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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



Crosby's Special Egyptian Beet 



GARDEN BEETS 



One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill — 5 to 6 pounds for an acre. 



Beets are easily the favorite of all root crops. Best results are ob- 

 tained in well drained loamy soil, although any soil will do if it is deeply 

 dug and cultivated frequently. Sow as early as the ground can be pre- 

 pared, in rows 18 inches apart and 1 inch deep, pressing the soil down 

 firmly over the seed. A continuous supply of beets can be had through- 

 out the season by sowing seeds every two weeks up to early August. 

 Make a liberal planting in July to provide roots for winter use. Beets 

 stored in a cool cellar, covered with dry earth or sand, will keep their 

 tenderness and flavor all winter. 



Crosby's Special Egyptian. No finer strain is grown than the stock 

 we offer of this largely used beet. It is of rapid growth, with small 

 tops, the roots taking on their turnip shape at an early stage; deep blood 

 red and of fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., yi lb. 45 cts., lb. SI. 10. 



Early Wonder. A handsome early beet of deep turnip shape, recom- 

 mended for both market and home gardens. Flesh blood red, tender 

 and of good flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 3^ lb. 45 cts., lb. SI. 10. 



Detroit Dark Red. An ideal main crop beet, universally planted. 

 Large globe-shaped roots, sweet, fine grained and dark red in color. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 45 cts., lb. SI. 10. 



Extra Early Egyptian. Fine for first earh- crop and for forcing. 

 Roots dark red and decidedly flat ; flesh sweet and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., 

 oz. 15 cts., 1^ lb. 35 cts., lb. 85 cts. 



Early Model. Small tops and perfect globe-shaped roots which 

 are smooth, dark red and quicklv attain a good size. Flesh tender and 

 sweet. Pkt. lOcts., oz. 15 cts., H lb. 40 cts., lb. Sl.OO. 



Crimson Globe. A good second earh- and main crop beet. Attrac- 

 tive globe shape; flesh and skin are both dark; quality excellent. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 34 lb. 30 cts., lb. 85 cts. 



Bastian's Half Long Blood. A late maturing variety, requiring 

 90 to 100 days to reach full size. Roots long and smooth; flesh sweet 

 and of dark red color. A splendid winter keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 

 cts., li lb. 30 cts., lb. 85 cts. 



