F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington. D. C. 



Garden or Table Beets 



NEW 



SUPERB 



13EET. 



1 ounce to 50 feet of drill. 

 5 to 6 pounds to the acre. 

 We consider Beets as deserving a very large place in all 

 gardens. They are most easily grown, and the home gar- 

 dener may commence using the roots as soon as they become 

 the size of the end of one's thumb, and at which 

 time the tops are also delicious if cooked like 

 greens. Sowings being made throughout the sea- 

 son insures a full supply, and if a quantity of 

 ' seed is sown about August 1st the planter is 

 enabled to obtain a fine lot of roots for storing 

 ^ for wintfer use. 



Culture. Our beet seed is grown from selected trans- 

 planted roots and have given truclters and market gar- 

 deners, who appreciate a high standard of perfection, 

 the utmost satisfaction. The soil best suited for beet 

 culture is that which is rather light and well enriched. 

 Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as 

 the ground can be worked. When the plants are large 

 enough, thin out to stand 6 inches apart in rows; con- 

 tinue sowing for a succession as late as the middle of 

 .\ugust. Keep well cultivated. 



Superb. (See illustration.) Has taken the 

 lead among early turnip-shaped Beets entirely by 

 superior merit of everything pertaining to a Beet to make a 

 .recognized leader. It is very early, indeed; it is 8 to 10 days 

 ahead of any other early sort now offered. The shape is uniformly 

 perfect, being entirely free from fibrous side roots, which are so 

 objectionable; in fact, it is the smoothest Beet within our knowl- 

 edge. The flesh is a rich, dark blood-red, tender, crisp, and de- 

 liciously sweet, besides having a v^-y small top; is an ideal 

 variety for bunching. Will produce a good crop inside of seven 

 weeks from sowing. Is excellent as a forcing sort or as a main 

 crop. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Wonderful Early. (See page 2.) Extra quick in maturing, small tap 

 root, small tops, deep dark red color, fine-grained flesh; in fact, it is the 

 best yet introduced for early market. Grown in hot beds, cold frames or 

 open ground. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



Crosby Extra Early. A very superior strain of 

 blood-red Egyptian, carefully selected for years by 

 Mr. Crosby, a noted market gardener, whose aim was 

 to secure a perfect forcing variety. The results ob- 

 tained were handsome form, good size, few small tops, 

 very small tap root, fine quality, and, above all, quick, 

 rapid growth. The shape is very desirable, not flat 

 like the ordinary Egyptian, nor so round as the 

 Eclipse. Pkt.. 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 35 cts.; 

 y^ lb., 65 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Dewlng's Blood Turnip. Tops medium size and 

 veins dark red; leaves green; roots dark red, turnip- 

 shaped, with large top; flesh carmine red, zoned with 

 lighter shade; tender, sweet and a good keeper. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 35 cts.; J^ lb., 65 cts.; 

 lb., $1.25. 



Edmand's Blood Turnip. The flesh is deep blood 

 red in color and exceedingly sweet and tender in qual- 

 ity. It is round and smooth in shape and of good 

 market size. It has a small top. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 35 cts.'; lb., $1.25. 



Half Long Blood. We recommend this beet to be 

 of gi-eat value. Its roots are of an attractive shape, 

 its flesh is dark deep red and very tender and sweet. 

 As a fall and winter beet it has few equals. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25- 



Extra Early Bassano. This Beet is sometimes 

 called Philadelphia Sugar Beet. Root large, turnip 

 shape; come very early, and are very sweet and ten- 

 der; flesh bright light red. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 

 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Detroit Dark Red Turnip. One of the best deep red 

 Turnip Beets for market gardeners or home use. Its 

 small upright growing tops, early maturing, and fine 

 globular shape and color of the roots make 

 it very popular with every one who plant it. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; 

 14 lb., 75 cts.; lb., $1.50. 



Bolgiano's Extra Early Eclipse. It is valuable for 

 home gardens and indispensable for market gardens. 

 It is remarkable for very rapid growth, the perfec- 

 flesh, and for its dwarf foliage. The roots are of a 

 bright, glossy red, very fine grained. Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 oz., 10 cts.; 14 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 



Crimson Globe. This splendid new variety is a 

 most valuable introduction. The color is most dis- 

 tinct, being of a rich, deep crimson; in shape uni- 

 formly a perfect globe; the skin is smooth and clean. 

 It is early in maturing, and is proving specially de- 

 sirable and profitable for market gardeners and truck- 

 ers. Its attractive appearance, splendid flavor and 

 other fine table qualities make it a favorite. Pkt., 

 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 14 lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.50- 



BOLGIANO'S 

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 EARLY 

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