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



VEGETABLE SEEDS 



EARLY WRINKLED PEAS, continued 

 LAXTONIAN. The largest podded of the early dwarf varieties; a vigorous, pro- 

 ductive sort, extensively grown to succeed World's Record as it produces its 

 crop about a week later in this section. Vines 1 Yl feet high, requiring no support; 

 broad pods 4 inches long, filled with large, dark green Peas of superb quality. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Y lb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 10 lbs. $2.80. 

 PIONEER. Similar to Laxtonian except that the pods and vines are a trifle lighter 

 in color. Considered by some to be a little hardier but not quite so fine in quality 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Y 2 lb. 15 cts., lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25! 

 SUTTON'S EXCELSIOR. Follows in season immediately after Laxtonian, and 

 a little more vigorous in vine. Pods 3J4 inches long, containing 7 or 8 bright 

 green Peas of very fine quality. A favorite for market in many sections. Pkt. 

 10 cts., Y 2 lb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 10 lbs. $2.80. 



MAIN-CROP and LATE PEAS 



These bear later than the kinds described above, but they yield larger crops of 

 bigger pods, have a longer season of bearing, and are unsurpassed in quality. 

 BECKERT'S NEW PERFECTION. The most productive Pea ever developed 

 and one of the finest in quality. A semi-dwarf, main-crop variety, growing 1% 

 feet tall on rich soil, with strong vines which bear truly immense crops of broad 

 pods, inches long, filled with large, bright green Peas of delicious flavor. 



Maturing with Potlatch and ahead of Alderman and Telephone, it is the ideal 

 variety to plant to follow Gradus or Laxtonian. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts., 

 lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 10 lbs. $2.80. 

 POTLATCH. A very prolific dwarf, large-podded Pea, bearing its first crop 10 

 days after Sutton's Excelsior and producing at least two good pickings. Vines 

 strong and vigorous, 2 feet tall; pods dark green, 5 inches long and very broad, 

 containing 8 to 10 large Peas of unexcelled quality. Pkt. 10 cts., Y lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25. 

 DWARF CHAMPION. A popular main-crop Pea for the home-garden as it can 

 be grown without support. Vines 2 to 2% feet in height; pods 4 inches long; 

 Peas large, dark green in color, and of fair quality; quite productive. A trifle 

 later than Potlatch. Pkt. 10 cts., Yi lb. 15 cts., lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. 

 $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25. 

 DUKE OF ALBANY. Vines medium green; pods dark green; a trifle earlier, but 

 otherwise similar to Telephone described next. Pkt. 10 cts., Yl lb. 15 cts., 

 lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25. 

 IMPROVED TELEPHONE, or Boston Unrivaled. The finest strain of the old 

 reliable light-podded Telephone. Height 4 to 5 feet; pods AY inches long, each 

 containing 8 to 10 large, delicious Peas; vines, pods and Peas all medium-light 



Alderman Pea 



Beckert's New 

 Perfection Peas 



green. Prolific, bearing its crop a few days after Senator. Pkt. 10 cts., Y lb. 

 15 cts., lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25. 

 ALDERMAN. The leading dark-podded variety of the Telephone type. A trifle later than Boston Unrivaled 

 but more productive; vines and Peas dark green; unexcelled in flavor. Alderman is grown very extensively 

 for market and is, without a doubt, the best of the tall late sorts for the home-garden. Pkt. 10 cts., Y lb. 

 15 cts., lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25. 

 PRODIGIOUS or Quite Content. A grand exhibition Pea, in which mammoth size is combined with 

 superb quality. Thrifty vines growing 5 feet tall; dark green pods 5 inches or more in length, largely 

 borne in pairs, and packed with immense, luscious Peas. Season with Alderman. Pkt. 15 cts., Yi lb. 15 

 cts., lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25. 

 CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. An old and well-known variety, considered by many to be the richest and best- 

 flavored of all Peas. A week later than Alderman; vines 4 feet high; pods 3 Yl inches long, filled with light 

 green Peas of good size. Pkt. 10 cts., Yi lb. 15 cts., lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25. 



WHITE MARROWFAT. A tall-growing, late variety, bearing a large crop of Peas of good size, but only fair quality. Pkt. 10 cts., Y lb. 

 15 cts., lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.25, 10 lbs. $2.25. 



MAMMOTH-PODDED SUGAR. Tall and late, producing a large crop of pods 5 to 6 inches long and 1 Y2 inches wide. These are gathered 

 when the Peas within have just begun to form and are prepared like snap-beans, the entire pods being cooked. Tender and stringless and 

 very sweet in flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., Y lb- 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs. $3.25. 



BECKERT'S CERTIFIED SEED POTATOES 



Our Potatoes are all choicest northern-grown stock, grown especially for seed purposes. At the date this catalogue goes to press, prices 

 are unsettled, and as there is every possibility that we will be able to quote better prices later on than we could now, we name no prices herein. 

 Intending purchasers will please send us a list of their requirements and we will quote lowest prices as soon as the market is settled. A bushel 

 of Seed Potatoes weighs 60 pounds; a standard sack contains 165 pounds, or 2% bushels. Ten to 12 bushels will plant an acre. Seed Potatoes 

 should be treated with Du Bay Semesan Bel to improve the stand and vigor of the plant. 



CARMAN NO. 3. A very popular and reliable late Potato. Large, 

 oblong, slightly flattened. 



DIBBLE'S RUSSET. A late variety, noted for its vigor, produc- 

 tiveness and freedom from disease. Large, round tubers with white 

 skin, netted golden russet; finest quality. 



EARLY OHIO. Extra-early; tubers rough in the skin; nearly round 

 and quite distinct; cooks dry and mealy. Leads in quality. 



EARLY ROSE, IMPROVED. An improvement on Early Rose; 

 larger in size, fully as early and a heavy yielder. Long, large 

 tubers, smooth with thin blush or rosy skin and solid, white flesh. 



GREEN MOUNTAIN, IMPROVED. The leading main-crop 

 Potato. A productive and dependable variety; tubers oblong and 

 somewhat flattened; eyes shallow. A few days earlier than the orig- 

 inal Green Mountain, and a trifle whiter in color. 



IRISH COBBLER. Unquestionably one of the best white-skinned 

 extra-early sorts. Tubers always uniform, round and of good 

 quality. A good yielder under widely varying conditions, but is 

 not recommended for heavy clay soils. 



SIR WALTER RALEIGH. Large, smooth, oblong, white tubers. 

 A heavy yielding main-crop Potato. 



VERMONT GOLD COIN. One of the finest late Potatoes. Pro- 

 ductive; cooks dry; always of the best quality; tubers oblong with 

 small eyes and smooth skin of a distinct light golden brown color. 



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