p. MANN & CO., Washington, D. C. 



316 Ninth Street, N. W 

 ^2 Block North Penna. Ave 



Garden Beets 



CULTURE. — If wanted very earl_v, sow in hotbeds and trans- 

 plant. For general use, plant seed as early as ground can be 

 nicely worked, usually about first of April. Sow in drills 1 foot 

 apart, about 1 inch deep, and thin out to 2 inches apart in rows. 

 One ounce of seed to 50 feet of drill, 6 to 8 pounds per acre. 



CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN— This variety is as early as the 



original Egyptian, but by careful selection has been made thicker 

 and of better quality. For early use, either for market or for 

 family gardens, this variety easily takes the lead. Pkt. 5c, 

 ounce 15c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 



CRIMSON GLOBE— A second early variety, somewhat 

 oblong in shape, with smooth skin and very dark flesh. Good 

 quality. Pkt. 5c, ounce 15c, J4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 



EARLY ECLIPSE— Very early, dark red color, small top 

 and free from fibrous roots ; will grow without thinning the 

 plants. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ^4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 



DETROIT DARK RED— Very early and an excellent keepea". 

 Tops small. Roots dark red and globular^ in shape. Tender 

 and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 



IMPROVED EARLY BLOOD TURNIP— An improved va- 

 riety of the Early Blood Turnip ; of deep blood-red color, fine 

 form and flavor. An excellent market sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 

 14 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 



EDMAND'S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP— Of beautiful, round 

 form and good size. Flesh dark red and of finest quality. 

 Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 



BASSANO — Top large, leaf stems light red, leaf light green, 

 root large, round. Turnip-shaped, flesh pink zoned with white, 

 very sweet and tender when young. An excellent sort to plant 

 for use as greens. Pkt 5c, oz. 15c, ^ lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 



CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN— Very early; smooth, 

 globe-shaped. Dark blood red. One of the best for planting 

 early out of doors. It becomes fit for use sooner than any other 

 variety, and is equally suited for forcing in hotbeds or for trans- 

 planting. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ]4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 



EARLY WONDER— This beet is the result of many years ot 

 expert selection with a special strain of Crosby's as a basis. 

 In this new beet we have perfect form, small tops and tap root, 

 beautiful color, and extra early maturity. For forcing and 

 bunching it is unequalled by anything on the market while the 

 rich color, tenderness and flavor of the flesh make it extremely 

 desirable on the table. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, ?4 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 



Selected Mangel Wurzels 



Six pounds of seed will sow an acre. 



An invaluable crop for stock feeding. Sow from April to 

 June on well-cultivated, deep, rich soil, in drills 24 to 30 inches 

 apart. 



MAMMOTH LONG RED— The largest and heaviest cropper 

 of all the long red sorts. A most valuable and distinct variety 

 and verj' popular on account of its nutritious and milk-producing 

 qualities. J4 lb. 20c, lb. 50c. 



GIANT GOLDEN TANKARD— Flesh bright golden, yellow, 

 differing in this respect from all other varieties which cut white. 

 Ji lb. 20c, lb. 50c. 



Long Red Mangel. 



Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet 



CULTURE. — Swiss Chard is a beet grown for its leaves. 

 The mid-rib when boiled makes delicious greens, or the leaves 

 may be boiled and served as spinach. Sown in the spring, the 

 leaves are soon ready to eat, and will continue to grow all 

 through the summer and fall. One ounce will sow 60 ft. of drill. 



LUCULLUS — A new variety with curled leaves like a Savoy 

 cabbage. The plant grows nearly two feet high and the stem 

 and leaves are very large and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 

 14 lb. 30c, lb. 90c. 



Crosby's Improved Egyptian. 



Swiss Chard. 



