COLE'S BEET SEED 



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BEET 



Ger. Kuni-h- A'ii/>c\ /•>. Betterave- 

 One ounce will stnv 50 feet of drill. 



The soil which is best suited for the culture of the 

 beet is that which is rather light, provided that it is 

 thoroughly enriched with manure. For an early sup- 

 ply sow in spring, as 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 germinate 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 

 bniisid or injured in the process. From four to six 

 pounds will sow an acre. 



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 Ear- 

 ly Egyptian, retains the earliness of the parent 

 stock, and has added thickness, giving it a more 

 desirable shape; it is the deepest red, and is of 

 finer quality than the Egyptian, being sweeter and 

 even more tender and smoother. The most desira- 

 ble sort for small beets for early market. A great 

 favorite among market gardeners. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., Vx lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



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 g^own 

 on the same space than any other variety. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., 14 lb. 18 cts., lb 50 cts. 



ECLIPSE. This variety is nearly as ear- 

 ly 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., ^ 

 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



EDMAND'S EARLY TURNIP. This var- 



iety 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., ^4 lb. 15 

 cts., lb 60 cts. 



Market Gardeners' Beet 



MARKET GARDENERS'. This variety 

 is an ideal "Market 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., 

 14 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 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 

 string}^ Compared with such famous sorts as Ed- 

 \ mand's and Eclipse, the Columbia has proved as 

 early and even better in quality t»»an these two 

 reallj' first-class varieties. In habit of growth it is 

 remarkably thoroughbred, the foliage 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. 65 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., 



14 lb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts. 



LONG SMOOTH DARK BLOOD. Along 



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. 



15 cts., lb. 50 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 

 portions 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., >4 lb. 20 cts., lb 60 cts. 



