowers. 

 Summer-blooming. 8 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $5 per 100. 



ISMENE (Peruvian Daffodil). Splendid summer-blooming bulbs for the 

 garden. Flowers pure white and fragrant. Plant in June and in the fall the 

 bulbs can be lifted and after a short period o( rest can be potted indoors for 

 winter blooming. Mammoth-size bulbs, 20 cts. each, $2.25 per doz., 

 $17.50 per 100. 



♦MADEIRA VINE. A favorite and rapid-growing climber. 5 cts. each, 

 50 cts. per doz. 



*OXALIS, Summer-blooming. Mixture of colors. 3 cts. each, 25 cts. 



per doz., $1.25 per 100. 

 TUBEROSE, Excelsior Pearl. Double-flowering favorite. Start in March in 



the greenhouse or hotbed for early flowering. Plant about the middle of 



May in the open, or as soon as the ground becomes warm. Crop this season 



very short. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7 per 100. 

 XANTHOSOMA bataviensis. The handsomest of the Caladium family and 



a native of Java. Leaves large and of a bluish coloring; stems dark purple. 



To get best results start indoors in early spring so the plants will be well 



advanced when weather permits setting them out. Largest-size bulbs, 



25 cts. each, $2.75 per doz., $20 per 100. 



Seeds of Dahlias and Gladioli are offered on pages 52 and 55. It is most 

 fascinating to raise your own flowers, if you have the patience 



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