For the Southern States. 29 
inches apart. In this latitude beets are sown from January till the end 
of April, and from the middle of July till the middle of November ; in 
fact, some market gardeners sow some every month in the year. In 
the summer and fall, it is well to soak the seeds over night and roll 
in plaster before sowing. 
Extra Early or Bassano, is the earliest variety, but not pop- 
ular on account of its color, which is almost white when boiled. Earli- 
ness is not of so much value here, where there are beets sown and 
brought to the market the whole year round. In the North it is differ- 
ent, where the first crop of beets in the market in spring will bring a 
better price than the varieties which mature later. 
Simon’s Early Red Turnip Beet. Early Blood Turnip Beet. 
Simon’s Early Red Turnip. This is earlier than the Blood 
Turnip, smooth skin and of light red color; planted a good deal by 
the market gardeners about New Orleans. 
Early Blood Turnip. The most popular variety for market 
purposes as well as family use. Itis of a dark red color, and very 
tender. This is the principal variety planted for shipping. My stock 
is raised for me from dark selected roots, and can not be excelled. 
Long Blood. Is not quite so tender as the foregoing variety ; it 
is not planted at all for the market, and very little for family use. In 
the North it is chiefly planted for winter use; here we have Turnip 
Beets the whole winter from the garden; therefore it has not the same 
value. 
Half Long Blood. A very dark red variety of a‘half long 
shape; a good variety for family use. 
Long Red Mangel Wurzel. This is raised for stock; it 
grows to a large size. Here in the South where stock is not stabled 
during the winter, the raising of root crops is much neglected. Being 
very profitable for its food it ought to be more cultivated. 
