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BECKERT'S Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Artischocke (Gzr.) 



Articiocca (Ital.) 



ARTICHOKE 



One ounce will produce 500 plants. 



The French or Globe Artichoke is a half-hardy perennial, cultivated for its flower-heads 

 which are cooked like asparagus and are considered a great delicacy. Sow in early spring: 

 and thin the plants to stand 2 to 3 feet apart. Light protection is required over winter. 

 Trim the second spring 1 to three strong shoots. The first edible heads will be produced the 

 second year, and should be gathered as fast as formed. 

 LARGE GREEN GLOBE. The best for general use. 



Spar gel (Ger.) 



ASPARAGUS 



Sparagio (Ital.) 



Washington Asparagus 



One ounce will sow 50 feet of row. 



An Asparagus bed on well-drained soil, once properly made, will last for years. Plenty 

 of fertilizer, as well as rich compost or well-rotted stable manure, should be trenched in 

 to a depth of 2 feet and thoroughly mixed with the soil. The seed should be planted in 

 rows 3 to 5 feet apart and thinned to stand 1% feet apart in the rows; or sown in a 

 separate seed-bed and the seedlings transplanted the second year, setting the crowns 

 from 4 to 6 inches below the surface of the bed. Sow as early in the spring as the ground 

 can be prepared and fair crops may be expected the third year from seed. 

 MARY "WASHINGTON. The shoots are larger and grow much more rapidly than other 

 varieties. Very vigorous, with thick stalks which grow unusually tall without branch- 

 ing. Deep green with purple tips. This is the best variety for commercial planting. 

 GIANT ARGENTEUIL. Tender and delicious purple tinted stalks. 

 PALMETTO. One of the earliest and most prolific. Stalks light green. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS 



The varieties of Asparagus listed above can be furnished in choice two-year old roots at 

 the prices shown in the price list at bottom of the page. When setting out roots, dig 

 trenches 1% feet deep and 4 feet apart, set the plants 2 feet apart in the trenches with 

 the roots evenly spread out, covering with 3 to 4 inches of soil. As growth proceeds grad- 

 ually fill in the trenches until level with the surface soil. For a permanent bed do not cut 

 until the third year. 



t>t> t~\^iT\1 T Resembles cauliflower and requires much the same treatment. One ounce 

 IJXVvJl^V^VJ.Ll will produce 3000 plants. 



ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING. A genuine Italian variety which has become quite popular 

 in this country. Forms small loose heads, light green in color and with distinctive flavor. 



T?T?TTCCPT C CDD r\T TTC The seed should be sown in April or May, and the 

 D XV L. 'o^CL3 Jirl\.\*J\*J 1 3 plants cultivated like cabbage; the heads are improved 

 by frost. An ounce of seed will produce 2,500 plants. 



LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. Considered by many the best strain of Brussels Sprouts 

 grown in this country as it grows less tall and is wider at the base of the plant. Early; 

 fine quality. 



ARTICHOKE 



Pkt. 



Oz. 



%lb. 



Lb. 







$ .75 



$2.75 





ASPARAGUS SEED 















.25 



.75 



$ 2.50 







.15 



.40 



1.00 





10 



.15 



.40 



1.00 



BROCCOLI 













.25 



.75 



2.50 





BRUSSELS SPROUTS 





.35 



1.00 



3.00 





10 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS — 2 year. 





50 Roots 



100 Roots 



1000 Roots 









2.00 



17.50 







1.00 



1.50 



15.00 







1.00 



1.50 



15.00 













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