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



Vegetables 

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KOHLRABI mwam 



Very palatable when prepared for the table like turnips. If the 

 weather is favorable, the seed should be sown in April, in rows 18 

 inches apart, and the seedlings thinned to stand a foot apart for 

 White Giant, and 6 to 8 inches apart for other sorts. They are fit 

 for use when 3 or 4 inches in diameter. For late crops, sow seeds 

 in June or July. An ounce of seed will produce 2,500 plants. 



VERY EARLY WHITE VIENNA. The earliest sort. The plants 

 grow rapidly, have small foliage, and mature their fine, round white 

 bulbs quite early. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Jilb. 75 cts. 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. This variety differs from the 

 above mainly in the color of its roots, which are a bluish purple. 

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., }4\b. 75 cts. 



WHITE GOLIATH. A late, very large-growing sort with im- 

 mense bulbs, stems and leaves. Pkt. 5c. and 10c, oz. 25c, J^b. 75c. 



LEEKS 



London Flag Leeks 



Very Early White Vienna Kohlrabi 



Used for seasoning soups and boiling with meats. The seed should 

 be sown in hotbeds in early spring, and the seedlings transplantec 

 later to the open ground, 8 inches apart, in rows from 12 to 15 inches 

 apart. For a winter supply, sow seed in the open ground in early 

 spring, and thin the seedlings until they have room for development, or transplant them as 

 above. Store like celery for winter. An ounce of seed will sow about 100 feet of drill. 



LONDON FLAG. The variety most extensively cultivated. Stalks early and large. Pkt. 

 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., )4lb. 75 cts. 



MUSSELBURGH. Broad, spreading leaves and very large stalks. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., 34'b. 75 cts. 



GIANT CARENTAN. Stalks thick, short, hardy, mild-flavored. Pkts. 5 cts. and" 10 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., J-|Ib. 75 cts. 



ROUEN WINTER. Stalks very large, hardy, late-keeping and lighter green than in other 

 sorts. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Y^\h. 75 cts. 



LETTUCE 



(©atten Salat) 



Seed for the first outdoor crop is usually sown in hotbeds in February, and the seedlings transplanted to the garden in April, 8 to 12 

 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. For a succession until frost, sow in drills in the open ground at intervals of every two or three weeks, 

 and thin the plants to stand 6 to 8 inches apart. For plants to force in hotbeds from November until spring, sow seed in hotbeds in the fall, 

 and cover up as winter approaches, until the plants are required for use. Or the seed may be sown in hotbeds early in winter and the seed- 

 lings transplanted into fine and well-prepared garden soil. Half an ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill and produce about 1,500 plants. 

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



BECKERT'S GOLDEN CURLED. The very best for early 

 spring and summer crops. Grows rapidly, resists heat well and 

 forms immense, tender heads of nicely curled, light yellow leaves of 

 the best quality. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Mlb. SI, lb. 

 $3.50, postpaid S3. 58. 



BECKERT'S BROWN CURLED, or CHARTIER. Closely 

 resembles the above, except in color. Grown under glass the leaves 

 are a soft greenish white; but grown in the open air they take on a 

 bronze cast, still remaining crisp and tender. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts., MI£>. SI, lb. S3. 50, postpaid S3.58. 



BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Grows very rapidly, withstand- 

 ing heat and drought well, and forming large, bushy stalks. Pkts. 

 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., li\b. 45 cts., Ib. SI. 50, postpaid SI. 58. 



Beckert's Golden Curled Lettuce 



GRAND RAPIDS. Superb for forcing. Leaves light green, much 

 crimped and frilled. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., J^Ib. 50 cts., 

 lb. $1.75, postpaid $1.83. 



HANSON. Large; leaves green, light yellow within; sweet and 

 crisp. Pkts. 5c and 10c, oz. 15c, J£Ib.45c, Ib.$1.50, postpaid $1.58. 



ALL SEASONS. This new variety produces very large and solid 

 heads. Leaves light green in color. It is a sure header and a slow 

 seeder. Quality the best. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., J4'b. 

 50 cts., Ib. $1.75, postpaid S1.83. 



BIG BOSTON. The solidity and large size of the heads make 

 this of great value for forcing and general crops. Pkts. 5 cts. and 

 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb- 50 cts., lb. $1.75, postpaid $1.83. 



UNRIVALED SUMMER. A French variety; forms large, 

 buttery heads; compact. Best quality and suitable for all seasons. 

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 20c, )4\b. 50c, Ib. $1.75, postpaid $1.83. 



WAYAHEAD. Very early. Sure-heading ar.d finest quality. 

 Heads very large and solid. Outer leaves light green, inner yellow. 

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 10c, oz. 20c, }4\b. 50c, Ib. $1.75, postpaid $1.83. 



MAY KING. A new German variety, fine for forcing and out- 

 doors; heads of medium size, yellowish green in color; very early and 

 a fine variety. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 

 50 cts., Ib. $1.75, postpaid S1.83. 



MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED BUTTER. Enor- 

 mous heads. Adapted for early and late crops. Pkts. 

 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., ^lb. 45 cts., Ib. $1.50, 

 postpaid $1. 58. 



MAMMOTH SALAMANDER. Immense heads; 

 withstands heat to an unusual degree. Pkts. 5 cts. 

 and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^Ib. 45 cts., Ib. $1.50, post- 

 paid $1.58. 



BRITTLE ICE. Heads solid, 6 to 8 inches in 

 diameter. Very crisp and tender. Pkts. 5 cts. and 

 10c, oz. 20c, J^lb. 50c, Ib. $1.75, postpaid $1.83. 



WONDERFUL, or NEW YORK CABBAGE. Out- 

 side leaves deep green; heads hard, white, crisp; of fine 

 flavor. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., }£ti>. 50 cts., 

 Ib. $1.75, postpaid $1.83. 



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