BECKERT'S ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS 



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No 1, James Watt (Breeder) No. 2, City of Haarlem (Darwin) No. 3, Chant de Cygne (Darwin) 



SPECIAL COMBINATION OFFER of these rare Tulips: One of each (3 bulbs) $1.50; three of each (9 bulbs) $3.00; twelve of each (36 bulbs) $11.00 



FOUR RARE BREEDER TULIPS 



COPERNICUS. 28-C. Light brown, flushed with bronze and old- 

 rose; greenish yellow base inside. The flowers are extra-large, 

 carried on long, strong stems. The warm yet dignified tones of 

 this superb flower will appeal to all lovers of the royal Breeders. 

 20 cts. each, SI. 40 per doz., S8.75 per 100. 



CORYDION. 24-A. Light yellow, striped with lilac; a flower 

 combining the clear colors of the Cottage Tulips with the majestic 

 size and appearance of the Breeders. Planted in the shade or 

 among the shrubs in the border, it is exceedingly effective. 

 25 cts. each, S1.95 per doz., S12.00 per 100. 



SPECIAL OFFER 



JAMES WATT. 24-C. See illustration No. i above. A Tulip of 

 marvelous color and form, James Watt is the finest variety of the 

 Breeder type yet to be developed. The flowers are globular, 

 of good size and substance; outside richest bronzy purple, edged 

 with dark brown, with a fine ashy bloom; inside royal purple with 

 green base, starred white. Very rare. Single bulb 70c, $5.35 per doz. 

 VULCAIN. 25-B. Fine rosy apricot, shading to buff and yellow 

 at the margin, with green base; large, globular llowers. Distinct 

 in color and brilliant against the green of shrubbery. 30 cts. each, 



50 per doz., SI 6.00 per 100. 



One bulb of each of these four royal Breeder Tulips for $1.25, 3 of each for $3.40, 6 of each for $6.35, 

 one dozen of each for $8.75. For full list of Breeder Tulips, see pages 9 and 10 



MAGNIFICENT GIANT DARWIN TULIPS 



AFTERGLOW (Katherine Havemeyer). 26-D. An interesting 

 "sport" from that fine old variety Baronne de la Tonnaye, pre- 

 senting an entirely new color in the Darwin type. Clear, deep 

 salmon-orange, lighter at the edges of the petals; inside dark, 

 glowing orange; a sturdy grower, not suitable for forcing but 

 magnificent outdoors. 40 cts. each, S3. 00 per doz., $19.00 per 100. 



BLEU AIMABLE. 25-D. The most nearly true blue of the newer 

 Darwin Tulips. Bright ageratum-blue, shaded steel-blue outside 

 and deep violet inside; base blue, starred white. 10 cts. each, 

 90 cts. per doz., S5.75 per 100. 



CHANT DE CYGNE (Swan Song). 26-C See illustration No. 3 

 above. Glowing salmon-cerise, shaded rose. Flowers unusually large 

 and fine, excelling all others of its color. A rare beauty. 60 cts. each, 

 S4.65 per doz., S29.00 per 100. 



CITY OF HAARLEM. 27-C. See illustration No. 2 above. The 

 newest, largest, and easily the best bright red Darwin Tulip. Huge 

 flowers on long, sturdy stems; glowing scarlet with slate-blue base, 

 starred white. 70 cts. each, $4.65 per doz., $29.00 per 100. 



LOUISE DE LA VALLIERE. 24-C. Wonderful cup-shaped 

 flowers of clear, delicate rose-pink, carried on long, strong stems; 

 base white, marked with blue. Exquisite in color and perfect in 

 form, Louise de la Valliere is a notable addition to this popular 

 class of Tulips. Fine for forcing as well as outdoors. 65 cts. each, 

 $5.00 per doz., $31.00 per 100. 



PRESIDENT TAFT. 22-C. Noteworthy on account of the fine 

 contrast between the unusually deep green foliage and dark crimson 

 flowers. A hardy, sturdy grower; most effective outdoors. 50c. each, 

 $4.00 per doz., $25.00 per 100. 



SPECIAL OFFER. One bulb of each of these six superb new Darwin Tulips for $2.50, 3 of each for $6.50, 6 of each for $12.00, one dozen 

 of each for $20.00, 50 of each for $65.00, 100 of each (600 altogether; for $124.00. We believe this to be the finest selection of new Darwin 

 Tulips ever offered and splendid value for the money. The complete list of Darwin Tulips will be found on pages 10 to 12. 



