1009 B STREET. N.W., WASHINGTON, D. C. 



1 oz. to 50 ft. drill. 



Beets 



5 to 6 lbs. to acre. 



i favorite. 



Culture of Berts. Our best seed are grown from selected transplanted roots, 

 ►.-..en truckers and market gardeners, who appreciate a high standard of 

 perfection, the utmost satisfaction. The soil best suited for beet culture is that which 

 is rather light and well enriched. Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early 

 as the ground can be worked. When the plants are large enough, thin out to stand 

 6 inches apart in rows; continue sowing for a succession as late as the middle of August. 

 Keep well cultivated. 



Superb. Has taken the lead among early turnip-shaped Beets en- 

 tirely by superior merit of everything pertaining to a Beet to make 

 a recognized leader. It is very early, indeed; it is 8 to 10 days ahead 

 of any other early sort now offered. The shape is uniformly perfect, 

 being entirely free from fibrous side roots, which are so objectionable; 

 in fact, it is the smoothest Beet within our knowledge. The flesh is 

 a rich, dark blood-red, tender, crisp, and deliciously sweet, besides 

 a very small top; is an ideal variety for bunching. We offered 

 the first time in 1910, and we were delighted by the favor- 

 able reports received, although we knew everyone would be delighted 

 with its superiority. Will produce a good crop inside of 7 weeks 

 from sowing. Is excellent as a forcing sort or as a main crop. Packet, 

 Sand 10c; \i lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



< r,.-l»y Extra Early I American Grown). A very superior strain 



of blood-red Egyptian, carefully selected for years by Mr. Crosby, a 



noted market gardener, whose aim was to secure a perfect forcing 



The results obtained were handsome form, good size, few small tops, very small tap 



root, fine quality, and, above all, quick, rapid growth. The shape is very desirable, not quite 



so flat as the ordinary Egyptian, nor so round as the Eclipse. Packets, 5 and 10c; j^ lb., 20c; 



H lb.. 35c; lb., 60c. 



Crimson Globe. This splendid new variety is a most valuable introduction. The color is 

 most distinct, being of a rich, deep crimson; in shape uniformly a perfect globe; the skin is smooth 

 and clean. It is early in maturing, and is proving specially desirable and profitable for market 

 gardeners and truckers. Its attractive appearance, splendid flavor and other fine table qualities 

 Packets, 5 and 10c: \i lb., 20c; lb., 60c 

 Bolgiano's Extra Early Eclipse Beet. It is valuable for home gardens and indispensable for market gardens. 

 It was introduced from Germany as a selection or hybrid from the famous Egyptian. It is remarkable for its very 

 rapid growth, the perfection of its form, which is globular, its beautiful crimson flesh, and for its dwarf foliage. The 

 roots are of a bright, glossy red, very fine grained. Packets, 5 and 10c; \i lb., 15.; lb., 50c 



Extra Early Bassano Beet. This Beet is sometimes called Philadelphia Sugar Beet. Root large, turnip shape; 



come very early, and are very sweet and tender; flesh bright light red. Packet, 5c; oz., 10c; ]4 lb., 15c; Yi lb., 25c; lb., 50c 



Detroit Dark Red Turnip. One of the best deep red Turnip Beets for market gardeners or home use. Its small 



upright growing tops, earlv maturing, and fine globular shape and color of the roots make it very popular with every one 



who plants it. Packet, 5 'and 10c; \i lb., 20c; ]/ 2 lb., 35c; lb., 65c 



Edmund's Blood Turnip Beet. The flesh is deep blood red in color and exceedingly sweet and tender in quality. 

 It is round and smooth in shape and of good market size. It does not grow over large, where room is permitted, as many 

 kinds are apt to do. It has a small top. Packet, 5 and 10c ; % lb., 20c ; V 2 lb., 30c ; lb., 50c 



Dewingra Blood Turnip. Tops milium size and veins dark red; leaves green; roots dark red, turnip-shaped, with 

 large top; flesh carmine red, zoned with lighter shade; tender, sweet, and a good keeper. Packet, 5 and 10c; J-^ lb., 20c; 

 Hlb., 30c; lb., 50c 



Half Long Blood Beet. We recommend this beet to be of great value. 

 Its roots are of a pleasant shape, its flesh is dark deep red and very tender 

 and sweet. As a fall and winter beet it has few equals. Packet, 5c; oz., 10c; 

 \i lb., 20c; ]/ 2 lb., 30c; lb., 50c 



Mangel-Wurzel, Beet for Cattle Food 



Four Pounds to Acre. 



Improved Sugar Beet. Large grow- 

 ing sort; rich in sugar, hardy and very 

 productive. Lb., 30c 



(.olden Tankard Yellow-Flesh Man- 

 gel. Deep yellow-fleshed, of milk-pro- 

 ducing quality. Lb., 30c. 



Giant Mangel-Wurzel. The heaviest 

 cropper, of mammoth size; fine quality. 

 Lb., 30c 



Swiss Chard or Sea Kale Beet. The 



leaf and stems are the parts used, and 

 they are much superior to those of other 

 beets to use as greens. Packet, 5c; 

 oz., 10c; M lb., 20c; lb., 60c 



Detroit Dark Red Beet 



Improved Egyptian Beet 



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 pricr, if order is accompanied with cash. This does not apply to Peas. Beans, Potatoes, Onion Sets and Corn, 

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