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A rc-cliet of Beet 

 Seed contcino more 

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Early Yellow 

 TURNIP BEET 



Similar to the Blood Turnip Beet 

 except in color, which is a bright 

 yellow. It is of a very sweet, fine 

 flavor and is deservedly popular. 

 The roots are round and smooth 

 and are of good marketable size. 

 The shape is tbe kind most desired. 

 As a matter of fact, the Early Yel- 

 low has much to recommend it and 

 nothing can truly be said against it. 

 Pkt. 5c.; oz- 8c; 2 oz. 15c; H lb. 25c.; 

 H lb. 40c. ; lb. 75c. 



BUCKBEE'S SELECTED PEDIGREE VARIETIES. 



German, Kunkel-Rtjbe; French, Bettebave; Spanish, Bettebaoa; Swedish, Betob. 



Ono ounco to fifty feet of drill. Five OS Biz pounds to the acre In drills. 



CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN. 



fTfTT IfYTRTi 1 Tho beet result} cto obt-ined on a deep, rich sandy 

 ^ U *•* loao. If wanted early aorj in hot beds and transplant, 



catting ofl the outer loaves. For general crop sow as soon as the ground 

 will permit, in drills 18 inohoo opart, and thin out to3 inches intherow. For 

 winter use the turnip varietieo may bo sown in June. If possible, 60w in 

 freshly prepared soil, which should be pressed firmly over seed. A6upply 

 may be had for winter use by storing in collar and keeping covered with 

 sand or sandy soil to prevent wilting, or thoy may bo kept outdoors in pita. 



I can supplythe following new and standard varieties of B^ets, 

 which are too well known to need extended description, at the 

 uniform price of Pkt. 3c. 1 oz. 6c. ; 2 oz. 10c. ; Yi lb. 15c. ; Yt lb. 25c. ; 

 lb. 40c. 



EDffiAND'S EARLY BLOOD TTJB.HTP— Roots round and smooth, 



tiood marketable size; skin and flesh dark blood-red. 

 BASTIAN'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 market or 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; can- 

 not be surpassed for bunching to get into market early. 

 NEW ELECTRIC— Surprisingly fine variety. Remarkably early, 



turnip-shaped; rich red flesh, exceedingly tender. 

 MARKET GARDENERS— One of the most valuable strains of 



lialt'-iong Blond Beets ever offered for earlv or late use. 

 DEWING'S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP — Flesh deep blood-red, 



very fonder and sweet: grows uniformly to a good size. 

 EARLY BLOOD TURNIP — A round, smooth variety ; very early, 



vigorous grower; small top sort, and of bright red color. 

 LATE BLOOD TURNIP — Popular everywhere. Symmetrical in 



shape; llesh deen blood-red color, tender and sweet. 



COLUMBIA BEET. 



1— Tire roots are of a neat turnip shape, with smooth Bkin and deep 

 Wood-red flesh, of rich, tender quality. It is ready to nso very early, growing 

 as quickly as does the Egyptian, while it does not become- coar6© andetringy 

 when of largo size. Compared with such famous sorts as Edmand's and 

 Eclipse, the Columbia h"\s 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; 2 oz. 13c; X lb. 18c; Xlb. 30c; lb. GOc 



2 — The Eabijest Beet in the Masket. — A selection from that stand- 

 ard market Beet, Early Egyptian, which retains the oarliness of the parent 

 stock and has added thickness, giving it a more dc€irablo shape; it is tho 

 deepest red, almost black in color, and is of finer quality than the Egyptie: , 

 being sweeter and.even more tender and smoother. Tho most desirable sort 

 for small beets for early market, a6 it is in presentable market sha~o 

 quicker than any other sort. It is a very rapid grower and can be sown out- 

 side as late as July. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; X lb. 18c.; H lb. 

 30c; lb. 50c 



BUCKBEE'S NEW HALF-LONG BLOOD. 



3 — Entirely distinct and by far the best variety for winter use. Hcots 

 half aa long as Long* Dark Blood, but on account of their thickneso wei^h 

 just ae much. Always smooth; rich dark red flesh, sweet, crisp, tondor end 

 never woody, even in portions above ground. One of the best sorts. I?Iit. 

 4c; oz. 7c; % oz. 12c; X lb. 18c; lb. 3dc; lb. 50c 



Buckbee's Improved Long Dark Smooth Blood. 



4 — Tops large, neck small; leaf stems and veins red; leaf gToon; :rcct3 

 large, tapering towards both ends, growing even with surf ace; Cctll red 

 flesh; tender and eweet, and remaining so even when kept till 6prin/T. I?kt» 

 3c; oz. 6c; 3 oz. lOc; % lb. 16c; H lb. 25c; lb. 40^. 



NEW TRUE DARK STINSON BEET. 



5 — Excellent for the open garden. This is particularly valuablo for 

 forcing, because it produces less foliage than any other variety, and can be 

 grown close together. The roots are smooth end regular in form; tho skin is 

 dark blood-red. Flesh fino grained and cooks dark blood-red. Remains in 

 fine condition for a longtime. Pkt» 4c; oz. 7c; 2 oz. 12c; }i lb. 

 13c; H lb. 30c; lb. 50c. 



SWISS CHARD, OR SILVER BEET. 



Sometimes Called Sea Kale Beet.— A distinct vegetable and much 

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

 that the roots are of no value as beets. Sown early, in tho rpring, it makes a 

 rapid growth of leaves, and is fit for use for greens cooner than any other 

 variety. Later the leaves grow very larg6, with broad, flat, beautifully white, 

 wax-like stems and midribs.whj.ch may be cooked liko asparagus or made 

 into most attractive pickles. Pkt. 3c; oz. 6c; 55 oz.lOc; Xlb. 15c; 

 X lb. 25c; lb. 40c. 



BLACK QUEEN. 



Fine new sort, which I can highly recommond, Hoots pear-shaped, of 

 medium size, fine form, nearly buried in Boil. Flesh doep red color, almost 

 black; leaves large, nicely crimpled, of deep color. Pkt. 4c; oz. 7c; 2 

 oz. 12c; X lb. 18c; H lb. 30c; lb 50c 



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