WM. C. BECKERT, PITTSBURG, PA. • SELECT VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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LETTUCE 



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 Seed for the first outdoor crop is usually sown in hotbeds 

 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 hotbeds 

 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. «■ , 



STRAWBERRY. Medium size, solid head; outer leaves 

 very dark brown, interior pink, and when dressed and pre- 

 pared for the table it resembles a dish bf crushed straw- 

 berries; whilst very attractive on this account, its chief value lies in 

 its delicious flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



BECKERT'S GOLDEN CURLED. The very best for early 

 spring and summer crops. Grows rapidl}', resists heat well, and 

 forms immense, tender heads of nicely curled light yellow leaves 

 of the best quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb- 9° cts. 



BECKERT'S BROWN CURLED, or CHARTIER. Closely 

 resembles 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., 

 J^lb. 90 cts. 



BLACK- SEEDED SIMPSON. Grows very rapidly, withstand- 

 ing heat and drought well, and forming large, bushy stalks. Pkt. s 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 50 cts. 



GRAND RAPIDS. Superb for forcing. Leaves light green, 

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



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

 and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., KIb. 50 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., 

 }i\h. 50 cts. 



ALL SEASONS. This new variety produces very large and solid 

 heads. Leaves light green in color. Beautifully bleached in the wind. 

 Is a sure header and a slow seeder. Quality the best. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 75 cts. 



MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER. Enormous heads. 

 Adapted for early and late crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mib. 50 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., Mlb. 75 cts. 



Beckert's Golden Curled Lettuce 



MAMMOTH SALAMANDER. Immense heads; withstands 

 heat to an unusual degree. Pkt. 35 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 50 cts. 



CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. Heads solid crisp, tender 

 and of creamy yellow color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 50 cts. 



IMMENSITY, or MAXIMUM. Very large solid heads, outer 

 leaves green, heart yellow-green. Slow to run to seed. Fine quality. 

 Pkt. s cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. 90 cts. 



THE MORSE. Outer leaves light green, inner leaves blanched 

 to a beautiful yellow. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^lb. 50 cts. 



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

 thick and top frilled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^alb. 50 cts. 



WONDERFUL, or NEW YORK CABBAGE. Outside leaves 

 deep green; heads hard, white, crisp; of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts., }41b. 90 cts. 



EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Sown broadcast and gathered 

 when quite young. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., lilh. 50 cts. 



OAK LEAF. An excellent variety; leaves somewhat resemble 

 those of the leek. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



DEX'IANCE. One of the best summer varieties. Heads large and 

 solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., }4\h. 50 cts. 



BOSTON MARKET. A favorite for forcing. Small, compact 

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



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

 Pkt. S cts., oz. 20 cts. 



HARDY GREEN WINTER. Best for standing out in winter. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



TRIANON COS. This is the best of the Cos Lettuce. Pkt. s cts., 

 oz. 30 cts. 



MUSHROOM SPAWN 



Add IS cts. per brick when to be sent by mail 



PURE CULTURE. Repeated trials have demonstrated that the Pure Culture is far 

 superior to spawn that is imported, and when once used no one would willingly use any 

 other kind. It is somewhat more expensive than the old brand, but 

 results will show that it is the best and consequently the cheapest. 



Standard. Per brick 25c., 5 bricks Si, 10 bricks I1.80, 25 bricks 

 S,i-75' 50 bricks $7, 100 bricks S12. 



Direct. These are inoculated directly from the labotatory with- 

 out transfer. Per brick 30 cts., 5 bricks $1.25, 10 bricks S2.30, 25 

 bricks S5.S0, 50 bricks S8, 100 bricks S15. 



A brick weighs one and one-third pounds. Pamphlet on "Mush- 

 room Culture" free on application. 



MUSTARD (6enf) 



Mushrooms 



mpson Lettuce 



The young and tender leaves of the Mustard are greatly relished as salads or when 

 cooked like spinach. The seed should be sown in shallow drills as early as the ground can 

 be prepared in spring, and the leaves cut when several inches long. 



WHITE. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



GIANT SOUTHERN CURLED. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



