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 68 Beet, Lentz Extra-Early 



This Beet is in great demand by our local Philadelphia County trade. It is also being grown with 

 success by market-gardeners in widespread parts of the country. The seed is grown every year for 

 us by local maricet-gardeners who fully understand the value of producing stock which is absolutely 

 true. Lentz Extra-Early matures in about fifty-five days, and the dark red root is most deliciously 

 sweet and tender. The inside is zoned red and white. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V^lh. 25 cts., lb. $1, 

 10 lbs. $9. 



72 Bastian's Half-Long 



One of the most important Beets in our trade, and therefore one about which we have taken a 

 great deal of care to assure our customers of trueness to the original type. The stock we offer is 

 grown and selected on our Windermoor Farm, and we stand back of it with the full assurance that 

 it will give as good satisfaction as any half-long Beet which has ever been produced. As a late Beet 

 for winter and spring use it is unexcelled. The roots are deep red in color, very smooth and uniform. 

 The interior is a rich red, zoned with a lighter red, and the flesh is sweet and tender. It retains its 

 eating qualities longer than any other sort we know of. When matured, the root is about 3J^ inches 

 in diameter and will mature under favorable conditions in from sixty to sixty-five days. Pkt. 5 Cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 25 cts., lb. $1, 10 lbs. $9. 



74 Long Dark Blood 



A late variety that ranks high for fail and winter use, handsome in appearance and of good quality. 

 As the name implies, the color is a deep rich red. Sweet, crisp, and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 %Yb. 25 cts., lb. $1, 10 lbs. $9. 



MANGEL-WURZEL BEET 



As a succulent feed for all classes of live-stock, especially milch cows, Mangel-Wurzel Beets rank second only 

 to ensilage. In some sections where the silo is not being used by dairy farmers, the Mangel-Wurzcl is especially 

 popular. Mangels should be fed to dairy cows immediately after milking, as if they are fed in large amounts before 

 milking they sometimes taint the flavor of the milk. For the best results the seed should be sown early in May, 

 and the crop should always be harvested before the hard freezes come on in November, as the portion above the 

 ground is damaged by the cold weather. The roots are then gathered and stored in a cool, damp place away from freezing weather 

 or may be buried in the ground the same as turnips. 



Giant 

 of Battles 

 Mangel 

 (reduced) 



85 Giant of Battles 



(Sludstrup, or Yellow Intermediate) 



This variety has made an excellent reputation with farmers who 

 desire a high percentage of feeding value together with a large 

 yield to the acre. The roots grow cylindrical in shape, with solid 

 flesh. One of the best points of this variety is that a large por- 

 tion of the Mangel grows above ground, making it easily pulled. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V4lb. 25 cts., lb. 85 cts., 10 lbs. $7.50. 



91 Giant Half-Sugar Rose 



Like the Giant of Battles this variety grows a large part of its 

 root above ground. It has a large sugar content, and is used for 

 sugar-making as well as for cattle-feeding. The roots are rose- 

 colored and exceptionally smooth for a Mangel Beet. It is also 

 a very heavy cropper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilh. 25 cts., lb. 

 85 cts., 10 lbs. $7.50. 



87 Mammoth Long Red 



This variety is sometimes known as Jumbo, Norbitan Giant, or 

 Colossal. It IS perhaps the most universally used Mangel Beet, 

 and deserves this popularity. It forms extremely large, long, 

 straight roots, making its yield to the acre exceptional. A single 

 specimen of this variety often weighs twenty to thirty pounds. 

 The feeding value of this variety is very good, but it ranks second 

 to one or two other varieties in regard to quality. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., V4lb. 25 cts., lb. 85 cts., 10 lbs. $7.50. 



89 Golden Tankard 



Golden Tankard is a smooth, yellow-fleshed Mangel having 

 large roots tapering suddenly at the bottom. It has small tops, 

 and can, therefore, be grown in rows closer together tiian the 

 other spreading varieties. It is especially recommended for sheep 

 and poultry. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V4U). 25 cts., lb. 85 cts., 

 10 lbs. $7.50. 



80 SWISS CHARD, Giant Lucullus 



This excellent but little-known vegetable is sometimes listed as Silver or Spinach Beet. It is used extensively for its large, tender 

 leaves and leaf-stalks which are cut just as you would cut sp nach. Later in the season the broad, flat, wax-like leaf-stems are cooked 

 and pickled as celery. It is a vegetable which is worthy of a place in every garden but it is too little known by the majority of planters. 

 We feel that market-gardeners have not taken it up as extensively as they should. 



By all means the best strain of Chard to be had. The stalks are nearly as thick and broad as rhubarb, and from 10 to 12 inches 

 long below the leaf. The plant is from 2 to 2J2 feet high. The leaves are heavily crumpled or savoyed, and are very crisp and tender. 

 Sown outdoors the usable size is reached in nine to ten weeks, but the leaves may be cut earlier than this. Pkt. 5 Cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 Vilb. 25 cts., lb. 85 cts., 10 lbs. $7.50. 



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