ENRTADRKR -PHILADELPHIA- J'A-m RELIABLE VtCETABLE SEEDS 



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Salatrube, Ger. 



1^ \-\ t-< I ^ Bftterave, Fr. Re7nolacha, Sp. 



One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds for an acre. 



The soil best suited for Beet culture is thnt which is rather light and well enriched. Sow in drills 1 foot apart 

 as early as the sjround can be worked ; when the plants are large enough thin out to stand six inches apart in 

 for a succession as late as the middle of July. Keep well cultivated. 



and 1 inch deep, 

 rows; continue 



Dreer's Excelsior Blood. (See description, page 2.) 

 Crosby's Egyptian. (See cut.) An improved strain of 

 the Egyptian Beet, specially recommended as an extra early 

 sort. It is much thicker than the original strain, of better 

 color and quality, besides being smoother. Tested alongside 

 of many other strains of this popular Beet, ours has always 

 been the best. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb , 25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 



Arling'ton Favorite Blood. (See cut.) A dark-leaved, 

 e.irly blood variety, closely following Eclipse in maturing, 

 but of much darker color and superior in quality; perfectly 

 round. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 25 cts.; lb,, 75 cts. 



Early Eclipse. Smooth and round ; skin and flesh intense 

 red. Pkt., 5 cts ; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Extra Early Eg-yptian. One of the earliest, of good 

 quality and of medium size ; a fine forcer, small top. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip. An improved 



variety of the Early Blood turnip, of deep, blood-red color; 



fine form and flavor; an excellent market sort. Pkt., 5 cts.; 



oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 

 Early Bassano. A very early flat variety, tender, juicy ; 



flesh white and rose-colored. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 

 Early Blood Tui'llip. A second early variety, of good quality; blood-red, 



tender, and good for late keeping. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts..; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 

 Bastian's Early Blood Turnix>. This variety is a great favorite, not only 



around Philadelphia, but in all sections wdiere it has been grown. It is very 



early; of quick, large growth, fine turnip form and bright red color. Pkt., 5 



cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 

 Lientz Turnip. Of similar size and shape to the Bastian turnip; top small; 



early and profitable. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 

 Edinand's Blood Turnip. Ours is the true type of this mo.st excellent 



beet. It is the best variety to follow after the extra early varieties ; flesh dark 



red and white, good flavor. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 

 Bastian's Half- Long Blood. Of bright color and excellent quality. For 



winter use sow early in Julv. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 

 Long Dark Blood. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 

 Swiss Chard. The mid-rib is served hke asparagus. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 



\ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts. 



Sugar Beets. 



Klein Wanzleben 



White Sugar Green -Top 



Imperial White Sugar 



Lane's Imp. AVhite Sugar 



Mangel "Wurajel 



Mammoth Long Bed 



Red Globe 



Golden Tankard 



Yellow, or Orange Globe 



Golden-Yellow Mammoth 



Broccoli. 



White Cape 



Brussels Sprouts 



Dreer's Select Matchless 



Long Island Half-Dwarf 



BV MAIL, 



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PKT. OZ. 5<t LB. 



10 50 %\ 50 



10 25 .75 

 10 40 1.25 



fVE yA. Y FOS TA O JS— Ptease bea >■ 

 in mind that we pni/ postrtf/e on nil 

 Vegetable and Flower Seeds unless 

 otherwise specified. 



.-\RLIXr,T()N F.^VORITE BeET- 



HOME-GROWN BEET SEED is far superior to that which is imported. It is more carefully g^own, and produces beets 

 that are uniform in every respect. Our beet seed is American-grown. 



