Wm. C. Beckert's Choice List of Vegetable Seeds, Allegheny, Pa. 



13 



LETTUCE 



(©arten ©alat) 



Seed for the first outdoor crop is usually sown in hot- 

 beds in February, and the seedlings transplanted to the 

 garden in April, 8 to 12 inches apart, in rows 12 inches apart. 

 For a succession until frost, sow in drills in the open 

 ground at intervals of every two or three weeks, and thin 

 the plants to stand 6 to 8 inches apart. For plants to force 

 in hotbeds from November until spring, sow seed in hot- 

 beds in the fall, and cover up as winter approaches, until 

 the plants are required for use. Or the seed may be sown 

 in hotbeds early in winter and the seedlings transplanted 

 when large enough into fine and well-prepared garden 

 soil. Half an ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill, and 

 produce about 1,500 plants. 



BECKERT'S GOLDEN CURLED. The very best 

 for earl}^ spring and summer crops. Grows rapidly, re- 

 sists heat well, and forms immense, tender heads of nicely 

 curled, light yellow leaves of the best quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts., Klb. 90 cts. 



BECKERT'S BROWN CURLED, or CHAR- 

 TIER. Closely resembling the above, except in color. 

 Grown under glass the leaves are a soft greenish white ; 

 but grown in the open air they take on a bronze cast, still 

 remaining crisp and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., ii\h. 90 cts. 



BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Grows very rapidly, with- 

 standing heat and drought unusually well, and forming large, bushy 

 stalks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



GRAND RAPIDS. Superb for forcing. Leaves light green, 

 much crimped and frilled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Hlh. 50 cts. 



HANSON. Large heads ; leaves green, light yellow within ; 

 sweet and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., %\h. 50 cts. 



THE MORSE. Outer leaves light green, inner leaves blanched 

 to a beautiful yellow. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



WHITE STAR. Grows large and rapidly; the leaf is broad, 

 thick and top frilled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



BIG BOSTON. The solidity and large size of the heads make 

 this of great value for forcing and general crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 

 cts., Klb. 50 cts. 



MAMMOTH BLACK -SEEDED BUTTER. Enormous 

 heads. Adapted for early and late crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 Klb. 50 cts. 



MARKET-GARDENERS' PRIVATE STOCK, A selected 

 strain. Solid, large heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



MAY KING. A new German variety, fine for forcing and out- 

 doors ; heads of medium size, yellowish green in color, very early 

 and a fine variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



OAK LEAF. An excellent variety ; leaves somewhat resemble 

 those of the oak. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



MAMMOTH SALAMANDER. Immense heads: withstands 

 heat to an unusual degree. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., ]4\h. 50 cts. 



^ WHITE CHA- 



VIGNE. Forms a 

 very full head 



Black Simpson Lettuce 



made up of large 

 well-roundea 

 leaves, which are 

 coarsely savoyed 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 2oc 



IMMEN SI 



TY. Heads of im 

 \ niense size a n c 

 - ' solid ; quality ex 

 cellent. Pkt. 5 cts. 

 oz. 20 cts. 



CALI FOR 

 NIA CREAM 

 BUTTER. Heads 

 solid, crisp, tender 

 •, and of creamy yel- 

 J low color. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



DEFIANCE. 

 One of the best 

 summer varieties; 

 heads large and sol- 

 id. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c. 



Beckert's Golden Curled Lettuce 



WONDERFUL, or NEW YORK CABBAGE. Outside 

 leaves deep green; heads hard, white, crisp; of fine flavor. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



DEACON. Heads large, solid, light green, of fine quality. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



BOSTON MARKET. A favorite for forcing. Small, compact 

 heads. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



HOTHOUSE. Grows very rapidly ; is a sure header. Pkt. sets., 

 oz. 20 cts. 



GOLDEN QUEEN. Fine for forcing; very early; heads small 

 and round. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



HARDY GREEN WINTER. Best for standing out in winter. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Sown broadcast and gathered 

 when quite young. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., %lh 45 cts. 



BROWN DUTCH. Leaves green, tinged brown ; heads solid. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



REICHNER'S BUTTER. Heads large and solid; fine forcer. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts. 



TRIANON COS. Best of the Cos Lettuce. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts. 



LEEKS 



(Saud^) 



Used for seasoning soups and boiling with meats. The seed 

 should be sown in hotbeds in early spring, and the seedlings trans- 

 planted later to the open ground, 8 inches apart, in rows from 12 to 

 15 inches apart. For a winter supply, sow seed in the open ground 

 in early spring, and thin the seedlings until they have room for 

 development, or transplant them as above. Store like celery for 

 winter. An ounce of seed will sow about 100 feet of drill. 



LONDON FLAG. The variety most extensively cultivated. 

 Stalks early and large. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



MUSSELBURGH. Broad, spreading leaves and very large 

 stalks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



GIANT CARENTAN. Stalks thick, short, hardy, mild-fla- 

 vored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



ROUEN WINTER. Stalks very large, hardy, late-keeping, 

 and lighter green than in other sorts. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



LONG MEZIERES WINTER. Large and hardy ; especially 

 adapted for late keeping. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



MARTYNIA i®em§en^orn) 



The seed-pods are excellent for pickling if gathered when tender 

 and about half-grown. Sow the seed in May, in rows 3 feet apart, 

 and thin the plants to stand 2 feet apart in the rows. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts. 



Try the new May King Lettuce, one of the finest extant; very 

 early and of finest quality 



