VEGETABLE SEEDS ■ Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



Beckert's Specialties and New Selections in Vegetable Seeds 



NEW GOLDEN PLUME CELERY 



A noteworthy variety, said to have been produced by crossing Golden Self-Blanching and White Plume. It 

 closely resembles Golden Self-Blanching but matures a little earlier and blanches more readily. Moreover, it 

 seems to be particularly resistant to Celery diseases, comparing favorably in this respect and in all-around relia- 

 bility with Easy-Blanching. Golden Plume has a large, solid heart which blanches to a beautiful yellow. Market- 

 gardeners who have had trouble with Golden Self-Blanching should try Beckert's strain of Golden Plume; they 

 will find it a sure, profitable Celery under all conditions. Pkt. 25 cts., V^oz. $1.75, Vioz. $3.25, oz. $6.00. 



EARLIEST OF ALL WHITE SPINE CUCUMBERS 



The earliest of the popular White Spine type of Cucumbers and a very prolific variety. The fruits grow 7 

 inches long, very full and uniform in shape, with blunt ends and good deep green color, and are produced in 

 profusion at least a week ahead of any of the other White Spine varieties. Earliest of AH will not take the place 

 of the standard White Spine sorts for the main crop but is a very profitable variety to grow wherever there is 

 a demand for extra-early slicing Cucumbers. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., %H>. 55 cts. 



NEW GOLDEN CHAMPLAIN MUSKMELON 



A new variety which originated with H. J. Walrath of Conneaut, Ohio, and which is claimed to be one of the 

 earliest and hardiest, as well as one of the most productive and best quality Melons in cultivation. That is 

 saying a great deal, but reports from many growers situated in the northern tier of states, where the seasons 

 are too short to grow other varieties, indicate that Golden Champlain is more than making good. E. W. Rush 

 of Ashtabula, Ohio, writes, "I have been growing melons for twenty-five years, and Golden Champlain is the 

 best yet. Early, hardy beyond description, yield wonderful, and a delicious Melon." Fruits of medium size, 

 and nearly spherical, with well-netted skin and deep golden yellow flesh. Our seed comes direct from the 

 originator, representing his finest selection of the true Golden Champlain. Pkt. 15 cts., Vioz. 30 cts., oz. 50 cts. 



Golden Plume Celery 



BENDER, or BENDER'S 

 SURPRISE MUSKMELON 



We find that this melon is now more largely 

 grown for market in the New York state melon 

 districts than any other variety, and we strongly 

 urge everyone of our customers who grows 

 melons to try it. It is closely related to Tip-Top, from which it differs in 

 being slightly longer, with less rib and more netting. The flesh is very deep, 

 orange-salmon in color, and of fine quality. Bender is particularly suitable 

 for market as it ships well, keeping solid and in good condition for nearly a 

 week after picking. Pkt. 15 cts., V20Z. 25 cts., oz. 45 cts. 



BECKERT'S PERFECTION PLUME MUSTARD 



A selection from the attractive Ostrich-plume type, this is the finest Mustard 

 for salads and garnishing. The plants are rather dwarf, with beautifully curled 

 leaves of mild appetizing flavor. Stands longer before going to seed than any 

 other Mustard. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 12 cts., V^lb. 35 cts. 



HARRIS' EARLIEST PEPPER 



Where the seasons are short, this is the only large-fruited Pepper which 

 can be relied upon to produce a good crop. The plants are rather dwarf but 

 carry great quantities of fine sweet Peppers, earlier than Neapolitan and 

 almost as large. We recommend Harris' Earliest to all who have not been 

 able to mature Peppers heretofore. Pkt. 15 cts., Vi°z- 30 cts., oz. $1.00. 



New Acorn or Table Queen Squash 



Bender's Surprise Muskmelon 



NEW ACORN or TABLE QUEEN 

 SQUASH 



The "last word" in Squash quality, and a variety which we 

 believe will make Squash popular in gardens where it has 

 never before been grown. The fruits are rather small and 

 shaped somewhat like an acorn, being 5 to 6 inches long and 

 4 inches in diameter, with smooth very dark green skin and 

 thick orange flesh which cooks as dry and sweet as a Sweet 

 Potato. To make up for the small size of the fruits, the vines 

 are remarkably prolific. Table Queen Squash cut in half and 

 baked for twenty minutes will provide a brand-new and most 

 delicious dish. Excellent for pies and keeps as well as Hubbard. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., V 4 lb. 85 cts. 



GARDEN GUIDE. The home-gaidener's complete, prac- 

 tical handbook. See page 84. 



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