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^Q^ JOHNSON & STOKES. PHILADFXPHIA 



Photograph of Prizi ', ...;.. i-lle Mangel in comparison with the largest Improved Mamniotli Long Red, boUi speci- 

 mens grown in same Held, with SHnie cultivation. AVe lielieve this specimen lo be tlie largest Mangel ever grown in Americii, 

 and with no other variety than Chirk Castle could such a size and weight be attained. 



The Chirk Castle Mangel=Wurzei Beet 



Our attention was first called to this prodigious variety while visiting Scotland some years ago. 

 "While there we saw hundreds of specimens taken from the field, weighing from fifty to sixty lbs. 

 each, while whole crops averaged thirty-eight to forty lbs. per root, producing a yield of over sixty 

 tons to the acre. The length is but little longer than Improved Mammoth Long Red, but it is 

 remarkable for its handsome, thick, viniform shape and very broad shoulders, its diameter 

 being greater and its weight very much heavier. The flesh is deep-colored red, of very fine texture 

 and quality, containing less water and more sugar than any other mangel, making it more nutritious 

 and milk-producing. Sheep also thrive better when fed on it, picking out pieces of it in preference 

 to other kinds. "We consider this and Taber's Gate Post, described on next page, by far the 

 most valuable and profitable of all the stock-feeding beets. The tops are smaller audit is such a shy 

 seeder that the seed cannot be grown as cheaply as other mangels. We have a contract with the 

 originator in Scotland for his entire crops of seed, and the genuine can therefore only be obtained 

 through us. Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 15c.; 1 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c., post-paid ; lb., 65c.; 5 lbs. (enough for one acre) 

 $3.00, by freight or express. 



EVrPKOVED MAHOrOTH PRIZE I.ONG RED 

 MAJNGEL,. A celebrated vnriet.v, somelimes called Jumbo, 

 Norbitan Giant and Colossal. It is grown extensively 

 for agricultural purposes, producing large roots, partly above 

 ground. A very heavy cropper, frequently producing forty 

 tons to the acre ; growing enormously in size, but of fine 

 texture and quality. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., 15c.: lb,, 35c., 

 postpaid ; lb., 25e.; 5 lbs. and over, by freight or express, 20e. 

 per lb. 



GOLDEN GIANT INTERMEDLITE (TEtLOW 

 LEVIATHAN MANGEL). This new variety is a great 

 improvement over the old Yellow Intermediate, being much 

 larger and more even in shape, and of a beautiful yellow 

 russet color. It grows more than half above ground, niih 

 fine neck and large leaves; flesh white, firm, sweet, greatly 

 relished by cattle. It is a magnificent root, producing enoi- 

 mous crops; easily pulled and an e.vcellent keeper Pkt., 

 6e.; oz., 10c.; % lb., 15c; lb., 35c., post-paid. By express or 

 freight, lb., 25c.; 5 lbs. and over, 20c. per lb. 



NEW GOLDEN YELLOAV MAMMOTH MANGEL. 

 Across between Ciolden Tankard and Long Yellow. Jn foini 



and size it resembles Improved Red Mamniolh; the flesh- 

 however, is a bright golden yellow, of fine qnaliUj and 

 exceedingly rich in saccharine matter; a heavy cropper. 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; ^Ib.. 20c.; lb , 55c., post-paid; by express 

 or freight, 45c. per lb.; 5 lbs. and over, •lOe. per lb. 



CHAMPION YELLOW, OR ORANGE GLOBE 

 MANGEL. The best Yellow Globe in cultivation; orange 

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

 ing partly above ground; succeeds well on light land. Of 

 beautiful shape, neat top, fine clear skin, and of choice qual- 

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

 34 lb., 15c.; Ib.i 35c., post-paid. By express or freight, 2^0. 

 per lb., or in lots of 5 lbs. and over, 20c. per lb. 



GOLDEN TANKARD MANGEL. A valuable yellow- 

 fleshed variety, said to contiin a large percentage of sugar. 

 It has already taken a leading place and is much relished by 

 milch cows and sheep. In shape it is broader than the Lon^ 

 Red, and not so long; exceedingly hardy, and maturing 

 earlier than other large sorts. Pkt , 5c.; oz , 10c ; J-^ lb.. 

 15c.; lb , 35c . post-paid; 5 lbs. and over, by freight or ex- 

 press, 20c. per lb. 



We Deliver Pree! 



To any Post Office in the United States, all V«getable and Flower 

 Seeds, at prices quoted by the packet and ounce. 



