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



GARDEN BEETS 



Crosby's Egyptian 



CULTURE. — If wanted very early, sow in hot-beds and transplant. 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 Egj-ptian, but bj' careful selection has been 

 made thicker and of better quahtj-. For early use, either 

 for market or for familj^ gardens, this varietj' easily takes 

 the lead. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. jcj pound, 25c. Pound, 65c. 



CRIMSON GLOBE.— A second early variety, some- 

 what oblong in shape, with smooth skin and very dark 

 flesh. Good qualitj'. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. ]/i pound, 2oc. 

 Pound, 65c. 



' EARLY ECLIPSE.— Very early, dark red color, small 

 top and free from fibrous roots; will grow without thinning 

 the plants. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. 34 pound, 2oc. 

 Pound, 75c. 



DETROIT DARK RED.— Very early and an exceOent 

 keeper. Tops small. Roots dark red and globular in shape. 

 Tender and sweet. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. 3^ pound, 25c. 

 Pound, 75c. 



IMPROVED EARLY BLOOD TURNIP.— An improved 

 variety of the Early Blood Turnip; of deep blood-red 

 color; fine form and flavor. An excellent market sort. 

 Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. 34 pound, 25c. Pound, 70c. 



EDMAND'S TURNIP BLOOD.— Seed grown from 

 originator's choice stock. This variety is thoroughlj- fixed 

 and uniform in type. The flesh is deep blood-red in color, 

 and exceedingly sweet and tender. It is round, smooth, of 

 good market size, and does not grow over-large. Packet, 5c. 

 Ounce, 10c. 34 pound, 25c. Pound, 65c. 



DEWING'S BLOOD TURNIP.— This medium early 

 table sort is tender, sweet and a good keeper. Tops medium 

 sized; leaf stems and veins dark red; leaves green. Roots 



dark purplish red, turnip shaped with medium-sized top. Flesh carmine with purplish tinge, zoned with lighter 

 shade. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. 34 pound, 25c. Pound, 65c. 



EXTRA EARLY BASSANO BEET.— This beet is sometunes caUed Philadelphia Sugar Beet. Roots large, 

 turnip shape; come very early and are very sweet and tender; one of the leading varieties in this market; flesh 

 bright hght red. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. 34 pound, 25c. Pound, 65c. 



CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN.— Very early; smooth, globe shaped; dark blood-red. The name of this 

 variety is misleading, as it resembles the Egj-ptian only in its extreme earliness. The stock we offer is of a distinct 

 dark red color, which is very attractive, not only in the beets as pulled, but after they have been cooked. They 

 are also more spherical than the Extra Early Flat Egj^ptian, and we know of no better quahtj'. 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 

 hot-beds or for transplanting. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. }4 poimd, 25c. Pound, 90c. 



BEETS— (Mangel-wurzel) 



Used for feeding cattle. Sow five pounds per acre. 



CULTURE. — Sow in April and May in thoroughly plowed, well manured soil, in drills two inches deep and 

 about 18 inches apart. Thin out to 12 inches and keep the weeds down by frequent hoeing and cultivating. Low 

 ground is best adapted for Mangel-Wurzel. 



IMPROVED MAMMOTH LONG RED.— The heaviest cropping and best long mangel. This mammoth 

 variety grows to an immense size, single roots weighing twenty to thirty pounds each, and always of a very fine 

 texture and good quahty. 34 pound, 20c. Pound, 60c. 



GOLDEN TANKARD. — A distinct variety, particularly valuable on account of its richness in saccharine 

 matter; highly prized by dairymen for its milk-producing qualities. Deep vellow flesh and skin. 34 pound, 20c. 

 Pound, 60c. 



SWISS CHARD, or SPINACH BEET 



CULTURE. — Swiss Chard is a beet grown for its leaves. The mid-rib when boiled makes dehcious greens, or 

 the leaves may be boiled and served as spinach. Sown in the spring the leaves are soon ready to eat, and will con- 

 tinue to grow all tlu-ough the summer and fall. If given a little protection it wiU survive the winter and make 

 excellent greens early in the spring. 



One ounce will sow 60 feet of drill. 



LUCULLUS. — A new variety with curled leaves Hke a Savoy cabbage. The plant grows nearly two feet high 

 and the stem and leaves are very large and of fine quality. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 15c. 34 pound, 40c. Pound, $1.25. 



