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 nutritions 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 i8 inches deep and apply 

 plenty of rich stable manure. Sow (five to eight pounds to the acre) in rows i8 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. 



New *'Giant of Battles," Mangel-Wurzel Beet. ^^ ^NOVELTYi 



This is the giant of all Mangels, valuable not only for its high percentage of succulent feeding matter, 

 but also for its phenomenal j'ield of tons per acre. As shown by the cut, \hey grow cylindrical in 

 shape, with red flesh, and grow largely out of the ground above the surface of the soil, so that the\- are 

 easily harvested, and their shape prevents their being broken in handling. Crops as high as 40 to 60 

 tons to the acre are not unusual, with single roots frequently weighing 20 to 30 pounds each. Pkt. 5 

 cts., oz 10 cts , li\h. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts., postpaid; by freight or express, lb. 65 cts., 5 lbs. (sufficient for 

 one acre) $2.75, 25-lb. lots and over at 50 cts. per pound, 



!:^rior -^SPECIALTY] 



The Chirk Castle Mangel-Wurzel Beet. 



its handsome, thick, uniform shape and very broad 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 man\ other Mangels, making it more nutritious and milk-producing. Sheep also 

 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., Xlb. 25 cts., 

 lb. 75 cts., postpaid ; by freight or express, lb. 65 cts., 5 lbs. (enough for i acre) $2.75, 10 lbs. and over 

 at 50 cts. per pound. 



A smooth, yellow-fleshed 

 Mangel ; the roots are of 

 which 



Golden Tankard Mangel. 



"Giant of Bat- 

 tles" Mangel 

 (Tons Per Acre 

 Mangel) 



large diameter, tapering quicKly at the bottom, which is quite 

 broad, with only a small tap-root. It grows largelj- above the soil 

 and is easily harvested. It j ields an enormous bulk on good land, 

 and can be grown closely in rows. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts., 

 postpaid; by freight or express, not prepaid, lb. 50 cts., 5 lbs. (enough for 

 one acre) S2.25. 



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

 Colossal. Extensively grown for stock-feeding. Oz. 10 cts., K'b. 25 cts., lb. 75 

 cts., postpaid ; by express, lb. 6> cts., 5 lbs. S.i. 

 Golden Giant Intermediate (Yellow Leviathan IMangel). Grows more than 

 half above ground ; flesh white, firm, sweet. Oz. 10 cts., }i)h. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts., 

 poFtpaid; by express, lb. 50 cts., 5 lbs. $2 25. 

 Champion Yellow Orange, or Globe. Heavy cropper; succeeds on light land. Oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 



cts., lb. 60 cts , postpaid; by express, lb. 50 cts , 5 lbs. $2.2^. 

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

 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., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts., postpaid; bv express, lb. 50 

 cts , 5 lbs. S2.25. 



Vilmorin's Improved White Sugar-Beet. Very rich in sugar. Oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts., 

 postpaid; by express, lb. 50 cts., 5 lbs. $2.25. 



CHICORY 



Whitloof. 



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This makes one of the most delicious of all salads. The seed 

 is planted in May or June In the open ground, and in the fall 



the roots are dug. The roots are then planted in earth in a dark, cool place in the 

 cellar or under a greenhouse bench. Finely blanched crisp leaves are thrown out, 

 and, when cut. new leaves form. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 'X\h. 40 cts., lb. Si-.SO. 

 Large Rooted, or Coffee. The roots are dug in the fall, dried, cut in thin slices, 

 roasted and ground : are used largely as a substitute for coffee. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 10 cts., Klb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



COLLARDS (COLE WORT) 



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

 South. They are a form of cabbage, hearins; new leaves as the old ones are pulled off. 

 Georgia. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts., lb. $1. 



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 Fpring 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. 20 cts., lb. 65 cts.; by express, 5 lbs. and over, 50 cts. per pound. 



CHIRK 

 CASTIE. 

 MANGE.U 



CRESS 



Whitloof Chicory 



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 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



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

 clous and appetizing salad. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 35 cts., Klb. ^i, lb. J.v.so. 



Upland Cress. Perennial; grown same as spinach ; flavor resembling water-cress. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. ^2.50. 



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