BEETS 



HENDERSON'S 

 TABLE VARIETIES 



SELECT cvf-TUKz-f 



1 oz. to 50 feel of 

 drill; 5 lbs. to the 

 acre in drills. The best soil for Beets is light, and enriched the year before with 

 ■well-rotted manure. For early, sow in spring, as soon as the ground is fit to work, 

 in drills about one foot apart and one inch deep. For main crop sow the first week 

 in May, and for winter use, sow in June or July. These dales are for the latitude of 

 New York. South, sow earlier; north, later. When the seedlings have attained four 

 leaves, thin out to four inches. Our booklet, "Garden Culture of Root Crops," is 

 forwarded free on request. It describes the culture of Beets. The indicated maturity 

 dates are approximate. They will vary with" the season. 



Henderson's New Beet 



231 IMPROVED OVAL GEM 



See Color Plate p. IS 



A New High in Flavor and Tenderness 

 Tempting — Nutritious — Requires Less Cooking 



It is oval in shape, slightly receding toward the base. It is extremely smooth 

 and uniform, medium in size — just the right size for the home garden as well 

 as for making an attractive bunch for marketing. The foliage is small, bronze- 

 green in color. The beets are dark red, slightly ringed; when cooked (which, by 

 the way, requires less time than the ordinary sorts), the rings disappear, turning 

 the entire beet to the color of a glowing ruby. 



Price, pkt., 25c. 



212 CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN Special 



The largest of the very early sorts. It is very quick to attain size. The shape 

 is a little flat, but very uniform. The tops are small, and the whole plant 

 grows easily and quickly. The flesh is somewhat lighter in color than usual, 

 but it is very attractive. Season 58 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; H lb., $1.20; lb., $2.75. 



* 214 DETROIT DARK RED 



Probably the best of the Jarger sorts. It succeeds equally well at all sea- 

 sons, and is one of the best to sow in early spring, to succeed the extra 

 early and medium crop sorts. It may be sown about August 1st (in the 

 vicinity of New York) for a crop to store for winter. The flesh is solid, 

 always tender, of good flavor and excellent color. Season 56 days. 

 Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; M lb., $1.10; lb., $2.75. 



216 EARLY BLOOD TURNIP 



Very attractive in appearance, the roots being smooth and uni- 

 form, and the color deep blood red. The flesh is tender and sweet, 

 and it is an excellent variety for canning. This variety should be 

 sown for a late crop on account of its quickness in maturing. For 

 winter storage it is unexcelled. Season 56 days. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 40c }4 lb., $1.10., lb., $2.75. 



219 EARLY WONDER 



Edible roots are produced much earlier than with most varieties. It 

 is very highly recommended for spring and summer sowing; it 

 can also be planted later in the season than any other kind for the 

 last crop of the year. The skin is deep red and the flesh dark in 

 color, fine grained and particularly tender and sweet. Fully 

 matures in 58 days. 

 Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; M lb., $1.10; lb., $2.75. 



EARLY WONDER BEET 



ORDER ENOUGH SEED 



To Make Three or More Sowings 

 During the Season. Enjoy a steady 

 supply of delicious young beets. 



BEETS have a high Nutritive Food Value 

 Especially in Vitamins Bi and C 



226 EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN 



When sown in the open ground in favorable weather, the roots 

 may be pulled for table use in June, at which time they are the 

 size of a small apple, and their flavor is at its best. The root grows 

 almost entirely out of the ground, to which it is held by a slender 

 tap-root. The skin is very smooth; violet-red in color; flesh of a 

 dark blood color. Ready in 54 days. 



Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 40c; M lb., $1.10; lb., $2.75. 



227 GOOD FOR ALL 



Because of the small size of its roots even when fully matured, it 

 is especially fine for canning and pickling whole. Tops small and 

 uniform. Roots smooth, very even in size, almost globular in shape, 

 very small slender tap root. The skin is dark red and the flesh 

 deep crimson, fine grained, tender and sweet. Season 56 days. 

 Price, pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; M lb., $1.10. 



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238 BEET, WINTER KEEPER 



Winter Keeper develops into large, tapering roots which retains their delicacy of 

 quality and flavor throughout the winter. Due to its large size and the rough appearance 

 of the outer skin, the average housewife would be rather skeptical regarding its quality, 

 but one trial will convince anyone that it is not only one of the finest flavored, but 

 also one of the most valuable root crops, on account of its wonderful keeping qualities. 

 It will keep to perfection in an outdoor storage pit, and retain its fine flavor and solid 

 deep rich red texture until the following spring. 

 Price, pkt., 15c; oz., 55c; H lb., $1.65. 



BEET SUCCESSION COLLECTION 



Enjoy delicious sweet and tender beets throughout the entire season by planting Hender- 

 son's Succession Collection. 



Extra Early Egyptian, for first crop 



Early Blood Turnip, midseason 



Detroit Dark Red, late 



239-A 1 pkt. each 3 varieties. Price 30c 



239-B 1 oz. each 3 varieties. Price $1 .00 



•^ Recommended for Quick Freezing 



THE FOOD GARDEN 



By Lawrence and Edna Blair 



A must if you grow vegetables! Explains culture, insect control, harvesting. 

 20 double-page line drawings. 



Price, $2.00 



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