WM. C. BECKERT, 



/ ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Cabbage and Cauliflower 



CABBAGE, continued. 



ALL-SEASONS, or VAN D ERG AW. Noted for its superior 

 quality and delicacy of flavor. Almost as early as Henderson's Early 

 Summer ; heads larger and quite thick through ; good for early and 

 late/irops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 60 cts., lb. $2. 

 J /SOREHEAD. The heads are of Plat Dutch type, uniform in 

 sfiaj&and size, solid and heavy. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, 341b. 65c, lb. $2.25. 



' SUCCESSION. A week later than Early Summer, with heads 

 yfuch larger. Goodfor early or late use. Pkt. 5c.,oz. 30c,341b.90c, lb. $3. 

 hi FOTTLER'S BRUNSWICK. One of the best late sorts. The 

 ' heads often weigh from 20 to 25 pounds, and are hard and solid. 

 Pkt. /cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 55 cts., lb. $1.90. 



. /SELECT LARGE LATE FLAT DUTCH. An excellent keep- 

 ing <r'ari,ety ; more extensively grown for 'main crops than any other 

 sort. /Heads large, broad, roundish-flat, solid, and of good quality. 

 Pkt./ cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



I /SELECT LARGE LATE DRUMHEAD. Popular, and widely 

 grbwn' for main crops. Good-keeping, sure-heading variety. Pkt. 

 5 ct/, oz. 25 cts., 341b. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



V AUTUMN KING, or WORLD-BEATER. Late; sure-heading; 

 heads of enormous size, yet regular and uniform, with few outer 

 leases. Pkt. 4 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 70 cts., lb. $2.50. 



V DANISH BALLHEAD, or HOLLANDER. A distinct variety ; 

 plants long-stemmed, but compact ; leaves very smooth and thick ; 

 head of' medium size, round and very solid ; matures late, and is a 

 spler/id keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 341b. 90 cts., lb. $3. 



^THE LUPTON. Has the best qualities of the second-early and 

 the late varieties. Slightly earlier than the Flat Dutch and of more 

 compact growth. Heads are large in proportion to the plant, which 

 grow/ strong but does not spread out. Stalks short ; color dark 

 greefi. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



^PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY. The best Cabbage of this fine class. Heads large, solid, with finely curled, close, 

 leaves of cauliflower flavor ; a good keeping winter Cabbage. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 60 cts., lb. $2. 

 , - RED DUTCH. Red pickling variety; heads of good size and flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 341b. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



MAMMOTH ROCK RED. A select late strain of red Cabbage, with very large and solid heads. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, %lb. 70c, 



Early Summer Cabbage. 



wrinkled 

 lb. $2.50. 



CAULIFLOWER. 



How to Crow Fine Cauliflower. 



(Srumenfofit.) 



The 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 coldframe, 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^i seed will produce about 1,500 plants. 

 V^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. Unsur- 

 pas^T by any strain offered. Pkt. 25 cts., 34oz. 90 cts., oz. $3.50. 

 j/ EXTRA-EARLY ERFURT. The plants may be depended 

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

 pares very favorably with Early Snowball. Pkt. 20c.,34oz. 80c.,oz.$3. 

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

 and jjrfality, and long-keeping. Pkt. 5 cts., 34oz. 25 cts., oz. 80c. 



j/eXT-RA-EARLY PARIS. Large leaves and large, firm, white 

 heads. Pkt. 5 cts., ' 4 oz. 25 cts., oz. 80 cts. 



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

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

 Pktf'ff cts., 34oz. 20 cts., oz. 70 cts. 



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

 which are well protected by large leaves. Pkt. 5c, 34oz. 20c, oz. 60e. 



CHICORY. 



(Sidjorie.) 



SoV early in spring, in good, mellow soil and in drills half an 

 inijK deep and 12 inches apart. 



LARGE-ROOTED MAGDEBURG, or COFFEE. The roots 



form the Chicory of commerce; the leaves, when blanched, make? 

 an excellent salad. Pkt. 5 cts., oz, 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Beckert's Early Snowball Cauliflower. 



