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



VEGETABLE SEEDS 



An Exceptionally Useful Vegetable: 

 Chinese Cabbage, Pe-Tsai, or Celery Cabbage 



Although cultivated in the Orient for centuries, it has only been during the last few years 

 that this remarkable vegetable has found recognition here as being worthy of cultivation in every 

 home garden. Pe-Tsai really belongs to the mustard rather than the Cabbage family, although both 

 are first cousins. This is the reason for its far superior flavor when compared with our regular Cab- 

 bage. Pe-Tsai is equally palatable cooked or raw as a salad. Its tenderness and mild flavor make 

 it particularly appetizing. It may also be made to form two distinct dishes by serving the leaves like 

 lettuce and the stalks like celery. 



In upright habit of growth, it resembles the Cos Lettuces more than the Cabbages. The leaves 

 are of a very appetizing bright yellowish green color, more like celery than Cabbage. The seeds are 

 generally sown from July to September, in rows 2 feet apart and covered about 34inch, deeper in 

 light and less in heavy soils. When the plants are 5 or 6 inches tall, thin them out to stand from 8 to 10 

 inches apart. 



Pe-Tsai — The Original Chinese Cabbage. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., V^h. $1.50, postpaid. 



W o* T3 n \. A distinct variety of the above, forming plants of more compact growth, with larger 

 Ong OOK. h eac } s anc j b roa der stalks. Some claim also that it will stand longer before producing 

 seed-stalks. Its quality is the very best — crisp, tender and brittle, with a fine piquant flavor of its own. 

 This is one of the best sorts we know for both home and market garden, since it seems to be a 

 sure header, even under contrary conditions. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts., %lb. $2, postpaid. 



A Thoroughbred Trio of Sweet Corn 

 for the Connoisseur 



Pe-Tsai or Chinese Celery 

 Cabbage 



Being very fond of Sweet Corn ourselves, it is only natural that each year should find us experi- 

 menting in an endeavor to secure a perfect succession of as nearly perfect Sweet Corn as can be grown. 

 We grew about twenty-five distinct varieties in our trial-grounds this past season, and among them it would be difficult to find another 

 "trio" which so perfectly measures up to the requirements of the home gardener as those pictured below and described herewith. 



After considerable experimenting with many varieties we have come to the conclusion that this is the 

 earliest of all Sweet Corns that really can be called such. Of course, it is not fair to expect an extra-early 

 variety to develop the flavor which the longer-growing sorts have. Nevertheless, Mammoth Cory develops 6-inch ears, containing 

 10 to 12 rows of as delicious kernels as anyone may expect within 65 days after seeds are sown. Pkt. 10c, pt. 25c, qt. 45c, 2 qts. 85c 



Mammoth White Cory. 



Special Offer. % <0^ e 



combination of varieties will 

 make us many friends that we 

 will mail, postpaid, one ify^ 

 packet of each for 30 | . 



cents, or one pint of 

 each for 85 cents, or 

 one quart of each, " 

 three quarts in all, C 

 for $1.50. 



■ • «. x About 10 days after Mammoth Cory becomes fit to use, you may 

 J\i lolUCrai. gather the first ears of Aristocrat. But when you get them you will 

 agree with us that they have been well worth waiting for. Aristocrat produces 

 k handsome, 8-inch ears containing almost uniformly 12 rows of both broad and 

 «S»k deep kernels, on a red cob. While a red cob is considered an indication of 

 v2jL quality in connection with most varieties, this holds particularly true with 

 Aristocrat. Another indication of quality in this variety is the red color 

 of the dry kernels, while in the proper stage as "roasting ears," kernels 

 of Aristocrat are pure white. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 30 cts., qt. 50 cts., 

 2 qts. 95 cts. 



Beckert's Golden Evergreen. l^^tS^TtC^ 



this variety we have the only yellow Sweet Corn that can truthfully 

 ~\ I R y claim to being the equal in flavor to good old Golden Bantam. 

 En. We have learned to look on Beckert's Golden Evergreen as the 

 big brother to Golden Bantam, for, having both served on the 

 during one meal, we have yet to discover any difference 

 in flavor. 



r Y\ The difference between the two is all in favor of Beckert's 

 Golden Evergreen, for it brings you an ear 8 to 10 inches 

 fcA long, containing uniformly 12 rows of delicious bits of 

 j&tA sweetness, as compared with 8 rows of Golden Bantam 

 on a 6-inch cob. 

 Beckert's Golden Evergreen is ready for the table 

 ■*S within a week to 10 days after Aristocrat described 

 ~~s2< above. It is from 5 days to a week later than Golden 

 Bantam, so that those who prefer the yellow kinds 

 and their peculiar flavor can figure on Golden Ever- 

 green coming; in perfect succession to Golden 

 Bantam. For additional facts concerning Golden 

 | Evergreen, please refer to page 19. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 pt. 35 cts., qt. 65 cts., 2 qts. $1.25. 



Mamm oth White Cory 



Beckert's Golden Evergreen 

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Mr. J. C. Green, Hackettstown, N. J., writes: 

 "Allow me to say that it is a pleasure indeed to 

 deal with people like you. I think the liberty 

 you have taken in making certain changes in 

 my order is all in my favor." 

 WE ALWAYS TREAT CUSTOMERS BETTER 

 THAN THEY EXPECT! — B. S. S. 



