VEGETABLE SEEDS ■ BeckerCs Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



EARLY WRINKLED PEAS, continued 



LAXTONIAN. Tin- largest podded of the early dwarf varieties; a vigorous, pro- 

 ductive sort, extensive]} grown to succeed World's Record as it produces its 



crop about a w cck later in t liis sect ion. Vines 1 1 j feet high, requiring no support ; 

 broad pods 4 inches long. Idled wit 1 1 large, dark green Peas of superb quality. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., >/ 2 lb. 19 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.60, 15 lbs. $3.80. 

 SUTTON'S EXCELSIOR. An improvement on t lie old variety Nott's Excelsior, 

 following in season immediately alter l.a\tonian, and a little more vigorous in 

 vine. Pods inches long, packed with 7 or H bright green Peas of very line 

 quality. A favorite for market in many sections. Pkt. 10 cts., y 2 lb. 19 cts., 

 lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 15 lbs. $3.50. 



MID-SEASON VARIETIES 



POTLATCH. A very prolific dwarf, large-podded Pea, bearing its first crop 5 to 

 7 days after Sutton's Excelsior and producing at least two good pickings. Vines 

 strong and vigorous, 2 feet tall; pods dark green, 5 inches long and very broad, 

 containing 8 to 10 large Peas of high quality. We heartily recommend Potlatch as 

 the best and most productive dwarf midscason Pea. Pkt. 10 cts., '/ 2 lb. 19 cts., 

 lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 15 lbs. $3.60. 

 SENATOR, IMPROVED. Very productive; vines 3 feet tall and vigorous; pods 



4 inches long, curved; Peas very large and sweet. A week later than Potlatch. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., Vilb. 19 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 15 lbs. $3.50. 



MAIN-CROP AND LATE PEAS 



These bear later than the kinds described above, but they yield larger crops of 

 bigger pods, have a longer season of bearing, and are unsurpassed in quality. 

 DWARF CHAMPION. A popular main-crop Pea for the home-garden as it can 

 be grown without support. Vines 2 to 2}/% feet in height; pods 4 inches long; 

 Peas large, medium green in color, and of good quality; quite productive. A 

 trifle later than Senator. Pkt. 10 cts., y 2 lb. 19 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 



5 lbs. $1.45, 15 lbs. $3.40. 

 DUKE OF ALBANY. Vines medium green; pods dark green; a trifle earlier, but 



otherwise similar to Telephone described next. Pkt. 10 cts., Vilb. 19 cts., 

 lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 15 lbs. $3.50. 

 IMPROVED TELEPHONE, or Boston Unrivaled. The finest strain of the old 

 reliable light-podded Telephone. Height 4 to 5 feet; pods 4^2 inches long, each 

 containing 8 to 10 large, delicious Peas; vines, pods and Peas all medium-light 

 green. Prolific, bearing its crop a few days after Senator. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 V 2 lb. 19 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 15 lbs. $3.50. 

 ALDERMAN. The leading dark-podded variety of the Telephone type. A trifle 

 later than Boston Unrivaled but more productive; vines and Peas dark green; 

 unexcelled in flavor. Alderman is grown very extensively for market and is, 

 without a doubt, the best of the tall late sorts for the home-garden. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 i/ 2 lb. 19 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50, 15 lbs. $3.50. 

 PRODIGIOUS, or Quite Content. A grand exhibition Pea, in which mammoth 

 size is combined with superb quality. Thrifty vines growing 5 feet tall; dark 

 green pods 5 inches or more in length, largely borne in pairs, and packed with immense, luscious Peas. Season with 

 Alderman. Pkt. 10 cts., V 2 lb. 22 cts., lb. 40 cts., 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.65. 

 CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. An old and well-known variety, considered by many to be the richest and best- 

 flavored of all Peas. A few days later than Alderman; vines 4 feet high; pods 3}^ inches long, filled with light green 

 Peas of good size; productive. Pkt. 10 cts., V 2 lb. 19 cts., lb. 35 cts., 2 lbs. 65 cts., 5 lbs. $1.45, 15 lbs. $3.40. 

 WHITE MARROWFAT. A tall-growing, late variety, bearing a large crop of Peas of good size, but only fair quality. 



Pkt. 10 cts., V 2 lb. 17 cts., lb. 30 cts., 2 lbs. 55 cts., 5 lbs. $1.10, 15 lbs. $2.65. 

 MAMMOTH-PODDED SUGAR. Tall and late, producing a large crop of pods 5 to 6 inches long and 1^ inches 

 wide. These are gathered when the Peas within have just begun to form and are prepared like snap-beans, the 

 entire pods being cooked. Tender and stringless and very sweet in flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., V 2 lb. 22 cts., lb. 40 cts., 

 2 lbs. 75 cts., 5 lbs. $1.70, 15 lbs. $4.15. 



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NORTHERN-GROWN SEED POTATOES 



Our Potatoes are all choicest northern-grown stock, grown especially for seed purposes. At the date this catalogue goes to press, prices 

 are unsettled, and as there is every possibility that we will be able to quote better prices later on than we could now, we name no prices herein. 

 Intending purchasers will please send us a list of their requirements and we will quote lowest prices as soon as the market is settled. A bushel 

 of Seed Potatoes weighs 60 pounds; a standard sack contains 165 pounds, or 2J4 bushels. Ten to 12 bushels will plant an acre. 



We send out no Potatoes in spring before danger of frost is past 



BOVEE. A fine extra-early Potato. Very productive; vines dwarf 

 and stocky; tubers long and blunt-ended, growing very close to- 

 gether in the hills; skin creamy white tinged with pink. 



CARMAN NO. 3. A very popular and reliable late Potato. Large, 

 oblong, slightly flattened. 



DIBBLE'S RUSSET. A late variety, noted for its vigor, produc- 

 tiveness and freedom from disease. Large, round tubers with white 

 skin, netted golden russet; finest quality. 



EARLY OHIO. Extra-early; tubers rough in the skin; nearly round 

 and quite distinct; cooks dry and mealy. Leads all early Potatoes 

 in quality. 



EARLY WHITE ALBINO. Very early and a good cropper. Erect 

 healthy vines; tubers oblong to cylindrical; skin and flesh extremely 

 white. Valuable for early market and of good quality. 



GREEN MOUNTAIN, IMPROVED. The leading main-crop 

 Potato. A productive and dependable variety; tubers oblong and 

 somewhat flattened; eyes shallow. A few days earlier than the or- 

 iginal Green Mountain, and a trifle whiter in color. 



IRISH COBBLER. Unquestionably one of the best white-skinned 

 extra-early sorts. Tubers always uniform, round and of good 

 quality. A good yielder under widely varying conditions. 



ROCHESTER EARLY ROSE. An improvement on Early Rose, 

 larger in size, fully as early and a heavy yielder. Long, large 

 tubers, smooth with thin blush or rosy skin and solid, white flesh. 



SIR WALTER RALEIGH. Large, smooth, oblong, white tubers. 

 A heavy yielding main-crop Potato. 



VERMONT GOLD COIN. One of the finest late Potatoes. Pro- 

 ductive; cooks dry; always of the best quality; tubers oblong with 

 small eyes and smooth skin of a distinct light golden brown color. 



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