16 in iiimADmffliiADfLPHiAW-WRfLiABLt Vegetable SEEDS 



BEETS 



-Contmued. 



MANGEL \VrRZl=:L. 



Sow 6 lbs. to acre, in May or June, in rows 2 feet apart, 



and thin to inches. Cultivate with horse. 



Alammoth Long Red. This is a favorite variety with dairy- 

 men. \ lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts. ; 10 lbs., by express or 

 freight, at purchaser's expense, $3.50. 



Red Globe. A large red oval variety; keeps well and pro- 

 duces better crops on shallow soil than the Long Red. \ lb., 

 20 cts. ; lb.. 50 cts.; 10 lbs., by express or freight, at pur- 

 chaser's expense, $3.50. 



Golden Tankard. Considered indispensable, owing to its 

 productiveness and richness in saccharine matter. Deep 

 yellow flesh and skin. \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. ; 10 lbs., 

 by ex|)ress or freight, at purchaser's expense, S3.50. 



Golden Yellow Mammoth. A long Mangel, resembling 

 in form and size the Red Mammoth. \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 

 cts.; 10 lbs., by express or freight, at purchaser's expense, 

 S3.. 50. 



Yellow, or Orange Globe. Same as Red Globe, only 

 different in color. \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 10 lbs., by 

 express or freight, at purchaser's expense, 83.50. 



SUGAR BEETS. 



Klein Wanzleben. This variety is without question the best 

 in cultivation; not largest in size, but richest in saccharine 

 matter \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 10 lbs., by express or 

 freight, at purchaser's expense, $3.50. 



White Sugar Green=Top. Excellent for stock feeding and 

 sugar making. \ lb., 20 cts,; lb., 50 cts.; 10 lbs., by ex- 

 press or freight, at purchaser's expense, $:i.50. 



Imperial White Sugar. Very hardy and sugary. \ lb., 20 

 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 10 lbs., by express or freight, at purchaser's 

 expense, S3. 50. 



Lane's Improved White Sugar. A very productive variety. 

 \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts.; 10 lbs., by express or freight, at 

 purchaser's expense, $3.60. 



Crimson Globe. (See cut.) This Beet is remark- 

 able for its smooth skin and fine shape. 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 cts. ; 

 oz., 20ct.s.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.-50. 



Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip. An im 

 proved Early Blood Turnip. The skin is dark red 

 and flesh caimine, striped with a lighter shade. 

 The flesh is tender and has a sweet flavor. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; ^ lb., 30 cts. ; lb., $1.00. 



Bastian's Early Blood Turnip. A good early 

 turnip-shaped Beet. The flesh is bright red and 

 while and the quality is very good. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

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



Early Bassano. A rapid-growing variety, having 

 large leaf-lop, which may l)e used as greens. The 

 roots grow to good size and are very sweet. Flesh 

 is white and rose-colored. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., lOcts. ; 

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



t1alf=Long Blood. A fine variety for either spring 

 or winter use. The roots are smooth, flesh bright- 

 red and quality excellent. For winter use the seed 

 should be sown early in July. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz,, 

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



Long Dark Blood. A good late variety. Pkt., 5 

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



S\% ISS CHARD, OR 



SPINACH BEET. 



Swiss Chard, Giant LucuIIus. The leaves of 

 Swiss Chard are used as greens, cooked in the 

 same manner as spinach, and the large ribs are 

 prepared like asparagus, in which manner they are 

 delicious. "Giant Lucullus"is the largest arid 

 best variety of Swi.ss Chard. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

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

 Swiss Chard, or Sliver Beet. Produces large, light- 

 colored leaves. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; lb., 

 $1.00. 



BROCCOLI. 



Spargel-Kohl, Ger. Chon-Brncili, Fr. BrociiU, Sp. 



This vegetable is used in the same manner as Cauliflower and 

 the method of culture is the same. It thrives best in rich soil 

 and during cool weather, and is greatly aided in its growth by 

 frequent hoeings and watering. Sow .seed in hot-bed in January 

 or February and transplant into cold-frames, 2 or 3 inches each 

 way. Set out in open ground early in spring, about 2i feet 

 apart. 

 White Cape. An excellent variety, making large, compact 



heads of a creamy-white color and of good flavor. Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., ,35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 



Rosen-Kohl, Ger. Chou de Bruxelles, Sp. 



Culture. Sow seed for plants in frames or open ground. 



Set plants in early spring, and for succession up to July, making 



rows 3 feet apart and having the plants stand IJ to 2 feet apart 



in the row. Cultivate same as Cabbages. , 



One ounce will sow 200 feet of drill, 



Dreer's Select Matchless. A small-leaved variety of this 

 desirable vegetable, which through careful selection has been 

 brought to perfection. Grows freely during the summer, and 

 is fully developed by the early frosts, at which time the stems 

 are thickly set with sprouts. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. ; J 

 lb., $1.00. 



Long Island Half Dwarf. An American variety, thor- 

 oughly acclimated; dwarf, robust habit; will endure the cli- 

 matic changes belter than the foreign sorts, and much freer 

 from mildew and aphi.s. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts. ; } lb., $1.00. 



