VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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



Kohlrabi 



Very palatable when prepared f<>r the table like turnips. If the weather is favorable, 



the seed should be sown in April, in rows IS melies apart, and the seedlings thinned to 

 stand a foot apart for White Giant, and 6 to 8 inches apart for other sorts. They are 

 lit for use when 2 to 3 inches in diameter. For late crops, sow seed in June or July. 

 An ounce of seed will produce 2,500 plants. 



Very Early White Vienna. The earliest sort. The plants grow rapidly, have small 

 foliage, and mature line, round, while bulbs. Pkts. Sets, and 10 cts., oz. 45 cts. 



Early Purple Vienna. This variety differs from the above mainly in the color of 

 its roots, which are a bluish purple. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 45 cts. 



Leeks 



American Flag Leek 



Lettuce 



Seed for the first outdoor crop is usually 

 sown in hotbeds in February, and the seedlings 

 transplanted to the garden in April, 8 to 12 

 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. For a 

 succession until frost, sow in drills in the open 

 ground at intervals of every 2 to 3 weeks, and 

 thin the plants to stand 6 to 8 inches apart. 

 For plants to force in hotbeds from November 

 until spring, sow seed in hotbeds in the fall, 

 and cover up as winter approaches, until the 

 plants are required for use. Or the seed may 

 be sown in hotbeds early in winter and the 

 seedlings transplanted into fine and well-pre- 

 pared garden soil. Half an ounce of seed will 

 sow 100 feet of drill and produce about 1,500 

 plants. 



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Choicest Loose-Leaf Sorts 



These do not form solid heads' but rather large bunches of attractively curled 

 leaves. All Lettuces will do best if given a foot of space in the row. 



Beckert's Golden Curled (See illustrationi 



The best for early spring and summer crops. Grows rapidly, resists heat 

 w ell and forms immense, tender heads of nicely curled, light yellow leaves of 

 the best quality. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., %lb. $1. 



Beckert's Brown Curled, or Chartier. Closely resembles the 

 above, except in color. Grown under glass the leaves are a soft green- 

 ish white; but grown in the open air they take on a bronze cast, still 

 remaining crisp and tender. Pkts. 5c. and 10c, oz. 30 cts., Vilb. $1. 



Black-seeded Simpson. Grows very rapidly, withstanding heat 

 and drought well, and forming large, bushy stalks. Pkts. 5 cts. 

 and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., V 4 lb. 60 cts. 



Early Curled Simpson. Sow broadcast and cut leaves when quite 

 \oung. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Vi'b. 60 cts. 



Grand Rapids Forcing. The leading variety for forcing and also 

 a good one for extra-early outdoor gardening. Forms a large, loose 

 cluster of thin, bright green leaves, savoyed and finely crinkled at t he 

 edges. Quality excellent. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 ■Jb. 75 cts. 



The Morse. Outer leaves light green, inner leaves blanched to a 

 beautiful yellow. Crisp and tender. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., '/(lb. 75 cts. 



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Used for seasoning soups and boiling with meats. The seed should be sown in hot- 

 beds in early spring, and the seedlings transplanted later to the open ground, 8 inches 

 apart, in rows from 12 to 15 inches apart. For a winter supply, sow seed in the open 

 ground in early spring, and thin the seedlings until they have room for development, or 

 transplant them as above. Store like celery for winter. An ounce of seed will sow 

 about 100 feet of drill. 



London, or American Flag. The variety most extensively cultivated. Stalks 

 early and large. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Musselburgh. Broad, spreading leaves and very large broad stalks. Pkts. 5 cts. 

 and 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Giant Carentan. Stalks thick, short, hardy, mild-flavored. Pkts. 5 cts. and 

 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Rouen Winter. Stalks very large, hardy, late-keeping and lighter green than in 

 other sorts. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Get Better Acquainted with Kohlrabi and Leeks 



Kohlrabi is way ahead of turnips in quality, while young. Besides, it keeps better 

 on account of its thick skin. The best time to use Kohlrabi is when the roots average 

 2 to 2J/2 inches in diameter. 



Leeks, as a salad, are simply delicious. Boil the white part of the stalks until ten- 

 der. Then cool and cut into 2-inch pieces; add French salad dressing and serve mod- 

 erately cold. 



Earliest Head Lettuce 



{Butter head Type) 

 Boston Market, or Tennis Ball. A favor- 

 ite for forcing. Small, compact heads. Pkts. 

 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., V 4 lb. 60 cts. 



Big Boston. The solidity and large size of 

 the heads make this of great value for forcing 

 and general crops. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., y 4 lb. 60 cts. 



Wayahead. Very eariy. Sure-heading and 

 finest quality. Heads very large and solid. 

 Outer leaves light green, inner yellow. Pkts. 

 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., I/ 4 lb. 75 cts. 



May King. Equally fine for forcing and out- 

 doors; heads of medium size, yellowish green 

 in color; slightly later than Wayahead, but a 

 fine variety. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 

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



Very Early White Vienna Kohlrabi 



Beckert's Golden Curled Lett 



