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"BErErTS — Mangel and Sugar. 



Stock-Feeding Varieties. 



The attention of farmers to the growing of roots for 

 feeding stock has increased rapidly, judging from tbe in- 

 creased sales of our selected seeds, which now reach several 

 tons annually. The wonderful results are plainly shown in 

 the health and general condition of the animals, and the in- 

 creased yield of milk in cows. 



Theseed should be sown from April to June, in drills two 

 feet apart, and afterwards thinned out to stand one foot apart 

 in the rows. Keep well cultivated, and you will have an 

 abundant crop of roots for winter use. 



From five to six pounds of seed required to the acre. In 

 quantities of fire pounds and over, by freight or express, 5 

 cents per pound may be deducted from prices per single pound. 



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TABE-R'S GATB-POST 

 MANGEL. 



This variety, originated by Mr. Taber, 

 the prominent English seed-grower, has, 

 since its introduction in England a few 

 years since, rapidly popularized itself,and 

 is pronounced by leading English farmers 

 the most useful Mangel that can be 

 grown. The shape is shown in our illustra- 

 tion herewith. Its handsome, clean roots 

 are very heavy, often weighing 40 pounds 

 and over, and producing 2000 to 2500 

 bushels to the acre. The best yellow 

 Mangel known. Pkt., sc. ; oz., loc. ; % 

 lb., 20c.; lb., 5Sc. S lbs. and over by 

 express. 50c. per lb. 



TABER'S GATE-POST MANGEL. Offered in 

 America last season for the first time. The best 

 yeUow Mangel. Pkt.. 5c : oz., lOc; 14 lb., 20c.; lb., 

 55c.; 6 lbs. anil over, 50r. pi-r lb. 



GOLDEN GIANT INTERMEDIATE MANGEL. 



This new variety is a great improvement over the nld Yellow 

 Intermediate, being ntucli larger and more even in shape, 

 and of a beautiful yellow ru.sset color. It grows more than 

 half abo%'e ground, wiih line neck and large leaves ; flesh 

 white, firm, sweet, greatly relished by cattle. It is a mag- 

 nificent root, producing enormous crops; easily pulled and 

 an excellent keeper. Pkt., .5c. : oz., lOc; 54 l'^-> loc; lb., 40c., 

 post-paid ; 5 lbs. and over, by express, 350. per lb. 



GOLDEN TANK A KD MANGEL. A valuable yellow- 

 fleshed variety, said to contain a large percentage of sugnr. 

 It hus already taken the lead of other varieties in England, 

 and is much relished by milch cows and sheep. In shape it- 

 is broader" than the Long Red, and not so long ; exceedingly 

 hardy, and maturing earlier than other large sorts. Pkt., 

 5c.: oz., lOc; 5i lb., 15c.; lb., 35c.; 5 lbs. and over, by freight 

 or express, .30c. per lb. 



NEW GOLDEN YELLOW MAMMOTH MANGEL. 

 A cross between Golden Tankard and Long Yellow. In 

 form and size it resembles Carter's Red Mammoth ; the 

 flesh, however, is a bright golden yellow, of fine q](ality and 

 exceedinglv rich in saccharine matter ; a heaty cropper, 

 Pkt., oc; oz., lOc; M lb.. Lie; lb., 40c. 



KINVEK YELLOW GLOBE MANGEL. Grows 

 somewhat longer than the Golden Globe. Skin and flesb 

 are very smooth and fine. It is enormously productive and 

 of superb quality, much relished by allkinds of stock. Roots 

 of this variety have been grown to weigh forty-five pounds. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz.,'lOc.; hi lb., 1.^.; lb., 40c.; 5 lbs., S1.75. 



CARTER'S CHABIPION 

 YELLOW, OR ORANGE 

 GLOBE MANGEL. The best/ 

 Y'ellow Globe in cultivation ; 

 orange yellow, root of large size 

 and fine nutritive qualities, 

 grooving partly above ground; 

 succeeds well on light land. Of 

 beautiful shape, neat top, fine 

 clear skin, and of choice quality; 

 a sure cropper and excellent 

 keeper. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 34 

 lb., I5c.; lb.. 35c.; 5 lbs., 31.50. 



CARTER'S MAMMOTH 

 PRIZE LONG RED MAN- 

 GEL. A celebrated variety, 

 sometimes called Jumbo and 

 Colossal. It is grown extensi%"ely 

 for agricultural purposes, pro- j 

 dueing large roots, partly above 

 ground. A very heavy cropper, 

 frequently producing forty to 

 fifty tons" to the acre; growing I 

 enormously in size, but of fine [ 

 texture and qualitv. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., lOc; ^ilb., 15c.; lb., :35c., | 

 post-paid ; 5 lbs. and over, by 

 express. 30c. per lb. 



Yellow Ovoid Mangel. 

 Skill of a deep yellow color, and I 

 on accountof its shape, being be- 

 tween the Long and Globe varie- 

 ties, will surpass either, bulk for 

 bulk. It is very nutritious, rich ' 

 in saccharine matter, and pro- (J 

 ductive. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 14 | 

 lb., 15c.; lb., 40c. 



LANE'S IMPROVED IM- 

 PERIAL SUGAR BEET. iS(e 

 illustration.) An improvement 

 on the French Sugar Beet. Re- 

 commended as hardier, more pro- 

 ductive, yielding thirty-five to 

 forty tons per acre, and contain- 

 ing a greater percentage of sugar. 

 Pkt., 5c.: oz., lOc; % 'b., l.')C.; 

 lb., 3.x?.; 5 lbs., S1.50. 



Vilinorin'g Improved 

 White Sugar Beet. An im- 

 provement on the old White 

 Sugar, containing a much larger 

 percentage of sugar. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., 10c. ; lb., 40c.; 6 lbs., 81.75. 



Red Top White Sugar 

 Beet. Large size and grows con- 

 siderably above the ground; fine 

 for feeding. Cultivated in Europe 

 for sugar. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; 

 lb., oOc; 5 lbs., SI. '25. lane's improved. 



s-RoeeoLi. 



This very much resembles Cauliflower in appearance 

 and uses, but is by many considered more ilelicate. 



Early Purple Cape. Best for the North, producing 

 compact brownish-purple heads. Pkt., lOc; oz., 40c. 



B-RUSSELS SPKOUTS. 



IMPROVED HALF DWARF, or PARIh SIARKET. 



The most productive variety, bearing handsome solid sprouts 

 of the best quality. Pkt., lOc; oz , 20c.; i411).,50c.; lb., $1.7.5. 



