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



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SPINACH 



(Sjjinat) 



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. 5 cts., Mlb. 15 cts., 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., M'b. 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. 5 cts., Mlb. 15c., lb. 3Sc. 



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

 and wrinkled, like a Savoy cabbage. Very tender. Oz. 5 cts., Mlb. 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., Mlb- 15 cts., lb. 35 cts- 



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

 leaves. Slightly more curled than Savoy-leaved variety. Oz. 5c., ^Ib. 15c., lb. 35c. 



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., J^lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



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

 Pkt. s cts., oz. 10 cts., i^lb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



TOMATOES 



For early use, sow in February or March, in hotbeds or in boxes or pots set in the warm window. When the seedlings are about 2 inches 

 high transplant them to pots, or in rows 4 to 5 inches apart, keeping the temperature at about 60°. Subsequent transplanting will make them 

 branching and stocky, but do not set them in the open ground until all danger from frost is past; then plant them in a warm, sunny place, 

 and water them freely until they are well established. Some support which will keep the fruit above the ground and free from dirt should 

 be given all plants. An ounce of seed will produce about 1,000 plants. 



DWARF CHAMPION. Plants compact, stocky and upright; 

 fruit ripens very early and the plants yield enormously. The fruit is 

 always smooth and handsome, ripening close to the core, and never 

 cracking; in shape and color it resembles Acme. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30c. 



DWARF STONE. Fruit red, large, early; smooth and very pro- 

 lific; plant similar to Dwarf Champion; a real acquisition. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



JUNE PINK. Has proven itself a leader among very desirable 

 early varieties. As early as Earliana, but pink in color, more per- 

 fect fruit and extremely productive, and not subject to blight. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



SPARK'S EARLIANA. Very early; medium size, handsome 

 shape and beautiful red color, solid and of fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts. 



BONNIE BEST. Nearly as Early as Earliana; color intense 

 scarlet and ripening even up to the stems, round and slightly flat- 

 tened at the stems. Of good size and uniform. Good for early, me- 

 dium and late crop. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts. 



LIVINGSTON'S GLOBE. Fruit globe-shaped, very early, 

 large-sized, smooth and firm fleshed; very productive; in color, 

 glossy rose, tinged with purple; quality excellent. Pkt. 5c., oz. 30c., 



BEAUTY. Fruit glossy crimson, large, smooth, solid, never 

 cracking, and holding its size well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



THE STONE. Large, smooth fruits of bright scarlet; solid and 

 meaty. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



CORELESS. Another globe-shaped variety, being nearly round, 

 of large size, very productive and free from hard green core. Color 

 bright, rich red and of best quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



HUMMER. Fine globe-shaped, like Livingston's Globe. Bright 

 scarlet in color; of good size. Quite early and fine quality. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



THE COMET. A recently introduced forcing variety. Matchless 

 in form and color. Beautiful smooth round fruit produced abundantly. 

 Color a rich scarlet red. Sets very freely in clusters. Also desirable 

 for outdoor culture. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



MAGNUS. Fruits very large, smooth and uniform. Purplish 

 pink in color. Flesh very firm. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



SUCCESS. One of the best late sorts for market-gardeners and 

 canners. Fruit larger than Stone, retains its size right up to the 

 close of the season. Color bright scarlet. Ripens a little later than 

 Stone. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



BUCKEYE STATE. Large, flat and broad. Fruits bright red, 

 very smooth and solid Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



MATCHLESS. Fruit large, rich cardinal red; skin tough; flesh 

 very solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



CHALK'S JEWEL. Fruit bright red, large, smooth and solid; 

 medium early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



TRUCKER'S FAVORITE. Fruit deep purple, large and deep 

 through; very smooth and regular. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



FORDHOOK FIRST. Fruit deep purple, large, smooth and free 

 from cracks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts. 



IMPERIAL. Large, purple, smooth and early. Pkt. 5c., oz. 2Sc.- 



PONDEROSA. Enormous and of fine quality, but not always, 

 smooth, and does not ripen evenly. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



June Pink Tomatoes 



