Stokes Seed Farms Coi^^any, Moorestown,New Jersey 



BEET 



We are making no changes in our Beet offerings this year with 

 the exception of New Century Late, which is being replaced in our 

 list at the request of a large number of our customers. Owing to 

 crop failure, we had to do without it during 1918. New Century 

 Late is one of the very finest late Beets that have ever been intro- 

 duced. It is grown for us privately in Lancaster County, Pennsyl- 

 vania. 



The California Beet crop turned out exceptionally fine and, 

 therefore, regardless of the European situation, we will be in a 

 position to handle a normal demand for Beets this coming year. 

 As with the other root crops, the Beet is one of the most important 

 vegetables for winter storage. Special care should be taken, how- 

 ever, to secure only the late varieties, such as New Century Late 

 or Bastian's Half-Long. 



One ounce will sow 60 feet of drill; five pounds will sow an acre 



60 Crosby's Egyptian 



Probably the most largely used Beet, both in the operations of 

 the market-gardener and for the average American home-gardener. 

 It will produce roots fit for the table more quickly than any other 

 sort. This variety is not so well suited for forcing or transplanting 

 as is the Flat Egyptian but, nevertheless, produces roots fit for use 

 at an early date. The matured roots are decidedly larger and much 

 less flattened and distinctly lighter in color than the latter variety, 

 and the zoning is distinctly lighter. The earliest roots, under 

 favorable conditions, will be fit for use within fifty days from planting, and the bulk of the crop will be taken off in fifty-five to 

 sixty days. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V4lb. 25 cts., lb. $1, 10 lbs. $9. 



Crosby's Egyptian Beets 



64 Early Eclipse (Model Red Globe or Edmunds) 



This variety is especially desirable either for the home-garden or for bunching. It wdll mature under favorable conditions in about 

 sixty days. The round, slightly top-shaped roots are bright red in color and are about 23^4 inches in diameter when matured. 



The interior is a bright red, zoned with pinkish white. Pkt. 5 Cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 

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



62 Flat Egyptian 



This Beet must not be confused with Crosby's Egyptian, as they are not similar 

 in any way except in earliness. Flat Egyptian is the best forcing Beet under culti- 

 vation. This Beet is also used in a large way for canning purposes, reaching a suit- 

 able canning size in from forty-five to fifty-five days, according to weather conditions. 

 The matured roots of this Beet are flatter and smaller than the Crosby. The color 

 is a very dark red and the interior a dark blood-red, zoned with a lighter shade. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., i/4lb. 25 cts., lb. $1, 10 lbs. $9. 



66 Detroit Dark Red 



One of the most universally planted of all varieties. The canning industry uses 

 tremendous quantities of it. It is considered the best by most home-gardeners, and 

 commercial vegetable-growers are putting in thousands of acres every season. This 

 Beet will mature under favorable conditions in about sixty days, but reaches a size 

 suitable for canning in about fifty days. Its great advantage over all other early 

 Beets is its deep red color, which makes it a favorite among all classes of planters. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., 02. 10 cts., V4lb. 25 cts., lb. $1, 10 lbs. $9. 



New Centurj' 

 Late Beet 



74 New Century Late 



It is of a half-long globe-shape type, brownish red on the outside, and the interior is a 

 deep red throughout every stage of its growth. It is a late winter Beet and should not be 

 sown as a spring variety. The introducer says of it, "It is, without 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. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., V4lb . $1, lb. $3.50. 



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