BUeKBEE'S SELEeXED PEDIGREE YHRIETIES. 



German, Munkel-Rube. French, Betterave. Spansh, Betteraga. Swedish, Betor. 



One ounce to fifty feet ot drill. Five or six pounds to the acre in drills. 



CULTURE. 



The best results are oblained on a deep, rich sandy loam. If wanted early sow in hot beds and transplant, cutting off the outer 

 leaves. For general crop sow as soon as the ground will permit, in drills 18 inches a part, and thin out to 3 inches in the row. 

 For winter use the turnip varieties may be sown in June. If possible, sow in freshly prepared soil, which should be pressed firmly over seed. A supply 

 may be had for winter use by storing in cellar and keeping covered with sand or sandy soil to prevent wilting, or they may be kept outdoors in pits. 



I can also supply the following new and standard varieties of Beets, which are too well known to need extended description, 



at the uniform price of pkt. 3c ; oz. 6c ; ^ lb. 12c ; X 1^ 20c ; lb. 35c. 

 Edmaod's Early Blood Turnip— Roots round and smooth, good marketable size; skin and flesh dark bipod red. 

 Bastlaa's Blood Turnip — A very desirable late blood-red variety ; excellent for either market or home use. 

 Detroit Dark Red Turnip — One of the most popular turnip-shaped varieties; valuable for marketer private use. 

 Lentz Blood Turnip — Tops small, roots turnip-shaped, bright red; flesh crisp, tender and sweet; fine for winter. 

 New Early Bassano — Good size, excellent for greens; cannot be surpassed for bunching to get into mi:.^'ket early. 

 New Electric — Surprisingly fine variety. Remarkably early, turnip shaped, rich red flesh, exceedingly tender. 

 Market Gardeners— One of the most valuable strains of half long Blood Beets ever offered for early or late use. 

 De wing's Improved Blood Turnip— Flesh deep blood red, very tender and sweet; grows uniformly to a good size. 

 Early Yellow Turnip — Similar to the blood turnip, except in color, which is bright yellow; of very sweet, fine flavor. 

 Early Blood Turnip — The old standby; sure to please for early use. ^ 

 Late Blood Turnip— Popular everywhere. Symmetrical in shape; flesh deep blood-red color, tender and sweet. 



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COLUMBIA BBET. 



The roots are of a neat turnip shape, with smooth skin and deep blood- 

 red flesh, of rich tender quality. It is ready to use very early, growing as 

 quickly as does the £'(7y/)Ciare, while | it does not become coarse and 

 stringy when of large size. Com- ' parpd with such famous sorts as 

 Edmand't and Eclipse, the Columbia has proved earlier than either, and 

 even better In quality. In habit of growth it is very even; the foliage 

 small, and of a rich bronze color. It is also good for winter, grown from 

 the seed sown in July. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; li, lb. 20c; Vz lb. 3.5o; lb. 60c. 



NEW TRUE DARK STINSON BEET. 



Excellent for the open garden, this is particularly valuable for forcing, 

 because it nroince^ less foliage than any other variety , and can be grown 

 close toiretner. The roots are C smooth and regular in form; the skin 

 is dark blood-red. The flesh is *^ fine grained and cooks dark blood- 

 red. Remains in fine condition for a long time. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; \i lb. 

 20c; V- lb. 35c: lb. 60c. 



-^^ SWISS CHARD, OB SILiTER BEET. 



Sometimes called Sea Kale Beet. A distinct vegetable and much su- 

 perior to the common beet for greens; it must be remembered however, that 

 the roots are of no v&\ue as beets. Sown early in the spring, it makes a 

 rnpid growth of leaves, and is fit for use for greens sooner than any other 

 variety. Later the leaves grow very large, with l.road, flat, beautifully 

 white. wa.\-like stems and midribs, which may be cooked like asparagus or 

 made into most attractive pickles. Pkt. 4c; oz. 6c; K lb. 15c; % lb. 25c; 

 U>. 40o. 



BUCKBEE'S NEW HALiF-LiONO BLOOD. 



Entirely distinct and by far the best variety for winter use. Roots half 

 as long as Long Dark Blood, but on account of their thickness weigh just 

 as much. Always smooth; rich dark red flesh, sweet, crisp, tender 

 and never woody, even in por- *' tions above ground. One of the best 

 sorts. Pkt. 4o; oz. 7v,; M lb. 20c; »4 lb. 35c; lb. 60o. 



Bnckbee's Improved Long Dark Smooth Blood. 



Tops large, neck small; leaf stems and veins red; leaf green; roots 

 large, tapering towards both ends, A growing even with surface; dark 

 red flesh; tender and sweet, and ^ remaining so even when kept till 

 spring. Pkt. 4o; oz. 6c; M lb. 15o; Vi lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 



BLACK QUEEN. 



Fine new sort, which I can hig;hly recommend. Roots pear-shaped, of 

 medium size, fine form, nearly buriecf in soil. Flesh deep red color, almost 

 black; leaves. large, nicely crimpled, of deep color. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7o; ^ lb. 

 18c; Vi lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 



CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN. 



The Earliest Beet In the Market. A selection from that standard 

 market Beet, Early Egyptian, which retains the earliness of the parent 

 stock and has added thickness, giving it a more desirable shape; it is thb 

 DEEPEST RED, ALMOST BLACK IN COLOR, and IS of finer quality than the 

 Egyptian, being sweeter and even more tender and smoother. The 

 most desirable sort for small beets for early market, as it is in present- 

 able market shape quicker than any other sort. It is a very rapid 

 grower and can be sown outside as late as July. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; J4 lb. 20o; 

 !4 lb. 35c; lb 60c. 

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