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BEETS 



Remolacha, Sp. 

 Rube, Gek. 



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 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 internals untU 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. (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 Umited. 

 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., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., S1.25. 



Early Eclipse. Perfectly smooth and round; skin and flesh 

 red. It is one of the first to be ready for the ^able. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., Sl.OO. 



Early Blood Turnip. A fine selection, early, good for summer 

 and autumn use. The Beet is round, with flat top. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz.. 15 cts.; I lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



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

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

 grow to good size, and are ver>- sweet while in the \oung state 

 of growth. Flesh is white and rose-colored. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., S1.25. 



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

 shaped Beet. Flesh is bright red and white. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb.. Sl.OO. 



Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip. An improved medium 

 early Blood Turnip Beet. The skin is dark red and flesh 

 carmine, striped with a lighter shade. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; \\h., 30 cts.; lb., Sl.OO. 



Dark-leaved Globe . (See cut.) This is a splendid type of the 

 blood-turnip variety, the originator having in mind a Beet com- 

 bining good quality with a beautiful globe shape. The dark 

 foliage is a striking feature, while the corresponding rich, dark 

 color of flesh and very attractive shape combine to make it an 

 exceedingly desirable Beet for home use. The quality is ex- 

 cellent, being sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 

 i lb., 45 cts.; lb., S1.50. 



Dreer's Special Crosby's Egyptian. (See colored plate 



and page 9.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.. 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb.. $1.75. 

 Crimson Globe. (See Specialties, page 3.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 



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

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



color of this Beet commend it to all. It is as early as any variety 



of turnip-shaped Beet, and always uniform in shape and size. 



The flesh is blood-red, sweet and tender, retaining these qualities 



until it has attained an advanced age. We recommend it for the 



private garden, as well as for market gardeners' uss. Pkt., 



10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., SO cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Early Model. This variety will be highly appreciated both for 

 forcing and gro-ning outside. It is a fine selection of blood-red 

 Beet, extremely smooth and of symmetrical growth, fine rich 

 color and desirable shape. It makes a rapid growth and matures 

 verj' early. The shape is nearly round and color of flesh a rich 

 blood-red. In quaUty it is most exceUent, being sweet, tender 

 and free from coarseness. The tops are quite small, making it a 

 fine variety for forcing in hotbed. It retains all the good quahties 

 either when grown under glass or outside. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 15 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., S1.50. 



Extra Early Egyptian. An early variety, suitable for forcing 

 and growing in the open garden. Top leaves 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. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 30 cts.; lb., Sl.OO. 



Crosby's Egjrptian. A very popular variety which is thicker 

 through than the old Egj'ptian, which adds greatly to its 

 appearance. It makes a rapid growth and is in condition for use 

 at an early season while small and at all times is of good quahty. 

 being tender and sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 5 lb., 40 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



