Beckert Seed and Bulb Company's 



Artichoke 



(Artis choke) 



One of the vegetable aristocrats and well 

 worth growing if you care for something "dif- 

 ferent." Edible portion is the large, thistle- 

 like head. If started indoors very early will 

 bear first year. Same culture as for cabbage, 

 and as Artichokes are perennial, plant where 

 they need not be disturbed. 

 LARGE GREEN GLOBE. The standard va- 

 riety. Pkt., 25c; Yl oz., 50c; oz., 90c. 



Asparagus Seed 



(Spargel) 



An Asparagus bed can be started either 

 from seed or roots. Sow seed early in the 

 spring, |4 i ncri deep, in rows V/i feet apart: 

 thin out the plants to 6 inches apart. Trans- 

 plant following season as given under roots. 



One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of row. 

 Washington Rustproof. A new rust-resisting, 

 heavy-producing Asparagus from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Of 

 rapid growth, large size, and very tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; Ya lb., 75c. 



Beans — Dwarf or Bush (Bohnen) 



Bean seed should not be sown until danger from frost is past. Sow in rows V/i 

 to 2 feet apart, dropping the seeds 4 inches apart, and covering 2 inches deep. 

 Cultivate frequently and do not work around the plants while they are wet, lest 

 they "rust." Pick the pods before they are fully developed and the plants will 

 produce several good pickings. 



For a continuous supply, make successive sowings every 2 weeks up to mid- 

 July. Plenty of pulverized sheep manure and watering in the dry spells will greatly 

 increase the yield. Apply water to the soil between the rows, not to the foliage. 



One pound of Beans will plant 50 feet of row. 



Green Podded Bush Beans 



Asgrow Valentine. A pure bred stringless strain of Black Valentine. Just as 



hardy, just as prolific, just as fine flavored, but without the strings. Pkt., 10c; 



Yl lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 

 Burpee's Stringless Green Pod. Early. Bushes are of strong, vigorous growth 



and very prolific. Pods are round and thick, averaging about 5 inches in length. 



Stringless at all stages. Pkt., 10c; Yl lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 

 BOUNTIFUL. A remarkably prolific and continuous bearer, and largely grown 



for first crop in both home and market gardens. Long, flat, but thick, light 



green pods. Our strain is absolutely stringless. Pkt., 10c; Yl lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 



10 lbs., S2.50. 



COMMODORE. New. Medium early, round podded Bean of finest quality, best 

 described as a dwarf Kentucky Wonder. Pkt., 10c: Yl lb., 25c: lb., 40c; 10 lbs., 

 $3.50. 



Full Measure. An early sort that will produce amazing crops on good soil. Very 

 long, round, dark green, stringless pods of fine quality. Pkt., 10c; Yl lb., 20c; 

 lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 



Giant Stringless Green-Pod. Medium early. Tall, bushy growth and very pro- 

 ductive. Pods are round, dark green, average 6 inches in length and always 

 free from strings. Pkt., 10c; Yl lb., 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 



Keeney's Stringless Refugee. Late. Stringless at all stages of growth. Heavily 

 outyields the earlier varieties. Pkt., 10c; Yl lb-, 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 



Tendergreen. New, early, round-podded variety. 6Yr t0 7'inch, light green pods 

 of^ excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; Y2 lb-, 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 



Forcing Bean, Masterpiece. The best Bean for forcing in frames or greenhouses. 

 Pods 7 inches long, straight, flat and attractive. Pkt., 20c; lb., 75c. 



Yellow Podded Bush Beans 



SURE CROP STRINGLESS WAX. Bears a profusion of attractive golden yel- 

 low pods 6 inches long, flat but thick, meaty and absolutely stringless at all 



stages. Pkt., 10c; Yl lb-, 20c; lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 

 Round Pod Brittle Wax. Early and very productive on good soils, bearing long, 



golden yellow pods, brittle and stringless at all stages. Pkt., 10c; Yl lb., 20c: 



lb., 35c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 

 Pencil Pod Black Wax. A prolific bearer of long, slender, round, light yellow 



pods. Medium in season: and of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; Yl lb-, 20c; lb., 



35c; 10 lbs., $2.50. 



Asparagus Roots 



An Asparagus bed is permanent, so that 

 much care should be taken with its prepara- 

 tion. The bed should be on well-drained 

 ground, heavily manured and spaded V/ 2 to 

 2 feet deep. Place roots in trenches 1 to V/i 

 feet deep and cover with 3 inches of soil. 

 As the shoots come up, pull in soil from the 

 sides from time to time until bed is level. 



No Asparagus should be picked until the 

 third year and then only sparingly. The bed 

 should not be cut over after the first week in 

 July, as the roots must have some time to store 

 up strength for the following year. Top-dress 

 each fall with manure, which should be dug 

 in early the next spring. 



Washington Rustproof. 2-yr. roots. Bundle 

 of 50, $1.25; $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 

 1000. 



If wanted by parcel post, add 15c per 100. 



Bountiful Bean 



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