VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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



SALSIFY or OYSTER PLANT 



When cooked, the roots have something of the flavor and odor of oysters. They may be boiled, used in soups, or grated and fried as 

 fritters. The culture of Salsify is the same as for parsnips. The roots are perfectly hardy and may be left in the ground all winter, or a quan- 

 tity of roots for winter use may be dug after the first frosts and stored in a pit or in sand or damp earth in the cellar. The seed should be 

 sown not later than end of June, as the roots require a full season to attain their growth. An ounce of seed will sow about 75 feet of drill. 

 MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. The most satisfactory variety under all conditions. The roots are long and of good thickness, tender 

 and well flavored, resembling fair-sized parsnips. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., 34 lb. $1.00, lb. $2.50. 



RHUBARB or PIE-PLANT 



Sow the seed early and, when the plants are large enough, thin them to stand 4 to 5 inches apart. Early in the fall or the next spring, 

 transplant them 3 feet apart each way in deep, rich soil. For forcing, take up some of the larger roots and plant them in a dark corner of 

 the cellar or under the benches in the greenhouse. It pays to cultivate Rhubarb frequently, even after the cutting season is over, and to top- 

 dress with manure in late summer or fall at least every other year. The seed-stalks, which appear after the leaves, should be kept cut in 

 order to send all the strength of the plants into the roots, which produce the following season's crop of stalks. 



VICTORIA. An improved variety producing extra-large, thick RHUBARB ROOTS. Strong roots, for early spring delivery, 

 stalks. It is a main-crop sort with a long season of bearing. Pkt. 1-year, each 15 cts., per doz. $1.50; 2-year, each 25 cts., per 



10 cts., oz. 30 cts., J4 lb. 80 cts. doz. $2.50, postage additional. 



SPINACH 



The value of fresh Spinach in the diet is just beginning to be appreciated. It is particularly rich in tonic mineral salts and vitamines, and 

 these vitamines are believed to be present in a form which is not broken down or lost in boiling. By means of succession plantings, Spinach 

 may be had all summer long, fresh from the garden. The first sowings should be made just as early in the spring as the ground can be made 

 ready to receive the seed. Succession plantings may be made every ten days or two weeks up to the first of October, at which time a large 

 planting should be made and protected with straw or dead leaves for winter and early spring use. 

 IflNf 1 C\V nFNMARIf or ANTVORSKOV. This in our estimation, 

 Ivllivl \JIl 1/JCill ITlAlVlVj i s one of the most valuable new vegetables 



developed in recent years. For the home gardener it is especially valuable as it will 



stand the hottest kind of weather and remains in prime condition without shooting 



to seed longer than any other sort. Oz. pkt. 10 cts., 34 lb- 25 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 JULIANA. One of the best second-early varieties with very dark green thick crimpled 



leaves and will stand two weeks longer than Savoy without bolting to seed. Oz. pkt. 



10 cts., 34 lb. 25 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 LONG SEASON. A very popular, long-standing variety. The leaves are broad and 



thick, dark green in color, slightly crumpled, tender and of finest quality. Oz. pkt. 



10 cts., 34 lb- 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 

 VICTORIA. Compact plants with round, crumpled leaves of the very best quality; 



dark green. Does best in early spring and fall but gives good results at all seasons. 



Oz. pkt. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 

 EARLY GIANT THICK-LEAF. A quick-growing variety with large, pointed leaves 



of a thick, almost leathery consistency, but of first rate quality nevertheless. It 



stands warm weather well but is most largely used for the first spring crop. Oz. 



pkt. 10 cts., 34 lb. 25 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 NORFOLK SAVOY. Extra-hardy and well adapted for fall, winter and early spring 



crops. Leaves of good size and tender; wrinkled like a Savoy Cabbage. Oz. pkt. 



10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 

 YELLOWS RESISTANT. Commonly known as "Blight Proof." Is resistant to 



blight and should be used where blight is prevalent. Oz. pkt. 15 cts., 34 lb. 30 cts., 



lb. $1.00. Norfolk Savoy Spinach 



JLTIJIIT yij 11 APH The see d i s slow and irregular in germinating but, once started, the plants grow rapidly and by 



llL W £1 LA LA 111/ iJi 111 Avlli midsummer will often measure 4 or 5 feet in diameter and 3 feet high. The first crop may be cut 

 when the plants are about half grown, taking only the tips of the branches. As fast as these tips are gathered, the main stalks produce more 

 side shoots and it seems that the more one gathers the faster it develops. The tips of the branches are always brittle and tender, equal in 



flavor to any Spinach grown. New Zealand Spinach 

 will grow in partial shade and is a profitable greenhouse 



crop to follow forcing Tomatoes, 

 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



Oz. pkt. 15 cts., 



Lucullus Swiss Chard 



SWISS CHARD or SPINACH BEET 



It is only in recent years that Swiss Chard has received 

 the attention that it deserves, but now that home gardeners 

 are beginning to appreciate its many valuable qualities, 

 it is growing in popularity at a remarkable rate. Swiss 

 Chard is a type of Beet growing all to top instead of root. 

 The leaves are long and broad with thick stalks and mid- 

 ribs, and are produced in great abundance. The ieafy 

 portion on either side of the midribs is cooked like Spinach, 

 while the stalks and midribs are cut up and served like 

 stewed Celery. Both are of delicious flavor, much to be 

 preferred to ordinary Beet greens. Swiss Chard is grown 

 in much the same manner as Beets except that the seed- 

 lings should be thinned to stand a foot apart. 



LUCULLUS. The most popular variety. Leaves 

 attractively crinkled and curled, and of extra-fine 

 quality. Plants grow about 2 feet tall. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., 34 lb. 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



LARGE SILVER-RIBBED. Larger growing than Lucul- 

 lus, with smooth, or slightly crinkled, light green leaves 

 and broad, white ribs. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 34 lb. 

 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



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