WM. C. BECKEKT, ALLEGHENY. PA. 



\/ Country Gentleman Su^ar Corn. Tbe Xe Plus 

 Ultra Sugar has been justly considered superior in 

 quality to any other variety in cultivation, its only 

 objectionable feature being the small size of the ears. In 

 the variety, here described, this weak point is over- 

 come. It is an improvement on the Ne Plus Ultra. . 

 being identical in all the excellent qualities of the old 

 sort, equally sweet and delicious and has the same deep, 

 narrow, irregular set grain, and very small cob. The 

 ears, however, attain a much larger size, the plant more 

 vigorous in growth and more productive, frequently ' 

 producing three or four well filled ears to the stalk. I't ■ 

 is certain'to become very popular, owing to its most • 

 excellent quality, and great productiveness. Large 

 pkt. 10c. qt. 35c; by mair45e. 

 Clark's None Such Sweet Corn. A new variety-, 

 riginating with a market gardener of Huron. Ohio. 

 He'found the corn to be of extra strong growth, and 

 tine quality, and the stalks and fodder of a peculiar 

 color of its own. tinted with pink. He grew and sold 

 green the product of one acre, and his trade demand- 

 ing more of it than he could supply. The cob is pink 

 in color, with white grains of good size, tinted with 

 ])ink at cob end: it is 12 to 14 rowed ; comes in after • 

 Moore's Concord, with larger ears. It is sure to please, ' 

 being sweet and tender, of good size, vigorous growth. , 

 and hea\y yield. Large pkt. 10c. qt. 25c; by mail 35c. 

 -—Cabbage. None Such. A cross between Early Flat ' 

 Dutch and Excelsior Flat Dutch, and in size a medium ' 

 between these two; in season, onh^ a few days later ' 

 than the Early Flat Dutch, having the color and clean 

 cut foliage of the Excelsior, possessing all the fine 

 iiualities of both parents. Can be sown in the fall and 

 ^\ ill not run to seed like most second early sorts when 

 Avintercd over. Its combined good qualities will make 

 it a favorite for summer, fall or winter crop. Per pkt. 

 ^ - 10c, oz. 30c. lb. $1. 



^ W\ Head. This is claimed to be the earliest of all large flat cabbages. Said to be fuily one week 

 earlier than the Early Summer, and one-third larger. The deep, fiat, solid heads are very uniform in 

 size, growth and color; in quality it is very tender. It is also a desirable winter cabbage if planted 

 for A late crop. In habit of growth it is verv compact, and devoid of many loose leaves. Pkt. 

 5c/oz. 30c, yi lb. 90c, lb. S3. 



1^ Japanese Climbing Cucumber. This variety will climb up poles or trellises, as readily as a pole 

 bean. There is a diversity of opinion as to the merits of this noveltj', but reports, in the main, have 

 been favorable. This varietv. for proper development, requires a great deal of moisture, besides 



a well cultivated and highly nutritious soil. When 

 properl.y grown, the splendid bearing quality, fine flavor, 

 climbing propensities and hardiness of vine have been 

 amplj' demonstrated; some plants yielded as high as 

 sixty fruits, and still better results were obtained in the 

 forcing bed. Grown in ridges as the common cucumber. 



Iso proved a success, plants remaining sound until late in 

 the fall, whilst other sorts left off growing far sooner. 

 This varietj^ is well worthy a triaL Per pkt. 15c. 



iMusk rielon. Winter Pine Apple. A native of Asia 

 Minor, whence it was recently introduced into this country. 

 Unique in appearance, the skin being corrugated in- 

 stead of netted; color rich yellow, tinged with green; the 

 flesh, which is of a light green color, possesses a most 

 pronounced and agreeable pine apple flavor. Its most 

 valuable characteristic, however, is its wonderlul long 

 keeping qttalities. The melons do not ripen on the vine, 

 but should be picked off after the first frosts, handled 

 very carefully, and Stored (like squashes) in a cool, dry 

 place, where they will giadually ripen. In this way, it is 

 said, they can "be kept in good condition all through the 



' " — the winter, which would render the variety extremely 



desirable, as extending greatly the season of a healthful and delicious fruit. In this localitj- the seed 

 should be planted in pots and frames, and set out only when hot weather begins; otherwise maturity 

 may not be reached. Per pkt. 10c. 



Jiadish, Round Scarlet China. A new variety of the China Radish, which may be sown at 

 intervals from spring till autumn. It matures in from sis to eight weeks, and is much hardier than 

 other varieties; valuable as a winter Radish as well as for summer. In shape it is round, and in 

 color rich scarlet, with pure white flesh of a most agreeable flavor. The shape, color, habit and 

 quality are all likely to commend it to the market gardener and private grower as worthy of careful 

 trial. Per oz. 15c, lb. 40c, lb. $1.25. 



