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Lentz Extra-Early 



(Philadelphia-Grown) 



This is the favorite market-gardeners' Beet in 

 vicinity of Philadelphia. The seed is grown 

 for us by Philadelphia market-gardeners, 

 and is absolutely true. It is very early; 

 deliciously sweet and tender; dark red on 

 the outside, and, when cut, the inside is 

 zoned red and white. The tops are medium- 

 sized; tap-root small. Pkt. 5c, oz. 

 10c, y 4 lb. 35c, lb. $1. 



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Model Red Globe 



This is a similar Beet to the Detroit 

 Dark Red, except that it is strictly a globe- 

 shape with deep, rich blood-crimson color, 

 which it retains when cooked, making it one 

 of the most valuable varieties for canning an 

 pickling. The flavor is fine and sweet. The 

 Beets are very uniform in shape with a small 

 tap-root and a smooth bulb free from rootlets; 

 matures very early and because of this rapid 

 _ owth, can be sold when quite young. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 15 cts., i/ 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Philadelphia Half-Long 



New Century 

 Late Beet 



This is a half-long, pointed Beet. It is very largely used by the 

 Philadelphia market-gardeners, and the stock we offer is grown by 

 by one of these. This is the most excellent variety for winter 



and spring uses. The roots are deep red in color, very smooth and uniform in shape. The flesh is deep, 

 rich red, zoned with a lighter red; sweet and tender. It retains its good, tender quality longer than 

 Philadelphia Half-long Beet most other sorts. When bunched the Beets make a fine appearance. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c. V 4 lb. 35c, lb. $1. 



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New Century Late 



This is a variety we introduced in 1913, from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It 

 is of a half-long to globe-shape type. It is brown-red on the outside and deep red throughout 

 at every stage of its growth. It is a late sort, and a very fine winter keeper, retaining its 

 tender quality of flesh throughout the winter season. In solidity, fineness of flesh and firmness 

 of meat it is a wonderful variety. It is, without any qualification, the best Beet that can 

 possibly be planted for late fall or winter use, and we strongly recommend it to our market- 

 growing friends for this purpose, for it makes a fine appearance when prepared for market. 

 It can be used in all stages of growth from the very youngest Beet until it attains a size 

 of five to six pounds in weight. Be sure to plant the New Century Late for late winter use. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., y 2 fb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



SWISS CHARD 



This is a variety of Beet grown exclusively for its large, tender leaves and leaf-stalks. It 

 makes a very desirable food for poultry, they being exceptionally fond of it. The light-colored, 

 tender leaves are cut just as you would spinach, and later in the season the broad, flat, wax- 

 like leaf-stems are cooked and pickled just as you would celery. This variety is worthy of a 

 place in every garden. It is too little known by the majority of persons and to many the fine 

 quality and flavor of the leaves will be a revelation. It is known also as the Silver or Spinach Beet. 



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Giant Lucullus 



This is by all means the best strain of Chard to be had. The stalks are as thick and broad 

 as rhubarb, and from 10 to 12 inches long below the leaf. The plant is from 2 to 2}^ feet high; 

 the leaves are heavily crumpled or savoyed, and are very crisp and tender. This is the best 

 variety for the table, and the leaves make an exceedingly tasty dish. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 

 l/ 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 



Swiss Chard, or Spinach Beet, 

 Giant Lucullus 



