I "HEMRYA DREER WIIADELPHIA 4>A ^^ RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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Rothe Ruebe, Ger. 



BEETS 



Detterave, Fr. 



Remolacha, 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 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 intervals until middle 

 of July. For the earliest sowings a light dressing of nitrate of soda, say 100 pounds per acre, will sometimes woik wonders. 

 Dreer's Special Crosby's Egyptian. (See Specialties, 



paje 4.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., SO cts.; £ lb., 80 cts.) lb., 52.75. 

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



25 cts.. i- lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 

 Dark=Ieaved Globe. (See Specialties, page 4.) Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., 25 cts.; £ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 

 Crimson Globe. (See Specialties, page 9). Pkt., 10 cts.; 



oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 

 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 



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., 26 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 



Crosby's Egyptian. Extremely early and may be grown out 



of doors or under glass, and in either case the young Beets are fit 



for use at an early stage of growth. It is thicker through than 



the old Egyptian, which adds greatly to its appearance, and this, 



together with the rich vermilion color, makes it very attractive. 



The quality is excellent, being sweet and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



oz., 25 cts.; J-lb., lb cts.; lb., $2.50. 

 Early Eclipse. Perfectly smooth and round; skin and flesh 



intense red. This variety is one of the first to be 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., 20 cts.; 



\ lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Extra Early Egyptian. An early variety, suitable for forcing 



and growing in the open garden. Tops 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., 5 cts.; oz., 



20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Early Blood Turnip. A fine selection, early and also good for 



summer and autumn use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 



Cts.; lb., $1 75. Dreer's Excelsior Blood. The attractive form and rich dark 



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

 variety of turnip-shape Beet known, and grows to a uniform 

 size and shape. The flesh is blood-red, remarkably sweet and 

 tender, retaining all these qualities until it has attained an 

 advanced age. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 80 cts.; lb., 

 $2.75. 

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

 follow the extra early sorts, and one of the best for winter use. 

 It grows with a short top and the skin is daik red, while the 

 flesh is purple, slightly zoned and of gcod quality, being sweet 

 and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; £ lb., 60 cts.; lb., 

 $2.00. 

 Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip. An improved Early 

 Blood Turnip Beet. The skin is dark red and flesh catmine, 

 striped with a lighter shade. It grows to a good size and the 

 flesh is tender and sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 

 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 Bastian's Early Blood Turnip. A good early 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., 20 

 cts.; i lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

 Early Bassano. A second early variety 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., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J 

 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00. 

 Bastian's Half =Long Blood. A fine variety for either spring 

 or winter use. The roots are smooth, flesh bright red and 

 quality excellent. It is a good keeper and for winter use the 

 seed should be sown early in July. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 20 cts.;J 

 lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 

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

 use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



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