Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



VEGETABLE SEEDS 



SAVOY and RED CABBAGE 



Those who appreciate quality in Cabbage should make it a point to grow more Savoy. It is safe to say that, next to Brussels Sprouts, 

 Savoy Cabbage is of more delicate flavor than any other member of the Cabbage family. Red Cabbages are used mostly for pickling and 

 " ....... The Rock Red is the variety most widely grown, while Red Danish 



MAMMOTH ROCK RED. A very select strain with large, solid, 



soniewhal llatvciiccl heads. The favorite Cabbage for pickling. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., V4lb. $1.35. 

 RED DANISH STONEHEAD. Heads perfectly round and ex- 

 tremely solid; large in size; deep purplish red, showing but slight 

 traces of white. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., Vi^b. $1.50. 



slaws. They are of very much stronger flavor than white Cabbage. 

 Stonehead takes the prize as a keeper. 



PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY. The best all-round variety 

 lor American coiulilions. Gotiil-slzed, solid heads, with attrac- 

 ti\( !v curlicl and savoved deep green leaves. In llavor it surpasses 

 all other Cabbages and the llavor is improved by freezing. The 

 heads may be left standing in the garden all winter until wanted 

 for the table. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., l/4lb. $1.25. 



CARROTS 



Carrots have recently come to take a new and important place in the diet, for research lias shown that they are one of the richest of 

 all vegetables in vitamines. They are particularly rich in that group of vitamines which is essential to the health of growing children. 

 They are easy to grow and, if pulled when only partly grown, no vegetable is more appetizing. 



Carrots succeed best on heavy loam, which preferably should have been well fertilized the previous year, as fresh manure often causes 



the roots to grow pronged and misshapen. Sow the seed early in spring, 

 firming the soil down over it. Make succession sowings every ten days up 

 to the end of June, and put in a few e.\tra rows about June 15 for winter use. 

 An ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; four pounds will sow an acre. 



NEW EARLY COR.ELESS. Turn back to page 3 for full description and 

 photograph of this superb new Quality Carrot for market and home 

 garden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., V4lb. 75 cts. 



FRENCH FORCING, or Golden Ball. An extra-early variety with small, 

 almost globular roots of a bright orange color. Tops very small. Fine for 

 forcing or first crop outdoors. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., V^lb. 60 cts. 



EARLY SCARLET HORN. For forcing and early crops. The roots are 

 about 3 inches long, broad-shouldered, orange-red, and of very good 

 quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 'Alb. 50 cts. 



OXHEART, or Guerande. Thick and very blunt-rooted; 5 inches long 

 and 3 to 4 inches in diameter; deep reddish orange; tender and of fine 

 llavor. A very heavy cropper, easy to pull and a fine home-garden Carrot. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., y4lb. 50 cts. 



DANVERS HALF-LONG. A grand old favorite, extensively grown for 

 market and a desirable variety for every pur|X)se. The roots grow 6 to 8 

 inches long and are nearly cylindrical, abruptly pointed at the base. The 

 flesh is bright orange, hne-graincd and free from fiber. A good cropper. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vilb. 50 cts. 



HALF-LONG NANTES. A French variety which might be called an 

 improved Danvers. The roots are cylindrical, smooth and blunt-pointed; 

 the flesh is orange-red, nearly coreless and of the finest quality. The tops 

 are fine and small, consequently Half-Long Nantes is especially desirable 

 for growing in frames. A thoroughbred Carrot in every way. Pkt. 

 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., V4lb. 50 cts. 



I4AI C I OWr^ I I TP This particular strain of half-long, stump-rooted 

 rlALir -Lvyi 1 VJ LUv./. Carrot is in great demand among our most critical 

 customers. It is soiiicwhal earlier than Danvers and the roots are a trifle 

 thicker, remarkably symmetrical, and deep orange-red in color, having 

 but the faintest indication of a core. In quality it is unsurpasse<l and, at 

 the same time, it is most productive. On good soils, under favorable 

 conditions, it will \ield up to twenty-five tons per acre. Pkt. 10 eta., 

 oz. 20 cts., V4lb. 50 cts. 



CHANTENAY, or Model. A Carrot of many good qualities and a popular 

 variety in all parts of the country. The roots grow quickly and are 

 broad-shouldered, tapering slightly to the abrupt point, smooth and very 

 handsome in appearance. The flesh is deep orange and of the hnest qual- 

 ity even in the largest roots. A splendid winter keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., '/41b. 50 cts. 

 NEW YORK MARKET, or Half-Long Pointed. A very select strain of 

 the pointed type. The roots are of medium size, smooth and attractive. 

 Quality fine, easy to pull and a sure cropper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 '/41b. 50 cts. 



ST. VALERY. Intermediate in length between the half-long and long 



varieties; about U) inches long, broad at the top and tapering down very 

 symmetrically to the bottom; rich orange in color and of the best quality. 

 This Carrol is valu.ible for lioth garden an<l field culture, on account of 

 its produclis cncss and good shape. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vi'b. 50 cts. 

 IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. Verv long, pointed roots of good quality. 

 A iR-avv \ii l(l( r; i \Uiisl\< l\ grown, llsclul fcir stock feeding as well as 

 the table. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., ' 41b. 50 cts. 



Chantcnay, or Model Carrots 



IMPROVED WHITE BELGIAN. Gro%vn for feeding to cat- 

 tle and horses, and a valuable addition to the winter 

 rations, hcl]jing to keep stock in best condition. This is 

 the most productive and easily harvested variety. The 

 roots are large and thick through, growing partly above 

 the ground. Can be kept all winter. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., '/lib. 40 cts. 



Grow More Root-Crops 



In planning our gardens we are all apt to overlook the se.ison .ifler the first of November. With very little extra care any garden can be 

 made to produce not only an aljundance of succulent green vegetables for the summer table but a plentiful supply also of those crops which 

 may be canned or stored in the cellar for winter use. Nearly all of the Root-Crops — Beets, Carrots, Parsnips, Salsify, 1 urnips and Rutabagas 

 — are easy to grow and may be stored away, in boxes or barrels with some sand, for use all winter long. A cellar full of vegetables certainly 

 docs help to keep down the grocery bills besides providing a healthful and mighty welcome variety in the daily menu. 



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