W. C. BECKERT, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., NORTH SIDE, PITTSBURGH, PA. 



Vegetables 

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THE BEST GARDEN BEETS 



(©alatriiben) 



The soil best suited for the Beet is a deep, light and rich loam. For very early crops, the seed is sown ir 

 hotbeds, and the seedlings are transplanted to the open ground. For main crop, the seed is sown outside 

 as soon as the soil is in good condition, in drills from 12 to 15 inches apart, and covered about an inch deep; 

 the plants are thinned to stand 4 or 5 inches apart in the rows. For winter crops, sow seed in June, in drills, 

 as for early Beets. An ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; five or six pounds to an acre. 



If wanted by mail add 8 cts. per pound for postage on quantities of one-half-pound and up 



CROSBY IMPROVED. An improved Egyptian; its roots are thicker, smoother and 

 of better shape. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^Ibf 35 cts., Ib. $1.25, postpaid $1.33. 



EGYPTIAN. An early sort; can be planted very closely; medium in size and dark 

 crimson. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 341b. 35 cts., Ib. $1.25, postpaid $1.33. 



CRIMSON GLOBE. Very early; roots smooth and handsome; flesh and skin deep red; 

 of best quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^Ib. 35 cts., Ib. $1.25, postpaid $1.33. 



EARLY MODEL. Perfect globe-shaped; very early, deep blood-red in color and of 

 finest quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., }4lb. 45 cts., Ib. $1.50, postpaid $1.58. 



ECLIPSE. Roots globe-shaped, deep red, with sweet, fine-grained flesh. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 35 cts., lb. $1.25, postpaid $1.33. 



DETROIT BLOOD TURNIP. Roots globular or ovoid; flesh dark red and tender; 

 foliage small. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J4Lb- 35 cts., Ib. $1.25, postpaid $1.33. 



BECKERT'S PERFECTION BLOOD TURNIP. Not early, but admirably adapted 

 for main crop and for winter storage. The Beet is almost a perfect globe-shape, with small 

 tap-root; its tendency is to grow only to medium size. Flesh dark crimson, and remains 

 tender and brittle after a season's growth. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^Ib. 50 cts., Ib. $1.90, 

 postpaid S1.98. 



CRAUPADINE. Half-long, deep red roots; flesh firm, juicy and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Mlb. 35 cts., Ib. $1.25, postpaid $1.33. 



SWISS CHARD, LUCULLUS. Grown for its tender, succulent tops, which are pre- 

 pared for the table like spinach or asparagus. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34hb. 30 cts., Ib. $1, 

 postpaid SI. 08. 



FIELD BEETS FOR STOCK-FEEDING 



Beckert's Perfection Blood Turnip Beet 



Grown for stock-feeding, they form very wholesome and nutritious food. Of special value for feeding to cows, as they greatly increase the 

 flow of milk. The seed should be dropped about 2 inches apart, in drills 2 feet apart, and the plants thinned so that there will be 12 



to 16 inches between them. From five to eight pounds of seed are required 

 to sow an acre. 



GIANT LONG RED MANGEL. Heavy cropper; roots long and thick. 

 Oz. 5 cts., Xlb. 15 cts., Ib. 50 cts., postpaid 58 cts. 



GIANT YELLOW INTERMEDIATE. Roots oval-shaped; enormous 

 yielder. Oz. 5 cts., %Ib. 15 cts., Ib. 50 cts., postpaid 58 cts. 



GOLDEN TANKARD. Has large roots; flesh bright yellow. Oz. 5 cts., 

 %\b. 15 cts., Ib. 50 cts., postpaid 58 cts. 



GIANT RED ECKENDORF. Very large, cylindrical roots. Oz. 5 cts., 

 %\b. 15 cts., Ib. 50 cts., postpaid 58 cts. 



GIANT HALF-SUGAR. Rich in sugar and more nutritious than others. 



Roots bronze-green above ground and grayish white below. Very pro- 

 ductive. Oz. 5 cts., %\h. 20 cts., Ib. 60 cts., postpaid 68 cts. 



CHAMPION YELLOW GLOBE. Large, smooth, yellow, globe-shaped 



roots. Oz. 5 cts., %\h. 15 cts., Ib. 50 cts., postpaid 58 cts. 



RED-TOP SUGAR BEET. Has a good percentage of sugar; white 

 flesh. Grows very large, but retains its tender quality. Oz. 5 cts., %lb. 

 15 cts., Ib. 55 cts., postpaid 63 cts. 



CHICORY (Gidorie) 



Sow early in spring, in good, mellow soil, in drills half an inch deep and 

 12 inches apart. 



LARGE-ROOTED MAGDEBURG. The leaves when blanched make 

 an excellent salad. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Hlb. 45 cts., Ib. $1.50, 

 postpaid $1.58. 



WITLOOF. Pkt. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^Ib. 50 cts., Ib. $1.75, 

 postpaid $1.83. 



CORN SALAD (Samat ©alat) 



Sow the seeds thickly in shallow drills in September, and firm the soil 

 well down above it, if the weather be dry. Highly appreciated, and much 

 grown where other salads and lettuces do not succeed. Prepared in the 

 same manner as lettuce and makes an excellent dish. An ounce of seed will 

 sow a bed 20 feet square. 



LARGE-SEEDED. Has large, tender leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 Crosby Improved Beets }^Ib. 25 cts., Ib. 75 cts., postpaid 83 cts. 



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