4 W. G. Beckerf, 101 and 103 Federal Street, N. S., Pittsburg, Pa. 



Bed of Single Early Tulips 



TULIPS 



For grand effect as an earlj' spring flower, the Tulip probably heads the list of bulbous plants. They are so entirely hardy, easily cared 

 for, flower so freely in city or country, sun or shade, and as, with proper selection of varieties, their flowers may be enjoyed from April to 

 almost June, it naturally follows that they are becoming immensely popular. By planting scillas, crocus, snowdrops, etc., between the 

 bulbs, the same bed or space of ground will provide a beautiful display of these early gems, preceding and in no manner interfering with 

 the Tulips. Named varieties are to be preferred for satisfying results, and as we give height and relative blooming season of most varieties, 

 selections as to color and season may be readily made. Varieties preceded by a star (*) are preferable for forcing. The numbers preceding 

 names indicate the height in inches, the figures following the names refer to their relative flowering season. No. i being the earliest, and 

 No. 5 the latest. There being but slight difference in the season of any two successive classes. No. i and No. 2, and No. 2 and No. 3. and 

 so on, may be planted together. Plant 5 to 6 inches apart, and cover one and one-half or twice their depth. For attractive beds, borders, 

 etc., the following combinations are effective and may be varied as desired. 



Duchesse de Parma and Fabiola, Chrysolora and Dusart, Chrysolora and President Lincoln, Chrysolora and Pottebakker White; 

 Chrysolora, President Lincoln and Prince of Austria; Princess Mariana and Rose Gris-de-lin, Rosa Mundi and Rose Luisante, Keizerkroon 

 and La Reine, etc. 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 hyacinths. Good roots and plenty of them, before bringing plants to light and warmth, are essential to success; these roots are 

 produced only in dark, cool and moist locations, and any extra care used in supplying these conditions will be repaid in the more gratifying 

 results obtained. These rules apply to most of the bulbs for house-blooming grown in soil, moss or water. 



Due Van Thol Tulips 



These are single-flowered and the earliest varieties; they are exten- 

 sively used for forcing in pots, pans, etc. They are not so desirable 

 for cutting, as the stems are rather short; still very useful for the 

 florist who uses his own stock. They grow uniformly 5 to 8 inches 

 high and, excepting the first variety, flower at the same time. 



Each Doz. 100 

 8 Rose So 03 



Scarlet 



White Maximus. 



Red and Yellow Masimus. 



Yellow 



Gold -striped 



Mixed 



So 30 

 30 

 25 

 30 

 30 

 30 



25 



Si 75 



I 75 



1 50 



2 00 

 I 75 

 I 75 

 I 50 



Single Early White Tulips 



lo*Albioii or Wliite Hawk. 2. Large, Each 



Doz. 





1,000 



pure white; second earliest So 



04 



So 35 



S2°25 







jo*La Reine (Queen Victoria). 2. 









White, tinged rose; second early. 



02 



20 



I 20 



Sic 



00 



ID L'lmmaculee. Early ; pure white 



02 



20 



I 30 



1 1 



00 



i2*Pottebakker White, i. Pure 











white; large and early 



03 



30 



I 70 



IS 



00 



i2*Joost Van Vondel (Lady Boreel). 





2. Fine, pure white; second-early. 



04 



40 



2 60 



24 



00 



l4*White Swan. 3. Snow-white; glob- 











ular; for forcing; second-early. . . 



03 



25 



I 50 







Single Early Pink Tulips 



10 Couleur Ponceau. 



[o*Cottage Maid (La Precieuse). 2. 



Beautiful rose, flushed white. . . . 

 12 Pink Beauty. Rosy pink, slightly 

 shaded white. Surpasses all 

 other varieties in size and beauty 

 As a bedder it has no equal. Not 



suitable for early forcing 



[o Princess Mariana. Very large 



10 Proserpine, i. Carmine-rose. A 



grand early Tulip 



9 Rose Aplatis. Light pink, fine 



flower 



8*Rose Gris-de-lin. 3. Delicate rose, 



flushed white; second-early 



ID Rose Luisante. 3. Brilliant rose; 



large flowers. A fine second-early. 

 9 Rose La Reine. Extra-fine forcer. 



Single Early Pink and White, Carmine 

 and White, Etc. 



I o*Joost Van Vondel. 2. Crimson-scar- Each Doz. 100 1,000 



let, flushed white; large So 03 So 30 Si 80 S16 00 



10 Fabiola. White, striped deep violet.. 04 45 3 00 

 If by mail, add 5 cts. per doz. and 40 cts. per 100 to catalogue prices 



02 



50 20 



Si 



30 



Six 



02 



20 





30 



II 



05 



55 



3 



75 



35 



03 



25 



I 



50 





04 



40 



2 



60 



24 



03 



35 



2 



25 





02 



20 





30 



II 



04 



35 



2 



50 



23 



04 



40 



2 



75 





