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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA.— Choice Vegetable Seeds 



perfection drumhead savoy. ( See preceding page. ) 



. y CABBAGE SEED, continued 



V EARLY ERFURT SAVOY. This new sort has full 

 and long extended heads, with but few loose outside leaves, 

 allowing of close planting; heads very heavy; quality fine; 

 in,taste very similar to Brussels Sprouts. Pkt. 15 cts. 



J/RED SAVOY DELICACY OF ERFURT. Produces 

 large heads possessing more solidity than any other red 

 Savoy Cabbage; in quality it is far superior to the Green 

 or Yellow-green Savoys; medium early and a good keeper. 

 . Pkt. 15 cts. 



V MAMMOTH ROCK RED. A select late strain of red 



Cabbage, with very large and solid heads. This is the 

 housekeeper's favorite Cabbage for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., Mlb. CO cts. 

 If ZENITH DARK RED. Very solid ; thin ribbed heads 

 of medium size and exceedingly dark red color, with few 

 loose outside leaves in proportion to the size of the head; 

 medium early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



ARTICHOKE 



(airtifd&ocfe) 



Saw early in spring and transplant the following spring 

 tOyffermanent beds in rows or hills 3 feet apart. 

 1/lARCE CREEN GLOBE. The best sort for general 

 use. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



CAULIFLOWER 



(SIumenfoBI) 



How to Crow Fine Cauliflower. The general outlines of culture for Cauliflower and cabbages are essentially the same, but to the 

 former extra care given in applying fertilizers and moisture well repays the gardener. Sow the seeds for early and late crops as directed 

 for cabbage, but do not set the early plants in the open field too soon, for it too much stunted by severe frosts they begin to form heads 

 before they are strong enough to develop them well. Plants which have not headed before winter sets in may be stored in a cool cellar or 

 coldframe, and will form heads there without any further attention. A deep, loamy soil, with a substratum of moisture during dry weather, 

 is most suitable for the Cauliflower. Market-gardeners find this one of their most profitable crops. An ounce of seed will produce about 

 1,500 plants. 



'« BECKERT'S EARLY SNOWBALL. Produces large, handsome heads, measuring 8 to 10 inches across; pure snowy white, close, 

 compact and of the finest quality. The stalks are short, of 

 compact growth, and can be planted closely. It is extra-early, 

 a very certain header, and equally good for a late crop. Un- 

 surpassed by any strain offered. Pkt. 20 cts., %oz. 90 cts. 

 Y EXTRA-EARLY ERFURT. The plants may be de- 

 pended upon to form large, firm white heads very early. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 75 cts. 



1 EXTRA-EARLY PARIS. Large leaves and large, firm 

 frhite heads. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 25 cts. 



, ALGIERS. Late, sure-heading; the heads are good in 

 'color and quality and long-keeping. Pkt. 10 cts., J£oz. 25 cts. 

 ..- LENORMAND'S SHORT-STEM. A hardy, late va- 

 riety; good heads, with close, uniform curds, well protected 

 by leaves. Pkt. 10 cts., %oz. 25 cts. 



, VEITCH'S AUTUMN GIANT. White, large, firm 

 /heads, which are well protected by large leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 V 4 oz. 20 cts. 



BROCCOLI 



(©proffcnfohl) 



Requires the same treatment as cauliflower. The heads 

 are tender, white and delicate in flavor. An ounce of seed 

 will produce about 2,000 plants. 



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' WHITE CAPE. Creamy white, medium, compact; sure 

 to form; delicate flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS 



(ftofenfoBI) 



The seed should be sown in April or May, and the plants 

 cultivated like cabbage; very hardy, and the heads are im- 

 proved by frost. An ounce of seed will produce 2,000 plants. 



V DWARF IMPROVED. Dwarf, with small, solid, ten- 

 der heads, growing very close along the stem. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts. 



beckekt's eakly snowball cauliflower. 



