Beets 
84 Detroit Dark Red & 
Deep red skin; dark red flesh (55 days) 
We offer a special strain of this fa- 
mous beet. It excels in uniformity of size, 
shape, and color, being suited for home 
use, market sales, storing, shipping, and 
canning. Roots are of medium size, 
smooth, perfectly globe shaped, and of 
attractive appearance. The color of the 
flesh is a most intense, deep red, show- 
ing no signs of lighter zones after cook- 
ing. It remains tender throughout and 
free from fiber until fully grown. The 
tops are of medium size, ideal for bunch- 
ing. This variety far exceeds all others 
in popularity and it certainly deserves 
its place of leadership. 
Phe 10¢; oz. 30¢; %4 ib. 80¢; 
85 Detroit Dark Red 
Short top strain (5 days) 
This strain is the same as the medium top strain 
(above), except that it produces smaller, darker, 
more spherical roots with distinctly shorter tops. 
The magnificent red interior has such inconspicuous 
zones that the flesh seems to be one solid ball of 
dazzling color. It is outstandingly superior for can- 
ning whole. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. 80¢; 12 Ib. $1.50. 
Vy Ib. $1.50. 
BEET COLLECTION 
Detroit Dark Red 
Maule’s Blood Turnip 
Maule’s Dark Red Egyptian 
3110-3 Packets (1 of each variety, 20¢ 
value 30¢) only 
3111—3 Ozs. (1 oz. of each variety, 
value 80 
65¢ 

81 Maule’s Dark 
Red Egyptian 
(51 days) No other beet can replace this well estab- 
Jished variety for earliness. Under favorable condi- 
tions the roots grow quickly and reach full size in an 
astonishingly short time. A favorite among market 
growers, who plant it for forcing to supply the early 
market. The flat roots are of medium size, and the 
tops have only a limited amount of foliage. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 70¢; Vs Ib. $1.25. 





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Detroit 

73 Winter Keeper 
(70 days) Truly a long season beet since 
it will remain tender and sweet all summer, 
and also when stored for winter. The half-’ 
long or top-shaped beets have long, leafy 
_tops, which can be used for greens. Beets 
are of medium size and a very deep red 
color. Grows slowly, producing good-sized 
beets medium early, but even when they 
get quite large they will be found as tender 
as much earlier varieties. The texture of 
the flesh is unusually fine, and this superi- 
ority is apparent in the very high quality 
of the cooked beet. The fine texture also 
helps preserve firmness in storage. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 Ib. 85¢; y, Ib. $1.60. 
77 Crosby’s Egyptian 
(52 days) The roots are larger than other early 
types, nearly round, but somewhat flattened at the 
top, with a slightly tapered base. The tap root is 
small, and the foliage medium. The skin and flesh 
are a dark purplish red with some zones of lighter 
shades. Crosby's is probably the most widely grown 
variety for bunching, but it is not so well adapted 
to canning as Detroit Dark Red. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 20¢; 14 Ib. €5¢; 14 Ib. $1.25. 
Crosby's Egyptian 

; Maule’s Blood 
Turnip Beet 
66 Maule’s Blood Turnip 
(60 days) This famous variety has.an im- 
pressive list of good characteristics. It is 
early, yet it stands for a long time without 
growing coarse or tough. It has dark red 
skin and flesh, and is especially noted for 
the absence of objectionable light zones. 
This deepness of color makes the cooked 
beet a darker red than other varieties and 
guarantees a superior canned product. The 
flesh is sweet and possesses a distinctive 
flavor. Succession plantings should be made 
since the variety is good at all seasons; it is 
a. most excellent beet for winter storage. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 lb. 75¢; 14 lb. $1.40. 
70 Maule’s Early Wonder 
(52 days) Early Wonder is semi-globe shaped, 
early, uniform and thoroughly dependable. The 
variety is related to Crosby’s Egyptian, and is some- 
times called Boston Crosby. However, the shape of 
the beet differs from Crosby, since it terminates 
abruptly i in a thin tap root, and it has less distinct 
zones in cross-section. The color i is bright red, not so 
dark as Detroit, but more brilliant and fiery. The 
surface of the beet is smooth and well rounded, and 
its texture is fine. Maule’s Early Wonder is a care- 
fully selected and refined strain, and we feel that it 
should satisfy any gardener. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 75¢; 14 Ib. $1.40. 
‘ Pla Le, Guide 
Seed for main crop may be sown 
in the early spring as soon as ground 
can be worked; later sowings for con- 
tinuous supply, every two or three 
weeks until the middle of July. Sow 
seed in rows 18 to 24 in. apart, and 
cover % in. deep. Walk on the rows 
to settle the soil where seeds have 
been sown. Beets require a firm seed- 
_ bed. Thin plants to stand 3 to 4in. 
apart in the rows. The later sowings 
will produce the best beets for winter 
storing. The choicest beets for can- 
ning or immediate use are the young, 
tender, small roots about 1% to 2in. 
across. A packet will sow about 
25 ft. of row; an ounce 100 ft.; 5 to 
6 lbs. to an acre. 
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