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One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds for anacre _ 
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 ceed 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 and 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. 
Early Eclipse, Perfectly smooth and round, 
and has a small top; skin and flesh intense red. 
This variety is 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., 15 cts.;$ Ib., 45 
cts.; Ib., $1.50. att 
Extra Early Egyptian. An early variety, 
suitable for forcing and growing in the open 
garden. Tops are small and Beets are rounded 
on top, but flat at bottom end. The color of 
flesh is dark and light red, and the Beets are 
tender and of good flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 
15 cts.; $ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 
Early Blood Turnip. A fine selection, early 
and also good for summer and autumn use. It 
is very sweet and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 
cts.; } lb., 45 cts.5 1b., $1.50. 
Crimson Globe. (See cut.) This Beet is re- 
markable for its smooth skin and good shape. 
It is a second early variety, does not grow large 
and goarse, the matured Beets being medium in 
size and rather oblong in shape. The flesh and 
skin are both very dark and quality fine, being 
sweet and tender. The tops are small and dark 
in color. Weare confident that this Beet will 
please all who plant it. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 
cts.; ¢ Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $2.00. 
Dark=leaved Globe. A splendid type of blood- 
turnip Beet. The dark foliage of this variety is 
a striking feature, while the corresponding rich, 
dark color of flesh and beautiful globe shape 
combine to make it an exceedingly attractive 
Beet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 60 cts.; 
Ib., $2.00. 
Dreer’s Special Crosby’s Egyptian. (See colored plate 
and page 8.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; $ 1b., 70 cts.; lb., 
$2.25. : 
Early Model. (See Specialties, page3.), Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 
20 cts.; 4 1b.; 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. Extremely early and may be grown out 
of doors or under glass, and in either case the young Beets are 
fit for use at an early stage of growth. It is thicker through 
than the old Egyptian, which adds greatly to its appearance, 
and this, together with the rich vermilion color, makes it very 
attractive. The quality is excellent, being sweet and tender. 
Pkt., 5 cts.3 oz.; 20 cts.; $1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 
Detroit Dark Red. (See cut.) A choice variety of early 
turnip Beet. The tops make an upright growth, thus allowing 
of planting in close rows, a valuable feature where space 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., 20 cts.; + 1b., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.75. 
Dreer’s Excelsior Blood. The attractive form and rich dark 
color of this Beet commend it to all who grow it, Matures 
fully as early as any variety of turnip-shape Beet known, and 
grows to a uniform size and shape. The flesh is blood-red; 
remarkably sweet and tender, retaining all of its good qualities 
until it has attained an advanced age. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 
cts.; $+ 1b., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 
Edmand’s Blood Turnip. A good variety to follow the extra 
early sorts, and one of the best for winter use. It grows with 
a short top, and the skin is dark red, while the flesh is purple, 
slightly zoned and of good quality, being sweet and tender, 
and it is a most excellent keeper. Those who desire to keep 
a winter supply of Beets will find this variety very satisfactory. 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; } Ib., 50 cts.; 1b., $1.75, 
