. Beckert's bulbs. These are the highest grade of First-Size Hyacinths of such varieties as have been proved by test to be the best adapted for growing inglasses. The bulbs are not so large as Exhibition Hyacinths, but are so selected for size and shape that they will fit well in the cup of theHyacinth glass. For full descriptions, see list of the First-Size Named Hyacinths. If to be sent by parcel post, add postage. One dozen bulbs weigh 3 pounds Each Doz. BISMARCK. Sky blue. Very early SO 20 $2 00 CITY OF HAARLEM. Golden yellow. Medium early. 20 2 00 CORREGGIO. Pure white. Medium early 20 2
. Beckert's bulbs. These are the highest grade of First-Size Hyacinths of such varieties as have been proved by test to be the best adapted for growing inglasses. The bulbs are not so large as Exhibition Hyacinths, but are so selected for size and shape that they will fit well in the cup of theHyacinth glass. For full descriptions, see list of the First-Size Named Hyacinths. If to be sent by parcel post, add postage. One dozen bulbs weigh 3 pounds Each Doz. BISMARCK. Sky blue. Very early SO 20 $2 00 CITY OF HAARLEM. Golden yellow. Medium early. 20 2 00 CORREGGIO. Pure white. Medium early 20 2 00 GENERAL VETTER. Blush-white. Medium 20 2 00KING OF THE BLUES. Rich, dark blue. Medium late 20 2 00 Each Doz. LADY DERBY. Beautiful, light rose-pink. Early. .$0 20 $2 00>LA VICTOIRE. Brilliant red, changing to pink. Medium late 20 2 00 LINNOCENCE. Pure white. Very early 20 2 00 QUEEN OF THE PINKS. Lovely pink. Medium late 20 2 00 4 BECKERTS SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., N. S., PITTSBURGH, Pot of Single Hyacinths HYACINTHS EXTRA-SELECTED, FIRST-SIZE BULBSOF THE FINEST Single Named Varieties These Are Equal to the Bulbs Some Houses Offer as Exhibitionor Mother Bulbs First-Size Hyacinth Bulbs are suitable for both indoorand outdoor culture, being used almost exclusively forgrowing in pots and pans, as they force easily and bearlarge, well-developed trusses. They produce the largestflowers outdoors also but, on account of their long stemsand heavy spikes, should not be planted in windy or exposedsituations. (See page 6 jor ordinary bedding Hyacinths.) We are no longer listing the double varieties as they have little to recom-mend them but their novelty and seldom give satisfactory results. Thesingle-flowering varieties force more readily and make far larger and finertrusses. Culture in Pots, Bowls, or Boxes Use porous soil thoroughly mixed with well-rotted manure and somesand, and provide for drainage. A single bulb will require a 5-inch same prop
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