VEGETABLE SEEDS 



BeckerVs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



THE CHOICEST WHITE SWEET CORN 



While the yellow varieties of Sweet Corn described on the preceding page have made rapid strides in poijular favor, the white sorts offered 

 on this page are still considered the standard and will continue to be so for some years to come. We offer a comprehensive assortment of 

 quality Kinds maturing in succession. Of course, quality in an extra-early variety should not be measured by the same standards as that of 

 the later varieties. However, we do not offer a single variety which has not one good characteristic or another. 



THE EARLIEST WHITE SORTS 



BECKERT'S EARLIEST. This is the first of all Sweet Corns to produce ears for the 



table, earlier even than Mammoth White Cory, Premo, Golden Bantam, and other 



extra-early sorts. Moreover, it is of very good quality for such an early variety. 



It is dwarf in growth, with stalks about 4 feet tall, each usually bearing two good 



ears The ears are to 7 inches long, with 8 or 10 rows of broad, white kernels. 



Pkt! 15 cts., Vzlb. 30 cts., lb. 50 cts., 2 lbs. 90 cts., 5 lbs. $2.00, 10 lbs. $3.75. 

 ADAM'S EXTRA-EARLY. Not a true Sweet Corn, but usef^ul in some sections on 



account of its hardiness, as it can be planted a week or so earlier, and matures where 



the seasons are too short for any of t he real Sweet Corns. Pkt. 10 cts., Vzlb. 20 cts., 



lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.35. 

 ARISTOCRAT. About a week later than Mammoth White Cory; ears larger, being 



uniformly 8 inches long with 10 rows of very broad, deep kernels, on a red cob. 



Kernels tinged with red when ripe but pure white in the eating stage and very sweet. 



Aristocrat is the best of the red cob varieties. Pkt. 10 cts., y2lb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 



2 lbs. GO cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.35. 

 PREMO. One of the earliest of the true Sugar Corns. Ears 8-rowed and of fair size; 



quality good. Pkt. 10 cts., Vilb. 20 cts., lb. 35 Cts., 2 lbs. 60 Cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 



10 lbs. $2.35. 



MAMMOTH WHITE CORY. This is, without a doubt, the earliest Sweet Corn 



that develops an ear of good size and quality. Maturing with Premo, it is earlier 



and of better quality than the old-fashioned Cory, while the ears grow 7 to 8 inches 



long, with 10 or 12 rows of sweet, white kernels, and are generally produced two 



on a stalk. For extra-early market or for first in the home garden. Mammoth 



White Corv is unexcelled. jPkt. 10 cts., V^lb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 60 cts., 



5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.35. 

 EARLY MAYFLOWER. Very similar to Mammoth White Cory, and a popular 



variety in some sections. Pkt. 10 cts., Vilb. 20 cts., lb. 35 CtS., 2 lbs. 60 CtS., 



5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.35. 



SECOND-EARLY VARIETIES 



WHIPPLE'S EARLY. A new Sweet Corn of great merit. Large ears of the Ever- 

 green type, maturing ahead of Howling Mob. Pkt. IS^cts., '^Ib. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 

 2 lbs. 70 cts., 5 lbs. $1.65, 10 lbs. $3.00. 



KENDEL'S EARLY GIANT. A few days later than Aristocrat, with 12-rowed ears 

 averaging 8 to 9 inches long. A popular ntarket variety. Pkt. 10 cts., Vilb. 20 cts., 

 lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 60 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.35. 



HOWLING MOB. A splendid second-early, producing large ears of handsome 

 appearance and the very finest quality. Vigorous and productive; ears 9 to 10 

 inches long and 16-rowed; a trifle later than Kendel's Giant. The best second-early 

 for the home garden and a fine Corn for every purpose. Pkt. 10 cts., Vi'"*- 20 cts., 

 lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 60 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.35. 



BLACK MEXICAN. A second-early Sweet Corn with bluish black grains when 

 ripe. In the eating stage, before the kernels begin to show any color, it is of super- 

 lative quality, with a rich, almost "musky" flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., y2lb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 70 cts., 5 lbs. $1.65, 10 lbs. $3.00. 



The terms "early" and "late," as applied to Sweet Corn and other vegetables, 

 are sometimes misleading. An "early" variety is one that matures its crop quickly 

 while a "late" variety requires a longer growing season. Consequently, a "late" 

 variety must usually be planted early while an "early" kind may be planted later 

 and still produce a crop before frost. Among the Sweet Corns any of the earliest 

 white sorts may be sown in this latitude as late as July 10; the second-earlies 

 should be sown not later than June 25; and the main-crop not later than June 15. 

 The varieties on this page are listed as nearly as possible in the order in which they 

 would mature if planted at the same time. 



White Evergreen. The late quality standard 



Howling Mob. A fine second-early 



MAIN-CROP AND LATE 

 SWEET CORNS 



EARLY MAMMOTH. A few days earlier than 

 Late Mammoth; ears as long but more tapering. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Vilb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 

 60 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.35. 

 LATE MAMMOTH. The largest variety of Sweet 

 Corn; ears 10 to 12 inches long, with 16 or 18 rows 

 of broad grains of delicious flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 Vzlb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 60 cts., 5 lbs. 

 $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.35. 

 EARLY EVERGREEN. The earliest of the Ever- 

 green type. Ears nearly as large as those of 

 Stowell's Evergreen. Kernels long and narrow; 

 a favorite for canning. Pkt. 10 cts., Vilb- 

 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 60 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 

 10 lbs. $2.35. 

 WHITE EVERGREEN. The finest strain of 

 Stowell's Evergreen in cultivation. Very pro- 

 ductive; ears exceedingly uniform, 9 inches long 

 and 16-rowed; kernels a trifle broader and whiter 

 than those of Stowell's. Quality is extra- 

 fine. Pkt. 10 cts., Valb. 20 cts., ib. 35 cts., 

 2 lbs. 60 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.35. 

 STOWELL'S EVERGREEN. An old favorite, the 

 standard late Sweet Corn. Remains lit for use a 

 long time. Pkt. 10 cts., Vjlb. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 

 2 lbs. 70 cts., 5 lbs. $1.65, 10 lbs. $3.00. 

 COUNTRY GENTLEMAN. The well-known 

 "shoe-peg" Corn, noted for its superb quality. 

 Good-sized ears densely filled with long, narrow 

 kernels, which are irregularly placed on the small 

 cob. Ready at the same time as Stowell's Ever- 

 green. Pkt. 10 cts., Vi'b. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 

 2 lbs. 70 cts., 5 lbs. $1.65, 10 lbs. $3.00. 



FOR FIELD CORN, SEE PAGE 35 



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