HENDERSON'S SELECT cviturr— 
TABLE VARIETIES 1°o0z. to 50 feet of 
BEETS 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 dates ave 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 page 58 
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; 14 Ib., $1.20; lb., $2.75. 
214 DETROIT DARK RED 
Probably the best of the larger 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 ist (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; 0z., 40c; 14 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; 14 Ib., $1.10; Ib., $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. 
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; 14 Ib., $1.10; Ib., $2.75. 
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; 14 Ib., $1.10; 1b., $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; 0z., 40c; 14 Ib., $1.10. : 
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; 4% Ib., $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.............0.0 00000 c ccc e eu eeeueus Bie 
239-B 1 oz. each: 3 varieties. Price: 0 3)o 5 Seo enn ee ee $1.00 
BEETS have a high Nutritive Food Value, 
Especially in Vitamins B: and C 
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 
