R. & J. FARQUHAR CO, BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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BEET. 



Remolacha, Op.) 



Culture. 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. For an early C ro P 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 cts.; 

 oz., 75 cts.; | lb., $2.50; lb., $7.50. 



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.; oz., 30 cts.; | lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Farquhar'S Mid-Summer. One of 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. ; oz., 40 cts. ; i lb., $1 .25 ; lb., $4.00. 



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. ; \ lbs., 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. ; oz., 25 cts. ; i lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50. 

 Eaply Wond6I\ Globe-shaped, very uniform in size; flesh 

 is deep blood-red. Very early, sweet and tender. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.', 35 cts.; f lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 



Edmand's Early Blood Turnip. Tops small; roots dark 



red; flesh fine grained, of rich crimson color; crisp, tender. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



L»rimSOIl LuODG. A splendid variety of medium size, 

 very handsome, with small top and small tap root; flesh 

 deep crimson, tender and delicious 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00; lb., $3.00. 



Edmand's Early Blood Turnip, Selected. An im- 

 proved 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., 

 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.75; lb., $6.00. 



Long Smooth Blood. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; | lb., 60 cts.; 

 lb., $2.00. 



Swiss Chard. This type of 

 Beet is grown exclusively for 

 its foliage. The midribs are 

 silvery-white, thick and suc- 

 culent and are cooked and 

 served like asparagus. The 

 young leaves are dressed and 

 boiled like spinach. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Swiss Chard Lueullus. A tall 

 growing variety with crumpled 

 leaves and thick succulent 

 stems. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; 

 \ lb., $1.00. 



Beet for Greens. The leaves, cut 

 when young, make delicious 

 greens. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Mangel Wurzels and Sugar 

 Beets, see page 46. 



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