TABLE BEETS. 
CuLTURE.—For earliest table use and market we sow seed of Eclipse under glass, in February 
or March, and transplant to open ground in March or April. Seed for inain crop may be sown 
as soon us ground can be gotten in proper condition. For table beets sow in drills 18 inches 
apart, and thin to stand 3 to 4 inches apart in the rows. Use 1 ounce to 200 feet of drill, and cover 
lightly; 5 to 6 lbs. per acre. ‘I'he round and turnip shaped beets are best for spring and summer; the 
half long kinds for winter. Make successional plantings. For sugar beets and mangels make the 
rows 2% to 3 feet apart. A light, loamy soil is best for all beets. Manure liberally. Beet tops 
are much used for greens, and frequently a profitable crop for the gardener near a good market. 





















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MAULE’S DARK RED EGYPTIAN.— 
The Egyptian beet is one of the most popular 
varieties among market gardeners for forcing 
urposes. Justly or unjustly it is considered to 
e the earliest of all. It certainly will bear close 
planting in the valuable space under glass or 
in a warm garden in early Spring. Itis turnip 
shaped, and when young is crisp and tender. 
In color it is dark red. To gardeners having a 
preference for Egyptian, I offer the best strain 
of seed now on the inarket. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 
cts.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 60 cts.; 5 1bs., $2.50. 
ELECTRIC.—“Rich, red flesh, exceedingly 
tender and remarkably early. In shape al- 
most round. The leaves are small and set 
close to the crown. The tap root is small, 
starting without a taper. It shows a maxi- 
mum of edible portion with a minimum of 
foliage and tap root. The color, which is 
constant, is crimson, very dark, with rings of 
lighter hue. It is extremely early, coming in 
with Egyptian. The flesh is delicate, rich, 
sugary and free from fibre. 1 think it should 
have a trial in every garden. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 
10 cts.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.50. 
PHILADELPHIA EARLY TURNIP.— 
Very early, maturing but little later than 
[clipse. Very rich and sugary, and highly es- 
teemed by all who have ever sown it. Flesh 
is in alternate rings of light and dark pink, 
but boils red. It is a smooth variety, profit- 
able for market. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 
14 pound, 20 cts.; pound, 60 cts.; 5 pounds, $2.50. 
EARLY BASSANO.—An old variety. Flesh 
white and rose. Grows to good size. Leaves used 
for greens. Pkkt., 5c.; 0z.,10c.; 14 1b., 20¢.; 1b., 50c. 
EDMAND’S TURNIP.—High bred, early, 
good shape andsmall top. A standard sort of 
well established merit. long and favorably 
known all through the eastern part of the 
United States. Well adapted to forcing, to the 
home garden and to market. Handsome, round 
shape and deep blood color. Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 
10 cts.; 44 1b.,20 ets.; ]b., 55 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.50. 
SWISS CHARD.--Silver or Sea Kale beet. 
Grown for its leaves only. The middle of the 
leaf is cooked and served as asnaragus. The 
other portions of the leaf are used like spinach. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 1b., 20 cts.; 1b., 50 cts. 



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BLOOD 
TURNIP. — The blood 
turnip beet has long 
been regarded as the 
standard of excellence. 
For years I have been 
growing and selecting # 
choice strain of Blood 
Turnip beet, which I 
have supplied to thou- 
sands of my customers, 
to their profit and en- 
tire satisfaction. It is 
very early, nearly as 
early as Egyptian, and 
greatly surpasses that 
variety in flavor. The 
color is a rich, dark red, 
and the shape is globu- 
lar. It is fine grained in 
texture and has a small 
top. It is free from side 
or fibrous roots, being 
always smooth. It is 
excellent for forcing, for 
a main spring and sum- 
mer crop, or for use in 
winter, as it is a good 
keeper. It cooks sweet, 
tender and crisp, and is 
in every way a standard 
sort for the market or 
home gardener, Has 
made a good crop in 
seven weeks from sow- 
ing. Pkt., 10c.; 07., 15c.; 
14 1b., 30¢.; 1b., $1.00. 
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&£ BASTIAN’S EARLY RED. 
BASTIAN’S EARLY RED.—HLarly, large, 
fine turnip form and bright red color, zoned 
with lighter rings. Profitable for market or 
home garden. An old favorite. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz., 
10 cts.; 14 Ib., 20 cts.; 1b., 55 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.50. 
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NEW CARDINAL. 
NEW CARDINAL.—I picked up this excel- 
Jent variety in England, in 195. Jt has proven 
a worthy introduction. Ready fcr market six 
weeks from sowing. The shape is well shown in 
the illustration, from a photograph. ‘The flesh 
color, very tender and of delicate fiavor. 
cooked it is of a beautiful, solid crimson, and of 
Ready for market earlier than the Egyptian, 

and of a more desirable shape in every way. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 80 cts.; 1b., $1.00. 

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is dark crimson, changing into rings of alighter , 
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rich, sugary flavor, entirely free from fibre. , 


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