Beckeri's Autumn Catalogue of Choice Seeds and Bulbs 



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!^ WHITE-PET ALED POLYANTHUS NARCISSI, continued 

 Elvira. A hybrid of Poeticus and Polyanthus Each Doz. loo 



that is hardy. Long stems bearing three to 



four flowers with golden yellow orange-edged 



cups; very good and desirable $o 05 So 45 S3 00 



Gloriosa. White perianth and a glowing 



orange-yellow cup; early and showy' 04 35 2 50 



White Pearl. Almost pure white; very fine. .. . 05 45 3 00 



YELLOW OR PRIMROSE-PETALED POLYANTHUS 



Bathurst. Yellow perianth with deep golden Each Doz. 100 



cup; dwarf and late So 05 So 45 S3 00 



Grand Soleil d'Or. Early and showy golden 



perianth, brilliant orange-cup 04 35 2 50 



Double-flowered Narcissi 



Some of these are useful for clumps and borders, and others tor 



forcing and pot-plants. Perfectly hardy, except Double Romans. 



Alba plena odorata (The Double Poet's 

 Narcissus). Large, double white, jas- 

 mine-scented flowers; hardy and fine for Each Doz. 100 1,000 

 forcing So 02 So 15 So 90 S8 00 



Orange Phoenix, or Eggs and Bacon 

 (Incomparabilis albus plenus). Sul- 

 phur-yellow, crimson center 03 25 i 75 



Sulphur Phcenix, or Codlins and 

 Cream (Incomparabilis sulphureus 

 plenus). Double white, sulphur center; 

 hardy 04 35 2 50 



Incomparabilis plenus (Butter and 

 Eggs). Very double yellow flowers, 



orange-colored center 03 25 i 50 12 00 



Double Roman Narcissus (Papyraceus 

 plenus). A double-flowered form of the 

 popular Paper White; flowers yellow and 

 white. Very useful and early for pots or 



forcing; not hardy 03 25 I 50 



The Double Van Sion, or Golden Yel- 

 low Tia.Sodil {Telamonius floras plenus) 

 Is forced in great quantities for cut- 

 flowers. 



First-size bulbs 03 30 i 80 16 00 



Double-crown bulbs 04 45 3 00 27 00 



Double Narcissus, Van Sion 



Mammoth Crocus 



CROCUS 



One of the earliest spring-flowering bulbs. They produce fine 

 effects, if planted promiscuously throughout the lawn or in shrub- 

 bery, especially if combined with Scilla Sibirica, Snowdrops or any 

 of the early-flowering bulbs. They are likewise attractive when 

 planted in rows of various colors in borders. Plant 3 inches deep, 

 and at the same time you plant other varieties of bulbs outdoors. 

 The named sorts are also very desirable for growing indoors for 

 winter bloom, six or more bulbs may be planted in a pot or pan, 

 placed in a cool situation, and when leaves appear they may be 

 taken indoors. With successional planting a nice display may be 

 had from December to spring. The bulbs may also be flowered in 

 bowls or saucers in water with pebbles or may be grown in moss in 

 balls, baskets, etc. For this purpose use the Mammoth Bulbs 



Named Mammoth Crocus 



Doz. 100 1,000 



WHITE. King of the Whites. Extra fine ... So 12 So 85 S 7 50 



Mont Blanc. Large flower; pure white 12 85 7 50 



Queen Victoria. Pure white 12 85 750 



BLUE. Baron von Brunow. Purplish blue. 12 85 7 50 



President Lincoln. Deep purple 12 85 7 50 



Purpurea grandiflora. Rich deep purple... 12 85 7 50 



STRIPED. Albion. Violet-striped 12 85 7 50 



LaMajestueuse. Large flowers 12 85 7 50 



Cloth of Silver. White, silver striped 12 85 7 50 



Sir Walter Scott. White, striped purple. . . 12 85 7 50 



YELLOW. Mammoth Bulbs 15 i 00 9 00 



First Size 12 85 7 SO 



Cloth of Gold. Golden yellow, striped 



brown 12 85 7 50 



Named Crocus, Large Selected Bulbs.. 



Of the preceding named varieties. Very satisfactory for planting. 

 Sent postpaid at the dozen rates; add 25 cts. for postage per 100. 



Mixed Crocus, Second-Size Bulbs 



7 cts. per doz., 45 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000. If to be mailed, 

 add 15 cts. for postage per 100. 

 White, Blue-Striped and Yellow Varieties 



Crocus, Autumn-Flowering 



They are entirely hardy and worthy of extended use. Plant bulbs 

 as early as possible and not too deep. May also be grown in pots. 



Each Doz. 100 



Speciosus. Blue So 04 So 40 S2 75 



Zonatus. Lavender 04 40 2 75 



