VEGETABLE SEEDS 
Dreer’s Reliable 
Betterave, FR. Remolacha, Sp. 
Barbabietola, ITAL. Table Beets Ruebe, GER. 
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 tall, 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 first sowing outdoors along middle of April and every two weeks thereafter up to August 1st. To 
Health Value of 
Fresh Beets 
Calories per lb. 209 
Vitamins A, B, C 
Proteins 2.38% 
Carbohydrates 9.7% 
Fats .1% 
Calcium .029% 
Iron .00085% 
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 well-shaped product, seedlings should be thinned to stand 3 to 4 inches apart in the row. Those that are pulled up 
will 
make good greens or may be transplanted into other rows. 
141 Bassano, Early. An excellent old-time early Beet 
growing to a large size without getting “‘woody.”’ Rose flesh 
ringed with white and probably sweeter than any other Beet 
in our list. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 3 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.25. 
140 Bastian’s Half-Long Blood. An excellent variety 
particularly for fall or winter use. The roots are smooth, taper- 
ing to a blunt point. Beautiful deep red flesh of very good 
quality. It is a splendid keeper, and for winter use the seed 
should be sown early in July. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; % lb. 60c; 
Ib. $1.75. 
142 Crimson Globe Improved 
A new and greatly improved strain of this attractive 
smooth globe-shaped Beet. The fine-grained purplish red 
flesh is of a solid color and very sweet. Even most de- 
licious when fully grown. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; + lb. 60c; Ib. $1.75. 
144 Crosby’s Egyptian. Slightly later than the following 
sort and not quite so dark in color. Ready while small and at all 
times tender and sweet. A favorite with many gardeners. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.25. 
145 Crosby’s Egyptian, Dreer’s Special. A beautiful 
beet with bright red skin and vermilion-red flesh. Fine grained, 
sweet, tender, and palatable. Our special strain has been 
selected for uniformity of good shape, extreme earliness, and 
fine eating qualities. Highly recommended to private and 
home gardeners. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } 1b. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
151 Dreer’s Excelsior. Matures fully as early as any 
turnip-shaped Beet known and grows to a uniform size and 
shape. The deep blood red flesh is remarkably sweet and 
tender and retains all of its good qualities until quite large. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; + 1b. 50c; lb. $1.50. 
Detroit Dark Red Beet 
149 Detroit Dark Red. A choice early variety. The tops 
make a small and upright growth, thus allowing planting in close 
rows, a valuable feature where space is limited. The roots are 
globe-shaped. Deep red skin and flesh showing no light zones. 
The beets are sweet when cooked, and it is a splendid variety for 
canning. Ready for use within 60 days after sowing seeds. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; } lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 
For Stock Feeding Beets or Mangels see page 103. 72 
Beet tops are rich in iron, 
155 Eclipse, Early. A well known and reliable beet and one 
of the first to be ready for table. Bright red flesh with lighter 
zones. Exceptionally sweet, fine grained, and tender. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; ¢ lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
152 Edmand’s Blood Turnip. This fine second-early Beet 
grows withashort top. Dark redskin. Purple-red slightly zoned 
flesh of very sweet flavor. A splendid, tender Beet. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c; $ 1b. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
153 Egyptian, Extra Early. A very early sort with roots 
rounded on top, but flat at bottom end. Very deep red flesh 
with slightly lighter zoning; of good quality. Pkt. 10; oz. 20c; 
¢ lb. 45c; Ib. $1.25. 
157 Lentz. We recommend this variety to those who prefer 
a light-colored Beet. It is an extra-early round Beet of very 
attractive color, being rich red with light zones. A good forcer. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; $ lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
159 Long Dark Blood. A good late variety. The roots are 
tapering, about 8 inches long. They have smooth dark red skin 
and the flesh is fine grained and sweet. Deserves wider popu- 
larity. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; + Ib. 45c; Ib. $1.25. 
Dreer’s 
Rosebud 
Beet 
162 Dreer’s Rosebud 
We consider this new Beet worthy of a place in every garden 
as it is one of the prettiest Beets of high quality that we have 
ever seen. The roots are perfectly round and have a clear 
rich red skin. The flesh is a beautiful uniform deep red show- 
ing no light zones. It is the ideal type for canning and pickling 
as well as for home cooking. Most delicious when 13 inches 
in diameter. Pkt. 15c; oz. 30c; } Ib. 80c; Ib. $2.50. 
164 Wonder, Early. An early globe-shaped Beet of uniform 
size. Similar to Crosby’s Egyptian. It has a smooth skin and 
beautiful deep blood red flesh that cooks sweet and tender. 
Recommended to market growers and home gardeners for either 
spring or late summer sowing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; + lb. 60c; 
Ib. $1.75. 
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