Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



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BEET 



Ger. Itunkle Rube. Fr. Betterave. 

 One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill. 



The soil which is best suited for (he culture of 

 the beet is that which is rather light, provided that 

 it is thoroughly enriched with manure. For an 

 early supply sow in spring, ns soon as the ground 

 becomes fit to work; about the middle of May for 

 general crop, in drills eighteen inches apart and 

 one and a half inches deep. As the plants grow, 

 thin four to six inches in the drills. The young 

 plants make excellent greens. The seed will germ- 

 inate more freely if soaked in warm water for 

 twenty-four hours before sowing; keep free from 

 weeds by hand weeding or hoeing. In October 

 the roots may be taken up and stored in cellar 

 or put in pits outside like potatoes, care being 

 taken that they are not bruised or injured in the 

 process. From four to six pounds will sow, an 

 acre. 



FIREBALL. See Novelties. 

 DETROIT DARK RED. See Novelties. 

 CRIMSON GLOBE. See Novelties. 



Crosby's Improved Egyptian Beet 



CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN". The 



earliest Beet in the market. A selection from 

 Early Egyptian, retains the earliness of the 

 parent stock, and has added thickness, giving 

 it a more desirable shape ; it is the daepest red, 

 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. A great favorite among market gard- 

 eners. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Yi lb. 25 

 cts., lb. $1.00. 



DARK RED EGYPTIAN TURNIP. The old 



standard sort, being from ten to twelve days 

 earlier than the old Blood Turnip. The roots are 

 large in size, and of a rich, deep crimson color. 

 From the smallness of the tops more can be 

 grown on the same space than any other variety. 

 Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., M lb. 25 cts., lb. 

 $1.00. 



ECLIPSE. This variety is nearly as early as 

 the Egyptian. Grows very smooth, short top, 

 sweet and tender, red flesh. Its earliness, and 

 heavy cropping qualities, will recommend it to 

 all market gardeners. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 

 cts., y 4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



EDMAND'S EARLY TURNIP. This variety 

 is thoroughbred, with small tops, uniform roots, 

 and of superior quality. Of handsome round 

 shape, very deep blood red in color, and exceed- 

 ingly sweet and tender in quality. They mature 

 early, and have given the very best satisfaction 

 as a bunch beet. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., 

 lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Market Gardener's Beet 



MARKET GARDENERS'. This variety is an 

 ideal "Maiket Gardener's Beet," with small tap- 

 root and but few fibrous roots; color deep blood- 

 red. When cooked they are dark red, fine 

 grained and unsurpassed in quality. One sowing 

 only is necessary to produce early beets for 

 market and main crop for winter use, which is 

 not the case with other varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., V± lb. 25 cts., lb. 85 cts. 



COLUMBIA. 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 

 Egyptian, while it does not become/ coarse and 

 stringy. Compared with such famous sorts as 

 Edmand's and Eclipse, the Columbia has proved 

 as early and even better in quality than these 

 two really first-class varieties. In habit of 

 growth it is remarkably thoroughbred, the foli- 

 age being small, neat, and of a rich bronze 

 color. We are sure that market gardeners will 

 find it a splendid variety, while its fine flavor 

 as a table beet will delight all private planters. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 20 cts., lb. 

 75 cts. 



EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. The standard early 

 sort. Blood-red, turnip-shaped, with small top 

 and tap root ; very tender, and good for early 

 use and late keeping. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., 

 % lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



LONG SMOOTH DARK BLOOD. A long 



smooth winter variety, growing to a good size, 

 half out of the ground ; color dark blood-red, 

 sweet, tender and keeps well, and is considered 

 the best for winter use. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 



cts., % lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



SWISS CHARD, SILVER or SEA KALE 

 BEET. This variety is grown for its leaves 

 only; the middle of the leaf is cooked and served 

 in the same way as Asparagus ; the other por- 

 tions of the leaf are used like Spinach. It is 

 grown extensively in many European countries, 

 and considered there indispensable, and should 

 have more extended culture here. Per pkt. 5 

 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vi lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



