Wm. C. Beckert's List of Select Vegetable Seeds, Pittsburg, Pa. 



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CAULIFLOWER 



(Slumeufo^O 



How to Crow Fine Cauliflower, Culture for Caulidower and 

 cabbage is essentially tlie same, but to the former extra care given 

 in applying fertilizers and moisture well repays the gardener. Sow 

 the seeds for early and late crops 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 coldframe, 

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

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

 most suit.'.'ole for the Cauliflower. An ounce of seed will produce 

 about 1,500 plants. 



BECKERT'S EARLY SNOWBALL. Produces large, hand- 

 some heads measuring 8 to 10 inches across; pure snowy white, 

 close, compact 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., Hoz. 90 cts., oz. $3.50. 



DANISH GIANT, or DRY WEATHER. Similar to Snow- 

 ball in size, quality, etc., but matures about one week later and is a 

 better drought and heat resister. Pkt. 25 cts., 3^oz. 90 cts., oz. $3.50. 



EXTRA-EARLY ERFURT. The plants may be depended 

 upon to form large, firm, white heads very early. Pkt. 20 cts., 34oz. 

 75 cts., oz, $2.75. 



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

 white heails. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 20 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



ALGIERS. Late, sure-heading; the heads are good in color and quality 

 and long-keeping. Pkt. 10 cts., ^oz. 20 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



LENORMAND'S SHORT-STEM. A late variety; good heads, with 

 close, uniform curds. Pkt. 5 cts., 'Aoz. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



VEITCH'S AUTUMN GIANT. White, large, firm heads. Pkt. 5 cts.. 

 V4OZ. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



CELERY 



HOLDEN SELF 



ANUHTNG CELERY 



(iSellerie) 



Celery can be grown in any garden soil, but finest is produced in deep, 

 mellow bottom land. Seed for early crops should be sown in hotbeds about 

 March 15. The plants may either be thinne.d to give them room to grow, or 

 transplanted to another bed to grow until it is time to plant them in the 

 open ground. For main crop, seed should be sown in the open air as soon as 

 the soil and air are warm enough. They should be covered lightly, or merely 

 pressed into the earth with a hoard if the soil is fine and mellow. The seed- 

 bed must be kept free from weeds, and well watered in dry weather. When 

 tlie plants are large enough, transplant them to shallow trenches or furrows, 

 from 4 to 6 feet apart, according to the variety grown, setting the plants 6 

 inches apart in the rows and pressing the soil firmly around them. Blanch- 

 ing consists of drawing earth up to tlie stalks at intervals of about two 

 weeks, until all but the tops of the plants are covered. Celery may be kept 

 for winter use in pits or cellars, or in deep, narrow trenches, in a dry situa- 

 tion; the latter must be covered with boards, with sufficient soil and manure 

 on top to keep out the frost, leaving openings for ventilation in mild weather 

 at short distances. An ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 plants. 



GOLDEN SELF - BLANCHING. Stalks beautiful golden yellow. 

 Plants semi dwarf and vigorous, with larse, ribbed and rounded stalks 

 which are quite crisp and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Hlh. $1.30. 



WHITE PLUME. Easily blanched, and one of the very handsomest 

 sorts grown. In large plants the stalks, hearts and inner leaves become 

 white without any blanching. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. $1. 



SNOW-WHITE. Of the White Plume class, but is still more easily 

 blanched, of a purer white, of more vigorous growth. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 

 Mlb. $1. 



GIANT PASCAL. Stalks broad, thick and about 2 feet high; blanch 

 quickly; ricli nutty flavor; tender, crisp and stringless. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts., Mlb. 60 cts. 



BECKERT'S PERFECTION WINTER. Grows to good size; very 

 brittle, and white in color. For solidity, crispness and tine nutty flavor it 

 is unsurpassed; its most valuable recommendation to growers is its remark- 

 able keeping qualities, as it can be kept easdv until spring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 3.5 cts., ^11). $1.30. 



