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BEETS 



One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 6 lbs. for an acre. 



One of the earliest vegetables the garden yields and one of the first to be sown or planted into the garden. For an extra early supply, 

 sow seeds in a hotbed or cold frame by middle of March. Be sure to press the soil in firm contact with the seeds to insure prompt and 

 even germination. By middle of April, plants will be 4 inches taU, when they should be set out in the garden in rows 18 inches apart, 

 with the seedlings four inches apart in the row. For a continuous supply throughout the season, make the fir^t sowing outdoors along 

 middle of April, and again every two weeks up to August 1st. To be most palatable, Beets should be eaten while quite young, when the 

 bulbs average two inches in diameter, no more. To secure a good start outdoors, the gardener should always walk over the rows after 

 the seeds are sown. To secure a uniformly wtU shaped product, seedlings should be thinned out to stand 3 to 4 inches apart in the row. 

 Those that are pullctl up will make good greens or may be transplanted into other rows. 



Prber's Speci^ 



[CBOSBYS Egyptian 

 Beet 



Drear's Special Crosby's Egyptian. This special selection 

 is a great impro\-cment over the ordinary Crosby Egyptian and 

 is valuable because of its being ready for use with time table 

 regularity within 50 days from sowing seeds. In shape it is deep 

 through from top to base, color is deep carmine, besides being of 

 extreme earliness and high quality. The skin is very smooth, 

 bright red. Flesh vermillion, very sweet and tender. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., SI. 75. 



Crosby's Egyptian. Thicker through than above. It makes a 

 rapid growth. Ready while small and at all times tender and 

 sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Jib., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Eclipse. One of the first to be ready for the table and ex- 

 ceptionally sweet. Of rather light color. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts.; i lb., 30 cts.; lb., Sl.OO. 



Crimson Globe. This Beet is remarkable for its smooth skin 

 and good shape. It is a second early variety, does not grow large 

 and coarse, the matured Beets being medium in size and rather 

 oblong in shape. The flesh and skin are both very dark and qual- 

 ity 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., 20 cts.; i- lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip. An improved second 

 early of excellent quality with bright red flesh zoned with white. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Detroit Dark Red. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 20 cts.; ; lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Lentz Turnip. (See Specialties, page 7.) Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 20 

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



Early Wonder. (See Specialties, page 6.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 

 cts.; ; lb , 75 cts.; lb., $2.00. 



Early Model. A fine selection of blood-red Beet, extremely 

 smooth and of symmetrical growth, fine rich color and desirable 

 shape. It reaches table size very early. The shape is nearly 

 round and color of flesh a rich blood-red. In quality it is most 

 excellent. Equally good grown under glass or outside. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 1 lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Bastian's Half-Long Blood. An excellent variety particu- 

 larly for 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., 

 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



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

 use. It is an excellent keeper, remaining in good condition 

 throughout the winter, when properly stored in sand or soil 

 in the cellar or in pits in the garden. The roots grow about 

 8 inches long, have smooth dark red skin and the flesh is of very 

 good quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., IScts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Edmand's Blood Turnip. Though one of the oldest sorts, 

 this is still one of the best. 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 satisfactory. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; : lb., 40 ct.>.; lb., S).25. 



