WM. C. BECKERT, 



ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Cauliflower, Artichoke, Broccoli, Chicory, Etc. 



CAULIFLOWER. 



(Stumenfo|L) 



How to Crow Fine Cauliflower. The general outlines of culture for 

 Cauliflower and cabbage 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 crop as 

 directed for cabbage, but do not set the early plants in the open 

 field too soon, for if 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, and 

 amateurs' who undertake its culture find it easy. An ounce of 

 seedy^nll produce about 1,500 plants. 



BECKERT'S EARLY SNOWBALL. Produces large, hand- 

 some 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. Unsur- 

 passed by any strain offered. Pkt. 25 cts., %cz. 90 cts. 

 \S SXTRA EARLY ERFURT. The plants may be depended 

 upon to- form large, firm white heads, very early. The variety com- 

 pares very favorably with Surly Snowball. Pkt. 20c, J^oz. 80e. 

 ^^ALGfERS. Late, sure-heading; the heads are good in color 

 an(Lquality, and long-keeping. Pkt. 10 cts., J£oz. 25c, oz. 80c 

 l/EXTRA EARLY PARIS. Large leaves and large, firm, white 

 neads. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 20 cts., oz. 70 cts. 

 ^ NONPAREIL, or HALF-EARLY PARIS. Furnishes fine, 

 unifxJrni heads of good size. Pkt. 5 cts., %oz. 20 cts., oz. 70 cts. ^ 



LENORMAND'S SHORT-STEM. A hardy late variety; 

 l*good heads, with close, uniform curds, well protected by leaves. 

 Pkt/6 cts., %oz. 20 cts., oz. 70 cts. 



/VEITCH'S AUTUMN CI ANT. White, large, firm heads, 

 *whieh are well protected by large leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 15 cts., 

 oz. 50 cts. 



Beckert's Early Snowball Cauliflower. 



WATER AND UPLAND CRESS. 



)r garnishing. The plants increase rapidly from the roots and 

 : Grass should be sown thickly in shallow drills in early spring, 



(ftreffe.) 



The leaves form excellent, spicy spring salads, and are also used 

 by self-deeding, and require little care after they become established. Pepp 

 and intervals for continual supply, as it soon runs to seed. 



fwATER CRESS. Small, oval leaves; very tender, crisp and pleasantly spicy when young. Plant of prostrate habit. A perennial 

 aquatic, which grows well in any running stream, forming large beds of leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts. 

 ^"UBtAND. Seed of this species may be sown anywhere in moist places in spring or fall. Leaves broad, crisp, tender and good for 

 laladff; plant a perennial. Pkt. 10 cts. 



'EXTRA CURLED, or PEPPER CRASS. Of pleasant, pungent flavor; the leaves can be cut several times. The plants grow well in 

 any soil, and require little care. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts, . lb. 60 cts. 



Extra Curled Cress. 



ARTICHOKE. 



(2Irtifd)orfe.) 



Sow eapiy in spring, and transplant the following spring 

 tp'permanent beds in rows or hills 3 feet apart. 

 / LARGE CREEN GLOBE. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 



y (StofenIo$I.) 



The^eed should be sown in April or May, 

 and the plants cultivated like cabbage ; very 

 ha/Hy, and the heads are improved by frost. 

 : An ounce of seed will produce 2,000 plants. 

 /DWARF IMPROVED. Dwarf, with 

 small, solid, tender heads, growing very close 

 along the stem. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



CORN SALAD. 



(Sammer ©alat.) 



Sow the seed thickly in shallow drills in 

 September, and firm the soil well down above 

 it, if the weather be dry. Highly appreciated, 

 and much grown where other salads and let- 



tuces do not succeed. An ounce of seed 

 will sow a^Ked 20 feet square. 



LARGE-SEEDED. Has large, tender 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %lb. 30c. 



BROCCOLI. 



(©proffenfo^l.) 



Requires the same treatment as cauli- 

 flower. The heads are tender, white, and 

 delicate in flavor. An ounce of seed will 

 produce about 2,000 plants. 

 / WHITE CAPE. Creamy white, me- 

 jdium', compact; sure to form; delicate 

 flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



CHICORY. 



(Sidprte.) 



Sow early in spring, in good, mellow 

 soil and in drills half an inch deep and 12 

 inches apart. , 



LARCE-ROOTED MAGDEBURG, or 

 COFFEE. The roots form the Chicory of 

 commerce; the leaves, when blanched, 

 make an excellent salad. . Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 30 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



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