VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Beckert's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., A). S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



Londc 



KOHLRABI ciM»b*Q 



Very palatable when prepared h>r the tabic like turnips. If the 

 weather is favorable, 1 lie- seed should be sown in April, in rows 18 

 inches apart, and I he seedlings thinned lo .land a fool apart for 

 White Giant, and 6 to 8 inches apart for other sorts. They are tit 

 for use when 3 to 4 inches in diameter, lor late crops, sow seed 

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



VERY EARLY WHITE VIENNA. Hie earliest sort. The plants 

 grow rapidly, have small foliage, and mature their line, round, white 

 bulbs quite early. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. This variety differs from the 

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

 Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



LEEKS (Sana)) 



Leeks 



Used for seasoning soups and boiling with meats. The 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 

 spring, and thin the seedlings until they have room for develop- 

 ment, 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. Stalks early 

 and large. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



MUSSELBURGH. Broad, spreading leaves and very large broad stalks. Pkts. 5 cts. and 

 10 cts., oz. 30 cts. 



GIANT CARENTAN. Stalks thick, short, hardy, mild-flavored. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., 

 oz. 30 cts. 



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

 sorts. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 30 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 line 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. The best for early spring 

 and summer crops. Grows rapidly, resists heat well and forms im- 

 mense, tender heads of nicely curled, light yellow leaves of the best 

 quality. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., J^Ib. $1. 



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. 30 cts., 

 Ulb. SI. 4 



GRAND RAPIDS FORCING. The leading /J^ 

 sariety for forcing; of rapid growth. Forms . ^ 



a large loose cluster of thin, bright green 

 leaves; savoyed and finely crinkled at the 

 edges. Quality excellent. Pkts. 5 cts. and 

 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., J^lb. 75 cts. 



BLACK -SEEDED SIMPSON. 



very rapidly, withstanding heat 

 and drought well, and forming 

 large, bushy stalks. Pkts. 5 cts. 

 and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



HANSON. Large; Ieavesgreen, 

 light yellow within; sweet and 

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

 oz. 20 cts., J4lb. 60 cts. 



THE MORSE. Outer 

 light green, inner leaves 

 blanched to a beautiful 

 yellow. Crisp and tender. 

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

 25 cts., J 4 lb. 75 cts. 



WHITE STAR. Grows 

 large and rapidly. Leaves 

 broad and thick, with 

 frilled edges. A good 

 forcer. Pkts. 5 cts. and 

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

 75 cts. 



leaves 



EARLY CURLED SIMPSON. Sown broadcast and the leaves cut 

 when quite young. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., Mlb. 50 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., M't>- 60 cts. 



HARDY GREEN WINTER. Plant 7 to 8 inches 

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

 and compact. Hardy sort of fine quality, which is 

 used only for winter culture. Pkts. 5 cts. and 10 cts., 

 oz. 25 cts., 3^4 lb. 75 cts. 



UNRIVALED SUMMER. Forms large 

 buttery, very compact heads. Best quality 

 and suitable for all seasons. Pkts. 5 cts. 

 and 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., M'b. 75 cts. 



MAMMOTH BLACK-SEEDED 

 BUTTER. Enormous heads. Adapted 

 for early and late crops. Pkts. 5 cts. 

 and 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., Mlb. 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., YtSh. 75 cts. 



MAY KING. A new German va- 

 riety, fine for forcing and outdoors; 



heads of medium size, 

 yellowish green in color; 

 very early and a fine va- 

 riety. Pkts. 5 cts. and 

 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Mlb. 

 75 cts. 



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