40 THE MAULE SEED 
Maule’s 
‘Midsummer Beet. 
A New Half-Long Sort. 
This is an entirely new and distinct beet of so- 
ealled half-long shape, but is in reality three- 
quarters long; that is, it is unusually lengthy 
for a half-long beet. It is two and one-half or 
even three times as long as thick, and appears 
to be quite different from anything else listed. 
In several respects it is Superior to all other 
beets. The roots are deep red in color, and 
always symmetrical and smooth. The flesh is 
of arich, dark red color. In quality it is sweet, 
crisp and tender, and it is an enormous cropper. 
It is a heavy beet without being hard to pull. 
It never becomes woody, even in the small 
portion above the ground, and is always good 
for table use or stock food, whether pulled young 
or old. I recommend it for table purposes, in 
summer and autumn. It retains its succulence 
and flavor fora longer time than any other beet. 
Packet, 10c.; ounce, 15c.; 14 Ib., 30¢.; 1b., $1.00. 
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V The Alpha Beet. 
The Alpha beet is ready for market in 40 to 45 days from date of sowing. It is what I call a 
finely made-up beet, as shown in the illustration. It is turnip shaped, with a disposition to deepen 
to the half-long type; though by no means a half-long beet. It is deeper than Crosby’s Egpytian, 
with more body and more value. The shape of the beet indicates stromg individual traits. The 
flesh is of a dark crimson color, with lighter rings, and is handsome in appearance, becoming 
solid crimson when cooked. The top is small, which favors close planting, though this beet, in 
common with all others, matures most quickly when given plenty of room—say 4 or 5 inches in 
the row. 
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It has a rich, sweet flavor when cooked, and is tender and free from fibre or toughness. 
It is in fact, by all odds, one of the best extra early table or market beets within my knowledge. 
The Alpha beet is worthy of universal trial by gardeners. 
market, and will at once win public favor by reason of its earliness and its excellence. 
It is good for the table and good for 
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While traveling in the County of Essex, England, I stumbled on Mar- 
ket King by chance, and was immediately impressed with it. So much 
80 that after considerable trouble I succeeded in procuring a few cwt. of 
the seed. Planted in my trial grounds at Briar Crest, as well as at 
Panmure Seed Gardens, my experience with it is such as to warrant 
me in saying it is worthy of a place in every American garden. 
Market King is a quick grower and soon reaches maturity; but though 
an early beet it is an excellent keeper. The solidity, fineness and firm- 
ness of its bright red flesh make it one of the best keeping varieties. 
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Beet. 
On the points of flavor and table quality I would lay especial empha- 
sis, for it is an ideal beet for household use. It can be used at all stages 
of growth, and it is almost needless to say that a sweet and succulent 
beet like this is sure to become a market favorite. 
The shape and solidity of Market King favor extra heavy cropping, and 
I introduce it to my customers in the full expectation that it will be 
both profitable and popular, Except for my knowledge of its high table 
quality and great cropping ability, I would not give itso much promi- 
nence. Packet, 10 cts.; oz., 15 ets.; 4 1b., 25 ets.; lb., 90 ets.; 5 1bs., $3.50. 
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