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 Y feet high, requiring no support; 

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

 Pkt. 10 cts., y 2 lb. 20 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.55, 10 lbs. $3.00. 

 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 ?>Y 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. $1.55, 10 lbs. $3.00. 



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 2Y 

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

 pods, 4^2 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. $1.55, 10 lbs. $3.00. 

 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. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.55, 10 lbs. $3.00. 

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

 be grown without support. Vines 2 to 2Y 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., Y> 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., Y 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 4Y inches long, each 

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

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

 15 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.55, 10 lbs. $3.00. 

 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. 10 cts., Y 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 3Y inches long, filled with light 

 green Peas of good size. Pkt. 10 cts., Y 2 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 2 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 Y 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., Yl lb. 25 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.75, 10 lbs. $3.25. 



Beckert's New 

 Perfection Peas 



Alderman Pea 



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., Y lb. $1.00, lb. $2.50. 



Cultivate Your Garden Often 



Constant cultivating not only keeps the soil in fine physical condition, but kills the weeds while they are small.' This is 

 important. A wheel hoe will enable you to do this work, with a great saving of time and labor. 



We believe the PLANET Jr. and IRONAGE Wheel Hoes are the best made, and recommend them to everyone. See 

 Pages 82 and 83. 



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