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BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY 



Crosby's Special Egyptian Beet 



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. The best re- 

 sults are obtained in deep loamy soil, well drained. Sow as 

 early as the ground can be prepared in rows 18 inches apart 

 and I inch deep, pressing the soil firmh'. A continuous supply 

 of beets can be maintained throughout the season by sowing 

 in succession up to early August. When desired for winter use 

 they are best stored in frost-proof cellars, in boxes of dr}- sanci 

 or soil. 



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

 we offer is grown of this largeh- used beet. It is of quick, 

 rapid growth, small tops, the roots taking on their turnip shaoe 

 at an early stage and of deep blood red quality'. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; ^4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Early Wonder. A handsome early beet which is a favorite 

 for the home garden as well as the commercial garden. The 

 flesh is blood red. tender and of good flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 

 cts.; Yx lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Detroit Dark Red. An ideal main crop beet that is univer- 

 salh- planted. It is desirable on account of its fine quality', 

 being sweet and fine grained and dark red in color. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; y\ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Extra Early Egyptian. Fine for first early crop. Roots 

 dark red and decidedly flat, the flesh sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 

 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J4 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.10. 



