Pumpkins— Crisp and Early Radishes 



WM. C. BECKERT 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



PUMPKINS 



Grown principally for stock-feeding, yet some are so sweet, juicy and fine-grained 

 that they will always be considered indispensable for pies and sauces. The vines 

 require the same culture as that recommended for melons, but the seeds must be 

 planted in hills much wider apart; frequently they are planted among corn. A pound 

 of seed will plant from 200 to 300 hills. 



LARGE CHEESE. Both the rind and flesh are orange-colored, and the quality is 

 excellent for cooking purposes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



GOLDEN OBLONG. Fruit long, dark green, changing into yellow as it ripens; 

 flesh light yellow, rich and of fine quality; excellent for pies; good keeper. Pkt. 

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



QUAKER PIE. Nearly oval; creamy white in the shell and flesh; sweet and 

 rich, and an excellent keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



JAPANESE PIE. Fine-grained, dry, sweet flesh, very thick and nearly solid. 

 Ripens early and keeps well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



SWEET POTATO. Medium-sized, pear-shaped, keeps well in winter, and is 

 good for pies, etc. Flesh creamy white, of a pronounced sweet potato flavor. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., >^lb. 25 cts. 

 CUSHAW. Resembles the Winter Crookneck squash in form. Fles 



Japanese Pie Pumpkin. 



salmon-colored and of good flavor; rind light cream color, striped with green; 

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



MAMMOTH KING. Enormous golden yellow Pumpkin, grown for stock- 

 feeding. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34ib. 30 cts. 



MAMMOTH RED ETAMPES. Splendid for exhibition purposes. The 

 Pumpkins are immense, and the rind is a bright, glossy red. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., 341b. 30 cts. 



WINTER LUXURY. Of golden russet color, and finely netted. Very pro- 

 ductive; an excellent keeper, and of the finest quality for pies. Pkt. 5 cts., 

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



CALHOUN. Skin creamy brown; flesh deep salmon-yellow, thick and 

 fine-grained. Makes a pie of rich golden yellow, and of the finest quality. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 25 cts. 



CONNECTICUT FIELD. The common field Pumpkin, grown for stock- 

 feeding. Oz. 5 cts., 341b. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



CRISP RADISHES 



To be crisp and tender. Radish 



III 



Icicle Radish-. 



( Settt 8) White Box and Sosy Gem Radishes. 



es must grow quickly; whenever growth is 



checked by drought or cold weather, they become tough and pithy. Rich, light, sandy soil suits 

 them best. For the forcing crop, sow seeds in hotbeds in rows 5 or 6 inches apart, and thin the 

 plants as the ground becomes v«arm. Seed of winter varieties should be sown in midsummer. 

 Summer varieties are best adapted for general crop. An ounce of seed will sow about 75 feet of drill. 



EARLY, or FORCING RADISHES 



ROSY GEM, or RAPID FORCING. Globe-shaped, deep scarlet, blending into pure white 

 at the bottom; a rapid grower, and very early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341t>. 25 cts. 



WHITE BOX. Handsome turnip-shaped pure white Radish of excellent quality and flavor; 

 early; fine for forcing and outdoors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



EARLY SCARLET TURNIP. Deep scarlet; tender, mild and crisp; quick-growing; tops 

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



EARLY SCARLET GLOBE. Beautiful scarlet; early, crisp, tender and mild; tops small. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J41b. 25 cts. 



FRENCH BREAKFAST. Olive-shaped; red above and white below; of quick growth. Pkt. 

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



OLIVE-SHAPED WHITE. The roots are white ; flesh firm and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 J^lb. 20 cts. 



OLIVE-SHAPED YELLOW. Similar to the above. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 

 SURPRISE. Very early, olive-shaped, light brown Radish. Remains in fine condition a long 

 time; desirable for forcing and outdoors. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



HALF-LONG DEEP SCARLET. Fine extra-early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 

 WHITE GLOBE FORCING. An oval-shaped, early white sort: top small; well adapted for 

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



ICICLE (Xew). The finest long white variety extant; flesh semi-transparent, crisp, mild; 

 excellent for forcing and early outdoor crop. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 35 cts. 



CINCINNATI MARKET. Scarlet; small top; very early, and probably the best long red 

 variety for forcing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 30 cts. 



PEARL FORCING. Shape half-long and thicker than long-growing varieties. Color waxy 

 white; good for forcing. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



WOOD EARLY FRAME. A long variety for forcing and outdoor crops; early. Pkt. Sets., 

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



LONG BRIGHT SCARLET. Vivid scarlet, tipped pure white; rapid growing. Pkt. 5 cts., 

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



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