VEGETABLE SEEDS Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., iV. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



CELERY 



( "clcry i an Krown in any garden soil, hut tin- finest is produced in deep, mellow 

 bottomland. Seed lor carl \ crops should lie sown in liotlieds about March 15. The 

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

 bed to urow 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 In- 

 covered lightly, and hrml\ pressed into the earth with a board, if the soil is line and 

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

 W hen the plants are large enough, transplant I hem to shallow trenches or furrows, 

 from 4 to d 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 lops of the 

 plants are covered. Celery ma\ be kepi for wintei use in cellars, "i in deep, narrow 

 trenches, in a drj situation; the kilter must be covered with boards, with sufficient 

 soil and manure on lop to keep out the frost, leaving openings at short distances for 

 ventilation in mild weather. An ounce of seed will produce about 2,000 plains. 



r icy pi AWfUIMr This splendid new Celerj has come to the front very rapidly 

 CAO I DL/\iiCrlIlivj. the last lew s ears. Its, outstanding characteristic is the re- 

 ma rkable ease with which it blanches, while at t he same time it is suitable hot h for ea 1 1 v 

 use and for winter keeping — valuable qualities which recommend it strongly to amateur 

 as well as professional ^ i < i\\ ers. In giowt h it some w hat resembles t he Golden "self- Blanch- 

 ing, having t he same t hick, healt hv stalks and heavy heart. It is slight I v taller, however, 

 and a week to ten days later, also much hardier and practically blight-proof. The 

 leaves are green and the stalks blanch white and brittle, with a rich flavor. We 

 commend Easy Blanching to those who have had difficulty in growing Celery here- 

 tofore, in the assurance that their crops will equal in quality and appearance Celery 

 grown by experts. Pkt. 15 cts., y 2 oz. 35 cts., oz. 60 cts., '/ 4 lb. $1.85. 



GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING. French Grown. Originator's Slock. One of the 

 finest early Celeries in cultivation. Semi-dwarf, vigorous in growth, with large, ribbed 

 and rounded stalks that blanch to a beautiful golden yellow. A very superior strain, 

 entirely free from green and pithy plants. 

 Pkt. 15 cts., y 2 oz. 45 cts., oz. 80 cts., 

 V 4 lb. $2.75. 



GOLDEN SELF - BLANCHING. American 

 Grown. As now perfected, this compares very 

 favorably with the imported strains. The differ- 

 ence in price is certainly worth consideration. 

 We feel that this strain will meet all requirements 

 of the home gardener, although the ultra- 

 critical will want the original French-grown 

 seeds. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., V 4 lb. $1.60. 

 WHITE PLUME. Tall growing; extra-early. 

 Easily blanched, and one of the very hand- 

 somest sorts grown. In large plants the stalks, hearts, and inner leaves become white without any 

 blanching. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., '. 4 lb. $1.10. 



Golden Self-Blanching. The standard for early 



THE WINTER KEEPERS 



RPPK"PRT'Q PFRFET'TinM WINTER Grows to good size; very brittle, and white. For 

 DCV_iVCI\l O rj-ilYrCC 1 W 111 1 CI\. solidity, crispness, and fine, nutty flavor it is 



unsurpassed; its most valuable recommendation to growers is its remarkable keeping quality, as it 



can be kept until spring. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., l / 4 lb. $1.50. 

 MAGNIFICENT. A popular golden dwarf type of past years, recommended for a late fall and winter crop, 



being unexcelled as a long keeper. Full-hearted, crisp, and solid. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., Vilb. $1.25. 

 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 very thick. Color white with heart tinged yellow. 



In eating quality, it is absolutely unequalled, being unusually meaty and brittle with 



a very rich nutty flavor. Pkt. 15 cts., Vzoz. 75 cts., oz. $1.35. 

 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. Pkt. 10 cts., 



oz. 25 cts., '/ 4 lb.70 cts. 

 COLUMBIA. Early variety. Of medium height and stocky. Stalks thick and rich yellow 



when blanched. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., y 4 lb. $1.25. 

 DWARF GOLDEN HEART. A stocky sort, blanching to a beautiful golden yellow. 



Keeps as well as the best and is of superb quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Vilb. $1.10. 

 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. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., V 4 lb. $1.15. 

 STANDARD BEARER. A splendid red variety of compact and sturdy habit, robust 



growth and superior quality. Pkt. 15 cts., oz. 75 cts. 



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. 



PRAGUE GIANT. The roots are large and smooth. When young, they are quite 

 tender and marrow-like, having a very fine flavor and cooking quickly. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 20 cts., '/ 4 lb. 60 cts. 



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Beckert's Perfection Winter 



Giant Celeriac 



