VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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



Turnips 



Purple- or Ked-Top Globe Turnips 



For early, sow as soon as the ground can be prepared, 

 in drills 15 inches apart, and thin the plain-, to stand 

 JS inches apart. Sow lor succession at intervals ol a lort- 

 night, until the last week in July, and from that time 

 onward until the last of August sow lor main crop. The 

 sowing should always be made just before a rain, if 

 possible, as 1 he success of the crop depends, in a great 

 measure, upon quick germinal ion and rapid growth of 

 the young plains. An ounce of seed will sow 150 feet 

 ol drill; two pounds will sow an acre. 



White-fleshed Sorts 



Extra-Early White Milan. Very early; of fine 

 quality. Within 50 days after sowing seeds, White 

 Milan will perfect roots 2 to 2J^ inches in diameter, as 

 shown in illustration. Pkt. 10c"., oz. 25c, !/,lb. 75c. 



Extra-Early Purple-Top Milan. Like the preced- 

 ing, except in color. Crop failed. 



Purple- or Red-Top Globe. Remarkable for its 

 heavy yield per acre. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., '/jib. 

 60 cts. 



Large White Globe. Skin is pure white. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., '/ 4 lb. 50 cts. 



White Egg. Handsome oval-shaped; tender flesh. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., V 4 lb. 60 cts. 



Purple-Top Strap-Leaf. Grown largely for fall and 

 winter crops. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vilb. 60 cts. 



Cow Horn. White, fine-grained, sweet flesh. Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., V 4 lb. 50 cts. 



Seven Top. Tops used as greens; roots of no value. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts. 



White Milan Turnips 



Yellow-fleshed Sorts 



As a rule these mature later than the white kinds, but their flesh 

 is firmer and they keep better. 



Golden Ball. Yellow-fleshed, sweet, and of fine flavor. * Pkt. 

 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., y 4 Ib. 50 cts. 



Yellow Aberdeen. Round, vellow-fleshed, and firm. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., y 4 lb. 50 cts. 



Rutabagas, or Swedes 



These are grown chiefly for stock, but are excellent for cooking in 

 spring. 



Improved American. Large, firm, yellow roots; are hardy and 

 well flavored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., V^'b. 50 cts. 



Sweet German. Large, white; fine quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 15 cts., '/ 4 lb. 50 cts. 



Sweet and Medicinal Herbs 



Used for various culinary and medicinal purposes. Sow seeds of the perennials, marked thus (*), carefully in hotbeds early in the spring, 

 and at the proper time transplant in permanent beds, in rows about 18 inches apart, setting the plants a foot apart in the row. In the winter 

 they should be slightly protected with manure. The others are annuals, coming to perfection the first year, after which they die. Sow them 

 in the open air, early- in the spring, in drills 12 to 15 inches apart, and thin out. 



How to Grow Culinary Herbs. By M. G. Kains, 75 cts. 



All varieties, 5 cts. per packet 



Balm. Made into balm tea for fevers. 

 Bene. Leaves make a mucilaginous drink. 

 Borage. A pot-herb and for bees. 

 Basil, Sweet. Fo! soups and stews. 

 Burnet. For salads and soups. 

 Caraway. Seeds are used in cakes, etc. 

 Chervil, Curled. For soups and salads. 

 Chives.* Used for garnishing. 



Coriander. Seeds used in confectionery. 

 Dill. Used for pickling. Oz. 15 cts. 

 Fennel.* Used for pickling and sauces. 

 Fennel, Florence. Resembles celery in 

 flavor. 



Horehound.* Valuable for medicine. 

 Lavender (True). Used in perfume. 

 Marjoram, Sweet. Used for seasoning. 



Marjoram, Pot. Used for seasoning. 

 Pennyroyal.* The true Pennyroyal. 

 Rue.* Used for medicinal purposes. 

 Sage.* Used for flavoring. 

 Savory, Summer. For flavoring. 

 Thyme. For sauces and dressings. 

 Thyme, Winter. Used for flavoring. 



Vegetable Plants and Roots 



Those desiring large quantities should write for special prices 



ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Strong, 5-year-old roots for forcing. 

 $1.25 for 25, $4 for 50, $7 per 100. 

 Palmetto, Selected 2-year-old roots, 40 cts. for 25, 70 cts. 

 for 50, $1.25 per 100, $4.50 for 500, $8 per 1,000. 3-year-old 

 roots, 60 cts. for 25, $1 for 50, $1.75 per 100, $7.50 for 500, 

 $14 per 1,000. 



CHICORY ROOTS, Witloof. For forcing. $2.50 for 25, $4.25 

 for 50, $8 per 100. 



RHUBARB ROOTS. 15 cts. each, by mail 20 cts.; $1.25 per 

 doz., $7 per 100. 

 Mammoth Clumps for Forcing. $1 each, $10 per doz. 



CHIVES. Per clump 15 cts., by mail 20 cts.; $1.25 per doz. 



HORSE-RADISH ROOTS, Maliner Kren. A new variety from 

 Bohemia. Far superior to the old variety. Will produce roots for 

 grating five months from planting. White as snow, free from 

 disease and grows to enormous size when left in the ground until 

 spring. The most profitable variety to grow. 20 cts. per doz., 

 by mail 25 cts.; $1 per 100, $4.50 for 500, $8 per 1,000. 



THE FOLLOWING PLANTS, ALL IN THEIR SEASON. 

 Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery, Celer- 

 iac, Eggplant, Endive, Kohlrabi, Leek, Lettuce, Pepper, 

 Tomato. Ask for prices. 



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