BECKERTS SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA. - Vegetable Seeds 



CARROTS. 



CHANTENAY. Handsome roots, broad-shouldered, smooth and 

 more uniform than the Danvers. Of superior flavor and very 

 tender. Produces large crops. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 Hib. 45 cts., Ib. $1.50. 



HALF-LONG LUC. A very symmetrical, half-long, stump- 

 rooted variety. Early, very productive, of fine quality. Pkts. 5 cts. 

 and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^Ib. 45 cts., Ib. $1.50. 



ST. VALERY INTERMEDIATE. Thick-shouldered, inter- 

 mediate in length between the Half-Long and Long Orange varieties. 

 Flesh rich orange-color and of finest quality. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts.. lilb. 45 cts., Ib. $1.50. 



Beckert's Early Snowball Cauliflower 



continued 



DANVERS HALF-LONG. The roots are smooth, thick and 

 intermediate between Short Horn and Long Orange in form. Pkts. 

 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^Ib. 45 cts., Ib. $1.50. 



IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. Extensively grown; good and 

 heavy in yield. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., J4Ib. 45 cts., Ib. 

 $1.50. 



WHITE BELGIAN. A very productive, white-fleshed variety for 

 stock-feeding. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^Ib. 25 cts., Ib. 75 cts. 



YELLOW BELGIAN. Similar to White Belgian except in color. 

 A good keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^Ib. 25 cts., Ib. 75 cts. 



Perfection Cauliflower 



CAULIFLOWER m^w) 



How to Grow Fine Cauliflower. Culture for Cauliflower and cabbage is essentially the same, but to the former extra care given in 

 applying fertilizers and moisture well repays the gardener. Sow the seeds for early and late crops as directed for cabbage, but do not set 

 the early plants in the open field too soon, for if too much stunted by severe frosts, they begin to form heads before they are strong enough 

 to develop them well. Plants which have not headed before winter sets in may be stored in a cool cellar or coldframe, and will form heads 

 without further attention. An ounce of seed will produce about 1,500 plants. 



BECKERT'S EARLY SNOWBALL. Produces large, handsome 

 heads, measuring 8 to 10 inches across; pure snowy white; close, com- 

 pact and of the finest quality. The stalks are short, of compact 

 growth, and can be planted closely. It is extra early, a very certain 

 header, and equally good for a late crop. Unsurpassed by any strain 

 offered. Pkt. 25 cts., ^oz. $1, oz. $3.50. 



BECKERT'S SMALL-LEAVED SNOWBALL. About two weeks 

 earlier than the preceding; a sure header and fine for forcing or out- 

 door culture. Pkt. 25 cts., j4'oz. $1, oz. $3.50. 



PERFECTION. A new and distinct variety that is as early as 

 Snowball [and producing equally perfect a head. Has long leaves 

 that grow straight up, with the inner leaves twisted and whorled, 

 which naturally protects the head from the sun to a great extent. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., Moz. $1.50, oz. $5.50. 



DANISH GIANT, or DRY WEATHER. Similar to Snowball 

 in size, quality, etc., but matures about one week later and is a 

 better drought- and heat-resister. Pkt. 25 cts., J^oz. $1, oz. $3.50. 



EXTRA-EARLY ERFURT. The plants may be depended upon 

 to form large, firm, white heads; very early. Pkt. 20 cts., J4 oz - 95 cts., 

 oz. $3.25. 



EXTRA-EARLY PARIS. Large leaves and large, firm, white 

 heads. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 20 cts., oz. 70 cts. 



ALGIERS. Late, sure heading; the heads are good in color and 

 quality and long keeping. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



LENORMAND'S SHORT-STEM. A late Cauliflower; good 

 heads, with close, uniform curds. Pkt. 10 cts., Jt'oz. 20 cts., oz. 70 cts. 



VEITCH'S AUTUMN GIANT. White, large, firm heads. Pkt. 

 5 cts., Hoz. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



CHICORY (Sic^orie) 



Sow early in spring, in good, mellow soil, in drills half an inch 

 deep and 12 inches apart. 



LARGE-ROOTED MAGDEBURG. The leaves when blanched 

 make an excellent salad. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., H'b. 

 45 cts., Ib. $1.50. 



WITLOOF. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., KIb. 50 cts., 

 Ib. $1.75. 



CORN SALAD ®*Wat) 



Sow the seed thickly in shallow drills in September, and firm the 

 soil well down above it, if the weather be dry. Highly appreciated, 

 and much grown where other salads and lettuces do not succeed. 

 Prepared in the same manner as lettuce and makes an excellent dish. 

 An ounce of seed will sow a bed 20 feet square. 



LARGE-SEEDED. Has large, tender leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., Mlb. 25 cts., Ib. 75 cts. 



12 



