1 oz. to 50 feet of drill; 5 lbs. to the acre. 



Our Beet Seed is obtained from selected roots, uniform in size 



and shape, and free from rootlets, with the flesh 



of deep rich coloring. 



Sow in drills abo'lt one foot apart and two inches deep. For an early supply, sow in spring as soon as the ground becomes fit to work. 

 For main crop sow the first week in May, and for winter use sow in June. To grow Beets to their greatest perfection, a deep worked and 

 thoroughly enriched light sandy loam is required. 



\ Extra Early Flat Egyptian.— This is a flat Beet, 

 very early and deep red color, the earliest Beet in cultivation , 

 and from its first introduction till now has deservedly been a 

 favorite variety. The Beet is small, flat and deep red, and our 

 stock is the very best from the originator. Pkt., 5c; X lb., 

 15c.; lb., 30c. 



Crosby's Improved Egyptian.— We believe this to 

 be one of the earliest varieties in existence. It was origi- 

 nated by Joseph Crosby, and is a great improvement on the 

 old Egyptian, being thicker, handsomer, and more regular 

 in shape, smooth, with very small tops and small tap root. 

 It is of perfect shape when small, thus making a good Beet 

 for bunching, and is very popular with the market garden- 

 ers for this purpose. Pkt , 5c; % lb., 15c; lb., 35c 



Extra Early Eclipse. — This is without doubt the 

 best variety of the early sorts. It is very early, maturing 

 next to the Egyptian. The bulbs are of a dark scarlet color, 

 very smooth, globular shape, quality is excellent and much 

 better than Egyptian. Highly esteemed by market garden- 

 ers. Pkt, 5c ; ^ lb., 15c; lb., 35c. 



Detroit Dark Keel. — A money-maker for the gardener 

 and unequaled for the table. An extremely handsome, early 

 or main-crop variety, of medium size, almost globe-shaped 

 and entirely free from rootlets, leaving the skin entirely 

 smooth. The roots average 10 inches in circumference, the 

 foliage is small and of a rich bronzy purple. The flesh is a 

 rich blood-red, slightly zoned and of the finest quality, al- 

 ways sweet and tender, never stringv. Pkt., 10c; % lb., 

 15c; lb., 40c 



(New) Crirn«on Globe.— Upright growing tops, with 

 few leaves and small neck, firm fleshed and perfectly shaped 

 roots, with dark red, tender, crisp, sweet flesh, make this 

 an ideal early and general market sort, popular alike with 

 grower and consumer. Oz.,10c ; % lb., 15c; lb., 40c 



Edmund's Blood Turnip. — This is a very good 

 strain of Turnip Beet, it is medium early, is flat round in 

 shape, flesh of darker color than the average Beet. Custom- 

 ers will find it an excellent variety for general crop, where 

 a dark colored crop Beet is wanted. Pkt., 5c; X lb-, 15c; 

 lb., 35i. 



. New Extra Early Deep Blood Beauty Beet.— 

 X lb., 15c; lb., 40c 



V^Vrlington Favorite. — A Beet of fine form, good 

 flavor, deep blood red colored flesh, small foliage, for gen- 

 eral market garden cultivation hard to excel. Pkt., 6c; X 

 lb., 15c ;lb., 40c 



Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip. — The lead- 

 ing main crop variety. Roots smooth, handsome, good size, 

 tender and sweet. A favorite with marketmen. The seed 

 we offer is grown from selected Beets and is unexcelled by 

 any in the country. Pkt., 5c; X lb., 15c; lb., 35c 



XiOng Blood Red.— One of the finest Beets for winter 

 and spring use, also, on account of its great productiveness, 

 very valuable to grow for cattle. Sweet, crisp and tender; 

 color rich red; withstands drouth. Pkt., 5c ; J<lb.,10c;lb,,30c. 



Swiss Chard.— Cultivated for its leaves. The mid- 

 ribs are stewed and served as Asparagus, other portions of 

 the leaf used for greens same as Spinach. Pkt., 5c; X lb-, 

 10c; lb., 35c. 



Eureka Beet. 



(New) Eureka. — A superb early Beet; the roots grow 

 three to four inches in diameter; smooth and free from 

 small rootlets. Flesh deep blood-red, tender and of rich 

 flavor. The Beets are ready for use almost as quickly as 

 the extra early sorts, and of better quality. It retains its 

 fine quality until the roots have reached full size. Foliage 

 is comparatively small, of a rich bronze color. Pkt., 8c; 

 X lb., 15c; lb., 50c 



