WM. O. BECKERT, 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Turnips and Spinacli. 



Xixriiips. 



For early use sow as soon as the ground can be prepared ni 

 spring, in drills 15 inches apart, and thin the plants to stand 8 

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

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

 of August sow fot main crop. The sowings should always be 

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

 depends in a great measure upon quick germniation and rapid 

 growth in the young plants. An ounce of seed will sow 150 feet 

 of drill ; two pounds will sow an acre. 



WHITE-FLESHED SORTS. 



m*-^ JERSEY £ILT. A pure white, round Turnip : e.xtra earlv 

 in maturWig, and of splendid quality ; single taproot and small 



top. PWt. 5 cts. , oz. 10 cts. , Jl^lb. 25 cts. , lb. 75 cts. 

 «»,^ED oJ^PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAP. The popular flat 



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



grow very rapidly, and are sweet and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 10 cts., ^Ib. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 ^^ARLT FLAT DUTCH STRAP- 



LEAF. Largely grown for early summer 



use; early7 quick-growing and good. 



Pkt. 5 c, bz. 10 cts., %\h. 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 



p^st sorts for table use. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 ✓oz. 10 cts., Jjlb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



/fXARGE EARLY RED TOPPED 

 GfiOBE. This variety is remarkable for 

 its heavy yield per acre. The roots are 

 globe-shaped, early in maturing, and good 

 i;»''quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 20 

 yfcts., lb. 60 cts. 



\/BREAD STONE TURNIP. A fine son 

 Y for spring and winter, Roots of medium 



size, ' smooth, white, sweet, and solid 



Vkt. 5 c, oz. 10 c, Klb. 20C., lb. 60 c. 



>>COW-HORN. Roots shaped like Carrots, 

 with white, fine-grained, sweet flesh. 

 Pkt. 5 c, oz. lo c, H\h. 20 c, lb. 60 c. 

 ^ LARGE WHITE NORFOLK. Grown 

 principally for stock ; roots very large, 

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

 Oz. 10 cts., J<lbN^.„cts., lb. 60 cts. 



) /GOLDEN BALL'ii-ORANGE JELLY. 



Lf' 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., 

 Jilb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



If-'ht/e Dutch and Purple- Top Strap-LeaJ. 



ellow-Fleshed Sorts. 



Improved 



Norfolk Savoy Spinach 



YELLOW STONE. Equally gcod for 

 table or stock-feeding; roots solid, 

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

 oz. 10 cts., ^Ib. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 AMBER GLOBE. Very large, firm, 

 globular roots, which keep well until 

 late. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 20 

 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 YELLOW ABERDEEN. Much grown 

 for stock-feeding ; roots large and solid. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. IOC, ^Ib. 20C., lb. 60C. 



Ruta-Bagas, or Swedes. 



These are grown chiefly as a farm crop 

 stock', but are excellent for cooking in 

 ring. 



PROVED AMERICAN. The 



best of the Swedish turnips; large,* 

 firm, yellow roots, which keep well, are 

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

 /yi. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 /^WEET GERMAN. Very large, solid 

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

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



Spinacli- 



(©^5inat.) 



This is one one of the most important 

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



in good condition 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 

 3QWn in September, and the plants covered for winter. An 



nee of seed will sow 100 feet of drill ; 10 lbs. lo 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., '/lb. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 

 NORFOLK SAVOY, Very hardy and well adapted for winter 

 crops ; seeds quickly in warm weather. Leaves large and 

 / wrinkled like a Savoy Cabbage. Oz. loc, M\h. 15c., lb. 35c. 

 I'VIROFLAY. Leaves immense, round and thick; good for 

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

 QUND DUTCH. A round-leaved, imported variety. 

 'i. 10 cts., Klb. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 

 ECKERT 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-textured and well-flavored. Sow in fall, so that the 

 1 plants may 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. 

 NEW ZEALAND. Oz. 15 cts., >4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

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