FRANCIS C. STOKES 6c CO., 235 EAST WASHINGTON SQ., PHILADELPHIA 



BEET 



One ounce of seed plants 100 feet 

 of drill; 7 pounds plant an acre 



(Beta vulgaris.) Native of Egypt and Persia. Under cultiva- 

 tion at least 2,200 years. Introduced into Europe about 1600. 



We now carry only four garden varieties of Beet. Early 

 Wonder is reinstated to our list because of the bright red 

 color of the root, which adds to its selling quality. We 

 consider it a valuable early market sort. Our strain of 

 Crosby Egyptian is a special selection, having the ad- 

 vantage of smoothness and depth of color. We consider 

 this the standard variety for early-crop purposes. We have 

 eliminated Early Flat Egyptian as not filling a place of 

 importance — our Crosby will develop a larger root in an 

 equal time. Detroit Dark Red, maturing a week after 

 Crosby Egyptian, is a standard midseason variety, es- 

 pecially adapted to canning because of its deep color. 

 The Century, described on the opposite page, is the best 

 variety for late summer and fall growing. It has special 

 qualifications, as noted in detail. Although there is a great variety 

 of Mangel Beets, we content ourselves with offering only the 

 Mammoth Long Red, which, as a stock-feeding Mangel, we 

 believe to be the equal of any in food content. We have added a 

 new Swiss Chard this year, Silver Leaf, which will make a strong 

 running partner to Giant LucuIIus. Swiss Chard is deservedly 

 becoming more popular. 



Crosby Egyptian 



SUPER-STANDARD 



A strain of outstanding quality 



Days to maturity, 45. This must not be compared with ordinary stocks of 

 Crosby Egyptian. It is characterized by its great sweetness ard tenderness, lacking the usual tough fibrous 

 quality so often found in Beets. The root is remarkably smooth and of a deep red color. 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. The top is short, making it adaptable to bunching. We believe it is the 



best obtainable for early outdoor planting, and many of our customers 

 are coming back to us year after year for it, not once hesitating to pay 

 the slightlv higher price it is necessary to ask for a Beet of this quality. 

 Price, delivered: Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; V 4 lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.40; 5 lbs. 

 Detl - i t in or more, $1.25 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.; i/ 4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25; 

 5 lbs. or more, $1.15 per lb. 



Detroit Dark Red 



PROVEN 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 de- 

 scribed 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.; V 4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. or 

 more, 95 cts. per lb. 



Dark 

 Red Beet 



