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



EDIBLE-PODDED POLE BEANS 



KENTUCKY WONDER WAX. Has all the desirable qualities of Ken- 

 tucky Wonder Green-Pod. Pods transparent yellow, stringless and of deli- 

 cious quality. The vines are very vigorous in growth and immensely pro- 

 ductive. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 40 cts., qt. 80 cts., 2 qts. $1.55. 



DREER'S GOLDEN CLUSTER WAX. Bears long, golden yellow pods 

 in clusters and continues for a long time. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 40 cts., qt 80 cts 

 2 qts. $1.55. 



KENTUCKY WONDER, or OLD HOMESTEAD. Pods borne in clus- 

 ters; deep green in color; round, and often 9 inches in length; tender, crisp 

 and of finest quality. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 35 cts., qt. 70 cts., 2 qts. $1.35. 



WHITE-SEEDED KENTUCKY WONDER, or BERGER'S GREEN- 

 POD STRINGLESS. Earl ier than Old Homestead and remains longer in 

 bearing. Pods 6 to 8 inches long, borne in clusters; dark green in color; very 

 meaty and stringless. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 35 cts., qt. 70 cts., 2 qts. $1.35. 



LAZY WIFE. Very productive; pods green; 4 to 6 inches long; broad, 

 thick, fleshy and entirely stringless; rich and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 50 cts., 

 qt. $1. 



PERFECTION WHITE. This is one of the early-maturing, white-seeded 

 varieties. Very desirable for snaps and unsurpassed for a green shell Bean. 

 Pods light green, 8 to 9 inches long, irregular in shape and quite stringless. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 30 cts., qt. 60 cts., 2 qts. $1.15. 



HORTICULTURAL. Bears a profusion of large, fleshy pods; one of the 

 best and finest-flavored shell Beans. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 35 cts., qt. 70 cts., 

 2 qts. $1.35. 



WHITE CREASEBACK, or BEST OF ALL. Very productive, bearing 

 in clusters; pods silvery green, medium size, best quality. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 

 35 cts., qt. 70 cts., 2 qts. $1.35. 



ASPARAGUS, or YARD LONG. Pods are round and glossy and attain 

 2 feet or more in length; the Beans of good quality. Pkt. 10 cts. 



SCARLET RUNNER. Grown principally for its flowers; good as a snap 

 or shell Bean. Pkt. 10 cts., pt. 25 cts., qt. 50 cts. 



Parcel-post weight of Beans: Pint 1 lb.; quart, 2 lbs. 



LAWN GRASS SEED. 



Crosby's Improved Beets 



our Shady Nook Lawn Seed. 



If you desire a perfect lawn, use our Ever- 

 green Lawn Se d. For shady places, sow 



BEST GARDEN BEETS 



(@a[at=riiben) 



The soil best suited for the Beet is a deep, light, and rich, friable loam. For very early crops, the seed is sown in hotbeds, and the seed- 

 lings are transplanted to the open ground. For main crop, the seed is sown outside as soon as the soil is in good condition, in drills from 12 

 to 15 inches apart, and covered about an inch deep; the plants are thinned to stand 4 to 5 inches apart in rows. For winter crops, sow in 

 June, in drills, as for early Beets. An ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; five to six pounds to an acre. 



CROSBY'S IMPROVED. Select stock. An improved Egyptian; its roots are thicker, smoother, and of better shape. Pkts. 5 cts. and 

 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., J£Ib. 75 cts., lb. $2.75. 



EGYPTIAN. An early sort; can be planted very closely; medium in size and dark crimson. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 

 65 cts., lb. $2.25. 



EARLY MODEL. Select stock. A splendid Beet of perfect globe-shape; ripens very early; deep blood-red in color and of finest quality. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb- 85 cts., Ib. $3. 



DETROIT BLOOD TURNIP. Roots globular or ovoid; flesh dark red and tender; foliage small. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 

 Mlb. 75 cts., Ib. $2.75. 



CRIMSON GLOBE. Early; roots smooth and handsome; flesh and skin deep red; of best quality. 

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 75 cts., Ib. $2.75. 



ELECTRIC. Early; globular and uniform; smooth skin; flesh deep red, tender and fine-grained 

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 75 cts., Ib. $2.75. 



BECKERT'S PERFECTION BLOOD TURNIP. Not early, but admirably adapted 

 for main crop and for winter storage. The Beet is almost a perfect globe-shape, with small 

 tap-root; its tendency is to grow only to medium size. Flesh dark crimson and remains tender 

 and brittle after a season's growth. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 85 cts., Ib. $3. 



SEIF BLOOD TURNIP. A local variety. Not extra early but excellent for 

 main crop. Deep crimson in color; flesh very tender and remains so at all stages 

 of its growth. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 75 cts., Ib. $2.75. 



CRAUPADINE. Half-long, deep red roots; flesh firm, juicy and tender. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., i|'b. 45 cts., Ib. $1.50. 



SWISS CHARD 



Grown for its tender, succulent tops, which are prepared for the table like spinach or 

 asparagus, the leaves being boiled like spinach and the thick midribs being served with a 

 dressing, like asparagus. 



LUCULLUS. The leaf portion in this variety is curled like Savoy cabbage. Stalks 10 

 to 12 inches long and 1M inches around. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., }i\h. 75 cts., Ib. $2.75. 



LARGE SILVER-RIBBED CURLED. The yellowish green leaves of this variety are 

 crinkled and curled to a remarkable degree. Stalks and midribs white. Excellent quality. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 70 cts., Ib. $2.50. 



