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Early Eclipse. Perfectly smooth and round, and has a small 
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» 4 Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.;  lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
. Extra Early Egyptian. An early variety, suitable for forcing 
ES RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS” {1M 
Retennaeh ae B E ET S 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 canbe 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 and 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 work wonders. 
Detroit Dark Red. (See Colored Plate and page 9,) Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; $1b., 85 cts.; Ib., $3.00. 
Crimson Globe. (See Specialties, page 3.) Pkt.. 10 cts.; 
oz., 30 cts.; $ 1b., 85 cts.; lb., $3.00. 
Dark-leavyed Globe. (See Specialties, page 3.) Pkt., 10 
cts,; 0z., 85 cts.; $lb., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. 
Early Model. (See Specialties, page 3.) Pkt., 10 cts; oz., 
35 cts-; 4 lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 
Dreer’s Speclal Crosby’s Egyptian. (See cut.) Our 
special strain of Crosby’s Egyptian Beet is superior to that 
usually sold. The seed is American-grown from Beets selected 
for earliness and uniformity of shape and color. It is ready for 
use very early, is sweet and tender, and may be depended upon 
for best results, either when grown in the garden or under glass. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; $ lb., $1.00; Ib., $3.50. 
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.; 4 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
Dreer’s Excelsior Blood. The attractive form and rich dark 
color of this Beet commend it to all who growit. Matures 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 of its good qualities until it has 
attained an advanced age. Pkts., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 3 Ib., 
85 cts.; Ib., $3.00. ! 
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 dark red, while the 
flesh is purple, slightly zoned and of good quality, being sweet 
and tender, and it is a most excellent keeper. Pkt., 5 cts.; 
oz., 25 cts.; } Ib., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
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top; skin and flesh intense red. This variety is one of the 
sfirst to be ready for the table. It does not grow to large size, 
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 and of good 
flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; } 1b., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. 
Early Blood Turnip. A fine selection, early and also good 
for summer and autumn use. It is very sweet and tender 
Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; } lb., 70 cts.; lb., $2.25. 
