FOR THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



Eakly Egyptian. 



BEET. 



Rothe Oder Runkelyilbe, GeR. Betierave, Fr. Acelga o Remolache, Sp. 

 One ounce will sow fifty feet of drill; five to six pounds for an acre. The soil best_ suited for Beet cul- 

 ture is that which is rather light and well enriched. Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as 

 the around can be worked; when the plants are large enough thin out to stand 6 inches apart in rows ; contnuie 

 for a° succession as late as the middle of July. Keep well cultivated. To preserve Beets during the winter 

 select a dry piece of ground and put about 20 bushels in a pile, covering with sufficient earth to keep out the frost. 

 Extra Early Egyptian Turnip. One of the earliest, 

 of good quality and medium size, a fine forcing variety, 

 small top. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Early Eclipse. Remarkable for its rapid growth, extreme 

 smallness of top, and extra fine quality. Perfectly smooth 

 and round ; skin and flesh intense red ; very fine grained 

 and sweet. An excellent sort for forcing, Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

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



Bastian's Early Blood Turnip. The perfection of 

 a Beet for the market gardener and lamily use; very early, 

 of quick, large growth, fine turnip form and bright red color. 

 Pkt. cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Lentz Turnil). Of similar size and shape to the Baslian 

 Turnip ; top small ; dark red and white ; early and profit- 

 able. Pkt.'o cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



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

 flesh while and rose colored. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb. 

 20 cts., lb. 50 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 cts., \ lb 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Edmand's Early Blood Turnip. An excellent early 

 variety, flesh dark red and white, sweet and of good flavor. 

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



Crosby's Egyptian. An improved strain of the Egyptian 

 Beet. It is much thicker than the original strain, quite as 

 early, of better color and quality, besides being smoother. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \ lb 30 cts., lb. $1.00. 



Dcwing-'.s Improved Blood TurniiJ. 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. 50 cts. 



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 cts., \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Improved Long- Dark Blood. A good late variety 

 for fall and winter use, sweet and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., \ lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Swiss Cliard. The midrib is stewed and served as As- 

 paragus, and the leaves used as Spinach. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 CIS., \ II). 20 els., lb. 60 els. 

 Ornamental-Leaved. {See Flower Seeds.) 



For Mangel Wurzel and Sugar Beets, 

 see Farm Seeds, page 34. 



BROCCOLI. 



Spargel-Kohl, Ger. Chou-Biocoli, Fr. Broculi, Sp. 



White Cape. The best variety. Large, compact heads of 

 a creamy white color and of good flavor. Can be grown 

 where Cauliflower makes an uncertain crop. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 50 cts., \ lb. $1.50. 



BRUSSEI.S SPROUTS. 



Rosen-Kohl, Ger. Clioii de Bruxelles, Fr. 



Bretoiies, de Bntselas, Sp. 

 One ounce will sow 300 feet of drill. 

 Improved Matchless. Produces on the stem small 

 heads resembling miniature Cabbages. The sprouts are 

 used as greens, and become very tender when touched by 

 frost. Sow in May, and mannge as winter Cabbage. Pkt. 

 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., \ lb. $1 



Brussels Sprouts, Improved Matchless. 



Special prices to Market Gardeners on Beet Seed by tlie bushel. 



