Beckett's Seed\Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



VEGETABLE SEEDS 



PEPPERS 



In the latitude of Pittsburgh, sow the seed in hotbeds in early 

 March. Thin out or transplant the seedlings when they are 2 inches 

 high, giving them plenty of room, to develop sturdy plants. When 

 the weather is settled and the soil warm, transfer them to the open 

 ground, setting them about 2 feet apart in rows 3 feet apart. A rich, 

 mellow, well-drained soil is best. The fruits are used in both the 

 green and ripe stages for making all sorts of pickles. The large- 

 fruited varieties are desirable for stuffing. An ounce of seed will 

 produce about 1 ,000 plants. 



BECKERT'S WONDER. This pepper combines the fine quality 

 of the Pimiento and the size of Giant Crimson, with a thickness of 

 flesh heretofore unknown in any variety of Pepper. The plants 

 are sturdy and very productive bearing from five to nine large 

 fruits at a setting. The fruits showing flesh three eighths of an 

 inch thick, of the finest quality sweet and crisp entirely free from 

 pungency. Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1.25, } 4 lb. $4.00. 



HARRIS' EARLY GIANT. Large and early. 5 inches high and 

 inches through. Deep green turning to red. Sweet and pleas- 

 ant. Pkt. 25 cts. 



CRIMSON BEAUTY PIMIENTO. Is the sweetest of all sweet 

 Peppers without any trace of Pungency. The fruits are of good 

 size heart-shaped and smooth. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., }4, lb. 

 $1.25, lb. $4.00. 



EARLY NEAPOLITAN. The earliest of the large fruited sorts and the 

 most productive . Unsurpassed for pickling, the plants carry im- 

 mense crops. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., M lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 



HARRIS' EARLIEST. Where the seasons are short, this is the 

 only large-fruited Pepper which can be relied upon to produce a 

 good crop. We recommend it to all who have not been able to 

 mature Peppers heretofore. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts., }/i lb. $2.00. 



RUBY KING. Following closely after Neapolitan, Ruby King pro- 

 duces a fine crop of large sweet Peppers. The flesh is thick, sweet, 

 and mild. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., \i lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 



RUBY GIANT or Worldbeater. The result of a cross between 

 Ruby King and Chinese Giant; fully as early and productive as 

 Ruby King while the fruits approach those of the Chinese Giant 

 in size. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., \i lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50. 



CHINESE GIANT. A real Giant of the pepper family with thick 

 fleshy fruits, bright red in color and very mild and sweet in flavor. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts., \i lb. $2.00, lb. $7.00. 



CRIMSON GlANT. Said to have been developed from a cross be- 

 tween Chinese Giant and Bull Nose. Early and, like Bull Nose, 

 very prolific; deep green ripening to bright crimson. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 65 cts., M lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00. 



BULL NOSE or Large Bell. A widely grown, standard variety 

 for market. Extremely prolific; fruits of good size, very thick and 

 blocky; flesh usually sweet but becomes very hot in dry seasons. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., M lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 



Beckert's Wonder Pepper 



GOLDEN QUEEN. A large, sweet Pepper which ripens bright yel- 

 low instead of red. Fruits like Bull Nose; thick-fleshed and very 

 sweet. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 55 cts., \i lb. $1.50, lb. $6.00. 



RED SQUASH. Dwarf and prolific; small, round, thick-fleshed and 

 sweet pods. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., lb. >| $1.50, lb. $5.00. 



ANAHEIM GIANT CHILI. Seven to 9 inches in length, and from 

 I to 1 inches thick, tapering to a blunt point. Brilliant scarlet. 

 This Pepper is pungent, although not quite as hot as Long Red 

 Cayenne. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 55 cts., Y± lb. $1.45, $4.75. 



LONG RED CAYENNE. Pods 4 to 6 inches long, bright red, and 

 very hot. Prolific. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., lb. $1.50, lb. 

 $5.00. 



SMALL RED CHILI. Pods 2 inches long, conical, scarlet, very 

 pungent. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 55 cts., M lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00. 



PUMPKINS 



Sweet or Sugar Pie Pumpkin 



Grown principally for stock-feeding, yet some are so sweet, juicy, and fine- 

 grained that they will always be considered indispensable for pies and sauces. 



Culture like melons, but the soil need not be so rich and the hills should be 



planted farther apart. One pound will plant from 200 to 300 hills. 



SMALL SUGAR. Ten to 12 inches in diameter, almost round and slightly 

 ribbed; flesh sweet; skin deep bronzy yellow. The favorite variety for 

 pies and a good keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 3-4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



MAMMOTH KING. The largest Pumpkin grown, often attaining a 

 weight of 100 pounds. Flesh close-grained and of fine flavor; skin golden 

 yellow. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., M lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



LARGE CHEESE. Large, somewhat flattened with creamy yellow skin 

 and flesh; good quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., }i lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.00. 



CONNECTICUT FIELD. The common field Pumpkin; largely grown in 

 corn for feeding to stock, but suitable also for pies. Orange skin and bright 

 yellow flesh. Oz. 15 cts., M lb. 35 cts., Ib. 85 cts. 



GOLDEN OBLONG. A long, cylindrical Pumpkin with bright yellow flesh 

 of extra-fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., H lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. 



WINTER LUXURY, or Pie Squash. Round, golden yellow, netted; flesh 

 very rich; a fine keeper. Finest pie Pumpkin and a great favorite in the 

 home patch. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., M lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. 



SWEET POTATO. Medium-sized; pear-shaped; flesh creamy white; excel- 

 lent flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., M lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. 



JAPANESE PIE. Large crookneck, deep green with darker stripes; flesh 

 yellow and sweet; early. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., \i lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25. 



MAMMOTH GOLDEN CUSHAW. The Cushaw or Jonathan Pumpkins 

 are big, crooknecked varieties with thin, tough rinds and thick flesh of 

 extra-fine quality for pies. Mammoth Golden Cushaw has orange-yellow 

 skin and flesh. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 34 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



WHITE CUSHAW. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



GREEN STRIPED CUSHAW. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., M lb. 40 cts., 

 lb. $1.25. 



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