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FURY A mm --PHIIADtLPHIA-PA- B^fRHJABLt VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Iiothe Ruebe, Ger. 



BEETS. 



Betterave, Fr. Remohtcha, Sp^ 



One ouuce will sow 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pouuds for au acre. 



Culture.— Fibrous loam, well-drained and well-enriched, will raise good Beet crops. For early table Beets, have drills 16 to 

 20 inches apart, and sow the seed about 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be put in good shape. Or seed may be sown under 

 glass four weeks sooner, and the young seedlings transplanted to open ground, to give an extra early crop. Give thorough and 

 clean cultivation, and thin the plants to stand 3 to 4 inches apart in the rows. For succession sow at intervals until middle of July. 

 For the earliest sowings a light dressing of nitrate of soda, say 100 pounds per acre, will sometimes work wonders. 



Detroit Dark Red. A choice variety of early turnip 

 Beet, largely grown by both private and market gar- 

 deners, and extremely desirable on account of its early 

 maturity, small top and handsome appearance. The 

 tops make an upright growth, thus allowing of planting; 

 in close rows, a valuable feature where space in the 

 garden is limited. The Beet is somewhat globe shape, 

 skin blood-red and flesh rich red, zoned with a darker 

 shade. The Beets are sweet when cooked, and it is a. 

 splendid variety for canning. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10' 

 cts.; I lb., 30 cts.; lb, $1.00. 

 Early Eclipse. Perfectly smooth and round; skin 

 and flesh intense red. This variety is extremely early; 

 in fact, one of the first to be ready for the table. It' 

 does not grow to large size, but is desirable for its- 

 earliness and sweet, tender quality. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz. , 

 10 cts.; I lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Extra Early Egyptian. An early variety, which is- 

 suitable for forcing and growing in the open garden. 

 The tops are small and the Beets are rounded on top, 

 but flat at bottom end. The color of flesh is dark and 

 light red and the Beets are tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; } lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 



Lentz Turnip. A selected strain of early blood turnip 

 Beet, largely grown by market gardeners, and also 

 suitable for the home garden. The flesh is dark red 

 and white and quality good. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 10 cts.; 

 \ lb., 25 cts.; lb., 85 cts. 

 Arlington Favorite Blood. (See cut. ) As a second early 

 Beet this variety cannot be excelled, as it quickly follows the 

 Eclipse, is much darker color and far superior in quality, 

 being fully as sweet and tender as the light-colored Bassano. 

 It is also a good variety to plant for late crop, as it keeps 

 well. The shape is almost globular and skin smooth; the flesh- 

 is dark blood-red and very sweet. Market gardeners, as well 

 as amateurs, will be satisfied with this variety, either for second 

 early or late crop. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; J lb , 30 cts.; 

 lb., *1.00. 



Dark-leaved Globe. (See colored plate and page 8.) 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; }\b., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Early Model. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 

 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Dreer's Special Crosby's Egyptian. (See Specialties, 

 page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Crimson Globe. (See cut.) This Beet is remarkable for its 

 smooth skin and fine shape. \Ve ha\e been growing it on our 

 trial grounds for several years, and cannot help noting its 

 many desirable qualities. It is a second early variety, does 

 not grow large and coarse, the matured Beets being medium 

 in size and of good shape. The flesh and skin are both very 

 dark and quality fine, being sweet and tender. The tops are small and 

 dark in color. We are confident that this Beet will please all who plant 

 it. Pkt., 10 cK; oz.. 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts. ; lb., $1.25. 



Dreer's Excelsior Blood. The attractive form and rich dark color 

 of this Beet commend it to all. In addition to beautiful appearance, 

 Dreer's Excelsior Beit has many other good qualities. It is fully as 

 early as any variety of turnip-shape Beet known, and always IS of uni- 

 form shape and size. The flesh is blood-red, remarkably sweet and 

 tender, retaining all these qualities until it has attained an a. Ivan, ed age. 

 We recommend this variety for the private garden, as well as for 

 market gardeners' use. Pkt., 10 cK ; oz., 15 cts.; 1 ll>., 10 cts.; lb., 

 $1.25. 



Crosby's Egyptian. A variety of Beel which hi- nearlj supplanted 

 the i.i I vptian, and is more desirable because of its shape and 



fine quality, [t is extremely early, and maj be grown either oul "i doors 

 or under glass. In either , ase the young Beets are fil for use at an early 

 ige of theii growth. The B thicker through than the old 



Egyptian, which elds greatly to their appearance, ind this, together 

 with the rich vermilion color, makes il live sort, rhe quality 



t, being sweet and tender. Pkt., Sets.; ■■/ . 10 cts.; | lb.', 

 30 cts. ; lb . $1.00 



Early Blood Turnip. A fin.- selection of Blood Turnip Beet, early 

 and good f,,r summer and autumn use. Pkt, 5 ct« ; »r., lo cts,; j lb,, 

 25 rts.; lb., B6 cti. 



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