VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Becker Cs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



EARLY LONG RADISHES 



ICICLE. If there is any one Kadish tliat de- 

 serves the title of "best all-around" for 

 the home garden, it is While Icicle. Good 

 early or late, it resists the heat as well as 

 any of the extra-early varieties and the 

 quality of its flesh is always pleasing. 

 Handsome, cylindrical roots, 5 to 7 inches 

 long, with smooth, white skin and line- 

 grained white (lesh. (See illustration.) 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vi'b. 40 cts., 

 lb. $1.25. 



CINCINNATI MARKET. The most select 

 strain of the Long Scarlet Short Top type. 

 The roots grow 6 to 7 inches long and are 

 bright scarlet, slightly tipped white, with 

 very brittle (lesh. Our stock is very short- 



White Icicle Radishes 



topped; excellent for both forcing and outdoors. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., '^lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



RADISHES BEST FOR SUMMER USE 



The following live varieties are particularly valuable in that they extend the Radish season by at 

 least two months. Any of these varieties may F>e sown up to August and will be in prime condition 

 throughout the hot months when all early Radishes will have become pithy. Beckert's Chartier is 

 t he earliest of these summer Radishes, being ready for table in about 45 days after date of sowing seeds. 

 Golden Globe is, perhaps, the greatest heat resister in this class. 



BECKERT'S IMPROVED CHARTIER. (See illustration to left.) This greatly improved Radish 



is the finest long red variety in existence. Slightly later than the Cincinnati Market, but better in 



quality; will stand far longer; in all respects sui^erior to any other long Radish. Rosy scarlet with 



w hite tip. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., I^lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 LONG WHITE VIENNA. Long and slender; snow-white; 



llesh crisp, tender, and brittle; of rapid growth. Pkt. 10 cts., 



oz. 15 cts., l/4lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.15. 

 WHITE STRASBURG. Half-long and thick; skin and ITesh 



white. An excellent sort for either summer or fall. Firm, 



crisp, and of mild flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 35c., 



lb. $1.15. 



GIANT STUTTGART. Very large; globular in shape; pure 

 white; stands heat well. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 40c., 

 lb. $1.25. 



GOLDEN GLOBE. Our seeds are choicest French-grown. 

 Russet color; sweet and crisp. A favorite in all parts of the 

 country; valued for its heat-resistance. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20c., 

 V4lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



WINTER RADISHES 



The Winter Radishes must be sown before July, as they 

 develop slowly and the roots of all varieties grow to very large 

 size. It is desirable therefore that seeds be sown very thinly, and 

 the seedlings should be thinned out to stand from 4 to 12 inches 

 apart in the row, taking the 4-inch distance for the Spanish 

 varieties and the greater distance for the Chinese and Japanese 

 kinds. Use the large Chinese varieties before Christmas. By 

 storing the Spanish varieties in sand or soil, in the cellar, they 

 will keep in crisp condition until nearly the middle of March. 

 CELESTIAL, or White Chinese. (See illustiation.) Attains 



a length of 12 inches and a diameter of 4 to 5 inches. Flesh 



crisp, mild, and sweet in flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 



i/4lb. 35cts.,lb. $1.15. 

 CHINESE ROSE. Half-long; flesh pink, solid, of excellent 



quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V4lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.15. 

 LONG BLACK SPANISH. Roots black; the flesh is white and 

 slightly pungent. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 35 cts., 

 lb. $1.15. 



ROUND BLACK SPANISH. Globe-shaped; white-neshed; 

 piquant flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V^\h. 35 cts., 

 lb. $1.15. 



SAKURAJIMA. A Japanese variety, attaining a monstrous 

 size. Reaches a weight of fifteen pounds. Can be used 

 cf)oked as a turnip. Requires the whole season for its 

 development. Should be .sown in rows and thinned out to 

 stand 10 inches apart. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 ets., 

 V4lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00. 



Beckert's Improved Chartier 

 Radishes 



GARDEN-MAKING is not difficult nor is it tedious, 

 if you have the right kind of tools. You will find 

 many handy tools offered on pages 70 to 81. 



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Celestial Radish 



