Vegetable Seeds 



BECKERT'S SEED STORE, 101 AND 103 FEDERAL ST., N. S., PITTSBURGH, PA. 



KOHLRABI « i i ) 



Very palatable when prepared lor the table like turnips. If the 

 weather is Favorable, the seed should be sown in April, in rows 18 

 inches apart, and the seedlings thinned to stand a loot apart for 

 W hite Giant, and 6 to 8 inches apart for other sorts. They are lit 

 for use when 3 or 4 inches in diameter por late crops, .sow seed 

 in June or July. Vn ounce of seed will produce 2,500 plants. 



VERY EARLY WHITE VIENNA. 1 he earliest sort. The plants 

 grow rapid I v, have small foliage, and mature their line, round, white 

 bulbs quite early. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., '.,1b. 90 cts. 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. This variety differs from the 

 above mainly in the color of its roots, which arc a bluish purple. 

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., }4\b. 90 cts. 



WHITE GOLIATH. A late, very large-growing sort, with im- 

 mense bulbs, stems, and leaves. Pkts. 5c. and 10c, oz. 30c, J4lb.90c. 



LEEKS 



London Flag Leeks 



(Saudi) 



Used for seasoning soups and boiling with meats. 1 he seed should 

 be sown in hotbeds 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 

 -.pring, 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, 

 anil large. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., l /i\b. 75 cts. 



MUSSELBURGH. Broad, spreading leaves and very large broad stalks. 

 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., !.,lb. 75 cts. 



GIANT CARENTAN. Stalks thick, short, hardy, mild-flavored. Pkts. 

 oz. 25 cts., J 4 lb. 75 cts. 



ROUEN WINTER. Stalks very large, hardy, late-keeping and lighter green than in other 

 sorts. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., l^Ib. 75 cts. 



Stalks early 

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 

 5 cts. and 10 cts. 



Very Early White Vienna Kohlrabi 



LETTUCE 



(©arten ©alat) 



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 two or three 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 seed- 

 lings transplanted into fine and well-prepared garden soil. Half an ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill and produce about 1,500 plants. 



BECKERT'S GOLDEN CURLED. Short crop. The best for 

 early spring and summer crops. Grows rapidly, resists heat well and 

 forms immense, tender heads of nicely curled, light yellow leaves of 

 the best quality. Pkt. 5c. and 10c, oz. 40c, MIt>- $1.25. 



BECKERT'S BROWN CURLED, or CHARTIER. 

 Closely resembles the above, except in color. Grown under 

 glass the leaves are a soft greenish white; but grown in the 

 open air they take on a bronze cast, still remaining crisp 

 and tender." Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., Y±\b. 

 S1.25. 



GRAND RAPIDS FORCING. The leading ^ 

 variety for forcing; of rapid growth. Forms a 

 large ioose cluster of thin, bright green leaves; 

 Savoyed and finely crinkled at the edges. 

 Quality excellent. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 '4 lb. 75 cts. 



BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON, 

 very rapidly, withstanding heat 

 and drought well, and forming 

 large, bushy stalks. Pkts. 5 cts. 

 and 10cts.,oz. 20 cts., > 4 Ib. 60 cts. 



HANSON. Large; leaves green, 

 light yellow within; sweet and 

 crisp. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 

 20 cts., JiJb. 60 cts. 



THE MORSE. Outer 

 leaves light green, inner 

 leaves blanched to a beau- 

 tiful yellow. Crisp and 

 tender. Pkts. 5c. and 10c, 

 oz. 25 cts., J^Ib. 75 cts. 



WHITE STAR. Grows 

 large and rapidly. Leaves 

 broad and thick, with 

 frilled edges. A good 

 forcer. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 20 cts., MXb. 60 cts. 



Grand Rapids Lettuce 



EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Sown broadcast and the leaves 

 cut when quite young. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., J^Ib. 45 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., }>ilb. 60 cts. 



HARDY GREEN WINTER. Plant 7 to 8 inches in 

 diameter. Head rather close, green, fairly solid, and 

 compact. Hardy sort of line quality, which is used only 

 for winter culture. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 J^lb. 75 cts. 



ALL SEASONS. Produces very large 

 and solid heads; leaves light green. A 

 sure header and slow seeder. Quality the 

 best. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 i jlb. 60 cts. 



MAMMOTH SALAMANDER. Im- 

 mense heads; withstands heat to an un- 

 usual degree. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., %\b. 60 cts. 



MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED 

 BUTTER. Enormous heads. Adapted 

 for early and late crops. Pkts. 5 cts. and 

 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., %\b. 60 cts. 



WAYAHEAD. Very early. Sure-head- 

 ing and finest quality. Heads very large 

 and solid. Outer leaves 

 light green, inner yellow. 

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., x /i\b. 75 cts. 



MAY KING. A new 

 German variety, .fine for 

 forcing and outdoors; 

 heads of medium size, 

 yellowish green in color; 

 very early and a fine va- 

 riety. Pkts. 5 cts. and 

 10c, oz. 25c, %\b. 75c. 



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