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EWINGS IMPROVED 
1 oz. to 50 feet of drill; 5 lbs. to the acre. 
Our Best Seed is obtained from selected roots, uniform in size and 
shape, and free from rootlets, with the flesh of 
eep rich coloring. 
Sow in drills about one foot apart and two inches deep. For an early supply, sow in spring as soon as the ground 
becomes fit to work. 
For main crop sow the first week in May, and for winter use sow in June. 
To grow Beets to 
their greatest perfection, a deep worked and thoroughly enriched light sandy loam is required. 
ti The best variety for forc- 
Extra Early Flat Egyptian. ing and excellent for first 
early crop outdoors, being very early, with small top, root 
very dark red, round on top but flat beneath, with very 
small tap root, flesh dark red, crisp and tender when 
young. Pkt. 5c.; % lb. 20c.; Ib. T5c. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. The name of this variety is some- 
what misleading, as it resembles 
the Egyptian only in earliness, the root being thicker, 
handsomer and more regular in shape, smooth, with 
small tap root. The flesh is very tender and of dark 
crimson color, thus making a good beet for bunching, 
and is very popular with market gardeners for this pur- 
pose. Pk. 5 % Ib. 26c.; lb. 90c. 
Early Eclipse. 
of medium size; 
and small collar. 
tender, especially when young. 
ibe.; 34 1b. .2be.; 2b: 5c. 
Electric. Rich, red flesh, 
A very early maturing beet especially 
desirable for the home garden. Top 
root nearly globular, with a small tap 
Flesh bright red, very sweet, crisp and 
Pkt! ‘be:; 0Z, 10c:3 82 oz. 
exceedingly tender and re- 
markably early. In shape almost round. The 
leaves are small and set close to the crown. The tap 
root is small, starting without a taper. It shows a max- 
imum of edible portion with a minimum of foliage and 
tap root. Color very dark crimson, with rings of lighter 
hue. It is early, coming in with Egyptian. The flesh is 
delicate, rich, sugary and free from fibre. Pkt. 5c.; % 
ibS 250.7" Ibe 19 0c; 
1 Upright growing tops, with 
(New) Crimson Globe. few leaves and small neck, 
firm fleshed and perfectly shaped roots, with dark red, 
tender, crisp, sweet flesh, make this an ideal early and 
general market sort, popular alike with grower and con- 
sumer. Oz. 10c.;: % Ib. 25c.; Ib. 90c. 
; A money maker for the gardener 
Detroit Dark Red. and unequaled for the table. An 
extremely handsome early or main crop variety, of me- 
dium size, almost globe-shaped and entirely free from 
rootlets, leaving the skin entirely smooth. The roots 
average 10 inches in circumference, the foliage is small 
and of a rich bronzy purple. The flesh is a rich blood- 
red, slightly zoned and of the finest quality. always sweet 
and tender, never stringy. Pkt. 5c.: % lb. 25c.: lb. 90c. 
> A superb Early Beet; the roots grow 
(New) Eureka. three to four inches in diameter; 
smooth and free from small rootlets. Flesh deep blood- 
red, tender and of rich flavor. The Beets are ready for 
use almost as quickly as the extra early sorts, and of 
better quality. It retains its fine quality until the roots 
have reached full size. Foliage is comparatively small, 
of a rich bronze color. Pkt. 5c.; 4% Ib. 30c.; lb. $1.00. 
9, i This’is a very good strain 
Edmund’s Blood Turnip. of Turnip Beet; it is me- 
dium early, is flat round in shape, flesh of darker color 
than the average Beet. Customers will find it an excel- 
lent variety for general crop where a dark colored crop 
Beet is wanted. Pkt. 5c.: 4% 1b. 20c.; Ib. 75c. 
6 No discounts, but the best 
ine’ i The leading 
Dewing’s Improved Blood Turnip. The | pei 
ety. Roots smooth, handsome, good size, tender and 
sweet. A favorite with marketmen. The seed we offer 
is grown from selected Beets and is unexcelled by any 
in the country. Pkt. 5c.; % lb. 20c.; Ib. T5c. 
One of the finest Beets for winter 
Long Blood Red. and spring use; also on account of 
its great productiveness very valuable to grow for cattle. 
Sweet, crisp and tender; color rich red; withstands drouth. 
Pkt. 5¢.: % Ib. 20c.; Ib. 60e. 
= Cultivated for its leaves. The midribs 
Swiss Chard. are stewed and served as Asparagus, 
other portions of the leaf used for greens, same as Spin- 
ach. Pkt. 5c.; % lb. 20c.; lb. 60c. 
Eureka Beet. 
Dark Blood Beauty Beet. For description and price 
see Detroit Dark Red, 
One of the most attractive varieties 
Early Market. grown, and is especially desirable for 
hotbeds on account of its small top and close growing 
rey AIG ee and dark skin and flesh. Pkt. 5c.; 4 
: Ce ibs ce 
A half long, deep red beet, by far 
Half Long Blood. the best variety for winter and 
spring use. Tops very upright with exceptionally smooth 
leaves. Root deep red, half long, very smooth and uni- 
form in shape. Flesh very deep, rich red, sweet and ten- 
der. Excellent to slice for pickles. It retains its good 
uy, longer than other sorts. Pkt. 5c.; ™%4 lb. 20c.; 
: ec. 
values in dependable seeds 
