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D, M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH. 



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COPYRIGHTED ia<57 

 Y^ Bv D M FEai^Y 6( CO. -' 



BEET 



Early Eclipse 



CULTURE— The best results are obtained on a deep, rich, sandy loam. If 



wanted very early, sow such sorts as Crosby's Egyptian or Detroit Dark Red in 



hotbeds and transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For general crop sow in 



freshly prepared soil as soon as the ground will permit, in rows eighteen inches 



apart covering about an inch deep and pressing the soil firmly over the seed. When the 



plants are well established thin out to four inches apart in the row. For winter use the 



turnip varieties may be sown in June so as to mature late in the season; the roots are 



stored in a cellar and covered with sand or sandy soil to prevent wilting; or they may be 



kept outdoors in pits such as are used for apples and potatoes. One or two ounces, or 



single packets of two or three sorts, will give a good supply for a large family. 



Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip '^^S.X'lWoJ^^tl^oT^,^^'^^ 



early, with small top. Leaf stem and veins dark red, leaf dark green, dotted with red, root very 

 dark red. rounded on top. but flat beneath, with very small tap root; flesh dark red, zoned with lighter 

 shade; hard, crisp and tender when young. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; \ Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



The name of this variety is misleading, as it resembles the Egyp- 

 tian only in its extreme earliness. The stock we offer is of a dis- 

 tinct vermilion 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 Egyp- 

 tian and we think of better quality. One of the best for early planting out of doors. It become;, fit for 

 use sooner than any other variety but it is not as well suited as the Egyptian for forcing in hotbeds or 

 for transplanting. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb. 70c. 



Long experience has shown this variety of our own intro- 

 duction to be the best deep red turnip beet, not only for 

 market gardeners, but for home use. It is also by far the 

 best for canning, making a strikingly handsome product, much superior to that obtained from any other 

 variety. Its small top, early maturing and the splendid shape and color of the root make it popular with 

 every one who plants it. Top small, upright-growing, so that the rows may be close together; ieaf stem and 

 veins dark red. blade green: root globular or ovoid and very smooth; color of skin dark blood-red; flesh deep 

 vermilion red, zoned with a darker shade, very crisp, tender and sweet and remaining so for a long time. We 

 believe that the stock of this variety which we offer will produce a crop more uniform in shape, color and 

 quality than any other beet seed obtainable. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; \ Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



A very early maturing beet especial- EARLY TURNIP BASSANO. Top large; leaf stems light 



red; leaf light green; root large, round, turnip-shaped; 

 flesh pink, zoned with white; very SAveet and tender when 

 young. An excellent soi-t to plant for use as "greens." 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz; 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 30c; Lb. 55c. 



Crosby's Egyptian 



Detroit Dark Red Turnip 



ly desirable for the home garden 

 Top of medium size. Root nearly globular, with a small 

 tap and small collar. Flesh bright red, zoned with white, 

 very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when young. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; \ Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



ir.jMAf^*-k^'o IToi^Tir Top small, spreading; ribs and 



ILamana S r-ariy short leaf stalks dark red; blade 

 'Rli^rkrl Tiiftiir* ^^ ^^^^ bright green, with wavy edge; 



DiOOQ 1 Umip root dark red, interior color purplish 

 red, with little zoning; crisp, tender, sweet and an ex- 

 cellent keeper. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 30c; 

 Lb. 60c. 



EARLY BLOOD TURNIP (Improved). An extra selected 

 stock of Blood Turnip, having larger, coarser top and root 

 than the Detroit Dark Red and requiring a considerably 

 longer time to mature. Excellent for summer and autumn 

 use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



BASTIAN'S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. Top small, stem 

 pvirplish-pink: leaf bright green: root with medium sized 

 tap, turnip-shaped, bright red. Flesh light purplish-red, 

 zoned with white: crisp, tender, very sweet and of good 

 quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 0z. 15c; >j Lb. 30c; Lb. 55c. 



DEWING'S BLOOD TURNIP. Top medium sized; leaf stem 

 and veins dark red; leaf green; root dark red, turnip-shap- 

 ed with large tap, flesh carmine red zoned with lighter 

 shade, tender, sweet and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c; 

 Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 30c; Lb. 60c. 



DM I7rki*«-ir J?r Pri'c ^his is an entirely distinct 

 . IVl. r erry Cfc ^O S variety and we consider it 

 1-I»1£ I ^^^ Vl\^^A by far the best for winter and 

 naiT LdOng JDlOOa spring use. The root is deep 

 red, very symmetrical, two or three times as long as thick 

 and always smooth and handsome. The flesh is rich, dark 

 red, very sweet, crisp and tender, never becoming woody 

 even in portions above the ground; it retains its good 

 quality longer than other sorts. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 

 3 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 30c; Lb 70c. 



I ^•^^r r\««.lj- Rlr^r^rl --^^ standard late variety keep- 

 LiOng L^arK DlOOa in^ ^en through the winter. 

 It is of good size, long, smooth, growing half out of the 

 ground, with few or no side roots. Skin dark purple, 

 almost black; flesh dark red, very tender and sweet. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz. 15c; H Lb. 30c; Lb. 55c. 

 SWISS CHARD, OR SEA KALE BEET. Although little 

 known in America, this vegetable is worthy of a place in 

 every garden. The leaf and the leaf stems are the parts 

 used and they are much superior to those of other beets 

 to use as greens. Later in the season the broad, flat, 

 beautiful, wax-like leaf stems are cooked as a salad or 

 pickled.Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 3 Oz, 15c; H Lb. 3Cc;Lb. 60c. 



