C. BECKER.T 

 ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Cauliflower and Carrots. 



CAULIFLOWER 



(Stumenfofil) 



How to Grow Fine Cauliflower. Tbe general outlines of culture for Cauliflower and cabbage are essentially the same, but to the former 

 extra care given in applying fertilizers and moisture well repays the gardener. Sow the seeds for early and late crop as directed for cabbage, 



but do not set the early plants in the open field too soon, for if too much stunted by severe 

 frosts they begin to form heads before they are strong enough to develop them well. 

 Plants which have not headed before winter sets in may be stored in a cool cellar or cold- 

 frame, and will form heads there without any further attention. A deep, 

 loamy soil, with a substratum of moisture during dry weather, is most 

 suitable for the Cauliflower. Market-gardeners find this one of their 

 most profitable crops. An ounce of seed will produce about 1,500 plants. 



BECKERT'S EARLY SNOWBALL. Produces large, handsome 

 heads, measuring 8 to 10 inches across; pure snowy white, close, com- 

 pact and of the finest quality. The stalks are short, of compact growth, 

 and can be planted closely. It is extra-early, a very certain header, and 

 equally good for a late crop. Unsurpassed by any strain offered. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., Moz. 90 cts., oz. $3.25. 



EXTRA-EARLY ERFURT. The plants may be depended 

 upon to form large, firm white heads very early. The variety 

 compares very favorably with Early Snowball. Pkt. 20 cts., 

 Hoz. 85 cts., oz. $3. 



EXTRA-EARLY PARIS. Large leaves and large, firm, white 

 heads. Pkt. 10 cts., Jioz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



ALCIERS. Late, sure-heading; the heads are good in color 

 and quality, and long-keeping. Pkt. 10 cts., Koz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 



LENORMAND'S SHORT-STEM. A hardy late variety; 

 good heads, with close, uniform curds, well protected by leaves. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., iioz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 



VEITCH'S AUTUMN GIANT. White, large firm heads, 

 which are well protected by large leaves. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 

 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



CARROTS 



BeekerVs Early Snowball Cauliflower. 



EARLY SCARLET HORN. For early outdoor crop. Root: 

 341b. 25 cts. 



HALF-LONG STUMP-ROOTED. Much like the Half-Long 

 stump form. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %lb. 25 cts. 



HALF-LONG POINTED. The roots are intermediate in 

 smooth bright orange; well flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 i^lb. 25 cts. 



NEW YORK MARKET. Early. A heavy cropper; 

 symmetrical shape, small core, crisp, tender and very sweet; 

 one of the best. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts. 



HALF-LONG LUC. A very symmetrical half-long 

 stump-rooted variety. Early, very productive, of fine quality. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 30 cts. 



CHANTENAY. Handsome roots, broad-shouldered, 

 smooth and more uniform than the Danvers. Of superior 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %lb. 25 cts. 



DANVERS HALF-LONG. Enormously productive; 

 adapted to all soils. The roots are smooth, thick and inter- 

 mediate between Short Horn and Long Orange in form. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %\b. 25 cts. 



ST. VALERY INTERMEDIATE. Thick-shouldered, 

 intermediate in length between the Half-Long and Long 

 Orange varieties. Elesh rich orange color and of finest 

 quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 30 cts. 



IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. Extensively grown; 

 hardly equal to Danvers in quality, but good and heavy in 

 yield. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %Vo. 25 cts. 



ANY SEEDS ARE SEEDS, just as any flour is flour, but 

 grades differ. Can you afford to take the chances ? Our seeds 

 are always good. 



Carrots succeed best on heavy loam, which, preferably, should 

 have been well fertilized the previous year, as fresh manure often 

 causes the roots to grow pronged and misshapen. Sow the seed 

 as early in the spring as the ground can be prepared, firming the 

 soil down over them. If sown late they should be soaked in tepid 

 water, then mixed with plaster or sifted coal ashes and sown upon 

 freshly prepared soil. Quick germination and rapid growth are 

 necessai'y. An ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill ; 4 pounds 

 will sow an acre. 



about 3 inches long, and of very good quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 



Chantenay Carrots, 



Improved Lonrj Orange Carrots. 



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