G^eckerti Seed Store 



SPINACH 



BECKERT'S EMERALD. 



The value of fresh Spinach in the diet is just beginning 1 to be ap- 

 preciated. It is particularly rich in tonic mineral salts and vitamines, 

 and these vitamines are believed to be present in a form which is 

 not broken down or lost in boiling. By means of succession plantings. 

 Spinach may be had all summer long, fresh from the garden. The 

 first sowings should be made just as early in the spring as the 

 ground can be made ready to receive the seed. Succession plantings 

 may be made every ten days or two weeks up to the first of October, 

 at which time a large planting should be made and protected with 

 straw or dead leaves for winter and early spring use. 



Last year we introduced this va- 

 riety to the trade after it had been 

 tested both in this country and abroad. Only a few days later than 

 the Bloomsdale sorts, with dark green, thick crumpled leaves. 

 The plant is of upright growth, a few days later than Bloomsdale 

 and remains in firm, edible condition for much longer time. This 

 spinach is an excellent quality for home garden. 

 KING OF DENMARK, or AXTVORSKOV. This in our estimation, is 

 one of the most valuable new vegetables developed in recent years. 

 For the home gardener it is especially valuable as it will stand 

 the hottest kind of weather and remains in prime condition with- 

 out shooting to seed longer than any other sort. 

 BLOOMSDALE SAVOY, RE SELECTED SEED. This is by far the most 

 popular Spinach among the gardeners and is the best Spring and 

 Fall Spinach. The plant is of upright growth, with thick glossy 

 dark green leaves of medium size, pointed and quite broad, and 

 crumpled or blistered like those of Savoy Cabbage. This Spinach 

 is suitable for the home garden. 

 VICTORIA. Compact plants with round, crumpled leaves of the very 

 best quality; dark green. Does best in early spring and fall but 

 gives good results at all seasons. 

 EARLY GIANT THICK-LEAF. A quick-growing variety 

 with large, pointed leaves of a thick, almost leathery 

 consistency, but of first rate quality nevertheless. It 

 stands warm weather well but is most largely used for 

 the first spring crop. 

 BLOOMSDALE IMP. LOIfG STANDING. This introduction 

 now so well known has proven to be of exceptional merit. 

 The advantage of this variety is that it will stand in fine 

 edible condition from ten to fourteen days longer than the 

 regular Bloomsdale. This variety is practically free from 

 the early bolting male plants, the leaves are heavily 

 crumpled and of deep dark green color and extra thick. 

 These qualities are found in our strain in the highest 

 possible measure. 

 JULIANA. One of the best second-early varieties with very 

 dark green thick crumpled leaves and will stand two 

 weeks longer than Savoy without bolting to seed. 



Bloomsdale Long Standing- Spinach 



NEW ZEALAND SPINACH. ™ e a 



seed is slow 

 irregular in 



germinating but, once started, the plants grow rapidly 

 and by midsummer will often measure 4 or 5 feet in di- 

 ameter and 3 feet high. The first crop may be cut when 

 the plants are about half grown, taking only the tips of 

 the branches. As fast as these tips are gathered, the main 

 stalks produce more side shoots and it seems that the 

 more one gathers the faster it develops. 



RHUBARB Pkt. 



Victoria §.10 



SPINACH 



Beckert's Emerald 10 



King of Denmark 



Bloomsdale Savoy, 



Reseleeted 



Victoria 



Early Giant Thick-Leaf 



Bloomsdale Imp. Long 



Standing 



Juliana 



Yellows Resistant 



New Zealand 10 



SWISS CHARD OR 



SPINACH BEET Pkt. 



Lucullus 10 



Large Silver-Ribbed 10 



Rhubarb Roots — 10 cts. each, 

 25 cts. and 50 cts. 



Oz. 



S.25 



.15 

 .10 



% lb. 

 $.75 



.40 



.25 



.25 



1 lb. 10 lbs. 



§.75 $4.00 

 .50 3.50 



.10 .25 .50 3.50 

 .10 .25 .45 2.75 

 .10 .25 .45 2.75 



.10 



.15 

 .15 

 .15 



Oz. 

 .15 

 .15 



.25 

 .30 

 .30 

 .30 



% lb. 

 .40 

 .40 



.50 

 .50 

 .50 

 .50 



1 lb. 



.90 

 .90 



3.50 

 3.50 

 3.50 



$1.00 doz. ; large clumps 



Lucullus Swiss Chard 



YELLOWS RESISTANT. Commonly known as 'Blight Proof." 

 Is resistant to blight and should be used where blight is 

 prevalent. 



RHUBARB or PIE-PLANT 



VICTORIA. An improved variety producing' extra- 

 large, thick stalks. It is a main-crop sort with a 

 long season of bearing. 



RHUBARB ROOTS. Strong roots, for early spring de- 

 livery. 



SWISS CHARD or 

 SPINACH BEET 



It is only in recent years that Swiss Chard has re- 

 ceived the attention that it deserves, but now that 

 home gardeners are beginning to appreciate its many 

 valuable qualities, it is growing in popularity at a re- 

 markable rate. Swiss Chard is a type of Beet growing 

 all to top instead of root. The leaves are long and 

 broad with thick stalks and mid-ribs, and are pro- 

 duced in great abundance. The leafy portion on either 

 side of the midribs is cooked like Spinach. 



LUCULLUS. The most popular variety. Leaves attrac- 

 tively crinkled and curled, and of extra-fine quality. 

 Plants grow about 2 feet tall. 



LARGE SILVER-RIBBED. Larger growing than 

 Lucullus, with smooth, or slightly crinkled, light 

 green leaves and broad, white ribs. 



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