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



Various Bulbous Iris, continued Each Doz. 



Histrioides. Something like the preceding in color, with 

 addition of white spots on the falls of flowers; color 

 varies somewhat. Early blooming $o lo $i oo 



Sindjarensis. Beautiful pale blue, vanilla-scented 

 flowers. Is quite hard}', but protection should be 

 given. A nice variety for pots 15 i 50 



Bearded Iris, with Rhizomatous Roots 



This list comprises mainly the German Iris, or Flag, and closely 

 related forms. They are perfectly hardy and furnish a beautiful dis- 

 play of color in the spring or early summer months. Each Doz. 

 Florentina. This and allied species supply the Orris 

 root of commerce so largely used in perfumery and 

 dentifrices. White creamy yellow flowers, tinted vio- 

 let ; violet-scented 100, $3.50. .$0 05 jto 50 



Germanica Flavescens, Clear lemon-yellow; dis- 

 tinct and showy 10 i 00 



Gracchus. Crimson and white ; very showy. This va- 

 riety has 6 falls and 6 standards 10 i 00 



Kharput. Rich blue and violet-purple ; very large 10 i 00 



Purple King. Purple; very effective 10 i 00 



Hybrida, Mrs. H. Darwin. Standards are white and 



the falls are marked with purple, edged white 10 i 00 



Pallida Celeste. Sky-blue; fine 10 i 00 



Queen of May. Soft, rosy lilac, almost a pink; distinct. 15 150 

 Plicata, Bridesmaid, White. White, with violet 



border 20 2 25 



Madam Chereau. Pure white, edged light blue; 



beautiful 05 50 



Modesty. White, bordered lilac, very nice 10 i 00 



Aurea. Rich chrome-yellow 15 i 50 



Bergiana. Large yellow, black spotted 10 i 00 



Variegata Darius. Yellow and lilac 10 i 00 



Variegata, Maori King. Standards yellow, falls rich 



velvety crimson 15 i 50 



Beardless Irises, with Rhizomatous Roots 



Orientalis gigantea, or I. Ochroleuce. Flowers yel- Fach Doz. 

 low and white ; stems 6 feet tall, with 2 to 3 clusters of 

 flowers. The tallest of all Iris $0 05 $0 50 



Beardless Iris, continued 

 Pseudacorus (The Yellow Flag, Water Flag, Jacob's Each Doz. 

 Sword, etc.) The color varies, falls at times veined 



purple $0 10 $1 00 



Sibirica Orientalis. Lilac-blue flowers; free-flowering. 05 50 

 Tectorum. This belongs to the group of crested Iris. 

 Flowers fully 6 inches across; color bright lilac, with 

 darker lilac marking ; hardy with protection in a dry- 

 situation 15 I 50 



Iris Kaempferi (The Japanese Iris) 



(NOVEMBER) 



Very handsome summer-flowering varieties, blooming from June 

 to August. They prefer rich, moist soil, but will thrive in any fair 

 soil. Very large flowers that will give a magnificent display. 



Each Doz. 100 



5 Choice Double-flowered Varieties $025 S2 50 $1500 



10 Choice Single-flowered Varieties 25 2 50 15 00 



LACHENALIA 



Pendula gigantea. An improved Pendula. Handsome Each Doz. 



spikes of rich, deep red bells, tipped green and purple. 



Pot early as possible in rich, sandy loam, and water 



carefully during growing season ; elegant for baskets; 



should not be grown under 50 degrees $0 15 $1 50 



Quadri-colored. Carmine, red and yellow ; fine 20 225 



LEUCOJUM (Snowf lakes) 



Vernnm carpathicum (Spring Snowflake). A strong- Each Doz. 



growing variety, with flowers tipped canary-3'ellow . . $0 05 $0 50 

 Aestivum (Summer Snowflake). Very nice spikes of 



drooping white flowers in May. Neat for cutting 05 50 



LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY 



(NOVEMBER) 



For forcing, plant about twelve pips in a 6-inch pot, keeping the 

 crown above the soil; place in a temperature of about 80 degrees, 

 covering the pots with moss; keep them moist continually. They 

 should flower in 3 or 4 weeks from time of planting. For the garden 

 we have the clumps as well as pips. They should be planted in masses 

 partially shaded and moist locations. Plant the single pips 4 inches 

 apart ; they will increase rapidly and form one mass. 

 Perfection Brand. Extra Select Early Forcing. Strong pips. 



Bundle of 25 pips, 50 cts., by mail, 60 cts.; $1.50 per 100, $14 per 



1,00c ; cold storage pips, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000. 

 Large, Strong Clumps. For planting outdoors. 25 cts. each, 



$2.50 per doz., $20 per 100. 



MONTBRETIAS 



Very elegant hardy bulbous plants that should be more popular. 

 They flower very freely during July and August and are very nice 

 for cutting, lasting well and being eftective; also useful as a house 

 plant. Each Doz. 100 



Crocosmaeflora. Branched spikes of large, 



showy brilliant red flowers, shaded yellow fo 02 $0 20 $1 50 



Drap d'Or. Rich, deep golden yellow, shaded 



apricot 02 20 I 50 



Etoile de Feu. A large, brilliant flower, intense 



vermilion, shaded|orange 02 20 i 50 



Solfatara. Orange-yellow 03 30 2 00 



Pottsii rosea. Very fine rose-colored variety; 



nice for cutting 02 20 i 50 



Talisman. Rich vermilion ; late 02 20 i 50 



NERINE (NOVEMBER) 



Elegant fall- and winter-blooming bulbs for the greenhouse. Pot 

 in rich sandy loam and grow on until spring, when they may be 

 allowed to die down, starting them again in August for fall 

 flowering. Each Doz. 



Pudica, White, margined rose $0 25 $2 50 



Sarniensis. Bright, dazzling scarlet 25 250 



Undulata. Beautiful light rose 25 2 50 



Japonica. Mixed varieties 25 2 50 



ORNITHOGALUM (Star of Bethlehem) 



Arabicum. Pure white flowers, with glossy black cen- Each Doz. 



ter ; showy and easily grown ; also useful for pots So 05 $0 50 



Aureum. A neat pot variety. Flowers a rich apricot- 

 orange 10 I 00 



