R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 13 
BEET. Rothe Rucbe, (Gur.) Remolacha, (s.) 
A sowing for early supply should be made as soon as the ground 
can be worked in spring. For main crop sow early in May, and for 
winter beets from the first to the third week in June. Sow in drills 
15 inches apart, and cover the seed one inch. Thin out the plants 
to 6 inches apart. The soil should be deeply manured and well 
cultivated. One ounce of seed to 50 feet of drill; 6 pounds to one acre. 
Crosby’s Egyptian, Selected. Foran carly 
crop the value of this handsome Beet is generally recognized, 
the roots running very uniform in size and shape; color a 
rich red, very sweet. Our stock of this variety is obtained 
direct from the originator. Pkt., .15; oz., .25; } lb., .85; 
lb., 3.00. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. One of the best sorts for early 
planting. Very smooth with small top; color deep crim- 
On sweet and tender. Pkt., .10; oz., .20; + lb., .60; 
lb., 2.00. 
Farquhar’s Mid-Summer. one of the finest 
Beets. It is very uniform in size and shape. The flesh 
is of dark crimson color, fine grained, and of delicious 
sweet flavor. Pkt., .10; oz., .25;41b., .75; Ib., 2.50 
Detroit Dark Red Turnip. A superior sort for me- 
dium and late planting. Top small, upright growing; 
color of skin, dark blood-red; flesh deep crimson, tender 
and very sweet. Pkt., .05; 0z., .15; 1 Ib., .50; Ib., 1.50. 
Improved Early Egyptian. A remarkably smooth tur- 
nip-shaped variety, with small top and small tap root; 
flesh fine-grained and of a rich crimson color, tender and 
delicious. Pkt., .05; 0z., .15; 4 .50; lb., 1.50. 
Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip. One of the best for 
main and late crops. Tops small; roots dark red; flesh 
fine grained, of rich crimson color; crisp, tender and a 
good keeper. Pkt., .05; 0z., .15; $ lb., .50; Ib., 1.75. 
Crimson Globe. 4 splendid variety of medium 
size, very handsome, with small top and small tap root; 
flesh deep crimson, tender and delicious. 
Pkt., .10; oz. .25; 
% lb., .75; Ib., 3.00 
Farquhar’s 
Midsummer 
Beet. 
Early Eclipse. Pkt., 
Mangel Wurzels and 
Sugar Beets, 
see page 46. 
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Beet—Crosby’s Egyptian, Selected. 
.05; 0z., 15; $ Ib., 50; Ib., 1.50 
Dewing’s Early Blood Turnip. Pkt., .05; og., .10; 4 lb., .35; Ib., 1.25. 
Long Smooth Blood. Pkt., .05; oz., .20; } Ib., .60; lb., 2.00. 
Perpetual Spinach. 
leaves, used in the same manner as Spinach. Pkt., .05; 0z., .15; $ Ib., .50; Ib., 1.50. 
Swiss Chard. This type of Beet is grown exclusively for its foliage. The 
midribs are silvery-white, thick and succulent and are cooked and served like as- 
paragus. The young leaves are dressed and boiled like spinach. Pkt., .05; 
oz., .15; 3 lb., .50; Ib., 1.50. 
Swiss Chard Lueullus. A tall growing variety with crumpled leaves and thick 
succulent stems. Pkt., .10; oz., .20; } lb., .60; lb., 2.00. 
Beet for Greens. The leaves, cut when young, make delicious greens. Pkt., 
.05; oz., .10; ¢ Ib., .30; Ib., 1.00. 
A valuable variety, producing a continuous supply of bright green 
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