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



PEPPERS 



In the latitude of Pittsburgh, sow the seed in hotbeds in early March. Thin out or transplant 

 the seedlings when they are 2 inches high, giving tiiem plenty of room, to develop sturdy plants. 

 When the weatlier is settled and the soil warm, transfer them to the open ground, setting them 

 about 2 feet apart in rows 3 feet apart. A rich, mellow, well-drained soil is best. The fruits are 

 used in both the green and ripe stages for making all sorts of pickles. The large-fruited varieties 

 are desirable for stuffing. An ounce of seed will produce about 1,000 plants. 



CRIMSON BEAUTY PIMIENTO. This is the Pimi- 



ento Pepper used so extensively in Spain for canning. 



It is the sweetest of all sweet Peppers, without any 



trace of pungency, and the thickest-fleshed Pepper 



in cultivation. The fruits are of good size, conical or 



heart-shaped, perfectly smooth and very attractive. 



The plants are compact and healthv. Midseason. 



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., V4lb. $1.60. 

 EARLY NEAPOLITAN. The earliest of the really 



large-fruited sorts and one of the most productive. 



The fruits average 4 inches in length by 2 inches in 



thickness and are always sweet; unsurpassed for 



pickling. The plants are vigorous and carry immense 



crops, the first Peppers being ready for picking in 



mid-Julv. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 45 cts., Vi^b. $1.50. 

 HARRIS' EARLIEST. The earliest Pepper. Full de- 

 scription on page i. Pkt. 15c., Vioz. 25c., oz. 85c. 



RUBY KING. Following closely after Neapolitan, 

 Ruby King produces a fine crop of large, sweet 

 Peppers. The fruits are larger and thicker than Nea- 

 politan; the flesh is thick, sweef, and mild. One of 

 the most satisfactory Peppers for home-garden and 

 market. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., V4lb. $1.60. 



RUBY GIANT, or Worldbeater. The result of a cross between 

 Ruby King and Chinese Giant, this variety is fully as early and 

 productive as Ruby King while the fruits approach those of the 

 Chinese Giant in size. Extensively grown for market. Pkt. lOc, 

 oz. 55 cts., i/4lb. $1.75. 



CHINESE GIANT. The real giant of the Pepper family. Enor- 

 mous, blocky, thick-fleshed fruits, bright red in color and very 

 mild and sweet in flavor. It took exactly twenty ripe fruits to fill 

 the basket shown in the illustration, and these fruits were gathered 

 from six plants — a graphic demonstration of the size and produc- 

 tiveness of Chinese Giant. Pkt. 15 cts., V40Z. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



CRIMSON GIANT. Said to have been developed from a cross be- 

 tween Chinese Giant and Bull Nose. Early and, like Bull Nose, 

 very prolific; fruits nearly as large as Chinese Giant, deep green 

 ripening to bright crimson. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., V^'b. $1.95. 



SWEET MOUNTAIN. Nearlv, if not quite identical with Bull 

 Nose. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., y4lb. $1.60. 



Chinese Giant Peppers 



BULL NOSE, or Large Bell. A widely grown, standard variety 

 for market. Extremely prolific; fruits of good size, very thick and 

 blocky; flesh usually sweet but becomes very hot in dry seasons. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., Vi'b. $1.60. 

 GOLDEN QUEEN. A large, sweet Pepper which ripens bright yel- 

 low instead of red. Fruits like Bull Nose; thick-fleshed and very 

 sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., l^lb. $1.95. 

 RED SQUASH, or Tomato Pepper. Dwarf and prolific; small, 



round, thick-fleshed and sweet pods. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 55 cts. 

 ANAHEIM GIANT CHILI. Seven to 9 inches in length, and from 

 1 to I I4 inches thick, tapering to a blunt point. Brilliant scarlet 

 when ripe. This Pepper is pungent, although not quite as hot as 

 Long Red Cayenne. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., i^Ib. $1.95. 

 LONG RED CAYENNE. Pods varying from 4 to 6 inches long, 

 slender, bright red, and very hot. Prolific. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 55 cts. 

 SMALL RED CHILI. Pods 2 inches long, conical, scarlet, very 

 pungent. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., Vtlh. $1.95. 



PUMPKINS 



Small Sugar Pumpkm 



Grown principally for stock-feeding, yet some are so sweet, juicy, and fine- 

 grained that they will always be considered indispensable for pies and sauces. 

 Culture like melons, but the soil need not be so rich and the hills should be 

 planted farther apart. One pound will plant from 200 to 300 hills. 

 SMALL SUGAR. Ten to 12 inches in diameter, almost round and slightly 

 ribbed; flesh sweet; skin deep bronzy yellow. The favorite variety for 

 pies and a good keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 35 cts. 

 MAMMOTH KING. The largest Pumpkin grown, often attaining a 

 weight of 100 pounds. Flesh close-grained and of fine flavor; skin golden 

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

 LARGE CHEESE. A large, somewhat flattened Pumpkin with creamy 

 yellow skin and flesh; good quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V^Ib.SScts. 

 CONNECTICUT FIELD. The common field Pumpkin; largely grown in 

 corn for feeding to stock, but suitable also for pies. Orange skin and bright 

 yellow flesh. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V4lb. 35 cts. 

 GOLDEN OBLONG. A long, cylindrical Pumpkin with bright yellow flesh 



of extra-fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 45 cts. 

 WINTER LUXURY, or Pie SquasVi. Round, golden yellow, netted; flesh 

 very rich; a fine keeper. Perhaps the finest quality pie Pumpkin and a 

 great favorite in the home patch. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 40 cts. 

 SWEET POTATO. Medium-sized; pear-shaped; flesh creamy white; excel- 

 lent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V4lb. 45 cts. 

 JAPANESE PIE. A large crookneck sort; deep green with darker stripes; 

 flesh vellow and sweet; earlv. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 45 cts. 

 MAMMOTH GOLDEN CUSHAW. The Cushaw or Jonathan Pumpkins are big, 

 crooknecked varieties with thin, tough rinds and thick flesh of extra-fine 

 aualitv for pies. Mammoth Golden Cushaw has orange-yellow skin and flesh. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V4lb. 45 cts. 

 WHITE CUSHAW. Shell white, flesh creamy. Pkt. lOc, oz. 15c., Vilb. 45c. 

 GREEN STRIPED CUSHAW. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 45 cts. 



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