BECKERT'S ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS 



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TULIPS 



For grand clfccl is an early spring flower I lie Tulip probably heads the list of bulbous plants. They are so entirely hardy, easily 

 cared for, (lower so freely in city or country, sun or shade, and as, with proper selection of varieties, their Mowers 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, trie- same bed or space of ground will provide a beautiful display ol 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 season 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 depl h. 



Foi 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. Ciood roots and plenty ol them before bringing plants to light and warmth are essential to success. 



I he ligures alter nanus ( >| varieties indicate the average height in inches to which they grow. Varieties most suitable for forcing arc 

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



POSTAGE ON ALL TULIPS. 



If wanted by parcel post, add postage for 1 lb. per doz., or 8 lbs. per 100, at your zone rate. See second 

 page of cover 



Choice Single Early Tulips 



INCLUDING THE BEST OF THE RECENT 

 INTRODUCTIONS 



Apollo 16-M. The largest of all single early Each Doz. ioo 



Tulips; flowers dark wine-red; forces well..'.$0 07 $0 75 $5 00 

 "Blushing Bride (Madame Freylink). 

 12-M. Strikingly beautiful bright pink 



(lower of perfect shape 05 45 3 00 



'Brilliant Star. 10-E. Brilliant ver- 

 milion-scarlet. Color and habit same as 



Vermilion Brilliant , but of greater substance. 06 60 4 00 

 "Cardinal Rampollo ll-M. Clear yel- 

 low petals, with bright orange-red border; a 



striking bedder; forces well 04 40 2 50 



Cerise Gris-de-Lin. 1 1 - 1 Cherry-red with 



white border; attractive 05 45 3 00 



"Due de Berlin. 10-E. Red, edged yellow; 



very early .. 04 40 2 50 



Fabiola. 12-L. Rosy violet, striped white; 



very conspicuous 04 40 2 50 



"Flamingo. 12-L. White, flaked carmine-rose; 



fine forcer 06 50 3 50 



Fred Moore. 12-E. Bright orange, shaded 



with scarlet; very handsome; forces well . . 03 25 1 60 



'Golden Horn. 12-L. A large, round- 

 petaled Tulip, primrose-yellow shading to 



gold at the edges, tipped brownish red 06 50 3 50 



Golden Standaid. 10-L. Red, striped yellow; 



showy 04 40 2 50 



Grace Darling. 14-M. Bright bronze-scarlet 



with yellow base; large flowers; strong stems. 05 45 3 00 

 Jeannette. 12-L. Crimson, edged old-rose.. .05 45 3 00 

 Jenny. 12-M. Beautiful, silky carmine-rose. 



A splendid forcer and most brilliant bedder. 



The faint, silvery white stripe on the middle 



of each petal and broadening toward the 



base adds to the beauty 04 40 2 75 



*La Reine Maximus. ll-M. White, 

 tinged rose; same as La Reine, but twice its 



size 04 40 2 75 



La Remarquable. 12-L. Immense flowers 

 with reflexing petals; claret-purple, light 



border 06 50 3 50 



'Le Matelas. 12-E. Silvery pink tipped 



with white and shaded with blush-white . 05 45 3 00 

 President Lincoln (Queen of Violets). 

 10-M. Pale violet, edged white; good 



bedder 04 4Q 2 50 



Primrose Queen (Herman Schlegel). 

 10-M. Solt primrose; different in color from 

 other yellows, inside of petals being darker 



than outside 04 35 2 25 



Rose Van Dekema. ll-M. Dark rose- 

 pink; resembles much the well-known Rose 



Gris-de-Lin, but brighter and larger 05 45 3 00 



"Albion White Hawk ). 10-M. Large, Each Doz ioo 1,000 

 globular, pure white; crinkled 



petals; fine for forcing and outdoorsSO 03 SO 30 $2 00 S18 00 

 Artus (Garibaldi). 8-M. Brilliant 

 scarlet, with clear yellow center; a 



very handsome flower 02 20 1 20 10 00 



Bed of Single Tulips 



