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BEETS — Continued 



152 Edmand's Blood Turnip. This fine second early 

 Beet grows with a short top, skin dark red, flesh purple, 

 slightly zoned and very sweet and tender. Pkt. 10 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



153 Extra Early Egyptian. A very early sort with roots 

 rounded on top, but flat at bottom end. Flesh a very 

 deep red with slightly lighter zoning, of good quality. 

 Pkt., 10cts.;oz., 20 cts.; } lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



157 Lentz. For those who prefer a light colored Beet, we 

 recommend this variety. An extra early round Beet. 

 Very attractive color, being a rich red with light zones. 

 A good forcer under glass. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 

 | lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



159 Long Dark Blood. A good late variety. Roots grow 

 about 8 inches long and tapering, have smooth dark 

 red skin and the flesh is of good quality. Deserves wider 

 popularity. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., 



$1.25. 



Giant Lucullus Swiss Chard 



SWISS CHARD, or Spinach Beet 



One ounce will sow 100 feet of row. 

 CULTURE — Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked, and when large enough thin out 

 to stand 6 inches apart in the row. Continue sowings for succession crops, until the middle of July. 



167 Giant Lucullus. Makes large curly leaves, which may be cut all summer, with thick 

 light-colored mid-ribs, which are delicious when cooked and served like asparagus, while the 

 leafy parts make excellent "greens." Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



169 Lyons. A choice variety, producing dark green curled leaves, with very broad, white mid-ribs. 

 Fine appearance and splendid cooking qualities. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts.; 

 lb., $2.00. 



168 Swiss Chard, or Silver Beet. Produces large light-colored leaves, has a mild flavor 

 and continues to grow all summer. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Beets on Page 49 





Long Island Brussels Sprouts 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS 



Chou de Bruxelles, Fr. Rosen Kohl, Ger. Bretones de Bruselas, 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 lj to 2 feet apart 



in the row. Cultivate same as Cabbages. One ounce will produce about 2500 plants. 



183 Dreer's Select Matchless. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.; i oz., 20 cts.; oz., 



35 cts.; i lb., $1.00. 

 182 Long Island Half Dwarf. An American variety, thoroughly acclimated; dwarf, robust 



habit ; will endure the climatic changes better than the foreign sorts, and much freer from mildew 



and aphis. Pkt., 10 cts.; £ oz., 20 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 80 cts. 



BROCCOLI 



Chou-Brocoli, Fr. Broculi, Sp. Spargel Kohi, Ger. 



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 hoeing and 

 watering. Sow seed in hotbed in January or February and transplant into cold frames, 2 or 3 

 inches each way. Set out in open ground early in spring, about 2\ feet apart. To obtain the best 

 flavor, Broccoli should be cooked soon after being cut. One ounce will produce about 1500 

 plants. 



179 Calabrese, Sprouting. See descriptive matter regarding this fine vegetable on page 8, 

 and full page photo opposite. Pkt., 25 cts.; \ oz., $1.25; \ oz., $2.00; oz., $3.50. 



180 White Cape. An excellent variety, forming heads of a creamy- white color and of good 

 flavor. We have obtained an excellent strain of this, many heads being quite equal to Cauli- 

 flower. Pkt., 10 cts.; £ oz., 40 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; \ lb., $2.50. 



Plants of Brussels Sprouts offered on page 212 



