SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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WM. C. BECKERT 



WINTER RADISHES 



CHINESE ROSE. Half-long; flesh piuk, solid, of excellent 

 quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 25 cts. 



CALIFORNIA. Knormous, with good, solid flesh. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., 3/4lb. 25 cts. 



LONG WHITE SPANISH. Skin and flesh white, solid and 

 mild in flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., iilb. 25 cts. 



LONG BLACK SPANISH. Roots black; the flesh is white and 

 slightly pungent. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., y^lh. 25 cts. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Globe-shaped; white fle.shed; 

 piquant flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 25 cts. 

 -^CELESTIAL, or WHITE CHINESE. Pure white, flrm, tender. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^Ib. 25 cts. 



RHUBARB, or PIE PLANT 



(SR^abarber) 



Sow the seed early, and when tlie plants are large enough thin them 

 to 4 or 5 inches apart. The nest spring or fall transplant them 3 feet 

 apart each way in deep, rich soil. For forcing, take up some large 

 roots and place them in a dark corner of the cellar or greenhouse. 



VICTORIA. Late; stalks thick and large; useful especially to 

 prolong the season. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



RHUBARB ROOTS. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz. 



SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT 



(Sodsbart) 



When cooked, the roots have something of the flavor and odor of 

 oysters. They may be boiled, used in soups, or grated and fried as 

 fritters. Culture the same as for parsnips and carrots. Roots are 

 perfectly hardy, and may be left in the ground all winter. A quantity 

 of roots for winter use may be stored in a pit or in sand or damp 

 earth in a cellar. An ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of drill. 



MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. Roots large, long, 

 smooth, tender and well-flavored, resembling fair-sized parsnips. 

 This sort needs only to be tried to become exceedingly popular. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Jilb. 50 cts. 



SQUASHES mmnxhm 



SUMMER AND WINTER 



Squash seed should be planted about the same time and in much the 

 same manner as cucumbers and melons. The hills should be 9 feet apart 

 each way, slightly elevated and highly manured. Bush varieties may 

 be planted closer together. Use plenty of seed, as the bugs will de- 

 stroy some plants. An ounce of seed will plant from 20 to 30 hills. 



MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH. Fruit large and pure white; 

 flesh excellent. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., iilb. 25 cts. 



GOLDEN CUSTARD BUSH. Large scalloped Squash of riSh 

 golden yellow. Quality excellent. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J41b. 25 cts. 



PROLIFIC MARROW. Fruit deep orange, rounded, thick, 

 having a small seed cavity. A productive, good-keeping Squash. 

 I^kt. .5"cts., oz. 10 cts., V4lb.'25 cts. 



Golden Hubbard Squash 



BOSTON MARROW. Well known and popular. Skin and flesh 

 bright orange; of excellent quality. Pkt 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 25c. 



GOLDEN HUBBARD. Skin and flesh deep yellow. Very dry 

 and of excellent flavor. Particularly good for pies on account of its 

 bright color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts.," Jilb. 25 cts. 



HUBBARD. A standard late Squash. Skin dark green; flesh 

 fine-grained, dry, sweet, late-keeping. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10c. , }^lb. 25e. 



WARTED HUBBARD. Large; dark green. Shell very hard, 

 covered with warted knobs. Verv tbick-fleshed, of the finest qualitv. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J41b. 25 cts. 



DELICIOUS. In form and size it somewhat resembles Hubbard. 

 Skin bronzy green, flesh dark orange. Very thick, fine-grained, dry, 

 and sweet and of finest flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 30 cts. 



MAMMOTH CHILI. Very large, orange-colored fruits, which 

 keep well all winter. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 25 cts. 



ESSEX HYBRID. Round, with flattened ends ; large, and keeps 

 sometimes until June. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



GOLDEN BRONZE. Color dark greyish green; size 8 to 10 

 pounds; flesh golden yellow, sweet and of good flavor. Pkt. 5 cts.. 

 oz. 10 cts., 341b. 30 cts. 



PIKE'S PEAK, or SIBLEY. Pale green; flesh solid and very 

 dry. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34lb. 30 cts. 



IMPROVED CUSHAW. Skin mottled green with white stripes. 

 V^erv solid with yellow flesh which is fine grained; sweet and excel- 

 lent for pies. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts.. 341b. 25 cts. 



GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. Early: fruits yellow: 

 flesh flne-grained and rich. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. iO cts.. 341b. 25 cts. 



WINTER CROOKNECK. A favorite late -keeping winter 

 Squash, remaining in good condition for months after all other 

 Squashes are done; yellow skin, sweet, fine-grained flesh. Pkt. 5c.. 

 oz. 10 cts., 341b. 25 cts. 



VEGETABLE MARROW. Skin greenish yellow; flesh white. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 30 cts. 



SEA KALE 



Grown for its bleached stems, which are prepared like asparagus. 

 Sow in drills 1 inch deep and 2 feet apart; thin out to 6 inches in the 

 rows; the following spring plant in hills 3 feet apart. Pkt. 10c. , oz. 30c. 



SPINACH 



Victoria Spinach 



For early use sow very early in spring, and for succession at intervals. The 

 main crop for spring and winter use should be sown in September and the plants 

 covered for winter. An ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill ; 30 pounds to the acre. 



LONG-STANDING THICK-LEAVED. Has large, thick, fleshy, crimped 

 leaves of the Savoy style. Tender and of good flavor. Oz. 5c., 341b. 15c., lb. 35 cts. 



LONG SEASON. Stands longer without going to seed than any other; leaves 

 thick, crumpled, tender and of finest quality. Oz. 5 cts., 341b. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



VICTORIA. Foliage thick, broad, very dark green: remains in prime condition 

 two or three weeks after other sorts have run to seed. Oz. 5c., 341b. 15c., lb. 35c. 



NORFOLK SAVOY. Hardy, and well adapted for winter crops. Leaves large 

 and wrinkled, like a Savoy cabbage. Very tender. Oz. 5 cts., 341b. 15 cts., lb. 35c. 



MUNSTERLAND. Leaves long, narrow and dark green in color. The plant 

 spreads its leaves very much over the ground. Oz. 5 cts., 341b. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts. 



TRIUMPH. Resembles Victoria. Long standing with broad, thick, dark green 

 leaves. Slightly more curled than Savoy-leaved variety. Oz. 5c., 341b. 15c., lb. 45c. 



BECKERT'S HARDY WINTER. The plants have long, fibrous tap-roots, 

 which keep them from being uprooted by frost. Sow in fall, so that the plants may 

 form good leaves before cold weather. Oz. 5 cts., 341b. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts. 



NEW ZEALAND. Grows well during hot summer weather, and is of good 

 flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



