X\xrxiips a^ndl Spiiaa^cli- 



\NM. C. BECKERT. 



ALLEGHENY, RA. 



Xurnips. 



(3iu6e.) 



For earl}- use sow as soon as the ground can be prepared in 

 spring, in drills 15 inches apart, and thin the plants to stand S 

 inches apart. Sow for succession at intervals of a fortnight until 

 the last week in July, and from that time onward until the last 

 of August sow for rnain crop. The sowings should alwaj's 

 made just before a rain, if possible, as the success of the crc 

 depends in a great measure upon quick germination and rapitl 

 growth in the 5-oung plants. An ounce of seed will sow 150 feet 

 of drill ; two pounds will sow an acre. 



WHITE-FLESHED SORTS. 



-EXTRA EARLY PURPLE-TOP MUNICH. The earliest 

 of all Turnips, and one of the best for cooking when young, 

 but it does not remain tender long. Roots white, with purple 

 top ; of good size. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts,, Klb. 25 cts., lb. 75c. 

 RED or PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAF. The popular flat 

 sort, grown so largely for fall and winter crops. The roots 

 grow ver}' rapidh', and are sweet and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 EARLY PLAT DUTCH STRAP- 

 LEAF. Largely grown for early summer 

 use; early, quick-growing and good. 

 Pkt. 5 c, oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts.. lb. 60 cts. 

 EARLY WHITE EGG. Pretty, pure 

 white, egg-shaped roots, which grow 

 rapidly and are fine-grained, sweet, deli- 

 cate flavored and solid. One of the very 

 best sorts for table use. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



LARGE EARLY RED TOPPED 

 GLOBE. This variety is remarkable for 

 its heavy yield per acre. The roots are 

 globe-shaped, early in maturing, and good 

 in quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^Ib. 20 

 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



V BREAD STONE TURNIP. A fine son > 

 for-spring and winter. Roots of medium j 

 size, smooth, white, sweet, and solid. 

 Pkt. 5 c, oz. 10 c, Klb. 25 c, lb. 75 c. 



^•'COW-HORN. Roots shaped like Carrots, 

 with white, fine-grained, sweet flesh. 

 Pkt. 5 c, oz. 10 c, Klb. 20 c, lb. 60 c. 

 LARGE WHITE NORFOLK. Grown 

 principally for stock ; roots very large, 

 coarse-grained, nutritious. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



^ GOLDEN BALL or ORANGE JELLY. 



^ Beautiful globe-shaped roots of bright 

 yellow, noted for their sweet, juicy rich- 

 ness of flavor ; they remain tender and fit 

 for cooking a long time. One of the best 

 yellow sorts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts.. 

 Klb. 20 cts.. lb. 60 cts. 



Improved Amer 



Sorfolk Savoy Spinach. 



While Dutch and Purple-Top Strap- Leaf. 



Yellow-Fleshed Sorts. 



YELLOW STONE. Equally good for 

 table or stock-feeding ; roots solid, 

 tender and good-keeping. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 AMBER GLOBE. Very large, firm, 

 globular roots, which keep well until 

 ate. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 

 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 YELLOW ABERDEEN. Much grown 

 for stock-feeding ; roots large and solid. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. IOC, Klb. 2oc., lb. 60c. 



Ruta-Bagas, or Swedes. 



These are grown chiefly as a farm crop 

 tock, but are excellent for cooking in 

 rmg. 



MPROVED AMERICAN. The 



bes; of the Swedish turnips ; large, 

 firm, \'ellow roots, which keep well, are 

 hardy and well-flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 {■/'SWEET GERMAN. Very large, solid 

 * white sweet roots. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



SpirLacli- 



(Spinat.) 



This is one one of the most important 

 Ruta-Bagas. crops grown for greens, and may be had 



in good contiition from very early in spring until cold weather. 

 For early use sow very early in spring, and for succession at in- 

 tervals. The main crop, for spring and winter use, should be 

 sown in September, and the plants covered for winter. An 



✓uunce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill ; 10 lbs. to an acre. 

 LONG-STANDING THICK-LEAVED. The best sort for 

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

 . the Savoy style. Oz. 10 cts., Klb. 15 cts, , lb. 35 cts. 

 'NORFOLK SAVOY, Very hardy and well adapted for winter 

 crops; seeds quickly in warm weather. Leaves large and 

 1,-' wrinkled like a Savoy Cabbage. Oz. loc, Klb. 15c., lb 35c. 

 ^ VIROFLAY. Leaves immense, round and thick ; good for 

 ppnng sowings. Oz. 10 cts., Klb. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 

 ROUND DUTCH. A round-leaved, imported variety. 



I iz. 10 cts., Klb. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 

 BECKERT HARDY WINTER. Preferable to other sorts for 

 winter because the plants have long, fibrous tap-roots, which 

 keep them from being uprooted by frost. The leaves are large, 

 firm-te-xtured and well-flavored. Sow in fall, so that the 

 = plants mav form good leaves before cold weather. Also good 

 for spring sowing, because it grows rapidly and stands long. 

 / Oz. 15 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 r NEW ZEALAND. Oz. 15 cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



