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



VEGETABLE SEEDS 



RHUBARB, or PIE-PLANT 



Sow the seed early and, when the plants are large 

 enough, thin them to 4 or 5 inches apart. The next spring 

 or fall transplant them 3 feet apart each way in deep, rich 

 soil. For forcing, take up some large roots and place them 

 in a dark corner of the cellar or greenhouse. 



Victoria. Late; stalks thick and large; useful especially 

 to prolong the season. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 

 50 cts. 



RHUBARB ROOTS. See Vegetable Plants, page 42. 

 The New Rhubarb Culture. By J. E. Morse. 60 cts. 



SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT 



When cooked, the roots have something of the flavor 

 and odor of oysters. They may be boiled, used in soups, 

 or grated and fried as fritters. Culture the same as for 

 parsnips' and carrots. Roots are perfectly hardy, and may 

 be left in the ground all winter. A quantity of roots for 

 winter use may be stored in a pit or in sand or damp earth 

 in a cellar. An ounce of seed will sow 75 feet of drill. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island. Roots large, long, 

 smooth, tender, and well flavored, resembling fair-sized 

 parsnips. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., '/jib. 75 cts. 



THE FINEST SPINACH GREENS 



For early use, sow very early in spring, and for succession, at intervals. The main crop for spring and winter use 

 should be sown in September and the plants covered for winter. An ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill; 30 pounds 

 to the acre. 



Long Season. Stands longer without going to seed 

 than any other; leaves thick, crumpled, tender, and of 

 finest quality. Pkt. 10 cts., V^lh. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



Improved Long-standing. This variety has large, 

 thick, fleshy, crimped leaves of the Savoy style. The 

 leaves are tender and of good flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 i/ 4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Victoria. Foliage thick, broad, dark green; remains in 

 prime condition 2 to 3 weeks after other sorts have run 

 to seed. Pkt. 10 cts., V 4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Norfolk Savoy. Hardy and well adapted for winter 

 and early spring. Leaves large and wrinkled like a 

 Savoy cabbage; tender. Pkt. 10 cts., %lb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts. 



FROST-RESISTANT MUNSTERLAND. A distinct new sort from Holland, having deeply cut or jaciniated foli- 

 age which offers the greatest resistance to frosts. For northern sections, where frost injures the ordinary kinds of 

 Spinach, this sort should prove highly useful to home-gardeners and truckers alike, especially since it stands in perfect 

 condition for a considerable period before shooting seed-stalks. Pkt. 10 cts., Vilb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



New Zealand Spinach 



See illustration below, taken in our trial-grounds 



Unlike any of the above varieties, this forms large, spread- 

 ing plants which, when fully developed, cover as much as 

 5 feet of space in every direction. The tips of the branches 

 are always brittle, tender and appetizing. As the tips of the 

 branches are gathered, the main stalks produce side-shoots 

 at the leaf-joints, and it seems that the more one gathers, 

 the faster it develops. Bears all summer until killed 

 by frost. New Zealand Spinach is truly the perpetual 

 summer Spinach for all. Many home gardeners say 

 it is far superior in flavor to the regular Spinach. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., i/^lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



ter Plant 



SWISS CHARD, or SPINACH BEET 



Norfolk Savoy Spinach 



The remarkable demand on the part of our customers for this exception- 

 ally meritorious vegetable proves to our satisfaction that it is finally receiv- 

 ing that degree of attention which its many valuable characteristics deserve. 

 Swiss Chard is a type of Beet growing all tops. The tops consist of strong ribs 

 or leaf-stalks which support the very large leafy portion of the plant. 

 Cooked like Spinach Greens, the 

 leafy portion of Swiss Chard is of 

 most excellent flavor. The stalks are 

 cooked in a similar fashion and served 

 with a dressing as you would prepare asparagus. Thus Swiss 

 Chard really gives you two vegetables in one: Plant the seeds 

 the same as ordinary Beet seeds, but thin out plants to stand, 

 first 6 inches, later on a foot apart. 



Lucullus. (See illustration alongside.) The leaves of this 

 variety are attractively crinkled and curled, as shown in speci- 

 men plant. Stalks grow about 2 feet tall and furnish immense 

 quantities of tasty greens. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Vilb. 

 60 cts., lb. $2. 



Large Silver-ribbed Curled. The yel- 

 lowish green leaves of this variety vary from 

 being perfectly smooth to slightly crinkled. 

 Stalks and midribs white. Excellent quality. 

 Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, y 4 lb. 50c, lb. $1.75. 



Market-Gardeners and 

 Truckers 



who grow vegetables for sale should write 

 us for special catalogue giving wholesale prices. Our 

 market-gardeners' list is largely devoted to telling why 

 our seeds deserve the serious consideration of the man 

 whose livelihood depends on the crop. 

 Vegetable Gardening. By R. L. Watts. Of partic- 

 ular value to market-gardeners. $2.50. 



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New Zealand Spinach is fast becom- 

 ing the favorite summer greens 



