Beckert's Autumn Catalogue 



of Choice Bulbs and Seeds 



11 



ALUUMS 



Are excellent for borders, etc. They are showy and easily grown. 



Azureum. Handsome, intense blue flowers. Each Doz. loo 



Height 2 feet So 05 So 50 



Moly luteum. Bright yellow flowers in June, 



in large, handsome heads 05 50 



NeapoUtanum. A variety largely forced for 



its fragrant white flowers i.oocSy.. 02 15 Si 00 



ANEMONES 



Most beautiful and many-colored flowers; fine for forcing. The 

 hardy varieties should be planted in partially shady situations. The 

 varieties not hardy may be planted in pots and placed in coldframes 

 and transplanted to the garden in spring. g^^j, j)^^. 100 



Coronaria, Double Mixed So 03 So 25 Si 50 



CoTonaria, Single Mixed 02 15 i 00 



ARUMS 



Curious and ornamental plants allied to the Calla Lily. 



Cornutum. Known as Monarch of the East. Hand- Each Doz. 

 some foliage, with marbled stems; flowers are red, 

 spotted black; palm-like foliage. In a warm room it 

 will flower without the aid of soil or water So 15 Si SO 



Sanctum (The sacred Black Arum from Lebanon). 



Flowers velvety black inside and olive-colored outside. 15 i 50 



BABIANA (Baboon-root). Color ranges from blue to crimson- 

 magenta; foliage hairy; dwarf habit; flowers durable. 5 to 6 or a 

 5-inch pot. Form nice plants for decoration. Best mixed, 3 cts. 

 each, 30 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. 



BEGONIA, TUBEROUS 



(NOVEMBER) 



Very handsome for pot culture as well as for the garden. 

 Single Light Red, Dark Red, Salmon, Rose, Each Doz. 100 



Yellow, Scarlet, White and Mixed So 05 So 55 S4 00 



Double Dark Red, Rose, Yellow, White, 



Scarlet, Orange, Salmon and Mixed 08 80 6 00 



CRESTED, OR BEARDED BEGONIAS, MIXED 



A new strain in which some of the petals are crested; the fleshi- 

 ness of the petals tends to keep florets open continually until they 

 drop from old age. Strong growers. Petals are distinctly fringed, 

 adding greatly to their appearance. Each Doz. 100 



Single Mixed So 05 So 55 S4 00 



Double Mixed 10 I 00 7 00 



CRISPA, SINGLE FRINGED BEGONIA 



Flowers beautifully fringed; stems are well erect. They should 

 be generally grown. White, Rosy White, Cream, Delicate Rose, 

 Cherry-Red, Chamois, Scarlet, Carmine, Purple, Red, in Mixture. 

 5 cts. each, 55 cts. per doz., $4 per 100. 



Dicentra spectabilis 



Tuberous Begonias 



BULBOCODniai vemum (Spring Colchicum). Vei-y early- 

 flowering, appearing before the Crocus. Rosy purple flowers. 

 4 cts. each, 30 cts. per doz., S2 per 100. 



CYCLAMEN Persicum giganteum. Desirable for pot culture, 

 house and conservatory decoration. Flower a long time. Large- 

 flowered strain; rich colors and of neat habit. Rose, Red, White. 

 15 cts. each, Si-50 per doz. 



CALLA 



One of the most satisfactory and easy-growing bulbs for pot 

 culture and forcing. They require rich soil and abundant moisture 

 during their flowering season. After their flowering season is past, 

 allow them to dry off and remain dormant part of the year. 

 .S;thiopica (Lily of the Nile). The Each By mail ea. Doz. 100 



old favorite Calla Lily. 



Mammoth Bulbs, 6 X 7}/^ in. cir.. .So 25 So 35 S2 50 S20 00 



First-size Bulbs, 4}^^ X 6 in. cir 15 20 i 50 11 00 



Alba maculata. Beautifully spotted leaves. Flowers small and 



white. This variety is better adapted for planting in the garden 



in the spring. 10 cts. each, Si per doz., S8 per 100. 

 Elliottiana. A beautiful variety from South Africa, with a broad 



trumpet-like tube of a very rich pure yellow, leaves spotted with 



white. A splendid acquisition to this popular bulb. 25 cts. each, 



S2.S0 per doz. 



CmONODOXA ( Glory-of -tbe-Snow) 



Very early and beautiful spring flowers, blooming at times ere 



the snow has disappeared. Also fine for pot culture. 



Gigantea, or Grandiflora. Twice the size of Luciliae. Large lilac- 

 blue flowers, white center. 2 cts. each, 20 cts. per doz.. Si. 25 per 

 100. 



Luciliae. Bright blue, with large white center. 2 cts. each, 15 cts. 



per doz.. Si per 100. 

 Sardensis. Intense deep blue, fine for masses. 2 cts. each, 15 cts. 



per doz.. Si per 100. 



CROWN IMPERLAL (Frltillaria). Stately, hardy, spring-flower- 

 ing plants, with pendent flowers in large umbels, surmounted by 

 a crown of leaves. Succeed well in any garden soil. Mixed varie- 

 ties, 15 cts. each, Si. 50 per doz. 



DICENTRA (Dielytra) spectabilis. Bleeding Heart, or Lyre 

 Flower (November). A beautiful plant for the borders, and ele- 

 gant as a pot-plant for the house. The foliage is neat and the cut 

 branches are lovely. Beautiful pink and white flowers, heart- 

 shaped. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., Sio per 100. 



If you desire a perfect lawn, use our Evergreen Lawn Grass 

 Seed, see inside of front cover 



