Vegetables 



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



CAULIFLOWER 



(Slumenfohl) 



How to Grow Fine Cauliflower. Culture for Cauliflower 

 and cabbage is essentially the same, but to the former extra care 

 given in applying fertilizers and moisture well repays the gar- 

 dener. Sow the seeds for early and late crops as directed for 

 cabbage, but do not set the early plants in the open field too soon, 

 for if too much stunted by severe frosts, they begin to form heads 

 before they are strong enough to develop them well. Plants 

 which have not headed before winter sets in may be stored in a 

 cool cellar or coldframe, and will form heads without further 

 attention. An ounce of seed will produce about 1,500 plants. 



BECKERT'S EARLY SNOWBALL. Produces large, hand- 

 some heads, measuring 8 to 10 inches across; pure snowy white; 

 close, compact and of the finest quality. The stalks are short, 

 of compact growth, and can be planted closely. It is extra early, 

 a very certain header, and equally good for a late crop. Un- 

 surpassed by any strain offered. Pkt. 25 cts., l^oz. $1, oz. $3.50. 



BECKERT'S SMALL-LEAVED SNOWBALL. About two 

 weeks earlier than the preceding; a sure header and fine for forcing, 

 or outdoor culture. Pkt. 25 cts., M°z- $1. oz. $3.50. 



EXTRA-EARLY ERFURT. The plants may be depended 

 upon to form large, firm, white heads; very early. Pkt. 20 cts., 



oz. 95 cts., oz. $3.25. 



DANISH GIANT, or DRY WEATHER. Similar to Snowball 

 in size, quality, etc., but matures about one week later and is a 

 better drought- and heat-resister. Pkt. 25c, M oz - SL oz - $3.50. 



PERFECTION. A new and distinct variety that is as early 

 as Snowball and producing equally as perfect a head. Has long 

 leaves that grow straight up, with the inner leaves twisted and 

 whorled, which naturally protects the head from the sun to a 

 a great extent. Pkt. 25 cts., Hot. $1.50, oz. $5.50. 



EXTRA-EARLY PARIS. Large leaves and large, firm, white 

 heads. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 20 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



ALGIERS. Late, sure heading; the heads are good in color and quality and long keeping. Pkt. 10 cts., J^oz. 25 cts., oz. 75 cts. 

 LENORMAND'S SHORT-STEM. A late Cauliflower; good heads, with close, uniform curds. Pkt. 10 cts., Moz. 20 cts., oz. 60 cts. 

 VEITCH'S AUTUMN GIANT. White, large, firm heads. Pkt. 5 cts., Moz. 15 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Beckert's Early Snowball Cauliflower 



CELERY 



(©ellerie) 



White Plume Celery 



Celery can be grown in any garden soil, but the finest is produced ire 

 deep, mellow, bottom land. Seed for early crops should be sown in hot- 

 beds about March 15. The plants may be either thinned to give them 

 room to grow, or transplanted to another bed to grow until it is time to 

 plant them in the open ground. For main crop, seed should be sown in 

 the open air as soon as the soil and air are warm enough. They should 

 be covered lightly, or merely pressed into the earth with a board, if the 

 soil is fine and mellow. The seed-bed must be kept free from weeds, and 

 well watered in dry weather. When the plants are large enough, trans- 

 plant them to shallow trenches or furrows, from 4 to 6 feet apart, ac- 

 cording to the variety grown, setting the plants 6 inches apart in the 

 rows and pressing the soil firmly around them. Blanching consists of 

 drawing earth up to the stalks at intervals of about two weeks, until 

 all but the tops of the plants are covered. Celery may be kept for winter 

 use in pots or cellars, or in deep, narrow trenches, in a dry situation; 

 the latter must be covered with boards, with sufficient soil and manure 

 on top to keep out the frost, leaving openings at short distances for 

 ventilation in mild weather. An ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 

 plants. 



If wanted by mail, add 8 cts. per pound for postage on quantities of 

 one-half pound and up 



GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. Very scarce. Stalks beautiful 

 golden yellow. Plants semi-dwarf and vigorous, with large, ribbed and 

 rounded stalks which are quite crisp and tender. Pkt. 15 cts., %oz. 

 45 cts., oz. $1.50. 



WHITE PLUME. Easily blanched, and one of the very hand- 

 somest sorts grown. In large plants the stalks, hearts and inner leaves 

 become white without any blanching. Pkt. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 

 35 cts., MIt>. $1, lb. $3.50, postpaid $3.58. 



GIANT PASCAL. Stalks broad, thick and about 2 feet high; blanch 

 quicklv; rich, nutty flavor; tender, crisp and stringless. A fine market 

 Celery. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., %\b. 75 cts., Ib. $2.50, 

 postpaid $2.58. 



BECKERT'S PERFECTION WINTER. Grows to good size; 

 very brittle, and white in color. For solidity, crispness and fine, nutty 

 flavor it is unsurpassed; its most valuable recommendation to growers 

 is its remarkable keeping qualities, as it can be kept easily until spring, 

 making it valuable for market. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., julb. $1.25, lb. 

 $4.50, postpaid $4.58. 



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