COLE'S BEET SEED. 



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BEET. 



Ger. Runkel Rube. Fr. Bctterave. 

 One ounce will soiv 50 feet of drill. 



The soil which is best suited for the culture of 

 the beet is that which is rather light, provided that 

 it is thoroughly enriched with manure. For an early 

 supply sow in spring, as soon as the ground becomes 

 fit to work; about the middle of May for general 

 crop, in drills eighteen inches apart and one and a 

 half inches deep. As the plants grow, thin four to 

 six inches in the drills. The young plants make ex- 

 cellent greens. The seed will germinate more freely 

 if soaked in warm water for twenty-four hours be- 

 fore sowing; keep free from weeds by hand weeding 

 or hoeing. In October the roots may be taken up 

 and stored in cellar or put in pits outside like po- 

 tatoes, care being taken that they are not bruised 

 or injured in the process. From four to six pounds 

 will sow an acre. 



NEW COLUMBIA. See Novelties. 

 EARLY ARLINGTON. See Novelties. 

 CRIMSON GLOBE. See Novelties. 



Crosby's improved Egyptian Beet. 



CROSBY'S IjVlPROVED EGYPTIAN. The 



earliest Beet in the market. A selection from i 

 Early EgjTptian, retains the earliness of the parent ■ 

 stock, and has added thickness, giving it a more 

 desirable shape; it is the deepest red, and is of 

 finer quality than the Egyptian, being sweeter and 

 even more tender and smoother. The most desira- 

 ble sort for small beets for early ' market. A great 

 favorite among market gardeners. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



DARK RED EGYPTIAN TURNIP. Tlie 



old standard sort, being from ten to twelve days 

 earlier than the old Blood Turnip. The roots are 

 large in size, and of a rich, deep crimson color. 

 From the smallness of the tops more can be grown 

 on the same space than any other variety. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., % lb. 18 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



ECLIPSE. This variety is nearly as 



early as the Egyptian. Grows very smooth, short 

 top, sweet and tender, red flesh. Its earliness, 

 and heavy cropping qualities, will recommend it to 

 all market gardeners. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 

 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 

 EDMAND'S EARLY TURNIP. This var- 

 iety is thoroughbred, with small tops, uniform 

 roots, and of superior quality. Of hand'^ome round 

 shape, very deep blood-red in color, and exceeding- 

 ly sweet and tender in quality. They mature early, 

 and have given the very best satisfaction as a 

 bunch beet. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., ^ lb. 15 

 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Market Qarueners' Beet. 



MARKET GARDENERS'. This variety 



is an ideal "Market Gardener's" Beet, with small 

 tap-root and but few fibrous roots; color deep 

 blood-red. When cooked they are dark red, fine 

 grained and unsurpassed in quality. One sowing 

 only is necessary to produce early beets for market 

 and main crop for winter use, which is not the 

 case with any other variety Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts. 



EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. The standard 



early sort. Blood-red, turnip-shaped, with small 

 top and tap-root; very tender, and good for early 

 use and late keeping. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 

 % lb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts. 



BASTIAN'S HALF LONG BLOOD. A 



excellent half early garden variety, sweet and well 

 flavored and a good keeper; of a half-long shape; 

 also an excellent variety for winter use. Per pkt. 

 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., % lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



LONG SMOOTH DARK BLOOD. A long 



smooth winter variety, growing to a good size, 

 half out of the ground; color dark blood-red, sweet, 

 tender and keeps well, and is considered the best 

 for winter use. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., % lb. 

 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



SWISS CHARD, SILVER OR SEA KALE 

 BEET. This variety is grown for its 



leaves only; the middle of the leaf is cooked and 

 served in the same way as Asparagus; the other 

 portions of the leaf are used like Spinach. It is 

 grown extensiveh- in many European countries, 

 and considered there indispensable, and should 

 have more extended culture here. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Edmand'5 Turnip Beet, 



