Salsify, Spinach and Squashes. 



WM. C. BECKERT, 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. 



(33ocf§bart.) 



When cooked the roots have something of the flavor and odor of oysters. They may be boiled, used 

 in soups, or grated and fried as fritters. Culture the same as for parsnips and carrots. Roots are per- 

 fectly hardy, and may be left in the ground all winter, but should be dug early in the spring, as the quality 

 deteriorates rapidly with the second growth. A quantity of roots for winter use may be stored in a pit or 

 in /and or damp earth in a cellar. An ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of drill. 



1/ MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. A great improvement on the French sort generally cultivated. 

 The roots are twice as large, long, smooth, tender and well-flavored, resembling fair-sized parsnips. This 

 sort needs only to be tried to become exceedingly popular. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 50 cts. 



SPINACH. 



(Spirted.) 



One of the most important crops grown for greens, and may 

 be had- in good condition from very early in the spring until 

 cold weather. For early use sow very early in spring, and for 

 succession at intervals. The main crop for spring and winter 

 use shoufd be sown in September, and the plants covered for 

 wintejrT An ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill ; 30 pounds 

 toioe acre. 



l/LONC-STANDINC THICK-LEAVED. The best sort for 

 spring sowing. It has large, thick, fleshy, crimped leaves of 

 the Savoy style. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts., Jilbf*15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



VICTORIA. Foli- 



Victoria Spinach. 



age thick, broad, very 

 dark green, and of 



the finest quality. Its Mammoth Salsify, 



principal feature is 



that it will remain in prime condition two or three weeks 

 after other sorts have run to seed. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10c, 

 341b. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



LONC-STANDINC PRICKLY-SEEDED. A little 

 lateprttian the preceding sorts; very large, thick-leaved; 

 ds a long time. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 341b. 15c, lb. 40c. 

 VIROFLAY. Good for spring sowing. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 cts., 341b. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 

 ORFOLK SAVOY. Hardy, and well adapted for 

 winter crops. Leaves large and wrinkled, like a Savoy 

 ioage. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 

 BECKERT HARDY WINTER. The plants have 

 long, fibrous tap-roots, which keep them from being up- 

 rooted by frost. Sow in fall, so that the plants may form 

 good leaves before cold weather. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 Xlh. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 



NEW ZEALAND. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 341b. 30c, lb. $1. 



SQUASHES, Summer and Winter. 



(Spte^urBijj.) 



Squash seed should be planted about the same time and in much the same manner as 

 eucunsbers and melons. The hills should be 9 feet apart each way, slightly elevated and 

 highry manured. Bush varieties may be planted closer together. Use plenty of seed, as the 

 kijgs 'will destroy some plants. An ounce of seed will plant from 20 to 30 hills. 



IAMMOTH WHITE BUSH. Fruits large and pure white. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



BOSTON MARROW. Well-known and popular. Skin and flesh bright orange ; of 

 llent quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 / IMPROVED, or PROLIFIC MARROW. An improved strain of Boston Marrow; fruit 

 deeper .orange, more rounded, thicker, having a smaller seed cavity and better flesh. A pro- 

 ductive, good-keeping Squash. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts.. lb. 75 cts. 



Hubbard Squash. 



Prolific Marrow Squash. 



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HUBBARD. A standard late Squash. Skin 

 darlr green ; .flesh fine-grained, dry, sweet, late- 

 ke/ping. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10c, Klb. 25c, lb. 75c. 

 GOLDEN HUBBARD. A perfect type of its 

 arent except in color, which is bright, deep 

 orange-yellow. Exceedingly showy and attrac- 

 tive; flesh deep yellow, much richer in color than 

 the Hubbard. Very drv and of excellent flavor. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 341b. 35 cts., lb. $1. 



