Northern-grown Seed Potatoes and Grass Seeds. 



WM, C. BECKERT, 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



The Best Seed Potatoes. 



(Kartoffefrt.) 



(Prices subject to change.) 



We send out no Potatoes in spring before danger of 



Our Potatoes are all choice northern-grown stock, grown especially from 

 frost is past. 



All varieties sent free by mail at 20 cts. per pound, except where otherwise noted. Prices here quoted are based on present 

 value, and are subject to variation without notice. 



The Bovee Potato. 



The Bovee. The earliest Potato ever introduced, and a heavy 

 yielder. In a competitive trial with other early sorts it has outyielded 

 them all, and has come in fully one week earlier than the next earliest 

 variety. The vine is dwarf and stocky, and the tubers grow remark- 

 ably close together in the hills. Says a report from The Rural New- 

 Yorker trial grounds : "The Bovee is at least 12 days earlier than 

 the Early Ohio, but even were it no earlier, the almost perfect 

 shape of the Bovee would win the prize every time." Pk. 50 cts., 

 bus. $1.75. 



Early Ohio. Leading early variety ; tubers rough in the 

 skin ; nearly round, and quite distinct in appearance ; cook dry and 

 mealy. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.60. 



Early Puritan. Skin and flesh white; cooks dry and floury; 

 very productive. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.60. 



Everitt. Medium early, light pink, of good quality ; a heavy 

 yielder. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.60. 



Clark's No. I. Cooks dry and mealy and is of firm quality. 

 Early and keeps well. Pk. 40 cts., bus. $1.50. 



King: Of Roses. This new seedling is better than any other 

 of the Rose family. It is the heaviest yielder of its class. Pk. 

 45 cts., bus. $1.60. 



King- Of the Earlies. Very early ; bright pink, oblong ; 

 good yielder, and of fine quality. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.60. 



Country Gentleman. Resembles Beauty of Hebron, but 

 ripens later and yields better crops. Quality fine; a most excellent 

 Potato. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.60. 



Rochester Rose. An improvement on Early Rose. Larger 

 in size, fully as early, and a heavy yielder. Pk. 40 cts., bus. $1.50. 



Reeves' Rose. Medium ; very productive, and grows to a 

 large size ; of excellent quality. Pk. 40 cts., bus. $1.50. 



Late Puritan. Like Early Puritan in color, quality and general 

 appearance, but larger and far more productive; is very popular in 

 some localities. Pk. 40 cts., bus. $1.50. 



Restaurant. A heavy yielder ; for the main crop hard to 

 surpass. If you wish to raise a heavy crop of large, handsome Pota- 

 toes, this is a good one to plant. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.60. 



Sir Walter Raleigh. New. Large, smooth, oblong, white; 

 heavy yielder for main crop. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.60. 



Thoroughbred. New. Medium early, long, pink ; heavy 

 yielder and of fine quality. Pk. 45 cts., bus. $1.60. 



Chicago Market. Medium early, light pink ; good in yield 

 and quality. Pk. 40 cts., bus. $1.50. 



Early Norther. Earliest of the Rose class. Heavy yielder; 

 quality fine. Pk. 40 cts., bus. $1.50. 



Grass Seed. 



Prices variable. 



Prices of Grass Seed fluctuate ; rates here given are those ruling at this date. For Grass Seed sent by mail, add postage 

 at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. to prices. Write for special prices on large quantities. 



Lawn Grass. See 3d page of cover. 



Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa pratensis). Sow in fall or 

 spring at the rate of 2 or 3 bushels per acre. Our seed is free from 

 chaff, and may be sown almost as easily as Timothy. Fancy qualitv. 

 Lb. 20 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $1.75, 100 ibs. $12. 



Perennial Rye Grass (Lolium perenne). Affords pasture 

 very early in the spring. Grass variable in size and appearance. 

 Sow in early spring at the rate of 1 to 1% bushels per acre. Lb. 15c, 

 bushel of 24 lbs. $2.20, 100 lbs. $8. 



Red Top (Agrostis vulgaris). Very suitable for pasture on 

 low ground. Produces late in the season a reddish purple or greenish 

 panicle of flowers. Choice, lb. 10 cts., bus. of 14 lbs. $1.20, 100 lbs. 

 $7 ; fancy, lb. 20 cts., bushel of 32 lbs. $4.80, 100 lbs. $14. 



Italian Rye Grass (Lolium Italicum). Thrives in any soil, 

 and yields abundant crops. Lb. 15 cts., bushel of 22 lbs. $2.25, 

 100 lbs. $8.50. 



Wood Meadow Grass {Poa nemoralis). Verv suitable 

 for under trees. Lb. 40 cts., bus. of 14 lbs. $4.20, 100 lbs. $30. 



Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata). Rapid in growth, and 

 yields a large aftermath ; earlier than other grasses. It has a strong 

 tendency to grow in clumps, and should be sown with clover, as both 

 ripen at one time. Choicest grade. Lb. 20 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $1.75, 

 100 lbs. $12. 



Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis stolonifera). Succeeds 

 well in moist situations. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 20 lbs. $4, 100 lbs. $18. 



Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis canina). A very 

 fine variety for lawn or pasture. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 12 lbs. $2.75, 

 100 lbs. $18. 



Perennial Sweet Vernal (Anthoxanthum odoratum ) 

 Mixed with other grasses, it is valuable for pasture on account of its 

 earliness ; pleasant in fragrance. Lb. 60 cts. 



Crested Dog'S-tail (Cynosurus cristatus). Valuable for 

 pasture on hard, dry soils. Lb. 35c, bushel of 21 lbs. $6.50, 100 lbs. $28. 



Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus pratensis). Desirable for 

 permanent pastures on moist soil ; early, and rapid in growth. Lb. 

 35 cts., bushel of 7 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $28. 



Sheep Fescue (Festuca ovina). 

 Short, very thick in growth; excellent for 

 sheep pasture. Lb. 25 cts., bushel of 

 12 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $17. 



Fine-leaved Fescue (Festuca 

 ovina tenuifolia). Flourishes well on dry . 

 and sterile soils ; well suited for lawns. 

 Lb. 30 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $3.5C 

 100 lbs. $24. 



Meadow Fescue. Valuable for . 

 mixtures for permanent pastures. Lb. 

 20 cts., bushel of 22 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $12. 



Hard Fescue (Festuca durius- 

 cula ) . Thrives well in dry situations where 

 many other Grasses will not grow Lb. 

 20 cts., bushel of 14 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $16. 



Tall Meadow Oat Grass 



(Avena elatior). Rapid and luxuriant in 

 growth; valuable for soilinsr. Lb. 25 cts., 



bushel of 15 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $16. Perennial Rye Grass. 



We can Supply any Leading or New Varieties of Potatoes not Listed Here. Prices on Application. 



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