2 BECKERT'S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA. 



Exhibition Hyacinths 



These are varieties selected for their grand-sized spikes, elegance of 

 form and beauty and richness of color. The bulbs in quality are the cream 

 of the crop, and naturally are sold at an advanced price. We offer this 

 grade only in limited quantity and request early orders for them. These 

 bulbs, as a rule, are too large to grow in the ordinary Hyacinth glass, but 

 may be flowered in any large vase, if this is preferred to pot-culture. 

 15 cts. each, $1.60 per doz. By parcel post, per doz., add postage for 3 lbs. at your 

 zone rate. See second page of cover 



SINGLE RED, ROSE and PINK SHADES. Cardinal Wiseman, General 

 De Wet, Gertrude, King of the Belgians, Lady Derby and La Victoire. 



SINGLE PURE and BLUSH-WHITE. Grande Blanche, La Grandesse, 

 L'Innocence, Mme. Van der Hoop, Mr. PlimsoII and British Queen. 



SINGLE BLUE SHADES. Grand Maitre, King of the Blues, Marie, Queen 

 of the Blues, Enchantress and Perle Brillante. 



¥t\li*fln+h 3 n a c <:> c of the best quality, in tall and low 



oyacsntn Classes styIes> in blue> green and amber Tall> 



18 cts. each, $1.80 per doz.; low, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. Not mailable. 



Named Hyacinths 



EXTRA-SELECTED FIRST-SIZE BULBS 



These are Equal to Those Some Houses List as "Exhibition or 

 Mother Bulbs" 



Single-flowering varieties are principally grown, both in indoor and out- 

 door culture. They force more readily and, as a rule, produce larger and 

 liner spikes of flowers than double-flowering varieties. Double Hyacinths are 

 entirely satisfactory for bedding or pot-culture, but require a longer season 

 for their development. Double Hyacinths are indicated by a star. Varieties 

 in heavy type are the most recent introductions and novelties of approved 

 A pot of Single Hyacinths merit. 



Prices of Named Hyacinths, except where noted, 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $7 per 100. By parcel post, add postage for 2 lbs. per doz., 



14 lbs. per 100, at your zone rate. See second page of cover 



Red, Rose and Pink Shades 



LA VICTOIRE. This grand new variety is rapidly gaining the 

 popularity which it deserves. No variety has been grown so 

 extensively in such a short time, which is a certain proof of its 

 great merits. When planted outdoors its color is a brilliant red. 

 This color is plainly visible as soon as the bud appears, whilst 

 other varieties show green buds only. When forced the red changes 

 to a brilliant dark pink. The medium-sized bells are very close 

 together and form a long, heavy and splendidly formed spike. 



BEAUTY. Tender, light pink; a very promising novelty; early, 

 and an easy forcer, spike elegant and loose; stands up erect. 20 cts. 

 each, $2.25 per doz. 



CARDINAL MANNING. Bright red; a splendid, large truss 

 with bells of great size; very early; grand flower. Highly recom- 

 mended. 15 cts. each, $1.60 per doz. 



ETNA. Brilliant pink; large, fleshy bells, forming a beautiful and 

 large truss on a strong stem; splendid for growing in pots; blooms 

 after all other Hyacinths are done. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 



GENERAL DE WET. Light pink, white center, a sport from 

 Grand Maitre, of the same habit; throws several spikes. 



HOFG^ERTNER KUHNERT. Bright rose with lighter center; 

 spike perfect, pyramidal shape and of immense size. 12 cts. each, 

 $1.25 per doz. 



MARCONI. Bright pink; very broad flowers on a rather short, 

 stiff stem; very fine for forcing. 30 cts. each, $3.25 per doz. 



NIMROD (Excelsior). Earliest of pink Hyacinths. Bulb small but 

 produces a large, handsome spike, with small, closely arranged 

 bells. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 



QUEEN OF THE PINKS (Rebecca). A great acquisition. Color 



lovely pink; broad, large truss, good-sized bells and strong stem. 



A beauty in every sense of the word. 15 cts. each, $1.60 per doz. 

 QUEEN WILHELMINA. Vivid rosy pink; extraordinarily large 



and elegant, of a peculiar shade of pink; very early. 12 cts. each, 



$1.25 per doz. 



VICTOR EMANUEL. Brilliant deep rose; long narrow spike; a 

 giant flower and very early forcer. 12 cts, each, $1.25 per doz. 



RED, ROSE AND PINK SHADES, continued 

 Cardinal Wiseman. Dark pink; large, compact spike; splendid 



for growing in pots. 

 Garibaldi. Brilliant red; large spike, good-sized bells. Very early. 

 Gigantea. Small, light pink bells, forming a large, compact spike. 

 General Pelissier. Deep carmine; fine spike. Extra-early forcer 



and bedder. 



Gertrude. Dark pink; compact spike on strong stem. One of the 

 most popular forcers and bedders. 



Jacques. Pyramidal-shaped truss of gigantic dimensions. A beau- 

 tiful shade of light pink. 



King of the Belgians. Bright scarlet. Good forcer and bedder. 



Kohinoor. Lovely rose-pink. Forms an unusually long and hand- 

 some spike. 



Lady Derby. Most beautiful light pink; large, compact spikes on 

 strong stems. Very early. Splendid for pots and forcing. 



Moreno. Lively pink; large and compact bells; early. 



Robert Steiger. Deep red; splendid bedder. 

 *Chestnut Flower. Light pink; extra-large spike. 

 *Grootvorst. Blush-pink; very large bells. 

 *President Roosevelt. Dark red; large spike. 

 *Prince of Orange. Dark rose; semi-double; early. 



Pure White and Blush-White 



ARENTINE ARENDSEN. Snow-white; a real gem in regard to 

 color and shape of truss; spike unusually well filled and round. 

 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 



CHRISTMAS WHITE. Opens blush-white, turns pure white; 

 one of the very earliest. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 



CORREGGIO. The large, fleshy bells are snow-white, and form 

 a perfect truss of great beauty and size. 15c. each, $1.60 per doz. 



GENERAL VETTER. Its pyramidal-shaped flower is one of the 

 largest in existence; turns from blush to pure white; a good late 

 forcer; highly recommendable. 12 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 



