WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 



Large Cheese. 



PUnPKIN. (Kuerbis.) 



Rather more of a farm than a garden crop. 



Cultivate the I „ +1, c+ 



same as other -^ine crops, but not so particular as rega j.«ti n Mammotn Etampes 

 (luality of soil. Should not be planted in close proximity to '• enormous size 

 squash or othei" vine crops, as in many cases they ■will "mis 

 and injure the quality. Grown principally for stock feeding, 

 but also used for culinary purposes. 



r- New Japanese Pie Pumpkin. This variety comes from 

 Japan. Flesh very thick, nearly solid, the seed cavity being 

 very small at one end of the pumpkin, unusually fine grained, 

 dry and sweet, having much the same taste and appearance 

 as sweet potatoes. They ripen early, keep well and produce 

 largely. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 3^ lb. 25c, lb. 80c. 



:^Johathan Pumpkin. It is a good keeper, of large size, 

 very prolific and wonderfully smooth and even fleshed, beings 

 completely free from coarse stringiness. Very sweet. The 

 finest of all varieties for pies. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c, 14 lb. 25c. 

 lb. 80c. 



,_^uaker Pie. A distinct variety of peculiar shape, being- 

 oval, ta-pering towards each end; of a creamy color both in- 

 side and out; being tine grained and rich flavored, it is 

 specially good for making pumpkin pies. Early and very 

 productive, and if properlv stored can be kept late in winter. 

 Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c. I4, lb. 250^ lb. SOc. 



Has been grown in this country to 

 It is of a bright glossy red color, and makes 

 a splendid vai-iety to grow for exhibition purposes. Pkt. 5c, 



oz. 10c, 



lb. 



lb. SOc. 



11 plant 200 to 300 hills. 



Japanese fie Fumpkin, 



If by mail add 8c. per lb for postage. 

 Large Cheese. Excellent for cooking purposes. 



" Pkt. 



Or; 



colored; flesh yellow and sweet; productive. 

 10c, i| lb. 20c, lb. 70c. 



Nantucket Sugar. Skin dark green ; flesh thick and rich, 

 orange yellow in color; grows to a medium size, and is a very 

 long keeper; most excellent for pies. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 

 20c, lb. 



Mammoih King. 



Valparaiso. Skin of rich cream color. The flesh is of a 

 rich golden yellow, very thick and fine grained, and very 

 sweet and delicate in flavor, making the best pies, etc. They 

 grow to a large, uniform size. Pkt. oc, oz. 10c. }i lb. 25c.. 

 IbJjOc. 



/iConnecticut Field. The common field pumpkin. Good 

 ioj>«tock. Oz. 5c. lb. SOc. 

 l/^ Golden Oblong. The outer color is a rich golden orange, 

 skin, while thin, is tough, making it almost as good a keeper 

 for winter use as the hard-shell winter squashes. The fruit, 

 when young, is dark green, and changes to a rich golden yel- 

 low. The flesh is light yellow in color, of very rich, fine 

 quality, and has been'pronounced by lovers of pumpkin pies 

 the very best they have ever had for this purpose. Per pkt. 

 10c. oz. 15c. lb. 35c, per lb, $1.25. 

 ^ Tennessee Sweet Potato Pumpkin. Pear shaped ; size 

 medium; flesh and skin creamy white, fiiie grained, sweet 

 and delicious; fine keeper and excellent for pies. Pkt. 5c, 

 0?. 10c, lb. 25c, lb. SOc. 



Cashaw. Resembling the Winter Crook Xeck Squash; 

 ^ flesh salmon-yellow. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 25c. lb. SOc. 

 to Dunkard. Oblong in shape, outer skin rich, deep orange 

 yellow, lightly striped; flesh very thick and of a golden 

 yellow color ; very rich and sweet in flavor ; their keeping 

 qualities are superior to any other sort. Pkt. 5c. oz. lOc, 

 lb, 30c, lb. 90c. 



Small Sugar. A small, flne grained, sweet pum{)kin, ex- 

 cellent for ti.ble use. Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c, lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 



New Golden Harrow. They are round-oblong in shape,^ 

 and very slightly ribbed; the skin of a rich, golden-orange 

 color, very beautiful ; flesh of extra flne flavor : cooks soft and 

 tender. It is a splendid keeper, vigorous in growth, and im- 

 mensely productive. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. SOc, lb. $1.00. 



RHUBARB. (Rhabarber.) 



Sow as early in the spring as the weather will permit; thin 

 out the plants to six or eight inches apart; in fall or follow- 

 ing spring transplant in deep and rich soil three feet apart 

 each way. For forcing, take up the large roots and place in 

 a cellar or greenhouse and exclude the light from it. (See 

 also vegetable plants. 

 ^ Linnaeus. Early and tender. Best for general use. Pkt. 

 oc, oz. 25c. 



Victoria. Late and very large in size. Pkt. 5c. oz. 25c. 

 ROQUETTE. 



Culture. Sow early in sprine, in rows, and thin out to 

 eight or ten inches. Ji kept well scuffled and watered, fhe 

 tart flavor of the leaves is greatly diminished. This flavor 

 is not pronounced in the small leaves, which are used for 

 salad. The flowers, appearing from May to June, have very 

 much the oder of the orange blossoms. Oz. 10c, 3^ lb. SOc. 



