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



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 seed- 

 lings 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. 



BECKERT'S GOLDEN CURLED. The very best 

 for early spring and summer crops. Grows rapidly, 

 resists heat well, and forms immense, tender heads of 

 nicely curled light yellow leaves of the best quality. 

 Pkt. s cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. 90 cts., lb. $3.40. 



BECKERT'S BROWN CURLED, or CHARTD3R. 

 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., 

 Mlb. 90 cts., lb. $3.40. 



BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Grows very rapidly, 

 withstanding heat and drought well and forming large, 

 bushy stalks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 4° cts., 

 lb. $1.50. 



GRAND RAPIDS. Superb for forcing. Leaves 

 light green, much crimped and frilled. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., J41b- 5° cts., lb. Si. 75- 



HANSON. Large heads; leaves green, light yellow 

 within; sweet and crisp. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 

 50 cts., lb. Si. 75. 



BIG BOSTON. The solidity and large size of 

 the heads make this of great value for forcing and 

 general crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 40 cts., 



lb. 



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. 20 cts., Mlb. 60 cts., lb. S2. 



MAMMOTH BLACK- SEEDED BUTTER. Enormous heads. 

 Adapted for earlv and late crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 4° cts., 

 lb. I1.50. 



MAMMOTH SALAMANDER. Immense heads; withstands heat 

 to an unusual degree. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 4° cts. lb. Si. 50. 



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. 20 cts., Mlb. 60 cts., lb. S2. 



BRITTLE ICE. Leaves bright green, growing closely around 

 the head. Heads solid, 6 to 8 inches in diameter. Very crisp and 

 tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



WAYAHEAD. Very early. Sure-heading and finest quality. 

 Heads very large and solid. Outer leaves light green, inner yellow. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 85 cts. 



UNRIVALLED SUMMER. A French variety; forms large, 

 buttery heads; compact and slow-seeding. Best quality and suitable 

 for all seasons. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 85 cts. 



MIGNONETTE. Small, solid, very early head Lettuce. Heads 

 blanch creamy white; quality of the best. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 M lb. 85 cts. 



CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER. Heads solid, crisp, tender 

 and of creamy yellow color. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 40 cts., 

 lb. S1.50. 



IMMENSITY, or MAXIMUM. Very large solid heads, outer 

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

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



THE MORSE. Outer leaves light green, inner leaves blanched 

 to a beautiful yellow. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 40 cts., lb. Si. 50. 



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

 thick and top frilled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 40 cts., lb. S1.50. 



WONDERFUL, or NEW YORK CABBAGE. Outside leaves 

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

 oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Sown broadcast and gathered 

 when quite young. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 40 cts., lb. Si. 50. 



OAK LEAF. An excellent variety; leaves somewhat resemble 

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



DEFIANCE. One of the best summer varieties. Heads large and 

 solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 40 cts., lb. S1.50. 

 BOSTON MARKET. A favorite for forcing. Small, compact heads. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 4° cts., lb. Si. 50. 



BROWN DUTCH. Leaves green, tinged brown; heads solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 Mlb. 40 cts., lb. Si. 50. 



HARDY GREEN WINTER. Best for standing out in winter. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 Mlb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



TRIANON COS. This is the best of the Cos Lettuce. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. Si. 

 GOLDEN YELLOW ROMAINE, or COS. Heads large and solid. Bright golden 

 j?eilow in color. Crisp and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb- Si. 



MUSKMELONS 



(DJJuscat 9Mcmert) 



Black-Seeded Simpson Lettuce 



Muskmelon seed should not be planted outdoors until the ground has become warm 

 and dry. The hills should be about 6 feet apart, and carefully prepared. Rich earth is 

 far better for the young plants than manure; but if the latter must be used, see that it 

 is well rotted. Plant from six to twelve seeds in a hill, and when the young seedlings are 

 strong enough to resist the attacks of insects, thin them, leaving 3 of the strongest in 

 each hill. An ounce of seed will plant about 100 hills. 



ROCKY FORD, or NETTED GEM. Oval-shaped ; small and uniform ; thick-meated; 

 flesh light green in color and of uniformly fine, luscious flavor; skin ribbed and thickly 

 netted; prolific. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 25 cts., lb. 90 cts. 



EMERALD GEM. Early; flesh thick and salmon-colored, granular, sweet and deli- 

 cious. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 3° cts., lb. Si. 10. 

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