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ELECTRIC. Combines more good qualities than any one variety; almost round; 
leaves are small and close to the centre; tap-root small, starting from the bulb without 
taper; color dark crimson, alternating with rings ofa lighter hue. The constancy of color 
in every bulb largely enhances its value. It is extremely early; but it is when pre- 
pared for the table that its fine qualities become most apparent, the fine, rich color 
making it conspicuous. The flesh, of delicate texture, is rich, sugary and entirely free 
from fibre. 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 30c. 14 Ib., 75c. Ib. 
EGYPTIAN TURNIP. A standard sort, being from ten to twelve days earlier than the 
old Blood Turnip. The roots are large in size, and of a rich, deep crimson color. From 
the smallness of the tops of the Egyptian at least one-fourth more can be grown on the 
same space than any other variety. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 55c. Ib. 
IMPROVED ARLINGTON. Of medium size and a dark rich blood-red color. One of the 
strongest points in favor of this variety is the fact that it does not get bitterand stringy 
when it is a little old, as is the case with many other varieties, but is sweet and tender at 
all times. Its grand quality, uniform shape and beautiful color leave nothing to be 
desired in this grand Beet. 0c. pkt., 15c. 0z., 25c. 14 Ib., 60c. lb. 
ECLIPSE. This variety is a great acquisition, has become exceedingly popular, and is one 
of the best early sorts. It possesses all the qualities requisite in a first-class Beet, and is 
of a uniform globular shape. The roots are a bright glossy red, fine-grained and delicious, 
with none of that earthy flavor so objectionable in many varieties. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 
Wi s — : 10c. 0z., 20c. 14 1b., 55c. Ib. 
EDMAND’S. While not strictly a first early Beet it follows very | HARLY BLOOD TURNIP. A well-known standard early 
closely and is the most uniform of all Turnip Beets, with very variety, following the above in earliness; it is of a rich, deep 
small tops and short foliage of arich red. The roots are hand- blood-red color, and of excellent quality. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 
some and round, very smooth, of good marketable size, and for 20c. 14 Ib., 45e. Ib. 
table-use no variety can excel it in fine quality. The skin is | SWISS CHARD, SILVER OR SEA-KALE BEET. This 
deep blood-red; the flesh also is dark red and exceedingly sweet variety is grown for its leaves only; the middle of the leaf is 
and tender. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 1b., 55ce. lb. cooked and served like Asparagus; the other portions of the leaf 
DEWING’S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP. An improved are used like Spinach. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 Ib., 50e. 1b. 
variety of the Early Blood Turnip, of deep blood-red color, fine | BASTIAN’S BLOOD TURNIP. A good second early variety 
form and flavor; an excellent market sort. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., closely following Egyptian and Eclipse. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 
10c. 0z., 20c. 14 lb., 55c. Ib. V4 lb., 50e. Ib. 
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD-RED. An excellent late variety; a | Lentz. An extra early Turnip Beet with a very small top, pro- 
great improvement on the common Long Blood. (See cut.) 5c. | ducing a crop in six weeks from time of planting. It keeps well 
pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 45c. lb. and is productive. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 50c. Ib. 
HENDERSON'S HALF LONG. Its shape and general appear- | Harly Yellow Turnip. Similar to the Blood Turnip, but differing 
ance and grand color are unapproachable. The top is medium in in color; flesh yellow. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20¢. 14 lb., 60ce. Ib. 
size and of a very rich glossy crimson. The bulb is three inches | Brazilian Variegated. Beautiful for garnishing and garden deco- 
in diameter at shoulder, tapering in pear-shaped form to the ration, the stems and veins being richly colored with crimson, 
slender root, and is entirely free from roughness. No more yellow and white. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 14 Ib., 75c. lb. 
brilliant color can be desired than is shown on slicing this | Barly Flat Bassano. Flesh white circled with pink; very sweet 
variety. It is extremely tender and free from woody fibre or and delicate in flavor. Chiefly valuable for its earliness. 5c. 
tough stringiness, and of peerless quality. (See cut.) 10c. pkt., pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 14 Ib., 50ce. Ib. 
15e. 0z., 30c. 14 Ib., 75e. lb. BEET. Sugar and Mangel. (See Farm Seed Department, page 73.) 
