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The Alpha beet is ready for market in 40 to 45 days from | close planting, though this beet, in common with all others, 
date of sowing. It is what I call a finely made-up beet, as) matures most quickly when given plenty of room, say 4 or 5 
shown in the illustration. It is turnip shaped, with a-dispo-| inches in the row. It has a rich, sweet flavor when cooked, 
sition to deepen to the half-long type; though by no means a | and is tender and free from fibre or toughness. It is, in fact, 
half-long beet. It is deeper than Crosby’s Egyptian, with | by all odds, one of the best extra early table or market beets 
more body and more value. The shape of the beet indicates | within my knowledge. 
strong individual traits. The flesh is of a dark crimson color,; The Alpha beet is worthy of universal trial by gardeners. 
with lighter rings, and is handsome in appearance, becoming | It is good for the table and good for market, and will at once 
solid crimson when cooked. The top is small, which favors 
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Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; } pound, 50 cents; pound, $1.50. 
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While traveling in the County of Essex, England, I stumbled on Mar- On the points of flavor and table quality I would lay especial em pha- 
ket King by chance, and was immediately impressed with it. So much | sis, for it is an ideal beet for household use. It can be used at all stages 
so that after considerable trouble I succeeded in procuring a few cwt. of | of growth, and it is almost needless to say that a sweet and succulent 
the seed. Planted in my trial grounds at Briar Crest, as well as at | beet like this is sure to become a market favorite. 
Panmure Seed Gardens, my experience with it is such as to warrant The shape and solidity of Market King favor extra heavy cropping, and 
me in saying it is worthy of a place in every American garden. I introduce it to my customers in the full expectation that it will be 
Market King is a quick grower and soon reaches maturity; but though | both profitable and popular. Except for my knowledge of its high table 
an early beet it is an excellent keeper. The solidity, fineness and firm- | quality and great cropping ability, I would not give itso much promi- 
ness of its bright red flesh make it one of the best keeping varieties. |nence. Pkt., 10 cts., oz., 15 cts.; 14 1b., 25 ets.; Ib., 75 cts. 
