WM. C. BECKERT, PITTSBURG, PA. 



SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS 



CAULIFLOWER 



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How to Grow Fine Cauliflower. Culture for Cauliflower and 

 calibage is essentially the same, but to the former extra care given 

 in applying fertilizers and moisture well repays the gardener. Sow 

 the seeds for early and late crops as directed for cabbage, but do 

 not set the early plants in the open field too soon, for if too much 

 stunted by severe frosts they begin to form heads before they are 

 strong enough to develop them well. Plants which have not headed 

 before winter sets in may be stored in a cool cellar or coldframe, 

 and will form heads there without any further attention. A deep, 

 loamy soil, with a substratum of moisture during dry weather, is 

 most suitable for the Cauliflower. An ounce of seed will produce 

 about 1,500 plants. 



BECKERT'S EARLY SNOWBALL. Produces large, hand- 

 some heads measuring 8 to 10 inches across; pure snowy white; 

 close, compact and of the finest quality. The stalks are short, of 

 compact growth, and can be planted closely. It is extra-early, a 

 very certain header, and equally good for a late crop. Unsurpassed 

 by any strain offered. Pkt. 25 cts., ]4,oz. $1, oz. S3. 50. 



BECKERT'S SMALL-LEAVED SNOWBALL. About two 

 weeks earlier than the preceding; a sure header and fine for forcing 

 or outdoor culture. Pkt. 25 cts., ^oz. $1.25, oz. $4.50. 



EXTRA- EARLY ERFURT. The plants may be depended 

 upon to form large, firm, white heads very early. Pkt. 25 cts., }/ioz. 

 $1, oz. $3.50. 



Beckert's Early Snowball Cauliflower 



DANISH GLANT, or DRY WEATHER. Similar to Snowball in size, 

 quality, etc., but matures about one week later and is a better drought- and 

 heat-resister. Pkt. 25 cts., ]4,oz. $1, oz. $3.50. 



EXTRA-EARLY PARIS. Large leaves and large, firm, white heads. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 20 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



ALGIERS. Late, sure-heading; the heads are good in color and quality 

 and long-keeping. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 25 cts., oz. 90 cts. 



LENORMAND'S SHORT-STEM. A late variety; good heads, with 

 close, uniform curds. Pkt. 5 cts., J^oz. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



VEITCH'S AUTUMN GIANT. White, large, firm heads. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 J^oz. IS cts., oz. 50 cts. 



CELERY 



Golden Self-Blanching Celery 



Celery can be grown in any garden soil, but the finest is produced in deep, 

 mellow bottom land. Seed for early crops should be sown in hotbeds about 

 March 15. The plants may either be thinned to give them room to grow, or 

 transplanted to another bed to grow until it is time to plant them in the 

 open ground. For main crop, seed should be sown in the open air as soon as 

 the soil and air are warm enough. They should be covered lightly, or merely 

 pressed into the earth with a board if the soil is fine and mellow. The seed- 

 bed must be kept free from weeds, and well watered in dry weather. When 

 the plants are large enough, transplant them to shallow trenches or furrows, 

 from 4 to 6 feet apart, according to the variety grown, setting the plants 6 

 inches apart in the rows and pressing the soil firmly around them. Blanch- 

 ing consists of drawing earth up to the stalks at intervals of about two 

 weeks, until all but the tops of the plants are covered. Celery may be kept 

 for winter use in pits or cellars, or in deep, narrow trenches, in a dry situa- 

 tion; the latter must be covered with boards, with sufficient soil and manure 

 on top to keep out the frost, leaving openings for ventilation in mild weather 

 at short distances. An ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 plants. 



GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. Stalks beautiful golden yellow. 

 Plants semi-dwarf and vigorous, with large, ribbed and rounded stalks 

 which are quite crisp and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., Mlb- $2.30. 



WHITE PLUME. Easily blanched, and one of the very handsomest 

 sorts grown. In large plants the stalks, hearts and inner leaves become 

 white without any blanching. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., J^lb. $^. 



SNOW-WHITE. Of the White Plume class, but is still more easily 

 blanched, of a purer white, of more vigorous growth. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., 

 Mlb. $1. 



