R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 13 
BEET. Remolacha, (Sp.) 
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. 
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Crosby S Egyptian, Selected. For an early 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 
4 of this variety is obtained direct from the originator. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., 
75 cts. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. One of the best sorts for early planting. Very 
smooth, with small top; color deep crimson; sweet and tender. Pkt., 
10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; + lb., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. 
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Farquhar s Mid-Summer. Oneof the finest Beets. Itisvery 
uniform in size and shape. ‘The flesh is of dark crimson color, fine grained, 
and of delicious sweet flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts. ; } lbs., $1.00; Ib.,$3.50 
Detroit Dark Red Turnip. A superior sort for medium and late planting. 
Top small, upright growing; color of skin, dark blood-red ; flesh deep crim- 
son, tender and very sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts. ; 4 lb., 85 cts. ; lb., $3.00 
Beet Crosby’s Egyptian, Selected. 
Improved Early Egyptian. A remarkably smooth turnip- 
shaped variety, with small top and small tap root; flesh fine- 
grained and of a rich crimson color, tender and delicious. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; } lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 
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., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 1 Ib., 75 ets.; lb., $2.50 
Crimson Globe. A splendid variety of medium size, 
very handsome, with small top and small tap root; flesh 
deep crimson, tender and delicious. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; } lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50 
Early Eclipse. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; ¢ Ib., 75 cts.;lb., $2.50 
Dewing’s Early Blood Turnip. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; + lb., | 
75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
Long Smooth Blood. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
0z., 25 cts.; ¢1lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50 
Perpetual Spinach. A valuable 
variety, producing a continuous } 
supply of bright green leaves, 
used in the same manner as} 
Spinach. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15/4 
cts.; + lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50. 
Swiss Chard. This type of Beet | 
is grown exclusively for its foliage. 
The midribs are silvery-white, |e 
thick and succulent and are |i 
cooked and served like asparagus. | 
The young leaves are dressed and |fii 
boiled like spinach. Pkt., 10 cts.; )j 
oz., 25 cts.; ¢1b.,85 ets. 
Swiss Chard Lucullus. A tall- || 
growing variety with crumpled |f 
leaves and thick succulent stems. | 
Pkt.; 10 cts:; oz., 30 cts.; 2 lb., 
$1.00; Ee: oe 
Beet for Greens. ‘The leaves, cut |i * 
when young, make delicious|/’ 
greens. Pkt.,5cts.; oz., 10 cts.;|# 
1 Ibs., 35. cts.; lb., $1.25. P 
Mangel Wurzels and Sugar 
Beets, see page 46. Beet Swiss Chard. 
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