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



MAIN-CROP AND LATE CABBAGE, continued 



SHORT-STEM DANISH BALLHEAD, or Roundhead. Dwarf- 

 growing and a little earlier but otherwise similar to the tall-stemmed 

 type. This variety is a big cropper, with large, heavy heads, with- 

 standing severe drought. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Vilb' $1.25, 

 lb. $3.50. 



PENN STATE BALLHEAD. (New.) Is probably the heaviest 

 yielding Cabbage in existence. Will outyield the average strain of 

 Danish Ballhead by from 8 to 10 tons per acre under favorable 

 conditions. Tested records show a production of 26 tons per acre. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $1.00. 



SAVOY and RED CABBAGE 



Those who appreciate quality in Cabbage should make it a point 

 Savoy Cabbage is of more delicate flavor than any other member of 

 slaws. They are of very much stronger flavor than white Cabbage. 

 Stonehead takes the prize as a keeper. 



PERFECTION DRUMHEAD SAVOY. The best all-round variety 

 for American conditions. Good-sized, solid heads, with attrac- 

 tively curled and savoyed deep green leaves. In flavor it surpasses 

 all other Cabbages and the flavor is improved by freezing. The 

 heads may be left standing in the garden all winter until wanted 

 for the table. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Vilb. $1.25, lb. $3.50. 



to grow more Savoy. It is safe to say that, next to Brussels Sprouts, 

 the Cabbage family. Red Cabbages are used mostly for pickling and 

 The Rock Red is the variety most widely grown, while Red Danish 



MAMMOTH ROCK RED. A very select strain with large, solid, 

 somewhat flattened heads. The favorite Cabbage for pickling. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Vilb. $1.25, lb. $3.50. 



RED DANISH STONEHEAD. Heads perfectly round and ex- 

 tremely solid; large in size; deep purplish red, showing but slight 

 traces of white. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., y 4 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00. 



CARROTS 



Carrots have recently come to take a new and important place in the diet, for research has shown that they are one of the richest of 

 all vegetables in vitamines. They are particularly rich in that group of vitamines which is essential to the health of growing children. 

 They are easy to grow and, if pulled when only partly grown, no vegetable is more appetizing. 



Carrots succeed best on heavy loam, which preferably should have been well fertilized the previous year, as fresh manure often causes 



the roots to grow pronged and misshapen. Sow the seed early in spring, 

 firming the soil down over it. Make succession sowings every ten days up 

 to the end of June, and put in a few extra rows about June 15 for winter use. 

 An ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; four pounds will sow an acre. 

 NEW EARLY CORELESS. The earliest Carrot that grows to good size. 

 Roots are uniform in size and shape, 6 to 7 inches long and 1}^ inches in 

 diameter, blunt pointed; rich orange skin and flesh; absolutely no core 

 or stringy fiber. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 

 FRENCH FORCING, or Golden Ball. An extra-early variety with small, 

 almost globular roots of a bright orange color. Tops very small. Fine for 

 forcing or first crop outdoors. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 50 cts., 

 lb. $1.75. 



EARLY SCARLET HORN. For forcing and early crops. The roots are 

 about 3 inches long, broad-shouldered, orange-red, and of very good 

 quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 OXHEART, or Guerande. Thick and very blunt-rooted; 5 inches long 

 and 3 to 4 inches in diameter; deep reddish orange; tender and of fine 

 flavor. A very heavy cropper, easy to pull and a fine home-garden Carrot. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 DANVERS HALF-LONG. A grand old favorite, extensively grown for 

 market and a desirable variety for every purpose. The roots grow 6 to 8 

 inches long and are nearly cylindrical, abruptly pointed at the base. The 

 flesh is bright orange, fine-grained and free from fiber. A good cropper. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 HALF-LONG NANTES. A French variety which might be called an 

 improved Danvers. The roots are cylindrical, smooth and blunt-pointed; 

 the flesh is orange-red, nearly coreless and of the finest quality. The tops 

 are fine and small, consequently Half-Long Nantes is especially desirable 

 for growing in frames. A thoroughbred Carrot in every way. Pkt. 

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



14 A I F T PilVJf 1 I TIP This particular strain of half-long, stump-rooted 

 rlALir~ljVM™\J LiUv^. Carrot is in great demand among our most critical 

 customers. It is somewhat earlier than Danvers and the roots are a trifle 

 thicker, remarkably symmetrical, and deep orange-red in color, having 

 but the faintest indication of a core. In quality it is unsurpassed and, at 

 the same time, it is most productive. On good soils, under favorable 

 conditions, it will yield up to twenty-five tons per acre. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 CHANTENAY, or Model. A Carrot of many good qualities and a popular 

 variety in all parts of the country. The roots grow quickly and are 

 broad-shouldered, tapering slightly to the abrupt point, smooth and very 

 handsome in appearance. The flesh is deep orange and of the finest qual- 

 ity even in the largest roots. A splendid winter keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 NEW YORK MARKET, or Half-Long Pointed. A very select strain of 

 the pointed type. The roots are of medium size, smooth and attractive. 

 Quality fine, easy to pull and a sure cropper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 Vilb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 ST. VALERY. Intermediate in length between the half-long and long 

 varieties; about 10 inches long, broad at the top and tapering down very 

 symmetrically to the bottom; rich orange in color and of the best quality. 

 This Carrot is valuable for both garden and field culture, on account of 

 its productiveness and good shape. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 40c, 

 lb. $1.25. 



IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. Very long, pointed roots of good quality. 

 A heavy yielder; extensively grown. Useful for stock feeding as well as 

 the table. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 40 cts., lb. $1.15. 



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Chantenay, or Model Carrots 



IMPROVED WHITE BELGIAN. Grown for feeding to cat- 

 tle and horses, and a valuable addition to the winter 

 rations, helping to keep stock in best condition. This is 

 the most productive and easily harvested variety. The 

 roots are large and thick through, growing partly above 

 the ground. Can be kept all winter. Oz. 10 cts., 

 Vilb. 25 cts., lb. 85 cts. 



