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 main crop may be sown 

 as soon as 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; 6 to 6 lbs. per acre. The round and turnip shaped ^--t- "— b—' f-^r --ri -^ "" rrn-pr- ^h" 



half long kinds for winter. Make successional planting I 



rows 214 to 3 feet apart. A light, loamy soil is best foj I I ' 



are much used for greens, and frequently a profitable ci II I i I 



MAULE'S DARK RED EGYPTIAN. 

 MAULE'S DARK RED EGYPTIAN — 



The Egyptian beet is one of the most popular 

 varieties among market gardeners for forcing 

 purposes. Justly or unjustly it Is considered to 

 be the earliest of all. It certainly will bear close 

 planting in the valuable space under glass or 

 in a warm garden in early Spring. It is 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 Btrain 

 of seed now on the market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 ct".; a It., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 5 lbs., $2..50. 



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PHILADELPHIA EARLY TURNIP. 



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ELECTRIC— "Rich, red flesh, exceedingly 

 tender and remarltably 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. I think it should 

 have a trial in every garden. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; ]4 lb., 20 cts.; lb., (iO cts.; 5 lbs., 82.50. 



PHILADELPHIA EARLY TURNIP.— 

 Very early, maturing but little later than 

 Eclipse. 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, (jO cts.; 5 pounds, S2.50. 

 EARLY BASSANO.— An old variety. Flesh 

 white and rose. Grows to good size. Leaves used 

 for greens. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10e.; }4 lb., 20c.; lb., 50c. 

 EDMAND'S TURNIP.— High bred, early, 

 good shape and small top. A standard sort of 

 well established merit, long and favorably 

 known all through the eastern part of the 

 I'nited States. Well adapted to forcing, to the 

 home garden and to market. Handsome, round 

 sliape and deep blood color. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; 14 lb. ,20 cts.; lb., 60 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 asparagus. The 

 other portions of the leaf are used like spinach. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



MARKET GARDENER'S. — The best 

 strain of half long beet. (See specialties.) 



MAULE'S BLOOD 

 TURNIP. — The blood 

 turnip beet has long 

 been regarded as the 

 standard of excellence. 

 For years I have been 

 growing and selecting a 

 choice strain of Blood 

 Turnip beet, which I 

 have supplied to thou- 

 sands of my customers, 

 10 their profit and en- 

 tire satisfaction. It is 

 very early, nearly as 

 early as Egyptian, and 

 greatly surpasses that 

 v:iriety in flavor. The 

 color is a rich, dark red, 

 Mnd 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 

 Iveeper. It coolcs 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- 

 inar. Pkt., lOc; 07.., 15c.; 

 '4 lb., 30c.; lb., 81.00; 



ECLIPSE. 



I f I H"«I I ecial strain of this popu- 



lar beet IS as early as Egyptian, which is high 

 praise, since it is admitted to be of better qual- 

 ity and flavor than Egyptian. Small top, 

 smooth, fine grained and tender; bright red in 

 color. Many market gardeners have discarded 

 the Egyptian entirely in its favor, and each 

 year witnesses an Increased demand for Eclipse 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; \i lb., 20e.; lb., COc; 5 lbs., $2.50. 



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BA€TIAN'S EARLY RED. 

 BASTIAN'S EARLY RED.— Early, 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.; K\ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.50. 



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NEW CARDINAL. 

 NE"W CARDINAL.— I picked up this excel- 

 lent variety in England, in 1895. It has proven 

 a worthy introduction. Ready for market six \ 

 weeks from sowing. The shape is well shown in 

 the illustration, from a photograph. The flesh 

 is dark crimson, changing into rings of a lighter 

 color, very tender and of delicate flavor. When 

 cooked it is of a beautiful, solid crimson, and of 

 rich, sugary flavor, entirely free from fibre. 

 Ready for market earlier than the Egyptian, 

 and of a more desirable shape in every way. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



