Dreer's Reliable VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Betterave, Fr. 

 Barbabielola, Ital. 



Remolacha, Sp. 

 Ruebe, Ger. 



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 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. 

 Beet tops are rich in iron. 



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. 20c: } lb. 45c; 

 lb. SI. 50. 



Table Beets 



A universal favorite either hot or as pickles 



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



149 Detroit Dark Red. A choice early variety. The tops 

 make a small and upright growth, thus allowing planting in close 



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 delicious 

 when fully grown. It is a main-crop variety of excellent ap- 

 pearance and remarkable uniformity. The foliage is small 

 and of a dark bronzy red color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; J lb. 60c; 

 lb. SI. 75. 



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. 20c; I lb. 50c; lb. SI. 50. 



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 quahties until quite large. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. SOc; lb. $1.50. 



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. 20c; i lb. SOc; lb. $1.50. 



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 re.l with light zones. A good forcer. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 45c; lb. SI. 25. 



Dreer's 



Rosebud 



Beet 



162 Dreer's Rosebud 



We '"onsider this new Beet worthy of a pla( c in every garden 

 as it is one of the prettiest Bcels of high quality that we iiave 

 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 tlie ideal type for canning and pickling 

 as well as for home cooking. Most delicious when 1} inches 

 in diameter. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1 lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



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. 20c; J lb. SOc; 

 lb. SI. SO. 



141 Bassano, Early. Rose flesh ringed with white. Very 

 sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 45c; lb. SI. 25. 



155 Eclipse, Early. Bright red flesh with lighter zones. 

 Sweet and tender. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



152 Edmand's Blood Turnip. Purple-red, slightly zoned 

 flesh of very sweet flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



153 Egyptian, Extra Early Flat. Deep red flesh with 

 slightly lighter zones. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c;. J lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



159 Long Dark Blood. An old variety, 8 inches long. 

 Dark red skin and flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; \ lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



Health Value of Fresh Beets 



Calories per lb. 209 Vitamins A, B, C 



Proteins 2.3% Carbohydrates 9.7% 



Fats .1%, Calcium .029% 



Iron .00085% 



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Swiss Chard, a delicious summer green, is ofTered on page 79 



