BEET 



STOKES 



CROVl'WC SINCE 1»79 



SEEDS 



One ounce of seed plants 100 feet 

 of drill; 7 pounds plant an acre 



{Beta vulgaris.) Native of Egypt and Persia. Under 

 cultivation at least 2,200 years. Introduced into Europe 

 about 1600. 



Crosby Bright Egyptian 



SUPER-STANDARD 



A bright red strain of the famous Crosby 



Days to maturity, 45. Many market gardeners have 

 found, especially in the early spring, that a bright red 

 Beet attracts twice the attention of a dark one. To 

 cover this requirement, we herewith offer a stock of 

 Crosby Egyptian whose outside color is distinctly a 

 bright red, as contrasted with the rich, dark red of the 

 strain we have been carrying. Crosby fright Egyptian 

 is a stock comparable to the Crosby Dark Egyptian 

 except that in color it is a bright vermihon-red, 

 the outside color presenting a very fresh and 

 attractive appearance. We beheve that this 

 strain will make a valuable addition to our hst 

 of Super-Standards. Price, delivered: Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; i^lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. or more, $1.15 per lb. 



Crosby Dark Egyptian Beet 



Crosby Dark Egyptian 



SUPER-STANDARD 



A blood- red strain of the Crosby Egyptian 



Days to maturity, 45. This is identically the same Crosby Egyptian that we have offered for the past 

 two years with such success. In contrast of the Crosby Bright Egyptian, it is a very dark red strain. It is 

 characterized by its great sweetness and tenderness and is remarkably smooth. In shape it is not full globe, 

 but approaches the globe type. The outside skin is a rich deep red, while the inside is a blood-red with 

 slightly lighter zones. Because of this color characteristic, it is especially recommended for maturity during 

 the midsummer canning period and might very profitably follow a planting of Crosby Bright Egyptian. 

 Crosby Dark Egyptian we hold to be a very superior product. We find our customers are coming back to us 

 year after year for it, not once hesitating to pay the shghtly higher price it is necessary to ask for a Beet of 

 this quahty. Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vilb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. or more, $1.15 per lb. 



Early Wonder 



A valuable early 

 market Beet 



Days to maturity, 42. We offer no illustra- 

 tion of this Beet because it is very similar in 

 shape to Crosby Egyptian, as shown on this 

 page. We believe this Beet has a distinct 

 place because of its brilliant appearance. Our 

 strain is extremely early, of uniform, bright 

 red color, and with a small top, which makes 

 it suitable for bunching. Price, delivered: 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4lb. 35 cts.; lb. 

 $1.25; 5 lbs. or more, $1.15 per lb. 



Detroit Dark Red 



ORIGINAL STOCK 



Days to maturity, 50. Detroit has been a 

 standard variety for a third of a century and is 

 now universally planted for midseason purposes. 

 It is especially desirable for canning, owing to the 

 fact that it holds its rich, blood-red color through 

 the entire process. The shape of Detroit Dark 

 Red is almost a perfect globe. Its edible quality 

 may be described as good. Our stock is specially 

 selected from the true type of Detroit, and it has 

 already proved to be extremely satisfactory. 

 Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; \41b. 

 35 cts.; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. or more, $1.15 per lb. 



Detroit Dark Red Beet 



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