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WM. C. BECKERT, ALLEGHENY, PA. 



TOMATOES -Continued. 



Red Plum. U?ed for preserves and pickles; very pro - 

 duftive and of good quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c . 



l^Red Cherry. Small and early; the size and shape 

 (Of a cherry; used for pickling. Pkt. 5e. oz. 40. 



-^ Grape. Cherry or Currant. Fruit borne in clusier«: 

 size of fruit, half-inch in diameter ; veiy desirable ft 

 pickles or preserves; ornamental. Pkt. 10c. 

 ^ Strawberry. (Winter or Ground Cherry.) A distinct 

 species of fruit, enveloped in a husk; has a pleasanr 

 strawbeny-like flavor; excellent for preserves. It may 

 flavored with lemon juice and preserved like ulums. 

 Pkt. 5c. 



^^fPeach. Almost identical with some forms of peaches. 

 The fruit is of second size, solid, with a red interior, 

 with red, pinkish and green bluish outside: vine compact 

 in habit, and very productive; valuable for preserves. 

 Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c. 



TURNIP. (Rube.) 



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

 spring, in drills, fifteen inches apart, and thin to eight inclie* 

 apart as soon as plants are large enough to handle. For suc- 

 cession, sow at intervals of a fortnight until the last week of 

 July, from which time until the end of August sowings mri^ 

 be made for main and late crops. The sowing should always 

 be done just before rain if possible, and the success of the 

 crop in a great measure depends ujDon quick germination, and 

 a rapid and free growth at first. 



jg^One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill ; two pounds to 

 the acre. 



If by mail add 8 cents per pound. 



WHITE FLESHED VARIETIES. 

 Extra Early Purple Top Munich. The earliest variety. 

 Color while, with purple top. of excellent quality wh^ 

 young, but not adapted for keeping, as it soon becomes bitter 

 and tough. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, \ lb. -iOc, lb. 60c. 



Improved American Eula Baga 

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

 vof the most rapid growth. Grown extensively as a fall or 

 winter crop. Pkt. 5e, oz. 10c. \ lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 



: Strap Leaf. 



Purpie Top Scrap Leaf. 



(T^arly White Flat Dutch Strap=Leaved. An early white- 

 fleshed sort. Usually grown for early summer use. of quick 

 growth and excellent quality. Pkt. oc. oz. 10c, | lb. 20c, lb. UOc. 

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

 coarst- grained and sweet. Desirable for stock. Pkt. oc, oz. 

 10c, \ lb. 2uc. lb. GO. 



j^Large Early Red=Topped Globe. Globe-shaped, early and 



'^attractive. A heavier producer than any of the preceding: 

 kinds. Very desirable. Pkt. oc, oz. 10c. \ lb. 20c, lb. 60. 



^Cow Horn. White-fleshed, fine grained and sweet. 



"^baped like a carrot and growing about one-half above 

 ground. A very rapid grower and of very fine quality. Pkt. 

 5c, oz. 10c. \ lb." 20c, lb. 60c. 



Early White Egg. A very rapid growing variety. Egg- 

 sbaped, flesh fine grained and very solid. Pure white in 

 coh)T. Quality the very best. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, i lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 

 V^read Stone Turnip. Of medium size, quick growing,. 

 roots very smooth and white, witli a faint green top. Flesb 

 perfectly white, tine grained and remarkabh^ tender. Veiy 

 sweet. Fine for winter and spring use. Pkt, 5c, oz. 10c, \ lb. 

 25c, lb. 70c. 



y- YELLOW FLESHED VARIETIES. 



M&Wo-w Stone. Medium sized solid and of good flavor;, 

 equally good for table use or for stock. An excellent keeper. 

 Pkt. 5c. oz. 10c, \ lb. 20c. lb. 60c. 



» Amber Globe. Flesh firm and sweet ; large in size and a 

 good keeper. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, \ lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 



Golden Ball. Globe shaped, color bright yellow, of rapid 

 growth, and excellent flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz.lOc,"|lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 



Yellow Aberdeen. Solid, nutritious, and of large size; 

 ' well adapted for stock. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, \ lb. 20c, lb. 60c. 



RUTABAGA ; OR SWEEDISH 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 

 ei^ht inches. 



V Improved American. The best variety of the Sweedish 

 Turnip; hardy and productive ; yellow fle'shed, solid, sweet 

 and wel^l flavored. Si>in purple above, and vel low underneath. 

 Foliage small. PkI. 5c, oz. 10c, \ lb. 20c, i"b. 60c. 



Sweet German. Flesh firm, white and solid ; large in size 

 and very rich and sweet in flavor. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, \ lb. 

 20c, lb. 60c. 



TOBACCO. (Tabak.) 

 Connecticut Seed Leaf. Best adapted to the climate of 

 the Middle and Northern States, as it is more hardy and en- 

 dures the cold belter than the tender varieties grown South. 

 In many of the Northern States and in Canada this variety is 

 staple crop. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c. 



