Beckett's Reliable Vegetable Seeds 



Spargel (Gee.) ASPARAGUS Sparagio (Ital.) 



One ounce will sow 50 feet ol row. 



An Asparagus bed on well-drained soil, once properly made, will last for years. Plenty of fertilizer, as well as rich com- 

 post or well-rotted stable manure, should be trenched in to a depth of 2 feet and thoroughly mixed with the soil. The seed 

 should be planted in rows 3 to 5 feet apart and thinned to stand IV2 feet apart in the rows; or sown in a separate seed-bed 

 and the seedlings transplanted the second year, setting the crowns from 4 to 6 inches below the surface of the bed. Sow as 

 early in the spring as the ground can be prepared and fair crops may be expected the third year from seed. 

 MARY WASHINGTON. The shoots are larger and grow much more rapidly than other varieties. Very vigorous, with thick 

 stalks which grow unusually tall without branching. Deep green with purple tips. This is the best variety for commer- 

 cial planting. 



GIANT ARGENTEflL. Tender and delicious purple tinted stalks. 

 PALMETTO, One of the earliest and most prolific. Stalks light green. 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS 



Mary Washington 

 Asparagus 



The varieties of Asparagus listed above can be furnished in choice two-year old roots at 

 the prices shown in the price list at bottom of the page. When setting out roots, dig 

 trenches IV2 feet deep and 4 feet apart, set the plants 2 feet apart in the trenches with 

 the roots evenly spread out, covering with 3 to 4 inches of soil. As growth proceeds grad- 

 ually fill in the trenches until level with the surface soil. For a permanent bed, a light 

 cutting can be made the first year after planting and a full cutting the second year. 



ARTICHOKE 



Articiocca (Ital.) 



Artisckocke (Gee.) 



One ounce will produce 500 plants. 

 The French or Globe Artichoke is a half-hardy perennial, cultivated for its flower-heads 

 which are cooked like asparagus and are considered a great delicacy. Sow in early spring 

 and thin the plants to stand 2 to 3 feet apart. Light protection is required over winter. 

 Trim the second spring to three strong shoots. The first edible heads will be produced the 

 second year, and should be gathered as fast as formed. 

 LARGE GREEN GLOBE. The best for general use. 



T>T> /~\/~'i~ , if~\ 1 [ T Resembles cauliflower and requires much the same treatment. One ounce 

 JDivV»JVv\^,\JJ_,l will produce 3000 plants. 



ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING. A genuine Italian variety which has become quite popular 

 in this country. Forms small loose heads, light green in color and with distinctive flavor. 



RDT TCCCT C CDD TTC Tne seed should be sown in April or May, and the 

 DlvUMEIo OJrivUU 1 3 plants cultivated like cabbage; the heads are improved 

 by frost. An ounce of seed will produce 2,500 plants. 



LONG ISLAND IMPROVED. Considered by many the best strain of Brussels Sprouts 

 grown In this country as it grows less tail and is wider at the base of the plant. Early; 

 fine quality. 



ASPARAGUS SEED 



Pkt. 



% oz. 



Oz. 



14 lb. 





$ .10 



S .25 



$ .75 





10 





.15 



.35 









.15 



.35 



ARTICHOKE 













15 



$ .35 



.60 



1.50 



BROCCOLI 













15 



.40 



.75 



2.00 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS 













.10 



.25 



.40 



1.25 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS — 2 year. 





50 Roots 



100 Roots 



1000 Roots 







. , 1.25 



2.00 



15.00 









1.50 



10.00 









1.50 



10.00 









We deliver free all Vegetable Seed up to 5 lbs. in quantity, at prices quoted 



