14 W. C. Beckert's Autuirn Catalogue of Bulbs and Seeds, N. S., Pittsburg, Pa. 



BEGONIAS, continued 

 La Fayette. Brilliant crimson-scarlet. 



25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 Duke Zeppelin. Intense vermilion-scar- 

 let. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 

 Both of the two preceding varieties are 



dwarf, but strong growers, producing 



man)' flower-stems that give a continuous 



displaj- of color from July to frost. 

 Marmorata. Compact grower, with 



double marbled flowers; plain and 



fringed: free and distinct. 30 cts. each, 



$3 per doz. 



Crispa, Single Fringed. Flowers beauti- 

 full)- fringed; stems are well erect. They 

 should be generally grown. White, Rosy 

 White, Cream, Delicate Rose, Cherry- red". 

 Chamois, Scarlet, Carmine, Purple, Red. 

 Mixed. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., 

 per 100. 



BULBOCODIUM vernum (Spring Col 

 chicum). Very early-flowering, appear- 

 ing before the crocus. Rosy purple 

 flowers. 4 cts. each, 35 cts. per doz.,S2 50 

 per 100. 



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 tlie year. 

 AEthiopica (Lily of the Nile). The 



old favorite Calla Lily. :Each By mail. ea. Doz. 100- 



^L-lmmoth bulbs $0 25 So 35 S2 50 $18 00 



First-size bulbs 15 20 i 50 10 00 



Second-size bulbs 10 12 i 00 7 00 



Alba maculata. Beautifully spotted leaves. Flowers small and 

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

 in the spring. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., per 100. 

 EUiottiana. 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. 25 cts. each, S2.75 per doz. 



CALOCHORTUS (Mariposa Uly, or Butterfly Tulip) 



Lovely California bulbs, which belong to the same natural order as 



thegard'en tulip. They flower in June and July and many are elegant 



for cut-flower purposes. Also form ele- 

 gant pot plants for cool treatment. Sandy 



loam and well-drained beds are desirable. 



Plant 2 to 3 inches deep and protect beds 



over winter with litter. 



Albus (Globe Tulip). Branching stems 

 with several pearly white-haired flow- 

 ers. 5 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz. 



Luteus. Lovely yellow, bordered purple. 

 7 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz. 



Lilaoinus (Star Tulip). Of easy culture. 

 Pale lilac flowers, at times with a dark 

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



Venustus oculatus. Long, dark rose- 

 cblored buds, opening white, with dark 

 blotch on petal, margined yellow ; beau- 

 tiful variety. 6 cts. each, 60 cts. per doz. 



Mixed Varieties. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. 

 per doz. 



CHIONODOXA 



(Glory of the Snow) 



Very early and beautiful spring flowers, 

 blooming at times ere the snow has dis- 

 appeared. Also fine for pot culture. 

 Gigantea, or Grandiflora. Twice the 



sizeof Lucilise. Large lilac-blue flowers, 



white center. 2 cts. each, 20 cts. per 



doz.. Si. 25 per 100. 

 Luciliae. Bright blue, with large white 



center, 2c. each, 15c. per doz.. Si per 100. 

 Sardensis. Intense deep blue , fine for 



masses. 2C. each, 15c. per.doz.,Si per 100. 



CALLA LILY 



CYCLAMEN 



Desirable for pot-culture, house and con- 

 servatory decoration. Flower a long time. 

 Africanum. Blush flowers, with purple 

 center ; very large, heart-sliaped leaves, 

 with silver-green zone. A handsome foli- 

 age plant. 20 cts. each, S2 per doz. 

 Persicum giganteum. Large-flowered 

 strain; rich colors and of neat habit. Rose, 

 Red, White. 15 cts. each, Si. 50 per doz. 

 Mixed. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz, 

 Neapolitanum. Rosy pink flowers, pro- 

 duced in autumn. Should be grown for 

 its lovely silver-mottled foliage; attractive 

 house plant. 10 cts. each, Si per doz. 



CROWN IMPERIAL 



( Fritillaria) 



Stately, hardy, spring-flowering plants, 

 with pendent flowers in large umbels, sur- 

 mounted by a crown of leaves. 

 Aurora. Orange. 15c. each. Si. so per doz. 

 Crown Upon Crown. Orange-red; 



double crown. 15 cts. each, Si. 50 per doz. 

 Lutea grandiflora. Bright yellow. 15 cts. 



each. Si. 50 per doz. 

 Orange Brilliant. \'ery showy orange- 

 buff' flowers. 15 cts. each, Si-SO per doz. 

 Mixed Varieties. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 



IDICENTRA (DIELYTRA) 



Bleeding Heart, or Lyre Flower (November) 



A beautiful plant for the borders, and elegant as a pot plant for 

 the house. The foliage is neat and the cut branches are lovely. 

 Spectabilis. Beautiful pink and white heart- Each Doz. 100 



shaped flowers $0 12 $1 35 $10 00 



SpectabUis alba. Blush white, shaded pink. . 15 150 



ERANTHIS (CUieica). Winter Aconite. Flowers in early spring 

 with the snowdrop, squills, etc. Will thrive under trees and in 

 moist situations. Flowers golden vellow. An improvement on 

 Hyemalis. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. 



EREMURUS 



Beautiful border plants that delight in partially shaded situations, 



and sheltered from high 

 suits them well. 



CYCL.\MEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM 



inds. A rich, well-drained sandy loam 



Himalaicus. A lovely, and one of the 



hardiest species. Attains a height of 5 

 to 8 feet, with dense flower-spikes 2 feet 

 long, of snowy white flowers. 60 cts. 

 each, $6 per doz. 



Robustus. Lovely species with large 

 stately spikes of flesh-colored flowers. 

 Height 6 feet. $1 each, $10 per doz. 



ERYTHRONIDM( Dogs-Tooth Violet ) . 

 These prefer a partially shaded and 

 moist situation. Plant them in soil 6 to 

 12 inches deep, the lighter the soil the 

 deeper. Variegated foliage and cycla- 

 men-like flowers. All colors mixed, 

 large-flowering. 2 cts. each, 20 cts. per 

 doz.. Si. 40 per 100. 



FRITILLARIA MELEAGRIS 



(SnzJce-head Fritillaria) 



Latifolia. These are larger and earlier 

 than the Meleagris. 4 cts. each, 40 cts. 

 per doz , S2.75 per 100. 



Armeria lutea. Clear yellow, elegant 

 bell-shaped flowers. 4 cts. each, 40 cts. 

 per doz., S2.75 per 100. 



Aurea. A charming species with rich 

 golden yellow flowers ; good for border 

 or as a house plant. Blooms in April. 

 4 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., S2.7,S per 100. 



Thunbergi. Distinct creamy white flow- 

 ers. 3c. each, 25c. per doz., Si. 25 per 100. 



Mixed Varieties. 2 cts. each, 15 cts. per 

 doz., Si per ico. 



