FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 9 

BEETS— Continued. 
Egyptian Turnip. One of the earliest, of good quality 
and medium size, a fine foreing variety, small top. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., 1b. 65 ets. 
Edmand’s 'Turnip. An early variety possessing good 
good 
ualities, flesh dark red and white, sweet and of 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., 1b. 75 ets. 
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Bastian’s Extra Early Turnip. The perfection ofa 
Beet for the market. gardener and family use; very 
early, of quick, large growth, fine turnip form and 
bright red color, a good forcing variety. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., lb. 65 ets. 
Lentz Turnip. Of similar size and shape to the Bastian 
Turnip; top small; dark red and white; early and 
profitable for market growers. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., lb. 75 cts. 
Early Blood Turnip. Not as early as 
the Egyptian, but of good quality, 
blood-red, tender, and good for late 
keeping. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 ets., lb. 65 ets. 
Bastian’s Half-Long Blood. Of 
bright color and excellent quality; a 
valuable variety to follow Bastian’s 
Extra Early; for winter use plant 
about the middle of July. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 ets., lb. 65 ets. 
Pineapple. An excellent half-long va- 
riety, foliage dark red, roots of a rich, 
deep crimson color. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 15 ets., Ib. $1.25. 
Improved Long Blood. A good late 
variety for fall and winter use, sweet 
and tender. j 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., lb. 65 ets. 
improved Imperial White Sugar. 
An improvement on the other varie- 
ties of Sugar Beets; more hardy and 
containing a greater percentage of 
sugar. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., lb. 50 cts. 
Lane’s Improved White Sugar. This 
Sugar Beet attains a large size, and 
grows considerably above the ground; 
fine for feeding. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., lb. 50 ets. 
Swiss Chard. The midrib is stewed 
and served as Asparagus, and the 
leaves used as Spinach. 
Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 10 ets., Ib. 75 ets. 

ImprovED Lona 
Bioop Beet. 
[For MANGELS, see FARM SEEDS.] 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
Rosen-Kohl, GER. Chow de Bruxelles, FR. Bretones, de 
Bruselas, SP. F 
Produces on the stem small heads resembling miniature 
Cabbages. The sprouts are used as greens, and become 
very tender when touched by the frost. Sow in May, and 
manage as winter Cabbage. 
Sutton’s Matchless. 
The leaves of this vari- 
ety are smaller than 
those of other kinds; 
are of a pale green color, 
and stand out well from 
the stem. The buttons 
are large and solid and 
of delicious flavor, and 
come into proper condi- 
tion for use two to three 
weeks ahead of other 
sorts. Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 
30 ets., + lb. $1, 1b. $3.00. 
Improved Dwarf. A 
standard variety; pro- 
ducing compact sprouts 
of fine quality. It sel- 
dom fails to produce 
sprouts, and is a good 
keeper. Pkt. 5 ets., oz. 
20 ects.,4 Ib. 75 cts., lb. 
Surron’s Matcutess. $2.50. 
BROCCOLI. 
Spargel-Kohl, GR. Chou-Brocoli, Fr. Broculi, 8p, 
Produces heads in autumn like a Cauliflower. Sow 
about the middle of May; transplant in rich soil and 
manage as winter Cabbage. For an early crop the seed 
should be sown in a hot-bed and cultivated as early Cauli- 
flower. It succeeds best in a moist soil and cool climate; 
in the South it can be had in perfection from November 
to March, 



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Grange’s Autumn White Cape. This is the best 
variety. It bears large, compact heads of a creamy 
white color and of good flavor, and can be grown 
where Cauliflower makes an uncertain crop. 
Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 50 ets., + Ib. $1.50, Ib. $5.00. 
CARDOON. 
Kardonen, GER. Cardon, FR. Cardo Hortense, SP. 
The stems of the leaves, which are thick and crisp, are 
the eatable parts, and are generally used in soups or stews, 
after being blanched in the same manner as Celery. 
They are in perfection during the autumn and winter. 
Sow in April in drills one inch deep; when one year old 
transplant in trenches of well-manured ground, three feet 
apart and one foot in the rows; the roots remain from year 
to year. 
Large Solid. The best variety. Pkt. 10 ets., oz. 40 ets. 

add 8 cents per pound on Beet Seed when to be sent by mail. Farm Seeds are sent by express or freight at purchaser's 
expense. 
