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BEETS- 



Continued. 



Crimson Globe. (See cut.) This Beet is remark- 

 able for its smooth skin and fine shape. It is a 

 second early variety, does not grow large and 

 coarse, the matured Beets being medium in size 

 and of good shape. The flesh and skin are both 

 very dark and quality 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.; \ lb., 60 cts. ; 

 lb., $2.00. 



LentZ Turnip. A selected strain of early blood 

 turnip Beet, largely grown by market g; rdeners, 

 and also suitable for the home garden. The flesh 

 is dark red and white and quality good. This Beet 

 remains in good condition for a long time, and al- 

 ways cooks sweet and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. , 

 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip. An im- 

 proved Early Blood Turnip. The skin is dark-red 

 and flesh carmine, striped with a lighter shade. It 

 matures medium early and is a verygood keeper. The 

 flesh is tender and has a sweet flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Bastian's Early Blood Turnip. A good early 

 turnip-shaped Beet, bearing medium size top. The 

 flesh is bright red and white and the quality is very 

 good. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ] lb., 40 cts. ; 

 lb., $1.50. 



Early Bassano. A rapid-growing variety, having 

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

 roots grow to good size and are very sweet. Flesh 

 is white and rose- colored. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 

 cts. ; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Half = Long Blood. A fine variety for either spring 

 or winter use. The roots are smooth, flesh bright- 

 red and quality excellent. For winter use the seed 

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

 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1 50. 



Long Dark Blood. A good late variety for fall 

 and winter use. The quality is good and it is an 

 excellent keeper. It grows about half out of the ground, 

 when matured measures about 10 inches in length. Pkt 

 cts.; oz.. 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



and 



SWISS CHARD, OR 



SPI1VACH BEET. 



Swiss Chard, Giant Lucullus. (See Specialties, page 9.) 

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



Swiss Chard, or Silver Beet. Large, light-colored 

 leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts ; lb., $150. 



MANGEL WURZEL. 



Sow 6 lbs. to acre, in May or June, in rows 2 feet apart, and 

 thin to 9 inches. Cultivate with horse. 

 Mammoth Long Red. (See cut.) A favorite variety with 



farmers and dairymen; extensively grown. \ lb., 20 cts.; 



lb., 65 cts.; 10 lbs., by express, $5.50. 

 Red Globe. A large red oval variety. \ lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 



60 Cis.; 10 lbs., by express, $5.00. 

 Golden Tankard. Deep yellow flesh and skin. Especially 



relished by sheep. \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 10 lLs., by 



express, $5.00. 

 Golden Yellow Mammoth. A long Mangel, resembling in 



form and size the Red Mammoth; flesh, leaf stalk and mid- 

 rib golden-yellow. \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., by 



express, $5.00. 

 Yellow, or Orange Globe. Same as Red Globe, only different 



in color. J lb , 20 cts. ; lb., 60 cts. ; 10 lbs., by express, $5.00. 



SUGAR BEETS. 



Sow same as Mangels, except thin to 6 to 8 inches in the row. 



Klein Wanzleben. This variety is without question the best 

 in cultivation; not the largest in size, but the richest in sac- 

 charine matter. \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., by ex- 

 press, $5.00. 



White Sugar Green=Top. A large variety, excellent for 

 stock feeding. \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., by express, 

 $5.00. 



Imperial White Sugar. Hardy and very sugary. Jib., 

 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., by express, $5.00. 



Lane's Improved White Sugar. This Beet attains a large 

 size and grows considerably above ground. J lb., 20 cts.; 

 lb., 60 cts.; 10 lbs., by express, $5.00. 



