W. C. Beckert's Autumn Catalogue of Bulbs and Seeds, N. S., Pittsburg, Pa . 15 



GALANTHUS (Snowdrops) 



Very early flowering. May be planted with scillte, Sibirica, crocus, 

 winter aconite, etc. For permanent planting, place in a partially 

 sliady situation. A small percentage of double flowers will be found 

 amongst the single, and vice-versa Each Doz. loo 



Nivalis. Single-flowering fo 02 $0 15 $0 75 



Nivalis flora plena. D( uble-flowering 03 25 i 50 



Elwesii (Giant Single Snowdrop). One of the 



largest 02 15 75 



Cassabah. The largest of all the single-flowering 



varieties 03 30 2 00 



GLADIOLI (Cardinalis, or Nanus Varieties) 



These beautiful, early-flowering and dwarf forms of Gladioli are 

 admirable for forcing for cut-flowers, and also elegant plants in pans 

 for decorative work. They are very floriferous, strong bulbs, pro- 

 ducing three to four flowering spikes. The flowers are elegant in 

 their markings, and like the larger forms may be cut in bud state. 

 They can be planted outdoors quite early and will bloom abundantly, 

 July to September. In all of these varieties the lower petals are 

 beautifully blotched. An elegant race. £ach Doz. 100 



Ackermanni. Orange-carmine, white blotched. $0 03 $0 25 Si 75 

 Blushing Bride. Light, almost white, crimson 



blotch, at times four and five flower spikes 03 25 : 50 



Mathilda. Free-flowering: white; fine 03 30 2 00 



Peach Blossom. Lovely, and well named as to 

 color. One of the earliest and finest varieties 



for forcing 03 30 2 00 



Colvillei (The Bride). A very nice pure white, 

 suitable for forcing and also splendid for out- 

 doors Sio per 1,000. . 02 20 I 25 



GLOXINIAS, Choicest Mixed. Very nice for house culture. 

 Place in a 4-inch pot in light sandy soil, shift to larger pot as 

 required. Loves warmth and moisture, but keep leaves dry. 

 Bloom for long time. 7 cts. each, 70 cts., per doz., I5 per 100. 



HEMEROCALLIS (Day Lilies) 



Aurantiaca major. Very large orange-yellow flowers. $0 15 $1 50 



Thunbergi. Clear yellow; sweet-scented; late 10 i 00 



Kwanso flora plena ( Double Orange Day Lily). Large 



double orange flowers, shaded copper color 10 i 00 



GRAPE, PLUME, or FEATHERED and MUSK 

 HYACINTHS 



All of these are classed under Muscaris, a numerous family, many 

 closely resembling each other. A few very desirable hardy ones are 

 listed, beautiful for the garden and elegant for growing in pots, bulb- 

 Pans, etc. Do^, ,^0 , ^00 



Grape Hyacinths, Blue. Very rich, bright blue. $0 10 $0 60 $5 00 



Heavenly Blue. Sky-blue. Novelty 02 20 i 50 



White. Lilv-of-the-valley-like 15 90 800 



Plume, or Feathered Hyacinth. Plume-like, 



mauve-colored heads 15 90 



Musk Hyacinth. Large-flowered, musk-scented. 05 50 

 Hyacinthus candicans (Galtonia). Summer-flowering Hyacinth, 



growing from 3 to 5 feet high, with spikes of beautiful white blush 



flowers. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., by mail 60 cts.; $3.50 per 100. 



INCARVILLEA grandiflora (Hardy Gloxinia), A lovely plant 

 from China, with bright-rose-colored flowers on a 2-foot stem. A 

 larger and improved variety. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 



IXIAS (Corn Lilies^ 



Graceful plants, bearing on wiry stems a beautiful variety of richly 

 colored blossoms in many shades of pink, red and yellow. Nice 

 for pot culture. Each Doz. 100 



Crateroides. Bright scarlet ; elegant for pots. .$0 03 $025 $175 



Bucephalus major. Rich claret 02 15 i 00 



Gold-Drop. Golden yellow, dark center 02 15 i 00 



Snow-Drop. White, dark center 02 15 i 00 



Viridiflora. Sea-green, dark center 02 20 i 50 



Wonder (Rosea Flore Plena). Double; bright 



rose, large double flowers 02 20 i 50 



Large -flowering Best Mixtures 15 75 



IXIOLIRION Pallasi. Hardy bulbous plants, bearing umbels of 

 deep blue flowers. 3 cts. each, 25 cts. per doz., $1.75 per 100. 



IRISES 



A very large family of bulbous and Rhizomatous plants popularly 

 known as "The Poor Man's Orchids " Like the orchids, the colors 

 are rich, varied and beautiful. There is much diversity in their 

 character, habits, cultural needs, etc., yet most of them are easily 

 cared for. Our selection is one that should give satisfaction, having 

 omitted varieties that are uncertain in results. 



Bulbous Iris, Angelica (English Iris, or Flags) 



This is a beautiful class that flowers from June to July, following 

 the Spanish and some of the Bearded Irises. In flower they are 

 somewhat larger and possibly more substantial than the Spanish 

 Iris, and like the latter, are elegant for cutting. They may be grown 

 in pots, etc., but cannot be forced to any extent, the tendency, as 

 with Spanish Iris, being to blight the flowers, if forwarded too hastily. 

 Perfectly hardy and to be planted as early as possile in the fall. 



Each Doz. 100 



Blue Celeste. Beautiful pale blue $003 $025 $175 



Blue Flag. Deep blue, purple spotted 03 30 2 00 



Grand Vainqueur. Light blue 03 30 2 00 



Mont Blanc. A large, handsome, pure white... 03 30 2 00 



FRITILLARIA MELEAGKIS (See page 14) 



Various Bulbous Iris 



(NOVEMBER) E^ch Doz. loo 



Alata (Scorpion Iris). Only recommended for 



pot culture. If potted in 'the early fall, will 



flower in November to December; pale blue...$o 05 $0 50 $3 50 

 Filifolia. A grand variety for forcing. Large 



sky-blue and substantial flowers on strong 



stems 05 50 3 50 



Juncea. Brilliant golden yellow; very showy 



and nice for cutting; flowers are fragrant. This 



prefers a warm, dry situation, should be lifted 



after flowering and replanted 10 100 700 



Pavonia (Moraea). Peacock Iris Pure white, 



blotched celestial-blue; very showy; prefer- 

 able for pot culture 04 35 250 



Reticulata. A very desirable variety for pots or 



the garden. If potted early, will bloom in Janu- 

 ary. The flowers are rich purple and gold, and 



violet-scented 10 i 00 7 00 



Histrio. This is even earlier than the foregoing ; 



flowers bright blue, blotched yellow 15 i 50 



