WM. C. BECKERT, 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Garden and Field Beets. 



THE BEST GARDEN BEETS. 



(Satatruben.) 



The soil best suited to the Beet 

 sown in hotbeds, and the seedlings 

 is sown outside as soon as the soil 

 is in good condition, in drills from 

 12 to 15 inches apart, and covered 

 about an inch deep ; the plants are 

 thinned to stand 4 to 5 inches apart 

 in the rows. For winter crops, 

 sow seed in June, in drills, as for 

 early Beets. An ounce of seed 

 will so/f 50 feet of drill ; 5 to 6 

 pounds, an acre. 



VCROSBY IMPROVED. An 



improvement on Egyptian ; its 

 roots are thicker, ready for use 

 earlier, smoother and of better 

 shape. The flesh is fine- grained, 

 sweet and tender. It deserves a 

 leading place among home and 

 mark^rBeets. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 ctsV%lb. 25 cts., lb. 90 cts. 

 V EGYPTIAN. An early sort; 

 can be planted very closely. Me- 

 dium size and dark crimson color. 

 Pkt. 5>£s.,oz. 10 cts., ViVo. 20 cts., 

 lb. C^Ccts. 



(/early blood turnip. 



Early; of rapid growth, with small 

 tops. The roots are roundish, flat, 

 deep led, and of the very finest 

 qualityj/Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 Y+Vo.Jficts., lb. 60 cts. 



IEWINCS BLOOD TURNIP 



a deep and light, rich, sandy loam, 

 e transplanted to the open ground a 



For very early crops, the seed of Crosby, or some similar sort, is 

 soon as it is warm enough. For main crop or early Beets, the seed 



Early Blood Turnip. 



Beckert's Perfect: 



Crosby. 



Dewing. 



The roots are long, round and smooth, with blood-red flesh, 



One of the best main crop and late sorts, 

 marked by light rings. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %\h. 20 cts., lb. GO cts. 

 | ECLIPSE. Roots globe-shaped, deep red, with sweet, fine-grained flesh, which remains tender a long time. Good for both early and 

 winter-crops, and one of the most widely grown and generally popular Beets. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %lb. 20 cts., lb. 00 cts. 



DMAND'S BLOOD TURNIP. Round, smooth and uniform in shape, seldom growing too large. The flesh is unusually sweet and 

 good. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %Vo. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



— -COLUMBIA. Skin smooth; flesh deep blood-red and of the finest quality. A good market 

 sort as we'll as for private use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %Vo. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



i^/ BECKERT'S PERFECTION BLOOD TURNIP. For main and late crops, as the name im- 

 plies, We have here perfection in a table Beet. We have bred up this strain for years, and until last 

 season never offered it for sale. It is not early, but is admirably adapted for main crop and for 

 winter storage. The Beet is almost a perfect globe shape, with small tap-roots; its tendencies are 

 to grow only to medium size. Flesh dark crimson, and remains tender and brittle after a season's 

 growth. The strain is so highly bred that the Beets grow as uniform in size and shape as can be. 

 PJrt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 25 cts., lb. 90 cts. 



SEIF BLOOD TURNIP. A local variety of great merit; it is not early, but excellent for main 

 or winter. crop. Deep crimson in color, and remains tender, no matter what size it attains. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts., lb. 90 cts. 



! LONG SMOOTH BLOOD. Half -long deep red roots; flesh firm, juicy and tender. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



SWISS CHARD (Sea-Kale Beet). Grown for its tender ssucculent tops, which are prepared 

 or the table like spinach or asparagus. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., >^lb. 25 cts. 



FIELD BEETS FOR STOCK FEEDING. 



Grown for stock feeding, they form very wholesome and nutritious food. Of especial value for 

 feeding to cows, and they greatly increase the flow of milk. The seeds should be dropped about 2 

 inches apart in drills 2 feet apart and the plants thinned so that there will be 12 or 16 inches between 

 them. Round-rooted varieties are best suited to light, sandy, shallow soil; long-rooted sorts to <le<-r> 

 ones. On rich ground the yield is enormous. From 5 to 8 lbs. of seed are required to sow an ai re. 

 Write for special rates on seeds of Field Beets in quantities of 5 pounds and upwards. 

 RED-TOP SUGAR BEET. Combines with heavy yield a good percentage of sugar; white 

 flesh. 



-/GOLDEN TANKARD. Has large and handsome roots of a peculiar shape, and grows partly 

 above the ground. Flesh bright yellow, with much saccharine matter. 



GIANT LONG RED MANGEL. Heavy cropper; grown very generally. Roots are long and 

 tliick, with rose and white flesh, and grows partly above ground. 

 — LONG YELLOW MANGEL. Like the two preceding sorts, except in color. 

 \ . CI ANT INTERMEDIATE. Very heavy producer. 



ORANGE GLOBE. Large, orange-colored, oval variety. Good on shallow soil. 



Price of all the above Field Beets: Oz. 5 cts., 4 ozs. IS cts., lb. 45 cts. 



Golden Tankard Mangel-Wurzel.'" 



