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



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EARLY WRINKLED PEAS, continued 



LAXTONIAN. The largest podded of tlic early dwarf varieties; a vigorous, pro- 

 ductive bort, extensively grown to succeed World's Record as it produces its 

 crop about a week later in this section. Vines 1 feet iiigli, requiring no support; 

 broad pods 4 inches long. Idled with large, dark green Peas ol superb ciuaiity. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., V2\b. 25 cts., lb. 45 cts., 2 lbs. 80 cts., 5 lbs. $1.85, 10 lbs. $3.50. 

 PIONEER. Similar to Laxtonian except that the pods and vines are a tride lighter 

 in color. Considered by some to be a little hardier but not quite so line in quality. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., V2lb. 25 cts., lb. 45 cts., 2 lbs. 80 cts., 5 lbs. $1.85, 10 lbs. $3.50. 

 SUTTON'S EXCELSIOR, l ollows in season immediately alter Laxtonian, and 

 a little more vigorous in vine. Pods 3 ' •> inches long, containing 7 or 8 bright 

 green Peas ot very line cjuality. A lavorile for market in many sections. Pkt. 10c. , 

 Vzlb. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 70 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 10 lbs. $3.00. 



MAIN-CROP and LATE PEAS 



These bear later than the kinds described above, but they yield larger crops of 

 bigger pods, have a longer season of bearing, and are unsurpassed in quality. 

 BECKERT'S NEW PERFECTION. The most productive Pea ever developed 

 and one of the finest in quality. A semi-dwarf, main-crop variety, growing 2'v 

 feet tall on rich soil, with strong vines wliich bear truly immense crops of broad 

 pods, 432 inches long, filled with large, bright green Peas of delicious flavor. 

 Maturing with Potlatch and ahead of Alderman and Telephone, it is the ideal 

 varictv to plant to follow Gradus or La.\tonian. Pkt. 10 cts., V^'b. 25 cts., 

 lb. 45 cts., 2 lbs. 85 cts., 5 lbs. $2.00. 

 POTLATCH. A very prolihc dwarf, large-podded Pea, bearing its first crop 10 

 days after Sutton's Excelsior and producing at least two good pickings. Vines 

 strong and vigorous, 2 feet tall; pods d.trk green, 5 inches long and very broad, 

 containing 8 to 10 large Peas of unexcelled C|ualitv. Pkt. 10 cts., Vi'b. 25 cts., 

 lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 70 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 10 lbs. $3.00. 

 ■JS 5»SP*:^^1 ^^^^^1 DWARF CHAMPION. A popular main-crop Pea for the home-garden as it can 



(I; ' ^M^l ^^^^1 grown without support. Vines 2 to 2} 2 feet in height; pods 4 inches long; 



V iJ^^^^H Peas large, dark green in color, and of fair quality; quite productive. A trille 

 i; '^^'^H ^^^^B ^'^-<" Potlatch. Pkt. 10 cts., l^lb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 



"^^^^^B ' • ^aill^^l DUKE OF ALBANY. Vines medium green; pods dark green; a trifle earlier, but 



^ r .tlS^^H otherwise similar to Telephone described next. Pkt. 10 cts., Vilb. 25 cts., 



lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 70 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 10 lbs. $3.00. 

 IMPROVED TELEPHONE, or Boston Unrivaled. The finest strain of the old 

 reliable light-podded Telephone. Height 4 to 5 feet; pods 4' 2 inches long, each 

 containing 8 to 10 large, delicious Peas; vines, pods and Peas all medium-light 

 green. Prolific, bearing its crop a few days after Senator. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 i/zlb. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 70 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 10 lbs. $3.00. 

 ALDERMAN. The leading dark-podded variety of the Telephone type. A trifle 

 later than Boston Unrivaled but more productive; vines and Peas dark green; 

 unexcelled in flavor. Alderman is grown very extensively for market and is, 

 without a doubt, the best of the tall late sorts for the home-garden. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 Vzlb. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 70 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 10 lbs. $3.00. 

 PRODIGIOUS, or Quite Content. A grand exhibition Pea, in which mammoth 

 size is combined with superb quality. Thrifty vines growing 5 feet tall; dark green pods 5 inches or more in length, 

 largely borne in pairs, and packed with immense, luscious Peas. Season with Alderman. Pkt. 15 cts., Vzlh. 25 cts., 

 lb. 45 cts., 2 lbs. 85 cts., 5 lbs. $2.00. 

 CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. An old and well-known variety, considered by many to be the richest and best- 

 flavored of all Peas. A week later than Alderman; vines 4 feet high; pods 3)2 inches long, filled with light green 

 Peas of good size. Pkt. 10 cts., V^Ib. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.45, 10 lbs. $2.75. 

 WHITE MARROWFAT. A tall-growing, late variety, bearing a large crop of Peas of good size, but only fair quality. 



Pkt. 10 cts., Vilb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 60 cts., 5 lbs. $1.35, 10 lbs. $2.50. 

 MAMMOTH-PODDED SUGAR. Tall and late, producing a large crop of pods 5 to 6 inches long and IJ-^ inches 

 wide. 1 hese are gathered when the Peas within have just begun to lorm and are prepared like snap-beans, the 

 entire pods being cooked. Tender and stringless and very sweet in flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., '/^Ib. 25 cts., lb. 45 cts., 

 2 lbs. 80 cts., 5 lbs. $1.85, 10 lbs. $3.50. 



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NORTHERN-GROWN SEED POTATOES 



Our Potatoes are all choicest northern-grown stock, grown especially for seed purposes. At the date this catalogue goes to press, prices 

 are unsettled, and as there is every possibility that we will be able to quote better prices later on than we could now, we name no prices herein. 

 Intending purchasers will pi ase send us a list of their requirements and we will quote lowest prices as .soon as the market is settled. A bushel 

 of Seed Potatoes weighs 60 pounds; a standard sack contains 165 pounds, or 234 bushels. Ten to 12 bushels will plant an acre. 



We send out no Potatoes in spring before danger of frost is past 

 BOVEE. A fine extra-early Potato. Very productive; vines dwarf 

 and stocky; tubers long and blunt-ended, growing very close to- 

 gether in the hills; skin creamy white tinged with pink. 

 CARMAN NO. 3. A very jxjpular and reliable late Potato. Large, 



oblong, slightly flattened. 



DIBBLE'S RUSSET. A late variety, noted for its vigor, produc- 

 tiveness and freedom from disease. Large, round tubers with white 

 skin, netted golden russet; finest quality. 



EARLY OHIO. Extra-early; tubers rough in the skin; nearly round 

 and quite distinct; cooks dry and mealy. Leads in quality. 



EARLY ROSE, IMPROVED. An improvement on Early Rose; 

 larger in size, fully as early and a heavy yielder. Long, large 

 tubers, smooth with thin blush or rosy skin and solid, white flesh. 



GREEN MOUNTAIN, IMPROVED. The leading main-crop 

 Potato. A productive and dependable variety; tubers oblong and 

 somewhat flattened; eyes shallow. A few days earlier than the orig- 

 inal Green Mountain, and a trifle whiter in color. 



IRISH COBBLER. Unquestionably one of the best white-skinned 

 extra-early sorts. Tubers always uniform, round and of good 

 quality. A good yielder under widely varying conditions, but is 

 not recommended for heavy clay soils. 



SIR WALTER RALEIGH. Large, smooth, oblong, white tubers. 

 A hea\y yielding main-crop Potato. 



VERMONT GOLD COIN. One of the finest late Potatoes. Pro- 

 ductive; cooks dry; always of the best quality; tubers oblong with 

 small eyes and smooth skin of a distinct light golden brown color. 



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