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



Ailsa Craig. The great 

 exhibition Onion 



AILSA CRAIG. 



YELLOW ONIONS, continued 



PRIZETAKER. An American strain of the Giant Spanish Onion. Bulbs extra-large, round and 

 handsome; rich yellow skin and mild, sweet, pure while flesh; a fair keeper and an enormous 

 yieldcr. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Vt\b. 70 cts., lb. $2.25. 



GIANT GIBRALTAR. A type of Prizetaker, originally from France, generally grown for exhibition 

 purposes. A close rival to Ailsa Craig described below. Attains immense size; flat- 

 globular in shape; skin light straw color; flesh white, tender and mild; not a good 

 keeper. Pkt. 15 cts., Vioz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



The famous exhibition Onion of England, and valued highly for 

 that purpose by our estate gardeners. By rigid selection 

 it has been kept at a high standard of perfection and will produce bulbs of 

 enormous size for anyone who will take the pains to start the seed early under 

 glass and transplant the seedlings. Pkt. 15 cts., '^oz. 40 cts., oz. 75 cts. 

 AUSTRALIAN BROWN. This takes the prize for being the best keeper 

 among the Onions. The bulbs have been known to keep well from the fall of 

 one year until May of the following year. Average size 2}^ inches in diameter 

 by 2 inches from top to bottom; flesh exceedingly fine-grained and solid; 

 color of skin varies from yellowish to reddish brown, proclaiming this variety I ' 

 to be a hybrid between a yellow and red Onion. It inherits the mild flavor of 

 the yellow kinds and the long-keeping qualities of the reds to a remarkable 

 degree. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., V^lh. 70 cts., ib. $2.00. 



RED ONIONS 



These are the latest to mature and the strongest-flavored, but also the best 

 keepers. 



SOUTHPORT RED GLOBE. A big, handsome Onion, similar in every way 



to Southport Yellow Globe except in the color of the skin which is deep red. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., V4lb. 70 cts., lb. $2.25. 

 RED WETHERSFIELD. Bulbs flattened, growing to a large size; purplish red; — 



strongly flavored. A splendid keeper and a very satisfactory red Onion for the 



home-garden or market. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vilb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



THE BEST WHITE VARIETIES 



The White Onions are the earliest and the mildest in flavor, but only moderately 

 good keepers. 



WHITE PORTUGAL, or Silverskin. A favorite, largely grown for sets and for pickling. 



sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., l^lb. $1.00, lb. $3.25. 

 SOUTHPORT WHITE GLOBE. Similar to the Southport Yellow and Red Globes, and a good keeper for a white Onion. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Vilb. $1.00, lb. $3.50. 



MAMMOTH SILVER KING. A white exhibition Onion, producing enormous slightly flattened bulbs 



of the finest quality. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 35 cts., '^lb. 90 cts. 

 WHITE BUNCH. For using when voung, producing large, showy, white Onions of fine quality in a re- 

 markably short time. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Vilb. 70 cts., lb. $2.50. 



Bulbs large, flat; skin white; flesh tender and 



Grows rapidly. 



White Silverskin 

 Yellow Danvers. 



ONION SETS. Extra-Selected Stock. (Prices variable) p,. 



For early use Crop failed 



(Legal bushel, 32 lbs.) SO 25 SI 50 S5 00 



Parcel-post weight of Onion Sets: Quart weighs 1 lb. 



PARSLEY 



Much used for garnishing and flavoring soups, stews, etc. The seed is slow to germinate, and should be 

 sown as early as possible, in drills 12 inches apart, thinning the plants to 4 to 6 inches apart in the rows. 



CHAMPION MOSS-CURLED. Leaves bright green, finely cut, and beautifully curled. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., l/4lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



DWARF EXTRA-CURLED. Dwarf, with finely curled leaves. Quite decorative, as well as savory; much 

 used for garnisliing. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 40 cts., lb. $1.35. 



PLAIN-LEAVED. Best for flavoring; very hardy. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vtlh. 40 cts., lb. $1.20. 



HAMBURG TURNIP-ROOTED. Grown for its roots, which are used in stews and soups. Thin out 

 when young and cultivate like Carrots. Roots elongated turnip-shape. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 V4lb. 40cts., lb. $1.25. 



HAMBURG LONG, or Parsnip-rooted. Roots long and slender; matures late and grows to a large size. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., y4lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



PARSNIPS 



Hollow-Crown Parsnips 



Sow the seed in drills 15 inches apart, as early as possible in spring, and thin the plants to stand 5 or 

 6 inches apart in the rows. The flavor of the roots is much improved by frost. In winter cover them heavily 

 with manure or litter. An ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 5 pounds to an acre. 



LONG SMOOTH HOLLOW-CROWN. Tender and sweet; always good and in demand. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., V^lb. 45 cts. 



GUERNSEY. Does not grow quite as long as Hollow-Crown, but has a thicker shoulder and runs heavier 

 all tlirougli. Especially selected for attractive smooth roots. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V^Ib. 45 cts. 



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