WM. C. BECKERT 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Radishes, Rhubarb and Spinach 



MAIN CROP RADISHES 



BECKERT'S IMPROVED CHARTIER. The finest variety in 

 sistence ; early as Long Scarlet Short Top, but better in quality; 



will stand far longer, and is in all re- 

 spects superior to any other Radish 

 in cultivation. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 341b. 35 cts. 



BECKERT'S NONPAREIL, or 

 WHITE CHARTIER. A selection 

 from the preceding, and like it in 

 every point except color, which is all 

 white; a very excellent variety. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



BECKERT'S CHARTIER TUR- 

 NIP. A local variety of great merit. 

 Pure white, early, remaining tender 

 and solid a long time. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



WHITE STRASBURC. Half- 

 long and thick; skin and flesh pure 

 white; excellent for summer use; 

 grows rapidly. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 J^lb. 25 cts. 



WHITE DELICACY. Of the 

 Strasburg type, but earlier and has 

 smaller tops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 J41b. 25 cts. 



CIANT STUTTGART. Very 

 large ; globular in shape ; pure 

 white; stands heat well. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



LONG WHITE VIENNA. Snow- 

 white; flesh crisD, tender and brit- 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b.'25 cts. 



Pure white, early, crisp and mild. 



BeckerVs Chartier Radish 



tie; of rapid growth 



LONG WHITE NAPLES, 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



LONG SCARLET SHORT-TOP. Long, straight and smooth; 

 color very attractive. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %Vo. 25 cts. 



COLDEN GLOBE. Amber color; sweet, crisp; stands heat and 

 drought. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



CRAY SUMMER TURNIP. A popular solid summer Radish. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



WINTER RADISHES 



CHINESE ROSE. Half-long; flesh pink, solid, of excellent 

 quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



ROUND CHINA. Root round, scarlet, well suited for early 

 shammer. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 30 cts. 



CALIFORNIA, or RUSSIAN. Enormous, with good, solid flesh. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



LONG WHITE SPANISH. Skin and flesh white, solid and mild 

 in flavor. Piit. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



LONG BLACK SPANISH. 

 Roots black; the flesh is white 

 slifrhtlv pungent. Pkt. 5 els. 

 10 cts.," 341b. 25 cts. 



ROUND 

 BLACK SPAN- 



I S H . Globe- 

 shaped, white - 

 fleshed ; piquant 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., 341b. 

 25 cts. 



C E LESTIAL, 

 or WHITE 

 CHINESE. Pure 

 white, firm, ten- 

 der. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., 341b. 



25 cts. Chartier Turnip Madish. 



RHUBARB, or PIE PLANT 



(3ifjabarkr) 



Used for making pies and sauces. Coming very early in spring, it is a very acceptable substitute for fruit. Sow the seed early, and 

 when the plants are large enough, thin them to 4 or 5 inches apart. The next spring or fall transplant them 3 feet apart each way in deep, 

 rich soil. For forcing, take up some large roots and place them in a dark corner of the cellar or greenhouse. 

 LINN/EUS. An early, tender sort; the best for general use, and very largely used. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



VICTORIA. Late; stalks thick and large; useful especially to prolongthe season. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c. 

 RHUBARB ROOTS. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz. 



SPINACH 



Victoria tijjiiMch 



(©pinat) 



One of the most important crops grown for greens, and may be had in good condition from very 

 early in the spring until cold weather. For early use sow very early in spring, and for succession 

 at intervals. The main crop for spring and winter use should be sown in September, and the plants 

 covered for winter. An ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill; 30 pounds to the acre. 



LONG-STANDING THICK-LEAVED. The best sort for spring sowing. It has large, thick, 

 ped leaves of the Savoy style. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 341b. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



VICTORIA. Foliage thick, broad, very dark green ; 

 it will remain in prime condition two or three weeks after 

 other sorts have run to seed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 341b. 

 15 cts., lb. 40 ets. 



LONG-STANDING PRICKLY- SEEDED. A little 

 later than the preceding sorts; very large, thick-leaved ; 

 stands a long time. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 341b. 15 cts., 

 lb. 40 cts. 



VIROFLAY. Good for spring sowing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 " cts., 341b. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



NORFOLK SAVOY. Hardy, and well adapted for win- 

 ter crops. Leaves large and wrinkled, like a Savoy cab- 

 bage. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 341b. 15 ets., lb. 40 cts. 

 , BECKERT HARDY WINTER. The plants have 

 long, fibrous tap-roots, which keep them from being up- 

 rooted by frost. Sow in fall, so that the plants may form 



- good leaves before cold weather. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 8 cts., 



341b. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 

 ~* NEW ZEALAND. Grows well during hot summer 

 weather. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 30 cts. 



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