PETER HENDERSON & CO.— VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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CLIPSE 



BEET. 



One of the .strongest points in favor of this variety i* the fact 

 old as is the Case with many other varieties, but is sweet and tender 

 coior leave nothing to be desired in this grand table beet. (See cut.) 



ECLIPSE. Thi3 variety/ is a great acquisition, has become ex- 

 ceedingly popular and is one of the best early sorts. It pos- 

 sesses all the qualities requisite in a first-class beet, and is of 

 a uniform globular shape. The roots are a bright glossy red, 

 fine-grained and delicious, with none of that earthy flavor so 

 objectionable in many varieties. (See cut.) 10 cts. per pkt., 

 15 cts. per oz., 30 cts. per 34 lb., 75 cts. per lb. 



EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. A well-known standard early 

 variety, following the above in earliness; it is of-a rich, deep 

 blood-red color, and of excellent quality. 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. 

 oz^. 30 cts. y x lb., 65 cts. l b. 



DEWING-' S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP. An improved 

 variety of the Early Blood Turnip, of deep blood-red color, 

 fine form and flavor ; an excellent market sort. 10 cts. pkt., 

 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. % lb., 75 cts. lb. 



EDMANDS. While not strictly a first early beet it follows 

 very closely and is the most uniform of ail Turnip Beets, 

 with very small tops and short foliage of a rich red. The 

 roots are handsome and round, very smooth, with a single tap 

 root; of good marketable size, and for table use no variety 

 can excel it in fine quality. The skin is deep blood-red ; the 

 flesh also is dark red and" exceedingly sweet and tender. 10 

 cts. per pkt., 15 cts. per oz., 35 cts. per % lb., SI. 00 per lb. 



LONG- SMOOTH BLOOD-RED. An excellent late variety; 

 a great improvement on the common Long Blood. Sets, pkt., 

 15 cts. oz.. 30 cts. \i lb., 65 cts. lb. 



REINTJ DE3 NOIRES. (Queen of Blocks.)' A unique and 

 beautiful variety, desirable both for its table qualities and 

 ornamental foliage. The habit of this variety is very erect and 

 its handsome foliage is a dark blood-red. resembling in color 

 a dark variety of Diacena orCanna. < Th« beet itself is full 

 sized, dark crimson in color, and unexcelled in quality. 10 

 cts. per pkt., 20 cts. per oz., 50 cts. per y± lb., SI. 50 per lb. 



SWISS CHARD, SILVER OR SEA-KALE BEET. This 

 variety is grown for its leaves only; the middle of the leaf is 

 cooked and served in the same way as Asparagus ; the other 

 portions of the leaf are used like Spinach. It is grown ex- 

 tensively in many European countries, and considered the* e 

 indispensable, and should have more extended culture here 

 5 cts. pkt.. 10 cts. oz., 30 cts. "%, lb., 75 cts. lb. 



BEET, Sugar and Mangel. See Farm. Seed D'partment, page 50. 



German, Runkel Rube— French, Betberavt— Spaa»- 



ish, Betteraga. 

 I oz. to 50 ft. of drill ; 5 to 6 lbs. to the acrt <*- 

 drills. 

 The boU which is best suited 1b that which Is rather light- 

 and thoroughly enriched with manure. For an early sup* 

 ply sow in spring, as soon as the ground becomes fit to wort. 

 in drills about one foot apart and two inches deep. Tor~ 

 toain crop sow the first week in Mav, and for winter use 

 sow in June. The»e dates are for the'latitude of Sew Tort. 

 For the South sow earlier; for the North later. Whea th» 

 plants have attained lhree or four leaves, thin out so that 

 they may stand five or six inches apart. Keep free from 

 weeds by hand weeding or hoeing. In October the rooU- 

 may be taken up and stored in the cellar or in pits outside- 

 like potatoes, care being taken that they are not braleed or 

 tnjured in the process. 

 Jf by mail in quantities of % to. and upward, 

 mu st be added at the rate of 8 cts. per lb. 

 TPTIAN TURNTP. A standard aort, 

 being from ten to twelve days earlier than the 

 old Blood Turnip. The roots are large In site, 

 and of a rich, deep crimson color. From the- 

 smallness of the tops of the Egyptian at leaat 

 one-fourth more can be grown in the same 

 space than any other variety. 5 eta. pkt, IS 

 cts. oz., 30 cts. M lb., 65 cts. lb. 

 IMPROVED ARLINGTON. We offered thhv 

 improved stock of beet for the first time last 

 season, and we doubt if there Is anything that 

 has given more general satisfaction. The 

 prevailing 6hape is 6hown In the cut. It l»- 

 of medium 6ize and adark rich blood-red color. 

 that It does not become bitter and stringy when It is a little 

 at all times. Its grand quality, uniform shape and beautiful 

 10 cts. per pkt.. 20 cts. per oz., 50 cts. per y± lb., $1.50 per lb. 



We can also supply the following standard varieties of Beet 

 which are too well known to need description, at the uniforiu 

 price of 5 cts. pkt., 15 cts. oz., 30 cts. % lb., 65 cts. lb. : 

 Lentz Pineapple, 



Bastian's Blood Turnip, Early Flat Bassano 



Early Yellow Turnip, Brazilian Variegated. 



I lj Prl». Hrol.rxM 4 Co., 11*1. 



