Beckett's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. • SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS 



Gladiolus, Le Marechal Foch 



GLADIOLI 



Constant improvement in Gladioli has greatly increased the interest in them and they are 

 being planted in greater numbers each season. For cutting purposes, the bulbs may be planted 

 in rows 12 to' 18 inches apart, setting the bulbs 3 to 4 inches apart and planting to a depth of 

 6 inches. The flowering spike should be cut just as soon as the lower flowers open; the remaining 

 buds will open if kept in fresh water and the open flowers removed as they fade. The stems 

 should be clipped when the water is changed. Treated thus, a spike will last over a week. 



For garden planting, they appear to best advantage in groups or masses and are best used 

 in conjunction with some annual or bedding subject where they can be timed to flower in late 

 summer when garden color is most desired. Groups can also be used effectively in the perennial 

 border. A more continuous effect can be had by making successive plantings, beginning as 

 soon as the ground can be worked, in early spring, and planting at intervals until June. 



The prices named below are for the largest size bulbs — the only size we offer. They measure 

 1)4 inches or more in diameter, and are sound, vigorous, and free from disease. Such bulbs are 

 sure to bloom, and will produce the longest, strongest spikes and the largest flowers. They are not 

 to be compared with the smaller bulbs commonly offered and often incorrectly named "first-size." 



If you are in doubt regarding the varieties of Gladioli to order, send us your preference in 

 colors and let us make the selection for you. 



THE FINEST NEW AND RARE GLADIOLI 



LE MARECHAL FOCH. One of the very newest and best, and a variety which bids fair to 

 displace the ever-popular America as soon as there are enough bulbs to supply the demand. 

 Le Marechal Foch is one of the earliest of all Gladioli to bloom, while the flowers are unusually 

 large and well-placed on strong, stiff spikes. A charming shade of clear light pink, without 

 any shading or marking. Selected bulbs, 75 cts. each, $6.55 per doz. 

 LOUISE. A real orchid-colored Gladiolus. The flowers are of the largest size, often 6 inches 

 in diameter, and are produced on strong, well-filled spikes; the color is clear, rich lavender, 

 like a Cattleya Orchid. Selected bulbs, 85 cts. each, $7.85 per doz. 

 CRIMSON GLOW. A perfect deep scarlet of the largest size — the finest of its color and an 

 outstanding Gladiolus in every way. The flowers are beautifully formed and unusually well- 

 placed on a tall spike. 50 cts. each, $5.25 per doz. 

 Bertrex. One of the best "Whites." A remarkably vigorous, strong-growing variety, with 

 broad flowers of good substance, on dense spikes. 20 cts. each, $1.85 per doz., $12.75 per 100. 

 Evelyn Kirtland. Light rose, darker at the edges, fading to shell-pink at the center, with 



scarlet blotches. Very tall spikes. 20 cts^ each, $2.10 per doz., $14.55 per 100. 

 Gretchen Zang. An exquisite shade of salmon-pink, blending into scarlet on the lower petals. 



20 cts. each, $2.10 per doz., $14.55 per 100. 

 Herada. Pure, glistening mauve; an unusual and striking color; flowers of immense size. 



20 cts. each, $1.90 per doz., $13.25 per 100. 

 Lilywhite. A fine snow-white Gladiolus, unsurpassed for cutting. A strong, healthy grower 

 with good-sized spikes and many flowers open at the same time; extra-early. 40 cts. each, 

 $3.95 per doz. 



Mrs. Dr. Norton. The most exquisitely colored Gladiolus in cultivation. Fresh, clear apple- 

 blossom pink; large flowers on long, slender spikes; distinct in form, with all the daintiness 

 of a Sweet Pea. 75 cts. each, $7.85 per doz. 

 Prince of Wales. Clear apricot-pink, with throat markings of a deeper tone and petals shaded 

 buff at the tips. An early bloomer. 20 cts. each, $1.40 per doz., $9.75 per 100. 



THE BEST STANDARD VARIETIES 



America. The most popular and widely-grown Gladiolus in exist- 

 ence. Exquisite soft pink, tinted lavender. 7 cts. each, 

 55 cts. per doz., $3.60 per 100. 



Baron Hulot. Dark violet-blue. Flowers of medium size, on good, 

 straight spikes. 16 cts. each, $1.60 per doz., $10.95 per 100. 



Chicago White. A good, early-blooming commercial white. Flowers 

 of medium size. 10 cts. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.75 per 100. 



Empress of India. Rich dark maroon, almost black — a rare color. 

 Splendid form. 12 cts. each, $1.10 per doz., $7.45 per 100. 



Halley. Bright orange-pink with white throat. One of the first to 

 bloom. 8 cts. each, 65 cts. per doz., $4.45 per 100. 



Ruffled Glory. Large, cream-colored flowers striped with crimson, 

 on strong, compact spikes. Each petal is elegantly fluted and 

 ruffled. 12 cts. each, $1.10 per doz., $7.45 per 100. 



Lily Lehman. Blush-white flowers; irregularly arranged, resem- 

 bling lilies. 16 cts. each, $1.60 per doz., $10.80 per 100. 



Mrs. Francis King. Large flowers, on tall spikes; light scarlet. 

 7 cts. each, 55 cts. per doz., $3.60 per 100. 



Mrs. Frank Pendleton, Jr. Large, wide-open flowers; vivid 

 blush-pink with a brilliant scarlet blotch in the throat. 11 cts. each, 

 $1.10 per doz., $7.45 per 100. 



Mrs. Watt. Deep American Beauty rose color; large flowers; 

 strong, compact spikes. 11 cts. each, $1.10 per doz., $7.45 per 100. 



Niagara. Cream, tinged with pink and penciled carmine in the 



throat; long spikes. 9 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz., $6.35 per 100. 

 Panama. Rich pink, deeper in tone than America; flowers and 



spikes large. 9 cts. each, 90 cts. per doz., $6.35 per 100. 

 Peace. Flowers of the largest size, on straight, heavy spikes; white, 



feathered lilac. 9 cts. each, 85 cts. per doz., $5.80 per 100. 

 Princeps. Gigantic flowers on very tall spikes; bright crimson 



with conspicuous white blotches on the lower petals. 12 cts. each, 



$1.20 per doz., $8.25 per 100. 

 Rouge Torch. A striking sort; snowy white with large scarlet 



blotches. 12 cts. each, $1.10 per doz., $7.45 per 100. 

 Schwaben. Clear light yellow with carmine-purple blotch. A 



strong grower, considered the best yellow. 12 cts. each, $1.10perdoz., 



$7.45 per 100. 



War. Deep blood-red, shaded with blackish crimson; very tall 

 and showy. 12 cts. each, $1.10 per doz., $7.45 per 100. 



BECKERT'S PAN-AMERICAN MIXTURE. An unexcelled 

 blend of the largest possible number of fine and distinct varieties. 

 This is a specialty of ours and not to be compared with ordinary 

 mixtures. Selected bulbs, 50 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100. 



Florists' Mixture of White and Light Shades. A special blend 

 including only the lighter colors. 55 cts. per doz., $3.90 per 100. 



PRIMULINUS HYBRID GLADIOLI 



These new varieties, gained by crossing the large-flowered types with the yellow African species, Gladiolus primulmus, are wonderfully 

 artistic in form and dainty in color. They are early bloomers with hooded flowers that are smaller than the ordinary Gladioli but very grace- 

 ful and attractive. The bulbs are also smaller but will produce 2 or 3, and often as many as 5 fully developed spikes. 



Alice Tiplady. One of the largest; clear orange-saffron. 40 cts. each, 

 $3.95 per doz. 



Leander. The nearest to true blue of any Gladiolus. Heliotrope- 

 blue; long spikes; very early. 30 cts. each, $3.25 per doz. 



Maiden's Blush. Dainty pink; strong, slender spikes; blooming 

 the first week in June. 25 cts. each, $2.65 per doz., $18.45 per 100. 



Orange Brilliant. Clear, bright orange; unique. 16 cts. each, 



$1.65 per doz., $11.25 per 100. 

 Queen Victoria. Bright rose-pink, with silvery rose throat; 4 and 5 



spikes to each bulb. 16 cts. each, $1.65 per doz., $11.25 per 100. 

 Primulinus Hybrids Mixed. All colors in this fine new class, but 



especially rich in shades of yellow. 55 cts. per doz., $3.60 per 100. 



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