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



Northern-Grown Seed Potatoes 



We send out no Pota- 



(SartomdO Prices subject to change 



Our Potatoes arc all choice northern-grown stock, grown especially for seed, 

 toes in spring before danger of frost is past. 



All varieties are sent free by mail at 20 cts. per pound. Prices here quoted are based on present 

 value, and are subject to variations without notice. Barrels contain three measured bushels 



The Bovee. Earlj as any Potato vet introduced. In competitive trials with other earlj sorts ii 

 has out-\ieldcd them all. Vine dwarf and stocky; tubers grow very close together in the hills. Pk. 

 70 cts., bus. S2.25, bbl. S6. 



Country Gentleman. Resembles Beaut \ of Hebron, but ripens later and yields belter crops. 



Pk. 60 cts., bus. S1.75, bbl. $4.75. 



Carman No. 3. A very popular and reliable late satiety, l arge, oblong, sli(j,hll\ llattened. Pk. 



00 cts., bus. SI. 75, bbl. $4.75. 



Early Ohio. Leading early Potato; tubers rough in the skin; 

 ncarh round, and quite distinct in appearance; cook dry and mealy. 

 Pk. 65 cts., bus. $2, bbl. S5.50. 



Early Six Weeks. Of the Ohio class; extra early and of good 

 quality while still young. Pk. 65 cts., bus. $2, bbl. $5.50. 



Early Russet. Very early; of rounding oval form; uniform in size 

 and shape; skin creamy bull, netted golden russet. Pk. 75 cts., bus. 

 $2. 50, bbl. Sr. so. 



Early White Albino. This wonderful new early Potato is a good 

 cropper. The skin and flesh are extremely white, of exceptionally 

 good cooking quality, and very prolific; fully as early as the old Early 

 Rose in maturing, and particularly valuable for the early market 

 by reason of its fine shape and early maturity. Plant early in good 

 soil, give it good cultivation, and pleasing results are sure at harvest 

 time. Pk. 70 cts., bus. S2.25, bbl. $6. 



Green Mountain, Improved. It has all the good qualities of 

 Green Mountain, except it is a trifle whiter in color and the skin is 

 more netted. It grows round to oblong, somewhat flattened; eyes 

 shallow. Stubby and does not grow very long. Soon after the stalks 

 appear will make a vigorous, rapid growth, set a large number in 

 the hill and mature to the best marketable size a few days earlier than 

 its parent. Pk. 70 cts., bus. S2.25, bbl. $6. 



Irish Cobbler. Good all-around, extra-early Potato; uniform, pro- 

 ductive and fine quality. Pk. 70 cts., bus. $2.25, bbl. $6. 



Rural New Yorker. Midseason; large; heavy yielder. Pk. 60 cts., 

 bus. $1.75, bbl. $4.75. 



Potato Seed 



Restaurant. A heavy yielder for the main crop; hard to surpass. 

 If you wish to raise a heavy crop of large, handsome Potatoes, this is 

 a good one to plant. Pk. 70 cts., bus. $2.25, bbl. $6. 



Rochester Rose. An improvement on Early Rose. Larger in size, 

 fully as early and a heavy yielder. Pk. 70 cts., bus. $2.25, bbl. $6. 



Snow (White). It is a vigorous grower, ripens uniformly, is a 

 good keeper and is fast becoming one of the most popular medium- 

 late Potatoes. Pk. 75 cts., bus. $2.50, bbl. $6.50. 



White King. Midseason. Makes splendid crops and keeps well. 

 Potatoes oblong, roundish, slightly flattened; nearly all large. Pk. 

 75 cts., bus. $2.50, bbl. $6.50. 



SWEET POTATOES 



Nansemond or Yellow Jersey. The leading variety. Owing 

 to their perishable nature, we cannot keep them in stock, but supply 

 orders booked in advance. Pk. 70 cts., bus. $2.50. 



HYBRIDIZED POTATO SEED 



This seed will produce numerous new varieties. Some of them may 

 prove of great value and bring you a golden harvest. Easy to grow. 

 Full directions on " ' . 



each packet. Pkt. 

 1 5 cts. , 2 for 25 cts., A- J * « 

 5 for 50 cts. r 



The Bovee Potatoes 



Early Ohio Potatoes 



SWEET AND MEDICINAL HERBS 



Used for various culinary and medicinal purposes. Sow seeds of the perennials, marked thus (*), carefully in hotbeds early in the spring, 

 and at the proper time transplant in permanent beds, in rows about 18 inches apart, setting the plants a foot apart in the row. In the winter 

 they should be slightly protected with manure. The others are annuals, coming to perfection the first year, after which they die. Sow them 

 in the open air, early in the spring, in drills 12 to 15 inches apart, and thin out. 



All varieties, 5 cts. per packet, except Curled Mint 



Anise. For flavoring and in medicine. 

 Angelica. Has medicinal virtues. 

 Asperula odorata. Fragrant leaves. 

 Balm. Made into balm tea for fevers. 

 Bene. Leaves make a mucilaginous drink. 

 Borage. A pot-herb and for bees. 

 Basil, Sweet. For soups and stews. 

 Burnet. For salads and soups. 

 Caraway. Seeds are used in ca'ies, etc. 

 Chervil, Curled. For soups and salads. 

 Chamomile. Used for tea. 

 Chives.* Used for garnishing. 

 Coriander. Seeds used in confectionery. 



Cumin. For seasoning. 



Dill. Used for pickling. Oz. 10c, J^Ib. 30c. 

 Elecampane. Has tonic properties. 

 Fennel.* Used for pickling and sauces. 

 Fennel, Florence. Resembles celery in 

 flavor. 



Henbane. Has medicinal qualities. 

 Hop Seed. 



Horehound.* Valuable for medicine. 

 Hyssop. Used in asthma and catarrh. 

 Lavender. Used in perfume. 

 Lovage. Medicinal. 



Mint, Curled. For flavoring. Pkt. 25 cts. 

 23 



Marjoram, Sweet. Used for seasoning. Oz. 

 30 cts. 



Marjoram, Pot. Used for seasoning. 

 Pennyroyal.* The true Pennyroyal. 

 Rosemary.* Aromatic and ornamental. 

 Rue.* Used for medicinal purposes. 

 Saffron. Used for coloring soups, etc. 

 Sage.* Used for flavoring. Oz. 30 cts. 

 Savory, Summer. For flavoring. Oz. 25c. 

 Savory, Winter. Used for flavoring. 

 Thyme. For sauces and dressings. Oz. 40c. 

 Thyme, Winter. Used for flavoring. 

 Wormwood. Medicinal. 



