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Betterave, Fr. 



BEETS 



Remolacha, Sp. 

 Ruhe, Ger. 



One ounce Yill 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 can be 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. 



Dreer's Excelsior Blood. The attractive form and rich dark 

 color of this Beet commend it to all who grow it. 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. Pkh, 10 cts. ; oz., 20 

 cts.; ^Ib., 60 cts.; lb., $-2.00. 



Early Eclipse. Perfectly smooth and round; skin and flesh 

 intense red. This variety is one of the first to be ready for 

 the table. It does not grow to large size, but is desirable for 

 its earliness and sweet, tender quality. Pkt. , 5 cts. ; oz., 15 

 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Extra Early Egyptian. An early variety, suitable for forcing 

 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. Pkt., 5 cts. ; 

 oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., |1.25. 



Bastian's Early Blood Turnip. A good early turnip- 

 shaped Beet. Top grows to a medium size and flesh is 

 bright red and white and the quality is very good. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Bassano. An old-time and excellent second early 

 variety having large leaf-top, which may be used as greens. 

 The roots grow to good size and are very sweet while in the 

 young state of growth. Flesh is white and rose-colored. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Bastian's Half=Long Blood. An excellent variety for either 

 spring, fall or winter use. The roots are smooth, flesh bright 

 red and the quality is very good. It is a good keeper and 

 for winter use the seed should be sown early in July. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Long Dark Blood. A good late variety for fall and winter 

 use. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 45 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



(See colored plate 

 ilb., 60 cts.; lb.. 



Pkt, 10 cts.; 



Dreer's Special Crosby's Egyptian. 



and page 8.) Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 

 $2.00. 



Crimson Qlobe. (See Specialties, page 3.) 

 oz., 20 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Early Model. (See Specialties, page 3.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 

 20 cts.; ^Ib., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Detroit Dark Red. (See cut) A choice variety of early 

 turnip Beet. The tops make an upright growth, thus allowing 

 of planting in close rows, a valuable feature where space is 

 limited. The Beet is somewhat globe shape, skin blood red 

 and flesh rich red, zoned with a darker shade. The Beets 

 are sweet when cooked, and it is a splendid variety for canning. 

 Pkt, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb., $150. 



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 tlie rich vermilion color, makes it very 

 attractive. The quality is excellent, being sweet and tender. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 45 cts.; lb.. $1.50. 



Dark=leaved Qlobe. (See cut) This is a splendid type of the 

 blood-turnip variety, the originator having in mind a Beet com- 

 bining good quality with beautiful globe shape. The dark foliage 

 of this variety is a striking feature, while the corresponding rich, 

 dark color of flesh and beautiful globe shape combine to make 

 it an exceedingly attractive variety. The quality is excellent, 

 being sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts. ; \ lb., 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.75. 



Early Blood Turnip. A fine selection, early, good for summer 

 and autumn use. The Beet is round with flat top. Pkt, 5 

 Cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



