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NEW nAnnorn h/inqel 



CHIRK CAI5TLE. 



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THE CHIRK CASTLE MANGEL, 



Our attention was first called to this prodig- 

 ious variety a few years since, while visiting 

 Scotland. We were at first inclined to doubt the 

 statements of the Scotch farmers regarding the 

 enormous weiglits and yields of this variety, but 

 on our return to Scotland, after visiting the conti- 

 nent, .six weeks later, we found them harve.stmg 

 the crops, and to our astonishment these state- 

 ments were fully verified. We saw hundreds of 

 specimens taken from the field, weigliing over 

 sixty lbs. each, while whole crops averaged thirty- 

 eight to forty lbs. per root, producing a yield of 

 over sixlv Ions to the acre. We immediately secured 

 seed stock and arranged with an English grower 

 to plant it. The length is about the same as 

 Can er's Mammoth Long Red , but it is remarkable 

 for its massive shape and broad shmdders, its diam- 

 eter being more tlian twice as great, and its weight 

 very much heavier than this celebrated variety. 

 The flesh is red, of very fine texture and quality, 

 containing less water and more sugar than any 

 other mangel, making it more nutritious and 

 milk-producing, enabling the Scotch dairy farm- 

 ers to obtain a higher price per gallon for milk 

 from cows fed on this mangel. Their sheep also 

 tlirive better when fed on this variety, picking 

 out pieces of it in preference to other kinds 

 wlien feeding. We consider this variety by far 

 the most valuable and profitable of all the 

 stock-feeding beets yet introduced. Per pkt., inc., 

 oz.. Inc.; li lb., 3.5e.; lb., $1.00, post-paid; 5 lbs., 

 (enough for one acre), $4.25, by express or freight. 



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NEW GOLDEN TAKKABD MANGEI,. 



NEW GOI.- 

 DEN YELLOAV 

 MAMMOTH 

 MANGEL. A 



distinct and valu- 

 able new German 

 variety, Iieing a 

 cross between Gol- 

 den Tankard and 

 Long Yellow. In 

 form and size it 

 resembles Carter's 

 Red Mammoth; 

 the flesh, however, 

 is a bright golden 

 yellow, ot'/ine qual- 

 ity ai^d exceedingly 

 rich in saccharine 

 matter; a heavy 

 cropper. Pkt., 5c.; 

 oz., lOc; 34 lb., 20c.; 

 lb., 60c. 



G O LDEN 

 T A N K A R» 

 MANGEL. A dis- 

 tinct, new and val- 

 uable yellow-fli sh- 

 ed variety, said to 

 contain a large per- 

 centage ol sugar. It 

 has already taken 

 the lead of other 

 varieties in Eng- 

 land, and is more 

 relished by milch 

 cows and sheep 

 than any other. In 

 shape it is broader 

 than the Long Red, 

 but not so long; 

 exceedingly hardy, 

 and maturing earl- 

 ier than other large 

 sorts. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 

 lOc; i<lb.,20c.; lb., 

 50c., post-paid ; 5 

 lbs. and over, by 

 express, 35c. per lb. 



NEW GIANT YELLOW LVTEKMEDLATE MAN- 

 GEL. This new French variety is a great improvement 

 over the old Yellow Intermediate, being much larger and 

 more even in shape. It grows more than half above 

 ground with fine neck and large leaves. We consider it a 

 valuable acquisition. Pkt., be; oz. 10c ; '% lb. 20c.; lb., 50c. 

 NEW KINVEK YELLOW GLOBE MANGEL. 

 Grows somewhat longer than the Golden Globe. Skin and 

 flesh are very smooth and fine. It is enormously productive 

 and of superb quality, much relished by all kinds of stock. 

 Roots of this variety have been grown to weigh fortv-five 

 pounds. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; V lb., 20c.; lb., 45c.; 5 lbs.,'S1.50. 

 CARTER'S CHAMPION W^ARDEN ORANGE 

 GLOBE MANGEL. The best Yellow Globe in cultivation ; 

 orange-yellow root of large size and fine nutritive qualities, 

 growing partly above ground; succeeds well on light land. 

 Of beautiful sliape, neat top, fine, clenr skin, and of choice 

 quality; a sure cropper and excellent keeper. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 

 lOc; 141b., 15c.; lb, 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.25. 



Long Red Mangel. Not as large as Carter's, but simi- 

 lar in quality. Pkt., .5c.; oz., lOc; lb., 40c. 



Yello-w Ovoid Mangel. Skin of a deep yellow color, 

 and on account of its shape, being between the Long and 

 Globe varieties, will surpass either, bulk for bulk. It is very 

 nutritious, rich in saccharine matter, and productive. Pkt., 

 oc; oz., lOc; >i lb., 2nc.; lb., 4.5c. 



Golden Globe Blangel. A round variety ; keeps and 

 produces well, and a sure cropper, succeeding well on light 

 land. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; lb., 40c. 



Red Globe Mangel. Similar to tlie Golden Globe, 

 except in color ; an excellent variety. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; lb., 

 i5c 



LANE'S IMPBOVED IMPERIAL SUGAR BEET. 

 An improvement on the French Sugar Beet. Recommended 

 as hardier, inore productive and containing a greater per- 

 centage of sugar. Pkt, 5c.; oz., lOc; J^ lb., 20c.; lb., 45c.; 5 

 lbs., $1.50. 



Vilmorin's Improved VV Jiite Sugar Beet. An im- 

 provement on the old White Sugar, containing a much larger 

 percentage of sugar. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; lb., 60c. 



Silesian, or \V hite Sugar Beet. Laige size and 

 grows considerably above the ground; fine for feeding. 

 Cultivated in Europe for its sugar. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c. ; lb., 

 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.2.5. 



BROCCOLI. 



Earl.v Purple Cape. Best for the North, producing 

 compaci brownish-purple heads. Pkt., 10c. ; oz. . 40c. 



Early W^alcUeren. Very large. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 60c. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 



Perfection. Producing compact sprouts of fine quality. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; i-4lb.,50c.; lb., 1.40. 



