BECKERT'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 bottom land. 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 air 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 pots or cellars, or in deep, narrow trenches, 

 in a dry situation; the latter must be covered with boards, with suffi- 

 cient 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. 10 cts., oz. 

 SI, Mlb. $3.50. 



Golden Self-blanching, Celery 



Magnificent Celery 



WHITE PLUME. Easily blanched, and one of the very handsomest 

 sorts grown. In large plants the stalks, hearts, and inner leaves become 

 white without any blanching. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10c, oz. 35 cts., }4\h. $1.25. 



GIANT PASCAL. The stalks are broad, thick, and about 2 feet high; 

 blanches quickly; rich, nutty flavor; tender, crisp, and stringless. An excel- 

 lent market Celery. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., J^lb. 75 cts. 



COLUMBIA. Excellent early variety. Of medium height and stocky. 

 Stalks thick and rich yellow when blanched. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35 cts., }4\h. $1.25. 



BECKERT'S PERFECTION WINTER. Grows to good size; very brit- 

 tle, and white. For solidity, crispness, and fine, nutty flavor it is unsurpassed ; 

 its most valuable recommendation to growers is its remarkable keeping qual- 

 ity, as it can be kept until spring. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., }-i\b. $1.40. 



FORDHOOK EMPEROR. A valuable new and distinct variety for 

 winter use. Dwarf in habit, attaining 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., MIt>. $1.50. 



MAGNIFICENT. This Celery is of the very finest quality. A very 

 popular golden dwarf type of past years, recommended far 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. 40 cts., J|lb. $1.40. 



WINTER QUEEN. Of medium height and strong, robust growth; 

 stalks thick and heavy, with numerous hearts; perfectly solid, rich and of 

 delicious nutty flavor; a fine winter keeper. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 

 25 cts., J41b. 75 cts. 



STANDARD BEARER. A splendid red variety of compact and sturdy 

 habit; of robust growth and superior quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 60 cts. 



CORN SALAD (ffelbSalat) 



Sow the seed thickly in shallow drills in September, and firm the soil well 

 down above it, if the weather be dry. Highly appreciated, and much grown 

 where other salads and lettuces do not succeed. Prepared in the same 

 manner as lettuce and makes an excellent dish. An ounce of seed will sow a 

 bed 20 feet square. 



LARGE-SEEDED. Has large, tender leaves. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 Mlb. 25 cts. 



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