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Rothe Ratbc, Ger. 



BEETS. 



Jictlerave, Fr. 



Jiemoldc/i/i, Sp. 



One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds for an acre. 



Culture. — Fibrous loam, well -drained and well-enriched, will 

 20 inches apart, and sow the seed about 1 inch deep, as early as 

 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 apait 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. 



Dreer's Special Crosby's Egyptian. 



(See Specialties, page 9.) Pkt., 10 

 cts. ; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts. ; lb., 

 $1.75. 



Dark^leaved Globe. (See Specialties, 

 page 4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 Jib.. 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Early Model. (See Specialties, page 

 4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 

 45 cts.; lb., §1.50. 



Crosby's Egyptian. (See cut. ) Ex- 

 tremely early, and may be grown either 

 out of doors or under glass, and in either 

 case the young Beets are fit for use at 

 an early stage of their growth. It is 

 thicker through than the old Egyptian, 

 and this, together with the rich vermilion 

 color, makes it a very attractive sort. 

 The quality is excellent, being sweet 

 and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 Mb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



raise good Beet crops. For early table Beets, have drills 16 to 

 the ground can be put in good shape. Or seed may be sown 





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Early Eclipse. Perfectly smooth and round; skin 

 and flesh intense red. This variety is extremely early; 

 in fact, one of the first to he 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., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



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



Detroit Dark Red. A choice variety of early turnip 

 Beet, largely grown by bolh private and market gar- 

 deners, and extremely desirable on account of its 

 early maturity, small top and handsome appearance. 

 The lops 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., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Dreer's Excelsior Blood. The attractive form and 

 rich dark color of this Beet commend it lo all. The 

 flesh is blood-red, remarkably sweet and tender, re- 

 taining all these qualities until it has attained an ad- 

 vanced age. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 50 

 ct.s.; lb., $1.75. 



Edmand's Blood Turnip. (See cut.) A good 

 variety to follow the extra early sorts, and one of the 

 best for winter use. Skin and flesh are both dark red 

 and the quality is good. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 } 11)., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Blood Turnip. A fine selection, early and also 

 good for summer and autumn use. Pkt., 5 cts.: 

 oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., ,30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



