935 B STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. 



BUSH LIMA BE:ANS 



BURPEE LARGE BUSH. Is an immense yielder, each bush 

 hearing from fifty to two hundred of the handsome, large pods, 

 Will rilknl with very large beans, which are identical in size and 

 hiscious tlavor to the well-known large Pole Limas. By the in- 

 troduction of this most valuable novelty, the largest and best 

 Lima Bean can now be raised in quantity at small cost, without 

 tlic expense and labor attached to the use of poles. V2 pt., loc; 

 I't . i>c: qt.. 2^c; gal., 90c; pk., $1.60; bush, $6.00. 



DREER'S LARGE BUSH LIMA BEAN. This remarkable 

 lui>h bean produces pods in great abundance, 185 having been 

 counted on a single plant. It requires no poles or stakes. The 

 beans grow close together — three, four, and sometimes five, in a 

 pod — and are very thick, sweet and succulent. It ripens fully ten 

 days earlier than any of the Pole Limas. V2 pt, lOc; pt., 15c; qt., 

 25c; gal., 90c; pk., $1.60; bush., $6.00. 

 HENDERSON'S BUSH LIMA BEAN. This bean was introduced about seventeen years ago. It has merit in being 



productive and very early for family use, and where the trade demands a small-sized bean it has no superior. It is of fine 



tlavor and very attractive when served on the table. Qt., 25c; gal., 90c. 



Large Bush Lima 



BEETS 



Crosby Egyptian Beet 



CULTURE OK BEETS.— Our beet seed are .i;rown from selected transplanted roots, and have a;iveii 

 truckers and market gardeners, who appreciate a high standard ol perfection, the utmost satisfaction. 

 One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill, 5 to 6 pounds for an acre. The soil best suited for beet culture is 

 that which is rather light and well enriched. Sow in drills i foot apart and i inch deep, as early as the 

 ground can tw worked. When the plants are large enough, thin out to stand 6 inches apart in rows; 

 continue sowing for a succession as late as.the middle of August. Keep well cultivated. 



CROSBY EXTRA EARLY (American Grown). A very superior strain of 

 blijod-red Egyptian, carefully selected for years by Mr. Crosby, a noted market 

 gardener wiiose aim was to secure a perfect forcing variety. The results obtained 

 were handsome form, good size, few small tops, very small tap root, fine quality, 

 and, above all, quick, rapid growth. The shape is very desirable, not quite so flat 

 as the ordinary Egyptian, nor so round as the Eclipse. Best shape for packing and 

 shipping. Takes on its turnip shape and looks well even in the early stage of its 

 growth, on which account it is preferred. This is a decided advantage to those 

 who force for real early market, and especially for a market where beets are sold 

 in bunches. Packet, 5 and loc; J4 lb., 15c; V2 lb., 25c; lb., 40c. 



IMPORTED CROSBY EGYPTIAN BEET. The same as the above only in- 

 clined to more tops. Packet, 5 and loc; J4 lb., 15c; '/2 lb., 20c; lb., 30c. 



CRIMSON GLOBE. This splendid new variety is a most valuable introduction. 

 The color is most distinct, being of a rich, deep crimson; in shape uniformly a per- 

 fect globe; the skin is smooth and clean. It is extra early in inaturity, and is prov- 

 ing specially desirable and profitable for market gardeners and truckers. Its at- 

 tractive appearance, splendid flavor, and other fine table qualities make it a general 

 favorite. Packet, 5c; ounce, loc; ^ lb., 15c; lb., 40c. 

 BOLGIANO'S EXTRA EARLY ECLIPSE BEET. In all our experience we have never had a beet 

 that took so well at the introduction, and for which the demand increased so much as this. It is valu- 

 able for home gardens and indispensable for market gardens. It was introduced from Germany as a 

 selection or hybrid from the famous Egyptian. It is remarkable for its very 

 rapid growth, the perfection of its form, which is globular, its beautiful crim- 

 son flesh, and for its dwarf foliage. The roots are of a bright, glossy red, very 

 fine grained. Packet, 5c; ounce, loc; ;4 lb., 20c; lb., 40c. 



EXTRA EARLY BASSANO BEET. This beet is sometimes called Phila- 

 delphia Sugar Beet. Roots large, turnip shape; come very early, and are very 

 sweet and tender; one of the leading varieties in this market; flesh bright light 

 red. Packet, 5c; ounce, loc; ^ lb., 15c; ^ lb., 20c; lb., 35c. 



DETROIT DARK RED TURNIP. One of the best deep-red turnip beets 

 for market gardeners or home use. Its small upright growing tops, early ma- 

 turing, and fine globular shape and color of the roots make it very popular with 

 every one who plants it. Packet, 5 and loc; ^4 lb., 15c; V2 lb., 20c; lb., 35c. 



EDMAND'S BLOOD TURNIP BEET. This is the most thoroughly fixed 

 and uniform in type. The flesh is deep blood-red in color, and exceedingly 

 sweet and tender in quality. It is round and smooth in shape and of good 

 market size. It does not grow over large, where room is permitted, as many 

 kinds are apt to do, therefore need not be thinned so much as most varieties. 

 It grows a small top. Packet, 5 and loc; ^ lb., 15c; V2 lb., 20c; lb., 35c. 



DEWING'S BLOOD TURNIP. Tops medium size and veins dark red; 

 leaves green; roots dark red, turnip-shaped, with large top; flesh carmine red, 

 zoned with lighter shade; tender, sweet, and a good keeper. Packet, 5 and loc; 

 K lb., 15c; V2 lb., 20c; lb., 35c. 



HALF LONG BLOOD BEET. We recommend this beet to be of great 

 value. Its roots are of a pleasant shape, its flesh is dark deep red, and very ten- 

 der and sweet. As a fall and winter beet it has few equals. Its keeping quali- 

 ti-^s are of the best. Packet. :c; ounce, loc: 14 lb., 15c; V2 lb., 25c; lb., 40c. 

 MANGEL-WURZEL BEET FOR CATTLE FOOD. 4 pounds to the acre. 

 IMPROVED SUGAR BEET FOR MAKING SUGAR. Large growing sort; 

 rich in sugar, hardv and verv productive. Pound, 25c. 

 GOLDEN TANKARD YELLOW-FLESH MANGEL . Deep yellow-fleshed, of milk-producing quality. Pound, 25c. 

 GIANT MANGEL-WURZEL. The heaviest cropping, of mammoth size, fine quality. Pound, 25c. 



Bolgiano's 

 Extra Early 

 Eclipse Beet 



