ONIONS, OKRA and PARSLEY. 



WAT. O. BECKERT. 



ALLEGHENY, PA, 



FLAT YELIjOW DANVERS. This is also an excellent market Onion, with many 

 of the good points so marked in Danvers Yellow Globe. The bulbs grow to good size, ripen 

 early, are mild in flavor, and keep well. They are flatter than the other Danvers, but have 

 the same yellowish skin and attractive appearance, and are almost as popular in markets 

 where buyers have become acquainted with the variety. The yield per acre is quite large, 

 and the bulbs bottom well. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts.. Klb. 40 cts., lb. 51.25. 



50UTHP0RT RED GLOBE. As large and handsome as any of the Southport 

 Onions ; skin a deep, rich red. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vjlb. 50 cts., lb. Si. 50. 



EXTRA EARLY RED. One of the best sorts from which to grow large Onions 

 the first season. Bulbs of medium size, flat, deep red, ready for use 2 weeks earlier than 

 Red Wethersfield ; good-keeping ; excellent for early market use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 3^1b. sects., lb. ^1.75. 



I ' EXTRA EARLY RED GLOBE. A new Onion of the famous Southport type, as 

 handsome, and much earlier, maturing with Early Flat Red and Danvers. Pkt. 5 cts.. 

 oz. L5 cts., liXh. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 l/^ B.IRLETTA. An extra-early, small, pure white Onion, with delicate, silvery skin, 

 and firm, mild, pleasant flesh. It [is extensively grown for pickling. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., }^lb. 60 cts., lb. Si. 75. 



MA3IMOTH WHITE GARGANUS, or SILVER KING. This is the largest of 

 white Italian Onions, and will be found of especial value in the family garden. The 

 bulbs grow to enormous size in one season from the seed, keep well, are mild-flavored, 

 and very attractive in appearance. The variety deserves very wide cultivation. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vilb. 60 cts., lb. 81.75. 



r QUEEN. Another favorite pickling Onion. Small, very early, pure white, mild- 

 flavored and a good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. Si. 75. 



BERMUDA RED. Similar to the Bermuda White, but with deep red skin. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 20 Cts., 3^Ib. 50 cts., lb. Si. 50. 

 rIANT RED ROCCA. An immense globular Onion, with light, reddish brown skin. It grows quite large from seed the first 

 s^son, but for full-sized bulbs, plant out small sets from seed sown the spring before. It well repays careful cultivation. The flesli 

 is mild and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. zocts., '/{lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 

 _ EL PASO, or GIANT WHITE TRIPOLI. A large Mexican Onion, fre- 

 quently measuring 6 inches acr'^ss and weighing from 2 to 3 pounds ; shape and 

 quality are good, and the flesn pure white, but it is a poor keeper. Pkt, 5 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts.-, Klb. 60 cts., lb. Si. 75. 



VICTORIA ONIONS. 



This is a distinct new race of Onions from Sardinia, so large and handsome and 

 prgjnising thus far, that we recommend it to all who gr:w Onions for market. 

 ^^RED VICTORL\. Very large, weighing from 214 to 4 pounds, under good 

 cultivation, the first year from seed. Skin deep blood-red ; flesh white or light rose- 

 coloj?; mild and sweet ; very handsome. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 'Xlb. 65c., lb. Si. 90. 

 . y WHITE VrCTORIA. Bulbs large and globular, as in the above ; flesh pure 

 •Wiite. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 3^1b. 65 cts., lb. $1.90. 



ONION SETS. 



Where the seasons are so short that large Onions cannot readily be grown from 

 seed the first season, these are indispensable. Plant about 4 inches apart, in drills 

 12 inches apart, lightly covered, and well cultivated. Prices variable. 



If sent by mail, add postag-e at the rate of 10 cts. per quart. 



WHITE ONION SETS. For early use. 

 YELLOW DANGERS. Qt. 15 cts., 

 .$i.,i5, bus. $4. 



OKRA. 



Qt. 20 cts., pk. Si. 50, bus. $5. 

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All seeds by weight or 



^ packet sent 



prices given, except where iil 

 K] otherwise noted. S 



White Velvet Okra. 



(©afrart.) 



The tender young pods of this plant are used for 

 seasoning soups and stews, and may also be pre- 

 pared like Asparagus; they are sometimes dried ^^^s-siEEj/e/ss^E/H/H/H/ec^s;^ 

 for winter use. Sow the seeds thickly, in rich soil, 

 about the middle of May, in drills 3 feet apart, and cover the seeds an inch deep. Thin the young plants to stand 10 inches apart, hoe 

 them' often, and earth up the stems a little in cultivation for support. An ounce of seed will plant 100 hills. 



Il>rPRO'\T5D DWARF. A distinct variety, growing about 14 inches high, and producing twice as many pods es the taller sorts. 

 The pods are smooth, tender and well-flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., YiXh. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



HITE VELVET. The pods of this variety are pure white, and perfectly round and smooth, with no square edges or disagreeable 

 most othersorts, and produced abundantly. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., ]4,\h. 25 cts., !b. 75 cts. 



PARSLEY. 



TJle leaves of most sorts of Parsley are beautifully curled and useful for garnishing as 

 as flavoring. An ounce of seed will sow about 150 feet of drill. 



DWARF EXTRA CURLED. Dwarf, with finely curled leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., 



lb'. 30 cts., li\b. 90 cts. 

 CHAMPION MOSS-CURLED. Leaves bright green, finely cut and beautifully 

 curled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^lb. 30 cts., lb. 90 cts. 



EMERALD. Leaves a deeper green than in any other sort ; curly and deeply cut. 

 Pkt. 5 cts. , oz. 15 cts. , J^lb. .30 cts. , lb. 90 cts. 



LAIN-LEAVED. Best for flavoring; very hardy. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Klb. 30c. , lb. 90c. 

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Dwarf Extra Curled Parsley 



