New "Giant of Battles' 



MANGEL-WURZEL AND SUGAR BEETS 



I strongly recommend the Mangels and Sugar-Beets for feeding to cattle, sheep and swine. The roots grow 

 to very large size, make a much heavier yield than turnips, and are more nutritious and fattening for food dur- 

 ing the winter, largely increasing the yield of milk in cows. They can be grown at trifling cost. 



Culture. — All Mangels require a deep soil, so put a subsoil at least a foot to 18 inches deep and apply 

 plenty of rich stable manure. Sow (five to eight pounds to the acre) in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart, 

 and thin to 8 inches in the row. As soon as frost occurs, dig the crop, and if wanted for gradual con- 

 sumption during the winter, they should be heaped to a height of 5 or 6 feet on a dry, sloping situation. 

 As the weather gets colder, cover with salt hay or corn-stalks, and afterward sufficient soil to protect 

 from freezing weather. By this gradual process of covering all danger of heating is obviated. 



Mangel-wurzel Beet. V^^S^oS 



for its high percentage of succulent feeding matter, but aho for its phenomenal yield of tons per acre 

 As shown by the cut, they grow cylindrical in shape, with red flesh, and grow largely out of the ground 

 above the surface of the soil, so that they are easily harvested, and their shave prevents their being 

 broken in handling. Crops as high as 40 to 60 tons to the acre are not unusual, with single roots fre- 

 quently weighing 20 to 30 pound each. Pki. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J< lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts., postpaid ; by 

 freight or express, lb. 50 cts., 5 lbs. (sufficient for one acre) $2, 25-lb. lots and over at 35 cts. per pound. 



The Chirk Castle Mangel-Wurzel Beet. ^S^SS^ 6 ^ S 



shoulders, its diameter being greater and its weight much heavier than the Mammoth Long Red. Flesh 

 is deep red, containing less water and more sugar than many other Mangels, making it more nutritious 

 and milk-producing. Sheep a'so thrive better when fed on it. picking out pieces of it in preference to 

 other kinds. It was originated in Scotland, where it has been known to produce 60 tons to the acre. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb 20 cts., lb. 60 cts., postpaid ; by freight or express, lb. 50 cts., 5 lbs. (enough 

 for 1 acre) $2.25, 10 lbs. and over at 40 cts. per lb. 



Golden Tankard Mangel. 



roots are of large diameter, tapering quickly at the bottom, which 

 is quite broad, with only a small tap-root. It grows largely above 

 the soil and is easily harvested. It yields an enormous bulk on 

 good land, and can be grown closely in rows. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., ^lb. 20 cts., lb 50 cts., postpaid; by freight or express, 

 not prepaid, lb. 40 cts., 5 lbs. (enough for one acre) $1.7.5. 



Mammoth Long Red Mangel. Sometimes called Jumbo. Norbitan, Giant 

 and Colossal. Extensively grown for stock-feeding. Oz. 10 cts. M lb 15c, 

 lb. 45 cts., postpaid ; by express, lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1-50. 

 Golden Giant Intermediate (Yellow Leviathan Mangel). Grows more 

 than half above ground ; flesh white, firm, sweet. Oz. 10 cts., H\b. 15 cts., 

 lb. 45 cts., postpaid; by express, lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50. 

 Champion Yeliow Orange, or Globe. Heavy cropper; succeeds on light land. Oz. tocts., l{]b. 



15 cts., lb. 45 cts., postpaid ; by express, lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50. 

 Giant Half Sugar Rose. A cross of the Mammoth Red Mangel and Improved Sugar-Beet, contain- 

 ing more sugar than other Mangels; roots large, long and smooth, and of a beautiful light rose 

 tint ; fine quality and a heavy cropper. Oz. 10 cts., ^lb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts., postpaid ; by express, 

 lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50. 



Vilmorin's Improved White Sugar-Beet. Very rich in sugar. Oz. 10 cts., Klb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts., 

 postpaid ; by express, lb. 35 cts., 5 lbs. $1.50. 



CORN SALAD, or FETTICUS 



One ounce will sow 18 square feet, and 6 pounds will sow one acre 



Broad-leaved (Large-seeded). A delicious salad, used during the winter and spring months as a 

 substitute for lettuce, and is also cooked and used like spinach. Sow in spring in drills one foot 

 apart. It will mature in six weeks. For early spring use, sow in September and winter over like 

 spinach. Postpaid, pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 15 cts., lb. 55 cts.; by express, 5 lbs. and over, 

 45 cts. per lb. 



"Giant of Bat 

 ties" Mangel 



( Tons Per Acre 

 Mangel ) 



CRESS 



One ounce will sow about 15 square feet 



Extra-Curled (Pepper Grass). Fine flavor ; will cut several times. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., !^lb. 15c, 

 lb. 45 cts. 



True Water Cress. A well-known aquatic plant, with oval leaves, making a delicious and appetiz- 

 ing salad. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. 85 cts., lb. $3. 



Upland Cress. Perennial, grown same as spinach ; flavor resembling water-cress. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 

 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



CHICORY 



The roots are dug in the fall, dried, cut in thin slices, roasted and ground; are used largely as a 

 substitute for coffee. 



Large-rooted, or Coffee. The Chicorv of commerce; the best. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., yi\b. 20 cts., 

 lb. 65 cts. 



Whitloof. (Novelty.) See page 2. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., #lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



COLLARDS (COLEwort) 



Collards are largely used as "greens" in some parts of the country, especially South 

 a form of cabbage, bearing new leaves as the old ones are pulled off. 

 Georgia. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %\b. 30 cts., lb. 90 cts. 



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