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



CAULIFLOWER 



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, handsome heads 

 measuring 8 to 10 inches across; pure snowy white; close; com- 

 pact 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. Unsurpassed by 

 any strain offered. Pkt. 25 cts., l^oz. $1> oz - $3.50. 



Beckert's Small-Jeaved Snowball. About two weeks earlier 

 than the preceding; a sure header and fine for forcing or outdoor 

 culture. Pkt. 25 cts., V 4 oz. $1, oz. $3.50. 



Extra-Early Erfurt. The plants may be depended upon to form 

 large, firm, white heads; very early. Pkt. 20 cts., Vioz. 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. 25 cts., y 4 oz. $1, 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 great extent. 

 Pkt. 25 cts., i/ 4 oz. $1.50, oz. $5.50. 



Extra-Early Paris. Large leaves and large, firm, white heads. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., V 4 oz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 



Beckert's Early Snowball Cauliflower 



Algiers. Late, sure heading; the heads are good in color and quality and long keeping. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., y 4 oz. 30 cts., oz. $1. 



Veitch's Autumn Giant. White, large, firm heads. Pkt. 10 cts., Vioz. 30 cts., 

 oz. $1. 



CELERIAC, or TURNIP-ROOTED CELERY 



Sow in early spring; transplant the seedlings in May. They will be ready for cooking 

 in October, and may be preserved in dry sand for use during winter. Celeriac is said to 

 be as fine a nerve-tonic as celery, and can be grown in many sections where celery-culture 

 is practically impossible. The roots have almost the same flavor as white celery stalks. 

 An ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 plants. 



Prague Giant. Roots are very large. When young, they are quite tender and mar- 

 row-like, having a very fine flavor and cooking quickly. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 



y 4 ib. $1.10. 



CHICORY 



Prague Giant Celeriac 



WITLOOF, or FRENCH 

 ENDIVE 



A winter salad, most delicious 

 served with French dressing and 

 eaten like cos lettuce. The seed 

 should be sown in the open 

 ground not later than June, in 

 drills 12 to 18 inches apart, thin- 

 ning out the plants so that they 

 will not stand closer than 3 inches. The plant forms long, parsnip-shaped roots, 

 which should be lifted in the fall, cutting off the leaves about 1 J 2 inches from the 

 neck and shortening the roots by cutting off the bottoms to within 8 inches of the 

 neck. The roots should then be planted in a trench 16 to 18 inches deep in a dark, 

 warm cellar or under a greenhouse bench, and placed upright about 1 V2 to 2 inches 

 apart, which will allow the neck of the root to come within 9 inches of the level of 

 the trench. The trench should be filled with a light soil and if a quicker growth is 

 desired, this can be accomplished by a mulch of a fresh manure, about 2 feet deep. 

 It requires about one month to force the roots. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., V 4 lb. $1.25. 



Large-rooted Magdeburg. Sow early in spring, in good, mellow soil, in drills 

 J^inch deep and 12 inches apart. Dried and pulverized roots are used as a substi- 

 tute for coffee. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., >/ 4 lb. $1.50. 



CRESS 



Excellent spicy spring salads. Pepper Grass should be sown thickly in shallow 

 drills in early spring, and at intervals for continued supply, as it soon runs to seed. 



Extra-Curled, or Pepper Grass. Of pleasant pungent flavor; the leaves can 

 be cut several times. Oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 25 cts. 



Water Cress. Small, oval leaves; very tender, crisp and pleasantly spicy when 

 young. Plants of dwarf, spreading habit. A perennial aqautic, which grows well 

 in any running stream. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., V 4 lb. $1.50. 



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Witloof Chicory 



