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



Vegetables 



Spinach 



(©pmatj 



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. 



ESQUIMAUX. Color of the leaf is intensely dark green, and the leaves of the 

 plant are very large, thick and crumpled. Ribs small. Will stand a long time 

 before running to seed and will withstand severe frost. Oz. 5 cts., Mlb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 50 cts. 



LONG - STANDING THICK-LEAVED. Has large, thick, fleshy, crimped leaves 

 of the Savoy style. Tender and of good flavor. Oz. sc., Mlb. 15c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50. 



LONG SEASON. Stands longer without going to seed than any other; leaves 

 thick, crumpled, tender and of finest quality. Oz. 5c, Mlb. 15c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50. 



VICTORIA. Foliage thick, broad, dark green; remains in prime condition two 

 or three weeks after other sorts have run to seed. Oz. sc., Mlb- 15c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50. 



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

 and wrinkled like a Savoy cabbage. Tender. Oz. 5c, Mlb. 15c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50. 



MUNSTERLAND. Leaves long, narrow and dark green. The plant spreads its 

 leaves very much over the ground. Oz. sc., Mlb. 15c, lb. 35c, 5 lbs. $1.50. 



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., Mlb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts., 5 lbs. $2.25. 



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

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



Victoria Spinach 



TOMATOES 



(SiebeSctyfel) 



F01 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 6o°. 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, 

 Mlb. $1. 



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., Mlb. $1. 



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. 35 cts., Mlb. $1.25. 



June Pink Tomatoes 



SPARKS' EARLIANA. Very early; medium size, handsome 

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

 oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 90 cts. 



BONNTE 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. 35 cts., Mlb. $1.25. 



GLOBE. Fruit globe-shaped, very early, large-sized, smooth and 

 firm-fleshed; very productive; in color, glossy rose, tinged with 

 purple; quality excellent. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., Mlb. $1.25. 



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

 cracking, and holding its size well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 90c. 



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

 meaty. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 90 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. 35 cts., Mlb. $1.25. 



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

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

 cts., oz. 35 cts., Mlb. $1.25. 



THE COMET. A recently introduced forcing variety. Matchless 

 in form and color. Beautiful, smooth, round fruit, produced abund- 

 antly. Color a rich scarlet-red. Sets very freely in clusters. Also de- 

 sirable for outdoor culture. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., Mlb. $i-75- 



MAGNUS. Fruits very large, smooth and uniform. Purplish 

 pink in color. Flesh very firm. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., Mlb. $1.25. 



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. 25 cts., Mlb. 90 cts. 



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

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



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

 very solid. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., Mlb. $1.25. 



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

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



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

 through; very smooth and regular. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. Si. 



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

 from cracks. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. $1. 



IMPERIAL. Large, purple, smooth and early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 25 cts., M'b. 90 cts. 



PONDEROSA. Enormous and of fine quality, but not always 

 smooth and does not ripen evenly. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., Mlb. Si. 75. 



LAWN GRASS SEED. 



sow our Shady Nook Lawn Seed, 

 will produce a good lawn by mid 

 same and for directions how to n 



feet lawn, use our Ever- 

 FOR SHADY PLACES, 

 ids, it sown early in spring. 

 See inside of back cover for 



