16 /AEHiyAJimi nm .tflam^Alillsl^di. f T'H^ 



Be«a:v,.Y.. BEETS fStot'.' "^ 



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



CULTURE. — Fibrous loam, well drained and well enriched, will raise good Beet crop;. 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 siiape. 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 sowing a light dressing of nitrate of soda, say 100 pounds per acre, will sometimes work wonders. 



Early Eclipse. Perfectly smooth and round; skin and flesh 



Beet 



Dreer's Excelsior Blood. (See colored plate and page 8.) 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts ; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Crimson Globe. (See Specialties, page 4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Early flodel. (See Specialties, page 4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Dreer's Special Crosby's Egyptian, (See cut.) Our 

 special strain of Crosby's Egyptian Beet is superior to that 

 usually said. The seed is American-grown, from Beets se- 

 lected for earliness and uniformity of shape and color. It is 

 ready for use very early, is sweet and tender, and may be 

 depended upon for best results, either when grown in the 

 garden or under glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. , 20 cts.; J lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Crosby's Egyptian. Thicker through than the old Egyptian, 

 which adds greatly to its appearance, and the quality is ex- 

 cellent, being sweet and tender. Pkt,, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

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



Detroit Dark Red. (See cut.) A choice variety of early 

 turnip Beet. The tops make an upright growth, thus allow- 

 ing 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., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25- 



Early Blood Turnip. A fine selection, early, good for sum- 

 mer and autumn use. The Beet is round, with fiat top. Pkt., 

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



red. It is one of the first to be ready for the table. Pkt., 

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

 Extra Early Egyptian. An early variety, suitable for forc- 

 ing and growing in the open garden. Top leaves are small 

 and Beets are rounded on lop, but flat at bottom end. The 

 color of flesh is dark and light red, and the Beets are tender. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 CIS.; J- lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 

 Edmand's Blood Turnip. Good 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 satisfac- 

 tory. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Bastian's Early Blood Turnip. A good eatly turnip- 

 shaped Beet. Top grows to a medium size and flesh is bright 

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

 oz., 10 cts.; Jib., 30 cts.; lb., Jl.OO. 

 Early Bassano. An old-time and excellent second early va- 

 riety having large leaf top, which may be used as greens. 

 The roots grow to good size, and are very sweet while in the 

 young state of growth. Flesh is white and rose-colored. 

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

 Bastian's Half=Long Blood. An excellent variety for 

 either spring, fall or winter use. The roots are smooth, flesh 

 bright red and the quality is very good. It is a splendid 

 keeper, and for winter use the seed should be sown early in 

 July. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Long Dark Blood. A good late variety for fall and winter 

 use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25, 



