STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY, MOORESTOWN, NEW JERSEY 



BEETS 



CROSBY EGYPTIAN (x%) 



Crosby Egyptian 

 (Stokes Standard) . 



45 Days. This is a special 

 strain of seed grown from 

 roots selected for their 

 uniformity of type and 

 rich dark color. The se- 

 lection is also made for a 

 small top, which makes it 

 especially desirable for 

 cultivation in cold frames. 

 Those planters desiring 

 perfection in early and 

 main crop beet should sow 

 Stokes Standard Crosby 

 Egyptian. Oz., 15c; % lb., 

 40c; lb., $1.50; 10 lb., $14.00. 



Crosby Egyptian. 



45 Days. This, our regular 

 strain of Crosby Egyptian, 

 is suitable for all general 

 planting work. However, 

 the tops will be larger and 

 the roots will not be quite 

 so uniform. Oz., 10c; y* lb., 

 15c; lb., 40c; 10 lb., $3.80. 



Faflir FVlir»c«k 50 Days. This is one of the favorite second early varieties. The 

 H>ariy dClipse. root is globe shaped, bright red in color and 2*4 inches in diameter. 

 The interior is bright red zoned with pinkish white. This variety is also recommended 

 for trenching purposes. Oz., 10c; % lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 10 lb., $3.80. 



Detroit Dark Red. 



50 Days. A variety very largely used by market gardeners 

 and canners. It is almost globe shaped, about one-third of 

 the root growing above ground. The interior is a beautiful red. Oz., lOe; *4 lb., 15c; 

 lb., 40c; 10 lb., $3.80. 



Racfian i-Ialf I r\nrr 60 Days. This variety is grown especially for storage purposes 

 Ddblldn nau-LiOIlg. Dy market gardeners. The root is about 3% inches in diam- 

 eter when matured, color deep red, very smooth and uniform. The interior is a rich red 

 zoned with lighter red. Quality is good. Oz., 10c; % lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 10 lb., $3.80. 



I nntr riai»lr 60 Da y»« A variety recommended for fall and winter use. It 



l-.Ullg L/drK DIOOa. -will develop a length of six inches if the soil is properly culti- 

 vated in advance. The outside color is a rich blood red with no contrasting zone colors. 

 Oz., 10c; Y* lb., 15c; lb., 40c; 10 lb.. $3.80. 



New Century (Stokes Standard). A * ^fJTSd'^iiS? 



know of no superior to Xew Century. "We claim that it is the sweetest in flavor at all 

 stages of growth and its green top will be found more delicious than either spinach or 

 swiss chard. The roots may be safely kept throughout the winter if properly stored. 

 The fact that the beet does not develop a woody fiber no matter what its size, is greatly 

 in its favor. Xew Century may be planted to advantage two or three times during the 

 season from April until late in June. The demand for this beet can be developed on any 

 market. Oz., 20c; % lb., 60c; lb., $2.00; 10 lb., $19.00. 



SWISS CHARD 



Giant Lucullus. 



70 Days. This is the most satisfactory variety for general use. 

 Chard is becoming more and more a commercial product for 

 market gardeners, for its cultivation is very simple and the demand for it is increasing. 

 The strain which we offer is of very high quality. Oz., 10c; *4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c; 10 lb., $4.80. 



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