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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



Golden Plume Celery. 



CELERY 



For early crops sow the seed in the hot- 

 bed by the middle of February, transplant- 

 ing later to a cold frame and setting out in 

 the garden in late May, 6 inches apart, in 

 trenches about 10 inches wide, 6 inches deep 

 and 4 feet apart. For late Celery, sow m 

 March or April and transplant to trenches 

 in late June or July. As the plants attain 

 full size, gradually draw up earth on both 

 sides to blanch them and bring out the 

 flavor. Use Bordeaux Mixture as a rust 

 preventative. 



One ounce of seed will produce 5000 plants. 



White Plume. The earliest variety. The 

 inner stalks turn white without blanch- 

 ing. Pkt, 10c; y 2 oz., 20c; oz. ( 35c; % 

 lb., $1.10. 



GOLDEN PLUME. A new Celery of great 

 value. Hardy, grows quicker and attains 

 a larger size than Golden Self-Blanching, 

 which it otherwise resembles. Pkt., 25c; 

 V 2 oz., $1.00; oz., $1.75. 



Golden Self -Blanching. (American-grown 

 from French originator's stock). A fine 

 early maturing variety of dwarf, stocky 

 growth, with heavy golden yellow heart. 

 Blanches easily. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 35c; 

 oz., 60c; % lb., $1.75. 



EASY BLANCHING. A splendid Celery for 

 both early use and Winter keeping. Hardy, 

 blight resistant, blanching easily and of 

 splendid quality. Pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c: 

 oz., 35c; y± lb., $1.10. 



Fordhook Emperor. A dwarf Winter Celery 

 with very thick, heavy stalks. Leads all 

 in flavor. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 20c; oz., 35c; 

 % lb., $1.10. 



Standard Bearer. A red or rose tinted va- 

 riety of excellent flavor. Strong, sturdy 

 growth and easily blanched. Pkt., 15c; 

 % oz., 55c; oz., $1.00. 



CELERIAC 



(Turnip-Rooted Celery) 



Same culture as celery. Leaves are not 

 edible. Bulbous roots are used as flavoring 

 in soups and salads. Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 20c; 

 oz., 35c; & lb., $1.10. 



CHICORY 



One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drilL 

 Witloof (French Endive). Sow in early 

 Spring in rows iy 2 feet apart and thin to 

 4 inches. Lift the roots in the Fall and 

 bury them in light soil in a warm cellar. 

 The new growth, ready in a month, makes 

 a delectable salad. Pkt., 10c; oz , 25c; 

 % lb., 75c. 



Large-Rooted Magdeburg. Grown for its 

 roots, which are dried, ground, and used 

 as a substitute for coffee. Pkt., 10c; oz., 

 25c; i/ 4 lb., 75c. 



COLLARDS 



A tall, loose-leaved cabbage much prized 

 in the South as boiling greens. Same cul- 

 ture as cabbage. 



True Georgia. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; & lb., 

 60c. 



CORN SALAD (Fatten) 



One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drill. 



Sow in September for Fall salad, or pro- 

 tect over Winter for Spring use. 



Large-Seeded. Large, round, deep green 

 leaves, forming a dense rosette. Pkt., 10c; 

 oz., 20c; % lb., 60c. 



CRESS 



Extra Curled or Pepper Grass. An appetiz- 

 ing salad, growing rapidly in any garden 

 soil. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y± lb., 35c. 



Water Cress. The true 'Water Cress." Easily 

 raised from seed in your own garden in 

 any moist location. Pkt., 15c; V 2 oz., 35c; 

 oz., 65c; % lb., $2.00. 



DANDELION 



Sow in early Spring in rows 15 inches 

 apart, and thin to 4 inches. 



One ounce of seed will sow 200 feet of drill. 



Improved Thick Leaf. Pkt., 15c; % oz., 40c; 

 oz., 75c; % lb., $2.25. 



Water Cress. 



