VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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



GARDEN BEETS 



Detroit Blood Turnip Beet 



Next to Beans, the Beets are probably the easiest to grow of all garden vege- 

 tables, and among the root crops they certainly rank first. Beets will grow readily 

 in any soil that has been deeply dug. It is not necessary that the soli be rich, 

 although larger crops may be grown on fertile soil: fresh manure cannot be recom- 

 mended since it will produce rough and misshapen roots and nurse root maggots. 

 The soil should be dug and raked deeply and thoroughly as early in the spring as the 

 ground can be worked. Sow the seeds in rows 18 to 24 inches apart, covering them 

 with about J/^inch of soil, pressing it down firmly to insure a quick and even germina- 

 tion. Scatter the seed thinly (one to every inch is ample) since each kernel is really a 

 composite fruit containing two or more seeds. As soon as the seedlings are a few 

 inches high, thin them out to stand 2 to 3 inches apart, and thin them again later 

 on, if it is necessary, in order to give the roots room in which to develop. 



Since the roots of most varieties become stringy and lose some of their fine flavor 

 soon after they attain table size, it is better to sow short rows at frequent intervals 

 early in the season than to plant a large quantity at once. Beets may be sown 

 any time up to the middle of July in this latitude. During the first week in July, 

 plant several rows of such sorts as Crosby's Improved, Detroit Blood Turnip, 

 Crimson Globe, or Beckert's Perfection to harvest in the fall and store in pits or in 

 boxes of sand or earth in the cellar for winter use. For fall and winter use, we 

 especially recommend Beckert's Perfection, since it is a splendid keeper, retaining 

 its fine sweet flavor and tender quality long after it has reached full size. 



One ounce of Beet seed will sow from 50 to 75 feet of row; 5 to 6 pounds will sow 

 an acre. 



PRn^RY'^! TlWPRnVFn BECKERT'S SPECIAL STOCK. An extra- 

 CrvUOD I O IlVlf t\\J VUL/, early, thoroughbred strain of Crosby's Egyptian 

 Beet. Handsome roots, thick, smooth, and with small taproots; of fine quality; 

 uniform in size and shape; skin and flesh deep red. Crosby's Improved is the 

 standard sort for early markets and a satisfactory extra-early Beet for the home 

 garden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 45 cts., lb. $1.50. 



EGYPTIAN. An extra-early variety with medium-sized, flattened roots, dark crimson in color, and 

 small tops. Can be grown very closely. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., y 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



EARLY WONDER. A new strain of Crosby Beet, producing uniformly smooth, well-shaped roots 

 of extra-dark color. Early Wonder is highly recommended for bunching for early market. Pkt. 10c, 

 oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



EARLY MODEL. One of the earliest varieties, noted 

 for the perfect shape of its roots and its remarkably 

 small tops. The roots are globe-shaped, quickly 

 reaching edible size and have dark crimson flesh of the 

 finest quality. Unexcelled for forcing. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



DETROIT BLOOD TURNIP. ™g5S£5& 



' low Crosby's Improved. Roots of good size, globular; 



flesh dark red and tender; foliage small. Particularly 

 sweet; the favorite sort for canning and, without a 

 doubt, the best all-round Beet for market or home- 

 garden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., y 4 lb. 40 cts., 

 lb. $1.25. 



ELECTRIC. Early; semi-globular and uniform; dark foliage; 

 skin smooth; flesh deep red, tender and fine-grained. A fine 

 quality Beet for the home garden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 V 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



ECLIPSE. Although one of the oldest varieties in 

 cultivation, this is also one of the most dependable. 

 Within 60 days after the seed is sown, it perfects 

 handsome top-shaped roots, 2 to 2J^ inches in 

 diameter. The flesh is rather light in color but ex- 

 ceptionally sweet and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 35 cts., lb. $1.00. 



CRIMSON GLOBE. A midseason variety, produc- 

 ing large, smooth, globe-shaped roots; flesh and 

 skin very dark red; quality excellent; a splendid 

 keeper. A good cropper; always dependable. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., y 4 lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.00. 



BECKERT'S PERFECTION. 



One of the choicest 

 Beets in cultivation 

 today. Wherever it has been grown, it is the favorite Beet for home- 

 gardens, being distinctly a main-crop sort and unexcelled for winter 

 storage. Its tendency is to grow to only medium size; the roots are 

 elongated globe-shape, with dark crimson flesh. Beckert's Perfection 

 is a reliable cropper on any soil and always takes the lead in quality. The flesh 

 remains brittle, tender and sweet after a full season's growth. If you grow only 

 one variety of Beets in your garden, let it be Beckert's Perfection. For a perfect 

 succession of tender Beets, plant Crosby's Improved for early, Detroit to follow, 

 and Beckert's Perfection for main-crop and winter use. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., y 4 lb. 40 cts., Ib. $1.25. 



HALF-LONG BLOOD. A late variety; roots 5 inches long and inches in 

 diameter; skin and flesh deep crimson; quality excellent; a good keeper. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 1 4 lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.00. 



Beckert's Perfection. The 

 leading main crop sort 



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