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



WINTER RADISHES 



Half-long; flesh pink, solid, of excellent 

 quality. Pkt. s cts., oz. lo cts., Mlb- 25 cts. 



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

 oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 25 cts. 



LONG WHITE SPANISH. Skin and flesh white, solid and mild 

 in flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts. 



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

 slightly pungent. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Jilb. 25 cts. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Globe-shaped; white-fleshed; 

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



CELESTIAL, or WHITE CHINESE. Pure white, firm, tender. 

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



RHUBARB, or PIE PLANT 



(3?^abarber) 



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

 to 4 or 5 inches apart. The next 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. Si perdoz. 



SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT 



(S8oc!S6art) 



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., Hlb. 50 cts. 



SEA KALE 



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

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

 rows; the following spring plant in hills 3 feet apart. Pkt. lOc, OZ.30C. 



SQUASHES 



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 

 destroy 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., M'b. 25 cts. 



GOLDEN CUSTARD BUSH. Large scalloped Squash of rich 

 golden yellow. Quality excellent. Pkt. 5 cts., 02. 10 cts., Mlb. 25c. 



PROLIFIC MARROW. Fruit deep orange, rounded, thick, hav- 

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

 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H^h. 25 cts. 



BOSTON MARROW. Well known and popular. Skin and flesh 

 bright orange; of excellent quality. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts., J-^lb. 25 cts. 



GOLDEN HUBBARD. Skin and flesh deep yellow. \'ery dry 

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

 bright color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^4lb. 30 cts. 



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

 fine grained, dry, sweet, late-keeping. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. lOc, Mlb. 30c. 



WARTED HUBBARD. Large; dark green. Shell verv- hard, 

 covered with warted knobs. \'ery thick-fleshed, of the finest quality. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., }4lb. 30 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., Mlb. 30 cts. 



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

 keep well all winter. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 30 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., Jilb. 30 cts. 



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

 dry. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., }4lb. 30 cts. 



IMPROVED CUSHAW. Skin mottled green with white stripes. 

 \'ery solid with yellow flesh which is fine-grained; sweet and excel- 

 lent'for pies. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ^jlb. 30 cts. 



GOLDEN SUMMER CROOKNECK. Early; fruits yellow; flesh 

 fine-grained and rich. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 ct?., }4lh. 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. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., i^lb. 25 cts. 



VEGETABLE MARROW. Skin greenish yellow; flesh white. 

 Pkt. s cts., oz. 10 cts., }i\h. 30 cts. 



