VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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



CELERY 



Celery can be grown in an\ garden soil, but the finest is produced in 

 deep, mellow bottomland. Seed loi eail\ crops should be sown in hot- 

 beds about March 15. 1 In- plants may be either thinned to give them 

 loom to grow, or transplanted to anothei bed to grow until it is time to 

 plant them in the open ground. For main crop, seed should be sown in 

 the open as soon as the soil and air are warm enough. They should be 

 covered lightly, and firmly pressed into the earth with a board, if the 

 soil is line and mellow. 'I he seed-bed must be kepi free from weeds, and 

 well watered in dry weather. When the plants are large enough, trans- 

 plant them to shallow trenches or furrows, from 4 to 6 feet apart, accord- 

 ing to the variety grown, setting the plants 6 inches apart in the rows 

 and pressing the soil firmly around them. Blanching consists of drawing 

 earth up to the stalks at intervals of about two weeks, until all but the 

 tops of the plants aie covered. Celery may be kept for winter use in 

 cellars, or in deep, narrow trenches, in a dry situation; the latter must 

 be covered with boards, with sufficient soil and manure on top to keep 

 out the frost, leaving openings at short distances for ventilation in mild 

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



Easy Blanching Celery (See Illustration Front Cover) 



A Celery with remarkably easy blanching characteristics, so much so 

 that those who have never been successful in growing good Celery may 

 plant it with the assurance that the crop will equal in quality and appear- 

 ance Celery grown by professional growers, and it will be found useful 

 both for early use and for keeping during the winter, characteristics 

 extremely valuable in a Celery to be grown in the home garden"; The 

 plants make a thick, healthy growth and the stalks are thick, very tender 

 and brittle, with a rich flavor which will quickly appeal to all who eat it. 

 The ease with which it may be blanched, together with its long season 

 for use, will strongly recommend it, both to the amateur gardener as 

 well as the commercial Celery grower. Pkt. 10 cts., V20Z. 30 cts., oz. 

 50 cts., V 4 lb. $1.75. 



Paris Golden Self -Blanching 



(French-Grown; Originator's Stock) 



This strain of Celery somewhat resembles the White Plume variety, 

 but is much superior. It is entirely free from the green type and does not 

 grow soft or pithy as most strains of Self-Blanching do. Rich golden 

 yellow; solid and a splendid Celery for family or market-gardeners' use. Pkt. 15 cts., Vioz. 30 cts., oz. $1, Vilb. $3.75. 



Golden Self-Blanching. American Grown. As now perfected, this compares very favorably with the imported strains. The difference 

 in price is certainly worth consideration. We feel that this strain will meet all requirements of the home-gardener, although the u/tra-critical 

 w ill want the original French-grown seeds. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., '/41b. $1.50. 



White Plume. Easily blanched, and one of the very handsomest sorts grown. In large plants the stalks, hearts, and inner leaves 

 become white without any blanching. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., Vilb. $1.50. 



THE WINTER KEEPERS. BECKERT'S PERFECTION WINTER 



Grows to good size; very brittle, and white. For solidity, crispness, and fine, nutty flavor it is unsur- 

 passed; its most valuable recommendation to growers is its remarkable keeping quality, as it can be kept 

 until spring. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., Vilb. $1.50. 



Magnificent. Of the very finest quality. A very popular golden dwarf type of past years, recom- 

 mended for a late fall and winter crop, being unexcelled as a long keeper. Of medium height and strong 

 and robust growth. Very full-hearted, crisp, and solid, and when blanched it is of a golden yellow. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., V 4 lb. $1.50. 



Fordhook Emperor. A valuable new and distinct variety for winter use. Dwarf in habit, attaining 

 a height of 15 to 18 inches. Stalks smooth and thick. Color white with heart tinged yellow. Quality the 

 finest. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., y 4 lb. $1.50. 



Giant Pascal. The stalks are broad, thick, and about 2 feet high; blanches quickly; rich, nutty flavor; 

 tender, crisp, and stringless. An excellent market Celery. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Vilb. 75 cts. 



Columbia. Excellent earlv variety. Of medium height and stocky. Stalks thick and rich yellow when 

 blanched. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Vilb. $1.15. 



Dwarf Golden Heart. A stocky sort, blanching to a beautiful golden yellow. Keeps as well as the best 

 and is of superb quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Vilb. $1. 



Winter Queen. Of medium height and strong, robust growth; stalks thick and heavy, with numerous 

 hearts; perfectly solid, rich and of delicious nutty flavor; a fine winter keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 V 4 lb. 75 cts. 



Standard Bearer. A splendid red variety of compact and sturdy habit, robust growth and superior 

 quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



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Golden Self-Blanching 



Beckert's Perfection Winter 



