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Betterave, Fr. Fi^a^l-C Remolacha, Sp. 



Barbabietola, Ital. J3t^C'l.9 Rube, Gek. 



One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill ; 6 lbs. for an acre. 



One of the earliest vegetables the garden yields and one of the first to be sown or planted into the 

 garden. For an extra early supply sow seeds in a hotbed or cold frame by middle of March. Be sure 

 to press the soil in firm contact with the seeds to insure prompt and even germination. By middle of 

 April plants will be 4 inches tall, when they should be set out in the garden in rows 18 inches apart, 

 with the seedlings four inches apart in the row. For a continuous supply throughout the season, make 

 the first sowing outdoors along middle of April and every two weeks up thereafter to August 1st. To 

 be most palatable, Beets should be eaten while quite young when the bulbs average two inches in 

 diameter, no more. To secure a good start outdoors, the gardener should always walk over the rows after the seeds are sown. To secure 

 a uniformly well-shaped product, seedlings should be thinned to stand 3 to 4 inches apart in the row. Those that are pulled up will 

 make good greens or may be transplanted into other rows. Beet tops are rich in iron. 



Health Value of 

 Fresh Beets 



Calories per lb. 209 



Vitamins A, B, C 



Proteins 2.3% 



Carbohydrates 9.7% 



Fats ./% 



Calcium .029% 



Iron .00085% 



141 Bassano, Early. An old-time excellent early, growing 

 to a large size without getting "woody." Flesh is white 

 and rose-colored, but is probably sweeter than any otlier 

 Beet in our list. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; { lb. 4Sc; lb. $1.25. 



140 Bastian's Half- Long Blood. An excellent variety 

 particularly for fall or winter use. The roots are smooth, 

 tapering to a blunt point. Deep red flesh of very good 

 quality. It is a splendid keeper, and for winter use the 

 seed should be sown early in July. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 

 I lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



142 Crimson Globe Improved. This is a greatly improved 

 strain of this popular smooth-skinned, slightly oblong, 

 dark red beet. Of delicious flavor, sweet, and tender. 

 See Specialties page I. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



144 Crosby' s Egyptian. Slightly later than the following 

 sort and not quite so dark in color. Ready while small 

 and at all times tender and sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 1 lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



145 Crosby's Egyptian, Dreer's Special. A beautiful 

 beet with bright red skin and vermilion-red flesh. Fine 

 grained, sweet, tender, and palatable. Our special strain 

 has been selected for uniformity of good shape, extreme 

 earliness, and fine eating qualities. Highly recommended 

 to private and home gardeners. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 

 1 lb. 60c; lb. SI. 75. 



151 Dreer's Excelsior. Matures fully as early as any 

 turnip-shaped Beet known and grows to a uniform size 

 and shape. The flesh is deep blood-red, remarkably sweet 

 and tender, retaining all of its good qualities until quite 

 large. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 50c; lb. $1.50. 



Detroit Dark Red Beet 



149 Detroit Dark Red. A choice early variety. The tops 

 make a small and upright growth, thus allowing of planting 

 in close rows, a valuable feature where space is limited. 

 The roots are globe shaped. Skin and flesh deep red show- 

 ing no light zones. The beets are sweet when cooked, and 

 it is a splendid variety for canning. R"a.ly for use within 

 60 days after sowing seeds. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; j lb. 60c; 

 lb. $1.75. 



155 Eclipse, Early. A well known and reliable early, one of 

 the first to be ready for table, and exceptionally sweet. 

 Bright red. flesh with lighter zones. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 Jib. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



152 Edmand's Blood Turnip. This fine second early Beet 

 grows with a short top. Skin dark red, flesh purple, 

 slightly zoned, and very sweet and tender. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 20c; Jib. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



153 Egyptian, Extra Early. A very early sort with roots 

 rounded on top, but flat at bottom end. Very deep red 

 flesh with slightly lighter zoning; of good quality. Pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 20c; i lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



15*7 Lentz. We recommend this variety to those who prefer 

 a light-colored Beet. An extra-early round Beet. Very 

 attractive color, being a rich red with light zones. A good 

 forcer. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 45c; lb., $1.25. 



159 Long Dark Blood. A good late variety. The roots 

 are tapering, about 8 inches long. They have smooth 

 dark red skin and the flesh is of good quality. Deserves 

 wider popularity. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; i lb. 45c; lb. $1.25. 



162 Dreer's Rosebud. We consider this new Beet worthy 

 of a place on our second cover page as it is one of the 

 prettiest Beets of high quality that we have ever seen. 

 The roots are perfectly round and have a clear rich red 

 skin. The flesh is a beautiful uniform deep red showing 

 no light zones. It is the ideal type for canning and 

 pickling as well as for home cooking. Most delicious when 

 1| inches in diameter. Pkt. 15c; oz. 50c; j lb. $1.50; 

 lb. $5.00. 



164 Wonder, Early. An early globe-shaped beet of uniform 

 size. Similar to Crosby's Egyptian. It has a smooth 

 skin and beautiful deep blood red flesh that cooks sweet 

 and tender. Recommended to market growers and 

 home gardeners for either spring or late summer sowing. 

 Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; i lb. 60c; lb. $1.75. 



Mangel Wurzel— For Stock and Poultry Feed 



Sow 6 lbs. to acre, in rich soil in May or June, in rows 2 feet 

 apart, and thin to 9 inches. Give the crop good cultivation. 



177 Mammoth Long Red. This is a favorite variety with 

 Dairy and Poultrymen. Produces enormous crops of fine 

 solid roots. Splendid keeper. Oz. 10c; j lb. 30c; lb. 75c; 

 10 lbs. $5.00, prepaid. 



178 Red Globe. A large red oval variety; keeps well and pro- 

 duces better crops on shallow soil than the Long Red. 

 Oz. 10c; J lb. 30c; lb. 85c; 10 lbs. $5.50, prepaid. 



173 Golden Tankard. Deep yellow flesh and skin. Very 

 productive and rich in sugar. Oz. 10c; j lb. 30c; lb. 75c; 

 10 lbs. $5.00, prepaid. 



Sugar Beets 



Sow same as Mangels, except thin to 6 to 8 inches in the row. 



170 Klein Wanzleben. The best in cultivation; not the 

 largest in size, but the richest in sugar content. Oz. 10c; 

 \ lb. 30c; lb. 70c; 10 lbs. $5.00, prepaid. 



171 Lane's Improved White Sugar. This attains a 

 large size and grows considerably above the ground. 

 Oz. 10c; J lb. 30c; lb. 70c; 10 lbs. $5.00, prepaid. 



Sow Beets every 2 weeks to insure a continuous supply of tender roots 



