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



VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Celery 



Celery can be grown in any garden soil, but the finest is produced in deep, mellow 

 bottomland. Seed for early crops should be sown in hotbeds about March 15. The 

 plants may be either thinned to give them room to grow, or transplanted to another 

 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 fine and 

 mellow. The seed-bed must be kept free from weeds, and well watered in dry weather. 

 When the plants are large enough, transplant them to shallow trenches or furrows, from 

 4 to 6 feet apart, according 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 are 

 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. 



Golden Self-Blanching. French Grown. Originator's stock. Stalks of the 

 Golden Self-Blanching are a beautiful golden yellow. Plants semi-dwarf and vigorous, 

 with large, ribbed and rounded stalks which are quite crisp and tender. Pkt. 15 cts., 

 oz. $1.25, y 4 lb. $4. 



Golden Self-Blanching. American Grown. As now perfected, this compares very 

 favorably with the imported strains. The difference in price is certainly worth consider- 

 ation. We feel that this strain will meet all requirements of the home gardener, although 

 the ufrra-critical will want iihe original French-grown seeds. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., 

 oz. 50 cts., V 4 lb. $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 with- 

 out any blanching. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., 

 oz. 50 cts., l/ 4 lb. $1.50. 



Easy-Blanching. Thick, broad stalks; shallow 

 ribs. Tender, brittle, and very easily blanched. 

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., V^lb. $1.50. 



The standard for early 



The Winter Keepers 

 Beckert's Perfection Winter 



Grows to good size; very brittle, and white. For 

 solidity, crispness, and fine, nutty flavor it is un- 

 surpassed; its most valuable recommendation to 

 growers is its remarkable keeping quality, as it can 

 be kept until spring. Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, %lb. $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., 1,41b. $1.50. 



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

 ing 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., V 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. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



Columbia 

 l/ 4 lb. $1.10. 



Dwarf Golden Heart. A stocky sort, blanching to a beautiful golden yellow 

 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., V 4 lb. $1. 



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

 and of delicious nutty flavor; a fine winter keeper. Pkts. 5 cts. and 

 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. 



Beckert's Perfection Winter 

 V 4 lb. 75 cts. 



Excellent early variety. Of medium height and stocky. Stalks thick and rich yellow when blanched. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., 



Keeps as well as the best and is of superb quality. Pkts. 



perfectly solid, rich 



\Vitloof Chicory 



Celeriac, or Turnip-rooted Celery 



Sow in early spring; transplant the seedlings in May. They will be 

 ready for cooking in October, and may be preserved in dry sand for 

 use during winter. Celeriac is said to be as fine a nerve-tonic as celery, 

 and can be grown in many sections where celery-culture is practically 

 impossible. The roots have almost the same flavor as white celery 

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



Prague Giant. Roots are very large. When young, they are 

 quite tender and marrow-like, having a very fine flavor and cooking 

 quickly. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., V 4 lb. $1.10. 



ChiCOrV LARGE-ROOTED MAGDEBURG. Sow early in 

 * * spring, in good, mellow soil, in drills J-^inch deep and 

 12 inches apart. Dried and pulverized roots are used as a substitute 

 for coffee. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts., V 4 lb. $1.50. 



Brussels Witloof , or French Endive (See illustration) 



Grown in trenches or under glass, produces in winter the well- 

 known vegetable and salad called "French Endive." It is grown in 

 the field in rows about 2 feet apart, then taken up in the fall and 

 trenched. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., l^lb. $1.25. 



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