WM. C. BECKERT. 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Lettuce — Curled, Crimped and Cabbage Varieties. 



LETTUCE. 



(©arten ©alat.) 



Seed for the first outdoor crop is usually sown in hotfoeds in February, and the seedlings transplanted to the garden in April, 8 to 12 

 inches apart, in rows 12 inches apart. For a succession until frost, sow in drills in the open ground at intervals of every two or three weeks 

 and thin the plants to stand 6 to 8 inches apart. For Lettuce that is to be 

 wintered over outdoors for an early spring- crop, sow the Hardy Green 

 Winter variety in a bed early in September, cover with a frame, and when 

 the seedlings are large enough transplant them to shallow drills in a shel- 

 tered situation, and protect them with light litter of some kind. As winter 

 approaches the drills must be drawn, so that water will drain from them, or 

 the plants cannot survive the winter. For plants to force in hotbeds from 

 November until spring, sow seed in hotbeds in the fall, and cover up as winter 

 approaches, until the plants are required for use. Or the seed may be sown 

 in hotbeds early in winter and the seedlings transplanted when large enough 

 into fine and well-prepared garden soil. Half an ounce of seed will sow 100 

 feet 0f drill, and produce about 1,500 plants. 



BECKERT'S GOLDEN CURLED. The very best for early spring 

 and summer crops, and largely grown by market men. Grows rapidly, 

 resists/heat well, and forms immense, tender heads of nicely curled, light 

 yellow leaves of the best quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 75 cts. 



yBECKERT'S BROWN CURLED, or CHARTIER. Closely resem- 

 bles the above, except in color. Grown under glass, the leaves are a soft, 

 greenish, white ; but grown in the open air they take on a bronze cast, still 

 remaining very crisp and tender. First-class for forcing and open air cul- 

 ture/* Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 75 cts. 



/ BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Grows very rapidly, withstanding heat 

 arid drought unusually well, and forming large, bushy, light-colored stalks. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 1.3 cts., 341b. 50 cts. 



' BIG BOSTON. The solidity and large size of the heads make this of 

 grea^rvalue for forcing and general crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 341b. 75c. 

 l/cRAND RAPIDS. Superb for forcing. Leaves light green, much 

 riniped and frilled, grow straight 



upward, and remain fresh and tender 

 after , exposure longer than other 

 sorts/. One of the most profitable for 

 forarmg. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 341b. 50c. 

 ]/ PERPICNAN.or DEFIANCE. 

 Heads large and solid, crisp, tender, 

 free' from .all bitter taste, and deli- 

 cately flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15c, 

 J4JB. 50 cts. 



Y WONDERFUL. Probably the 

 largest heading variety in cultivation, 

 often attaining a size of 2% pounds 

 and over;, outside leaves deep green, 

 slightly crimped; heads hard, white, 

 crisp,/ "tender, of fine flavor. Pkt. 

 5 cyr, oz. 25 cts., 341b. 75 cts. 



, THE MORSE. Of the Simpson 

 type. Outer leaves light green, 

 while the inner leaves, owing to 

 compact growth, are bleached a 

 a beautiful yellow ; quality the best. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 50 cts. 



SAUNDERS. Remarkable for 

 earliness and rapidity of growth. 

 Heads large, firm, and endure heat 

 well ; tender and good. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., J41b. 75 cts. 



Golden Curled Lettuce. 



CALIFORNIA CREAM BUT- 

 TER. Heads solid, medium early, 

 good size, firm, crisp, tender and of 

 creamy yellow color. Little affected 

 bv fafeat. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 34J*T 50 cts. 

 VbLACK-SEEDED BUTTER. 

 Large, solid heads; white, tender, 

 crisp;" of fine flavor. Excellent for 

 fonCing. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 341b. 60c. 

 '/ DEACON. A good heat-resister, 

 Vgxovtjf' very rapidly ; heads large, 

 solid, light green in color, of fine 

 quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 341b. 60e. 

 5 NEW YORK CABBAGE. Very 

 deep green, with large, solid heads 

 of superior flavor and crispness. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 50 cts. 

 ' HOTHOUSE. Grows very 

 rapidly ; is a sure header, and does 

 not rot on the ground. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz^25 cts., 341b. 75 cts. 



HANSON. Large and vigorous, 

 and forms immense heads ; leaves 

 green, light yellow within ; sweet 

 and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 Big Boston Lettuce. 5Q £ g 



■ — REICHNER'S WHITE BUTTER. One of the best Cabbage Lettuces for forcing- 

 and outdoors; very hardy, large, white and solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 50 cts. 



ICEBERG. Handsome Cabbage Lettuce. Light green, with slight reddish tinge at 

 theygCges. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 50 cts. 



BOSTON MARKET. A favorite for 

 orcing. Small, compact heads ; very crisp 

 and tender. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 341b. 50c. 



TILTON'S WHITE STAR. Grows 

 large and rapidly ; the leaf is broad, thick 

 and top-frilled. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 341b. 50c. 



WHITE-SEEDED SIMPSON. For 



sowing broadcast early in the spring. Leaves 

 green, very curly and well-flavored. 

 ... _i£s., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 50 cts. 

 ^SALAMANDER. Withstands the 

 ley to an unusual degree ; of excellent 

 iy£lity. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 50 cts. 

 V HARDY GREEN WINTER. Best for 

 Standing outdoors in winter. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz.,25 ets., 341b. 75 cts. 



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Defiance Lettuce. 



