From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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ROOT CROPS 



MANGEL WURZEL or STOCK BEETS 



Mangels are the most important of all root crops for feeding and form the best winter feed for cattle 

 and hogs. They increase the flow of milk when fed to milch cows and yield enormous crops, as much as 

 50 tons having been grown on one acre. They may be grown in any part of the American continent on 

 fairly good farm land; all that is necessary is good cultivation. The best soil for Mangels is loose, friable 

 loam and deep plowing. Follow the plow with a subsoil plow, and the crop will more than repay the extra 

 trouble. The soil should be well enriched, and the seed sown in May in drills 24 inches apart in light 

 soils, and 30 inches apart in strong, rich land; thin out the plants with a hoe to 9 inches apart in the former 

 and 12 inches apart in the latter. 6 to 8 lbs. of seed are used per acre if sown with a drill, or double that 

 quantity by hand. Cultivate with a horse hoe. 



COLOSSAL LONG RED. This is a distinctly fine breed of this popular Mangel. The roots are smooth 

 and regular, of the largest size and blood-red color. The quality is exceedingly nutritious, and in all respects 

 this variety is most distinct and valuable. (Sec engraving.) 



Price, H lb. 45c; lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.50. 



GOLDEN TANKARD. The roots are handsome in shape with deep orange colored skin. The flesh 

 is bright golden-yellow, and in this respect differs from most other varieties, which cut white. Sheep 

 have a preference for this sort over other Mangels; it is said that they will pick out every piece of Golden 

 Tankard before touching others. It yields under the best cultivation 75 tons per acre. 



Price, Y A lb. 45c; lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.50. 



DANISH SLUDSTRUP. Highly recommended by the Danish Government. Awarded first-class 

 certificate. Color reddish-yellow of Giant Intermediate type. It has great feeding value. 

 Price, }4 lb. 45c; lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.50. 



NEW HALF SUGAR MANGEL. This is distinctly a new variety of Mangel, and is the result of careful 

 interbreeding between White Sugar Beet and Colossal Long Red Mangel. It certainly approaches nearer to 

 a Sugar Beet than any other known variety of Mangel, and by analysis it has been shown that it is very 

 rich in saccharine matter. 



lb. 45c; lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.50. 



Half Sugar Red, Price, 



SUGAR BEETS 



VILMORIN'S IMPROVED WHITE. A greatly improved variety of Sugar Beet, obtained by over 

 20 years' continued and systematic selection. The proportion of sugar in the roots, under ordinary cir- 

 cumstances, amounts to 18 to 20 per cent, while in other varieties the usual average is 12 to 15 per cent. 

 Has yielded 30 tons and over per acre, and is unequalled for feeding cows and young stock. 



Price, % lb. 45c; lb. $1.00; 10 lbs. $9.50. 



SEED POTATOES 



NORTHERN GROWN ESPECIALLY FOR SEEDING 



Prices of potatoes are subject to change without notice — (1 peck will 

 plant about 125 hills; 10 to 12 bushels per acre, in drills 3 feet apart.) Pur- 

 chaser pays freight or express charges and assumes risk from freezing or 

 heating. The sack is 165 lbs. net weight or 2 H bushels. 



BOVEE. The popular extra-early. Delicious, appetizing new potatoes 

 can be produced earlier with BOVEE than any other. It is not only early, 

 but produces its crop in great abundance and yields a very large percentage 

 of perfectly formed tubers. 



Price, peck $1.00; bushel $3.25; sack $6.50. 



CHIPPEWA. A new variety and it is a heavy yielder of medium size, 

 very uniform round to oblong, eyes shallow, skin smooth. 

 Price, peck $1.00; bushel $3.25; sack $6.50. 



IRISH COBBLER. A fine early variety, producing large handsome 

 tubers, uniform in shape and size. The flesh is white, and of excellent 

 quality, the skin very light brown with whitish netting. It is a heavy 

 cropper. 



Price, peck 90c; bushel $2.75; sack $5.50. 



EARLY OHIO. Very early, almost round; flesh solid, cooks dry and 

 mealy. 



Price, peck $1.00; bushel $3.25; sack $6.50. 



SPAULDING ROSE NO. 4. Handsome red tuber, somewhat flat, a 

 little later than the regular Early Rose but usually a better yielder. Fit 

 to cook when large enough to dig. 



Price, peck $1.00; bushel $3.25; sack $6.50. 



EARLY ROSE. The popular standard early, noted for earliness, 

 productiveness and fine quality. 



Price, peck $1.00; bushel $3.25; sack $6.50. 



SIR WALTER RALEIGH. A grand, main crop Potato, shape very 

 uniform, large and' oval ;. flesh 'fine-grained, snow-white, cooking dry and 

 floury, splendid keeper. 



Price, peck $1.00; bushel $3.25; sack $6:50. 



UNCLE SAM. On a loam or sandy soil it is a wonder in yield and 

 quality. Its handsome appearance and perfect form always ensure a 

 fancy price on the market. 



Price, peck $1.00; bushel $3.25; sack $6.50. i 



IMPROVED GREEN MOUNTAIN. A reliable medium late Potato 

 which is rapidly increasing in popularity — in fact, in some sections it has 

 superseded all other main crop varieties. It yields big crops of large, 

 smooth, white skinned tubers of handsome flattish oval form. It keeps 

 well, and is not liable to scab or decay. 



Price, peck 90c; bushel $2.75; sack $5.50. 



FIELD CARROTS 

 for Stock Feeding 



LONG ORANGE 

 IMPROVED 



Of large size, fair speci- 

 mens averaging 12 inches in 

 length, with a diameter of 3 

 inches at the top. Color, orange-red. Fed to milch cows it imparts to the 

 butter a delicious flavor and rich golden color. Price, Yn lb. 60c; lb. $1.50. 



DANVERS. A handsome, cylindrical-shaped Carrot of good size and 

 stump-rooted. Under the best cultivation it has yielded from 25 to 30 tons 

 per acre. Price, J4 lb. 80c; lb. $2.25. 



RUTA BAGA Swedish or Russian Turnip 



These grow very rapidly, and yield from twenty to twenty-five tons per 

 acre, in good, rich, deep soil, with proper cultivation. The Ruta Bagas 

 proper should be sown in this latitude from' M a >' 25th to June 25th. Sow 

 2 to 3 lbs. per acre. 



LONG ISLAND IMPROVED PURPLE-TOP. This is undoubtedly the 

 finest variety of purple-top Ruta Baga. and originated with one of our Long 

 Island growers. It is twice the size of ordinary American stocks, and 

 although size is usually gotten at the expense of quality, the quality is 

 superior to any that we have tested. , It is perfectly hardy. In a fair test 

 on several Long Island farms, alongside some of the best European and 

 American varieties, it produced almost twice the weight per acre of any other 

 variety. As a winter food for live stock the Ruta Baga has a wide range of 

 adaptation, and is found at its best where the weather is moist and cool. 



Price, lb. $1.25. 



IMPROVED AMERICAN (PURPLE-TOP). An old leading variety; 

 very hardy and productive ; flesh yellow, solid, sweet and fine-flavored, equally 

 good for stock or table use. 



Price, lb. $1.25. 



TURNIP— White Fleshed 



Specially Adapted for Stock Feeding 



PURPLE-TOP WHITE GLOBE. One of the best varieties grown; 

 thick globe-shape, of large size, rapid growth, fine quality and a heavy 

 cropper. It keeps well, and is unequaled for stock feeding. 



Price, y A lb. 45c; lb. $1.00. 



The Purchaser Pays Transportation Charges on Farm Seeds, Except Where Noted. 



