) R. & J. et da COMPANY, 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. 
Crosby’ Ss Egyptian, Selected. For an early crop the 
value of this handsome Beet is generally recognized, the roots running 
very uniform im size and shape; color a rich red, very sweet. Our stock 
of this variety is obtained direct from the originator. Pkt., 15 cts.; 
oz., 60 cts.; *lb., $2.00; lb., $7.50. 
Crosby’ Ss Egyptian. One of the best sorts for early planting. Very 
smooth, with small top; color deep crimson; sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 
cts.; 02., 30 cets.; 4 lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $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 delicioussweet flavor. Pkt.,10cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 4 lb., $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.; oz. 25 cts.; + lb., 75 cts.;lb., $2.00 
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.; 02z., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 
‘Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip, Selected. An reacoed 
strain and one of the best for main and late crops. The roots 
are of medium size, symmetrical in form, very smooth and of 
dark red color. Excellent keeper. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts.; 
% lb., $1.50; lb., $5.00. 
dmand’s Early Blood Turnip. Tops small; roots dark 
red; flesh fine grained, of rich crimson color; crisp, tender. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + Ib., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
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., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 85 cts.; Ib., $2.50. 
Early eee ” Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts; 33 Lb, 60 cts.; Ib. $1.50. 
Dewing’ s Early Blood Turnip. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; ¢ lb., 
60 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Long Smooth Blood. Pkt.,10cts.; 
02., 20 cts. ; + Ib.,60 cts. ; 1b., $2.00 
Perpetual Spinach. A valuable 
variety, producing a continuous 
supply of bright green leaves, 
used in the same manner as 
Spinach. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 
cts.; + Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 
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 asparagus 
The young leaves are dressed and 
boiled like spinach. Pkt., 10 cts.; 
oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts. 
Swiss Chard ‘Lucullus. A tall 
growing variety with crumpled 
leaves and thick succulent stems. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 4 lb., 
$1.00. 
Beet for Greens. The leaves, cut 
when young, make delicious 
greens. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 
x |lb., 40 cts.3 lb., $1. 00. ze He i eR RE AN ORR SS. 
Mangel Wurzels and Sugar Beet Swiss Chard 
Beets, see page 46. 
Farquhar’s 
Mid-Summer 
Beet. 
