BECKERT'S ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS 



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TULIPS 



Doz. 100 

 $0 75 $5 60 



For grand effect as an early spring flower, the Tulip probably heads the list of bulbous plants. They are so entirely hardy, easily 

 cared for, flower so freely in city or country, sun or shade, and as, with proper selection of varieties, their flowers may be enjoyed from 

 April to June, it naturally follows that they are becoming immensely popular. By planting scillas, crocus, snowdrops, etc., between the 

 bulbs, the same bed or space of ground will provide a beautiful display of these early gems, preceding and in no manner interfering 

 with the Tulips. Named varieties are to be preferred for satisfying results, and as we give the average height and relative blooming sea- 

 son of most varieties, selections as to color and season may be readily made. Plant 5 to 6 inches apart, and cover one and one-half or 

 twice their depth. 



For house culture plant four to six bulbs in a 6-inch pot, and in proportion for the larger sizes of bulb-pans, treat as advised for hya- 

 cinths. Good roots and plenty of them, before bringing plants to light and warmth, are essential to success. 



The figures after names of varieties indicate the average height in inches to which they grow. Varieties most suitable for forcing are 

 indicated by a star (*). The letter E indicates those that bloom earliest, M, medium, and L, latest. 



If wanted by parcel post, add postage at the rate of s cts. per doz., or 2 lbs. for 25, or 6 lbs. per 100, at your zone rate 



GENERAL LIST OF CHOICE SINGLE EARLY TULIPS 



INCLUDING THE BEST OF THE RECENT 

 INTRODUCTIONS 



APOLLO. 16-L. The largest of all single early Each 

 Tulips; flowers dark wine-red; forces well. . . .$0 07 



ADMIRAL REYNIER. H-M. Large, goblet- 

 shaped, carmine-rose striped white flowers; 

 one of the most beautiful of the striped Tulips 04 

 *BLUSHING BRIDE. 12-E. Very bright 



pink, of striking beauty and perfect shape... . 05 



♦BRILLIANT STAR. 10-E. Brilliant ver- 

 milion-scarlet. Color and habit same as 

 Vermilion Brilliant, but of greater substance 05 



*BUTTERCUP. 10-E. Earliest of yellow 

 Tulips; narrow flower with pointed petals of 

 purest golden yellow 05 



*CARDINAL RAMPOLLO. 11-L. Clear yel- 

 low petals, with bright orange-red border; a 



stri king bedder ; forces well 04 



COTTAGE BOY. 9-L. Light orange-red, 



bordered bronzy yellow; very showy bedder. 03 



♦FLAMINGO. 10-L. Brightest carmine-pink 

 with white on the middle of its more or less 



crinkled petals; splendid forcer 06 



FRED MOORE. 16-M. Bright orange, shaded 



with scarlet; very handsome; forces well 03 



♦GOLDEN HORN. 12-M. A large, round- 

 petaled Tulip, primrose-yellow shading to 



gold at the edges, tipped brownish red 06 



GRACE DARLING. 12-M. Dull bronze- 

 scarlet, with dark blue center; large flower on 

 strong stem; fine bedder 05 



♦LA REINE MAXIMUS. 10-L. White, tinged 

 rose; same color and habit as La Reine, but 



of twice its size 04 



LA REMARQUABLE. 12-M. Claret-purple, 

 with light border, immense flowers with 

 slightly recurving petals on strong stems .... 06 



♦LE MATELAS. 12-E. Silvery pink tipped 



with white and shaded with blush-white .... 05 



♦McKINLEY. 12-M. Inside orange-red; out- 

 side carmine; a unique color in early Tulips; 

 forces splendidly and fine for bedding 06 



♦PIONEER. 10-M. Very large, well-formed 



red flowers; earliest of reds 07 



♦PRIMROSE QUEEN. 10-M. Soft primrose; 

 different in color from other yellows, inside 

 of petals being darker than outside 04 



QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS. 12-M. 

 Very delicate blush-pink; when forced slowly 

 there is no other pink in Tulips that comes 

 nearer to the delicate color of this; flowers 



of immense size and perfect shape 05 



♦ROSE PRECOCE. 10-E. Very light rose; one 



of the earliest; blooms by Christmas 06 



ROSE VAN DEKEMA. 9-M. Dark rose- 

 pink; resembles much the well-known Rose 

 Gris-de-Lin, but brighter and larger 06 



30 2 25 

 60 4 50 



of Single Tulips 



