VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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



TURNIPS 



For early use, sow Turnip seed as soon as the ground can be prepared, scattering it in drills 1 5 inches apart, and thin the plants to stand 

 8 inches apart. Succession sowings may be made at intervals of a fortnight until the last of August. The sowings should be made just before 

 a rain if possible, as the success of the crop depends, in a great measure, upon quick germination and the rapid growth of the young plants. 

 Turnips develop best during cool weather; consequently, the main crop is usually started in August to mature in the cool fall months. For this 

 reason. Turnips are a most desirable crop to follow other vegetables which are harvested early in the season. It is not advisable, however, 

 to sow Turnips where cabbage or radish crops have been grown on account of the danger from root maggots. The larger sorts of Turnips 

 and the Rutabagas are splendid keepers and at least a few should be grown in every garden for winter use. An ounce of seed will sow 150 

 feet of drill; 2 pounds will sow an acre. 



THE WHITE-FLESHED VARIETIES 



EXTRA-EARLY WHITE MILAN. Extremely early and of fine 



quality. Roots white; flat; 2 to 2J^ inches in diameter; maturing 



in 50 days from sowing. Valuable for first-early but not a keeper. 



Oz. 20 cts., \i lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 PURPLE-TOP WHITE GLOBE. The most popular main-crop Turnip. Large, handsome, 



globe-shaped roots; noted for its heavy yield per acre; a splendid keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., 



oz. 20 cts., M lb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 LARGE WHITE GLOBE. Produces globe-shaped roots of extra-large size. Skin and flesh 



pure white. Late; suitable for table use as well as stock feeding. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 



cts., M lb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 WHITE EGG. A handsome Turnip of the finest quality; one of the best for the home 



garden. Large oval or egg-shaped roots with pure white skin and fine-grained white flesh. 



Medium early and a good keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., % lb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 COW HORN. Very long, slender roots; sweet, fine-grained flesh. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 



cts., \i lb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 SEVEN TOP. Grown for the large tops which are used as greens; roots of no value. Oz. 20 



cts., 34 lb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



YELLOW-FLESHED SORTS 



These do not grow as rapidly as the white kinds, but their flesh is firmer and they keep 

 better. 



GOLDEN BALL. Roots of medium size; skin and flesh yellow; fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., 



oz. 20 cts., \i lb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 YELLOW ABERDEEN. Roots round, extra-large; flesh very firm and of fair quality; 



largely grown for feeding to stock. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., lb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



RUTABAGAS or SWEDISH TURNIPS 



These grow to a very large size, requiring a long season, and should be sown not later than 

 July first. They are grown chiefly for stock but are also excellent for cooking in spring. 

 IMPROVED AMERICAN PURPLE-TOP YELLOW. Hardy; large, firm roots with 



well-flavored yellow flesh. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., H lb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 SWEET GERMAN. Large roots with white skin and flesh; finest quality. Pkt. 10 cts., 



oz. 20 cts., M lb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



PURPLE-TOP STRAP-LEAF. Later than Milan and larger. 

 Suitable for both early and main crop; good keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., M lb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



American Purple-Top Rutabaga 



SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS 



Used for various culinary and medicinal purposes. Sow seeds of the perennials, marked thus (*), carefully in hotbeds early in the spring, 

 and at the proper time transplant in permanent beds, in rows about 18 inches apart, setting the plants a foot apart in the row. In the winter 

 they should be slightly protected with manure. The others are annuals, coming to perfection the first year, after which they die. Sow them 

 in the open ground, early in the spring, in drills 12 to 15 inches apart, and thin out. 



All varieties, 10 cts. per packet, except as noted. 



Anise. Used for flavoring. 

 Balm. Made into balm tea for fevers. 

 Basil, Sweet. For soups and stews. 

 Borage. A pot-herb and for bees. 

 Caraway. Seeds are used in cakes, etc. 

 Chervil, Curled. For soups and salads. 

 Chives.* Used for garnishing. 

 Coriander. Seeds used in confectionery. 



Dill. Used for pickling. Oz. 15 cts. 

 Fennel.* Used for pickling and sauces. 

 Fennel, Florence. Resembles celery in 

 flavor. 



Horehound.* Valuable for medicine. 

 Hyssop.* Medicinal and decorative. 

 Lavender (True). Used in perfume. 

 Marjoram, Sweet. 



Marjoram, Pot. Used for seasoning. 

 Rosemary.* Aromatic; for seasoning. 

 Rue.* Used for medicinal purposes. 

 Sage.* Used for flavoring. 

 Savory, Summer. For flavoring. 

 Savory, Winter.* A hardy form. 

 Sorrel. Used as a salad. 

 Thyme. For sauces and dressings. 



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