WM. C. BECKERT, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., NORTH SIDE, PITTSBURG, PA. 



Vegetables 



CAULIFLOWER, continued 

 DANISH GIANT, 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.,, 34 oz. $1, oz. {3.50. 



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

 and long keeping. Pkt. 10 cts., M°z- 20 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



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

 close, uniform curds. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 20 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



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

 5 cts., Moz. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts 



CELERY (Gerierie) 



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 hot- 

 beds 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 seedbed must be kept free from weeds, and 

 well-watered in dry weather. When the plants are large enough, trans- 

 plant them to shallow trenches or furrows, from 4 to 6 feet apart, ac- 

 cording to the variety grown, setting the plants 6 inches apart in the 

 rows and pressing the soil firmly around them. Blanching 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 pots or cellars, or in deep, narrow trenches, in a dry situation; 

 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. Very scarce. Stalks beautiful 

 golden yellow. Plants semi-dwarf and vigorous, with large, ribbed and 

 rounded stalks which are quite crisp and tender. Pkt. 15 cts., Moz. 

 35 cts., oz. $1.25. 



Magnificent Celery 



White Plume Celery 



WHITE PLUME. Easily blanched, and one of the very hand- 

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

 become white without any blanching. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., Mlb- 

 $1.25, lb. $4-50. 



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. 

 35 cts., Mlb. $1.25, lb. $4-50. 



GIANT PASCAL. Stalks broad, thick and about 2 feet high; blanch 

 quickly; rich nutty flavor; tender, crisp and stringless. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., 341b- 75 cts., lb. 12.50. 



BECKERT'S PERFECTION WINTER. Grows to good size; 

 very brittle, and white in color. For solidity, crispness and fine nutty 

 flavor it is unsurpassed ; its most valuable recommendation to growers 

 is its remarkable keeping qualities, as it can be kept easily until spring. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Mlb. $1.25, lb. $4.50. 



MAGND7ICENT. This Celery is of the very finest quality. In 

 past years a. very popular golden dwarf type, recommended for a late 

 fall and winter crop, being unexcelled as a long keeper. Of medium 

 height and strong and robust growth. Very full-hearted, crisp and 

 solid, and when bleached it is of a golden yellow color. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 35 cts., 341b. $1.25, lb. $4.50. 



WINTER QUEEN. Of medium height and strong, robust growth; 

 stalks thick and heavy, with numerous hearts; perfectly solid, rich and 

 of delicious nutty flavor; a fine winter keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 

 cts., Mlb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



PERFECTION HEARTWELL. Hearts large and close-growing; 

 crisp, tender, keeping until quite late. One of the best. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 75 cts., lb. 82.50. 



BOSTON MARKET. Of dwarf, branching habit; solid, crisp and 

 of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



LONDON SOLID RED. A splendid red variety of robust, compact, 

 medium growth, forming very solid hearts which blanch easily; ex- 

 tremely crisp and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Lawn Grass Seed K y° u desire a perfect lawn, use our Ever- 



— green Lawn Seed. FOR SHADY PLACES, 



sow our Shady Nook Lawn Seed. Both kinds, if sown early in the 

 spring, will produce a good lawn by midsummer. See inside of back 

 cover for same and for directions how to make a lawn. 



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