BECKERT'S ANNUAL AUTUMN CATALOGUE OF CHOICEST BULBS 



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ISMENE (Pancratium calatbinum). I . i rij,t- . Fragrant, white (lowers 



produced in clusters on tall steins; line lor pot-culture or lor the 

 Harden. IS cts. each, SI. SO per doz., $10 per 100. Mailing weight, 

 K o/s. each bulb. 



IXIAS (Corn Lilies) 



Graceful plants, bearing on \\ir\ stems i beautiful variet\ of blos- 

 soms in main shades of pink, reel and yellow. A particularly line 

 Spring-flowering bulb lor pot-culture. 



Large-flowering, Best Mixtures. IS cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100, 

 $5 per 1,000, postpaid. 



LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY 



NOVEMBER 



For forcing, plant about twelve pips in a 6-inch pot, keeping the 

 crowns above the soil; plaoe in a temperature of about 80 degrees, 

 covering the pots with moss; keep them moist continually. They 

 should flower in 3 to 4 weeks from time of planting. For the garden 

 we have the clumps as well as the pips. 1 he\ should be planted in 

 masses, in partialis shaded and moist locations. Plant the single 

 pips -t inches apart; the\ will increase rapidly and form one mass, 

 blooming profusely every spring. 



Mailing weights: Bundle of 25 pips, 20 ozs. ; clumps, 4 lbs. each 



Perfection Brand, Extra-Select Early-Forcing, Strong Pips. 



Bundle of 25 pips, 75 cts., S2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Cold- 

 storage Pips, ?3.25 per 100, $30 per 1,000. 



Large, Strong Clumps. For planting outdoors. These are per- 

 fectly hardy and will produce a profusion of flowers in spring; the 

 pips increase rapidly and will soon form a large colony. A partially 

 shaded situation is necessary. 30c. each, $3 per doz., $22 per 100. 



Owing to European conditions delivery of Lily-of-the-Valley pips is 

 uncertain 



LEUCOJUM vernum Carpathicum (Spring Snowflake). A strong- 

 growing plant, with nodding, white flowers tipped canary-yellow. 

 3 cts. each, 30 cts. per doz., postpaid. 



ORNITHOGALUM Arabicum (Star of Bethlehem). Pure white 

 flowers, with glossy black center; showy and easily grown; also 

 useful for pots. 4 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100. Mailing 

 weight, 4 ozs. each bulb. 



Lily-of-the-Valley 



Peony, Festiva Maxima 



OXALIS 



Valuable for winter flowering; elegant for pots and baskets. 6 to 

 10 bulbs may be planted in a pot. 



All prices postpaid 

 Bermuda Buttercup. Very good for winter- Each Doz. wo 



flowering, being free and continuous; pure 



bright yellow flowers $0 02 $0 20 $1 50 



Bowiei. Brilliant carmine-rose 02 20 1 50 



Grand Duchess. Dwarf variety of great 



beauty. Flowers large and thrown well above 



thefoiiage. Lavender, Pink and White 02 20 1 50 



Mixed Varieties 10 50 



PEONIES NOVEMBER 



One of the most durable and satisfactory garden plants. Once 

 planted, they can be enjoyed for years. Plant in good, deep, rich 

 soil to a depth so that the crown of the plant is about 2 inches below 

 the surface. 



Mailing weight, 16 ozs. each root 



Choice Named Herbaceous Peonies 



Agnes Mary Kelway. Deep violet-rose with a cream- Each Doz. 



white collar $0 30 $3 00 



Berlioz. Large, full globular flowers; bright currant- 

 red 35 3 50 



Delachei. Dark velvety purple; late; very showy 35 3 50 



Duchesse de Nemours. Pure white, crown-type flower. 25 2 50 



Edulis superba. Large, dark brilliant pink flowers; 



very early 35 3 50 



Faust. Hydrangea-pink, central petals flesh and sul- 

 phur-white 30 3 00 



Festiva Maxima. Pure white with a few scarlet spots 



in the center; very large 35 3 50 



