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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHEVY. PA. 



Spinach Hardy Winter. Withstands the winter better 

 than any other sort. If sown at the right time in the fall it 

 is absolutely frost proof. Should be sown so it forms a 

 small stalk before cold sets in; if sown too early so it attains 

 a large size, it will not withstand the winter as well ; also a 

 good spinach for spring sowing; not as rapid a grower as 

 some, but stands a long time before seeding. It is a local 

 variety and grown ver}' successfully by our home market 

 gardeners. Pkt. 5 cts. : oz. 1." cts. : I4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 



Norfolk Savoy. Curled and wrinkled in the leaf like 

 the Savoy Cabbage. Stalks large and very productive. 

 Best adapted for fall and winter crop, being hardier than 

 most others. As a summer crop it is not so desirable as 

 some of the following sorts, for the reason that on approach 

 of warm weather it shoots to seed very quickly. Pkt. 5 cts. ; 

 oz. 10 cts. ; I4 lb. 15 cts. ; lb. 35 cts. 



TURNIP. (Rube.) 



For early use, sow as soon as the ground can be worked 

 in the spring, in drills, fifteen inches apart, and thm to 

 eight inches apart as soon as plants are large 

 enough to handle. For succession, sow at inter- 

 vals of a fortnight until the last week of July, 

 from which time until the end of August sow- 

 ings may be made for main and late crops. The 

 sowing should alwaj-s be done just before rain if 

 possible, and the success of the crop in a great 

 measure depends upon quick germination, and 

 a rapid and free growth at first. 



i^ff' One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill ; two 

 pounds to the acre. 



WHITE FLESHED VARIETIES. 



Extra Early Purple Top Munich. The 



earliest variety. Color white, with purple top, 

 of excellent quality when young, but not 

 adapted for keeping, as it soon becomes bitter 

 and tough. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 1^ lb. 20 

 cts.; lb. 60 cts. 



Red or Purple-Top Strap-Leaved. Of fine quality and 

 of the most rapid growth. Grown extensively as a fall 

 or winter crop. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 cts. ; >| lb. 20 cts.; lb. 

 60 cts. 



Early White Flat Dutch Strap-Leaved. An early 

 white-fleshed sort. Usually grown for early summer use, 

 of quick growth and excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 

 cts. ; I4 lb. 20 cts. ; lb. 60 cts. 



Large White Norfolk. Large in size, globular-shaped, 

 coarse-grained and sweet. Desirable for stock. Pkt. 5 els.; 

 oz. 10 cts. ; 1^ lb. 20 cts.; lb. GO cts. 



Large Early Red Topped Globe. Globe-shaped, early 

 and attractive. A heavier producer than any of the preced- 

 ing kinds. Very desirable. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. lOcts. ; lb. 

 20 cts.; lb. 60 cts. 



Cow Horn. White-fleshed, fine 

 grained and sweet. Shaped like a 

 carrot and growing about one-half 

 above ground. A very rapid grower 

 and of verv fine qualitv. Pkt. 5 cts.; 

 oz. 10 cts. ;" 1.4 lb. 20 cts."; lb. 60 cts. 



Early White Egg. A very rapid 

 growing variety. Egg-shaped, flesh 

 fine grained and very solid. Pure 



white in color. Quality the very 



best. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; I4 



lb. 20 cts.; lb. 60 cts. 



Bread Stone Turnip. Of 



medium size, quick growing, 

 ; roots very smooth and white, 



with a faint green top. Flesh 



perfectly white, fine grained, 



and remarkably tender. Very 



sweet. Fine for winter and 



spring use. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 



cts.; 3^ lb. 25 cts.; lb. 70 cts. 



i YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES. 



>^ Yellov? Stone. Medium sized, solid and of good 

 flavor. Equally good for table use or for stock. An 

 excellent keeper. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 cts.; lb. 20 cts. ; 

 lb. 60 cts. 



Amber Globe. Flesh firm and sweet. Large in 

 size and a good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; lb. 

 20 cts.; lb. 60 cts. 



Golden Ball. Globe-shaped. Color bright yellow. Of 

 rapid growth and excellent flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; 

 14 lb. 20 cts. ; lb. 60 cts. 



Yellov? Aberdeen. Solid, nutritious and of large size. 

 Well adapted for stock. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 cts.; 14 lb. 20 cts.; 

 lb. 60 cts. 



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White 1 



White Strap Leaf. 



Purple Topt Srap Leaf. 



RUTABAGA, OR SWEDISH TURNIP. 



Grown mostly as a farm crop for stock, but are excellent 

 for table use in the spring. Sow in June and up to the 15th 

 of July in drills two feet apart, and thin out in the rows to 

 eight inches. 



Improved American. The best variety of the Swedish 

 Turnip. Hardy and productive. Yellow fleshed, solid, 

 sweet and well" flavored. Skin purple above and yellow 

 underneath. Foliage small. Pkt. 5 cts. ; oz. 10 cts. ; lb. 

 20 cts.: lb. 60 cts. 



Svsreet German. Flesh firm, white and solid. Large in 

 size and verv rich and sweet in flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 10 

 cts.; ij lb. 2() cts.; lb. 60 cts. 



