W. C. Beckert's Autumn Catalogue of 



Bulbs and Seeds, N. S., Pittsburg, Pa. 11 



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, Snowdrop 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 

 WHITE 



Caroline Chisholm. Pure white )fo 12 So 70 $6 00 



King of the Whites. Extra fine 12 70 6 00 



Mont Blanc. Large flower; pure white 12 70 600 



Queen Victoria. A pure white 12 70 6 00 



BLUE 



Baron von Brunow. Purplisli blue 12 70 6 00 



Prince Albert. Dark purple 12 70 600 



Purpurea grandiflora. Rich deep purple 12 70 6 00 



STRIPED 



Albion. Violet-striped 12 70 6 00 



Majestic. Violet-striped 12 70 6 00 



Meyerbeer. Purple-striped 12 70 6 00 



Miss Mina. Violet-striped 12 70 600 



Cloth of Silver. White silver-striped 12 70 6 00 



Sir Walter Scott. White, striped purple 12 70 6 00 



YELLOW 



Mother Bulbs 18 1 30 1200 



Mammoth Bulbs 15 90 8 00 



First Size 12 70 6 00 



Cloth of Gold. Golden yellow, striped brown. . 12 70 600 



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 



6 cts. per doz., 35 cts. per 100, $3.25 per 1,000. If to be mailed, 

 add 15 cts. for postage per 100 

 White, Bine, 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 



Sativus. Saffron-purple Jo 02 $0 20 $1 75 



Speciosa. Blue 04 40 2 75 



Zonatus. Lavender 04 40 2 75 



SPANISH IRIS 



Of these, millions are grown yearly for cut-flower use. They are 

 elegant in coloring, are artistic and very durable in a cut state. We 

 offer choice selected bulbs of the named varieties. 



Blanche Fleur. 



liable bloomer. 

 British Qv 



tall 



WHITE 



A very good white ; re- 



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Pure white, gold blotched; 



. $0 02 jSo 



BLUE 



A strong-growing early 



Count Nassau. 



blue; very good 02 



Formosa. Dark blue ; tall 01 



Louise. A very delicate lilac, at times 



veined lavender 01 



Midley. Pale blue ; early 01 



Louis le Grand. Pale blue 02 



YELLOW 

 Cajanus. A large, hand.some, rich, clear 



yellow ; tall 02 



Chrysolora. Deep yellow ; a fine sort .. . 01 

 Leander. A rich yellow ; later than fore- 

 going ; tall 02 



Rembrandt. Lemon-yellow 01 



Californian Gold. Golden yellow, orange 

 blotched 02 



BRONZE 



Le Charmante. Violet and bronze 01 



Reconnaissance. Dark bronze 02 



Thunderbolt. A beautiful large brown 

 and bronzy purple flower 02 



VARIEGATED 



Leopard. Blue and yellow 01 



Olympia. Violet and primrose-yellow, 



blotched yellow 01 



Princess Ida. White and primrose, 



orange blotched; large 02 



Superfine mixture of first-grade 



bulbs 



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SPANISH IRIS 



