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EARLY DARK OX-BLOOD BEET. 



Bolg'iano's New 1905 Variety. 



Your seeds have given perfect satis- 

 faction. J. O. Ford, 

 August 4. 1904. Texas. 



h Our Beet Seed is grown from SELECTED TRANSPLANTED ROOTS and has 

 T given the largest truckers and market gardeners, who appreciate a high standard of per- 

 il fection, the utmost satisfaction. 1 Oz. will sow 50 ft. drill, 5 or 6 lbs to acre. 



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EARLY DARK OX - BLOOD BEET. 



New 1905 Variety. 7 Reasons Why We Introduce This New Beet. 



1st. It is extra dark blood color from end of its tap root to top of it's short graceful leaves. 



2nd. Early as the Crosby Egyptian. 



3rd. Almost globe-shaped. 



4th. Small amount of even foliage of deep ox-blood color. 



5th. Beets are very smooth and free from side rootlets. 



6th. Flesh, fine grained, sweet and of an ox-blood color. 



7th. You are the loser if you don't grow Early DarK Ox Blood Beet this year. 



Price, PKt. 5c. S 10c, Oz. 15c, 1/4 Lb. 25c, 1/2 Lb. 50c, 1 Lb. 75c. 



BOLGIANO'S NEW EXTRA EARLY DEEP BLOOD BEAUTY BEET- 



18. Our long experience in the growing of Beets has shown this new strain of Beet to be the 

 best Extra Early deep-blood Turnip Beet, not only for market gardeners, but home garden. 

 Its small upright growing tops, extra early maturing, splendid shape and deep crimson color 

 make it popular with everyone. The rows may be grown close together. In the leaf 

 the stem and veins are dark red. the blade green. The roots are globular and peculiarly 

 smooth ; color of skin and flesh is deep blood red, very crisp, tender, fine-grained and sweet, 

 remaining so for a long time. We believe this excellent new stock will produce a crop more 

 uniform in shape, color and quality than any other Beet ever placed in the hands of the 

 trucker. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 2 Ozs. 15c, 1/4 Lb. 20c, 1/2 Lb. 30c, 1 Lb. 50c. 



7. Detroit DarK Red Beet.— A very superior early Blood Turnip Beet of 

 uniform type, deep color, medium size, fine grained and formed. PKt. 5c, 

 Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 35c. 



8. Early MarKet Beet. — It is very shapely in form, good size for market pur- 

 poses, and retains all its tenderness. It pleases everybody, sells well every- 

 where, hence continually grows more and more in favor. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 

 1/4 Lb 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 



9. Dirigo Beet. — An excellent variety. A few days later than Eclipse, but 

 more tender and has a smaller top. Particuliarly recommended for frame 

 growing. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 



10. Early Large Egyptian.— None better for an early or general crop than 

 the Large Egyptian; handsome shape and does not crack open. This crop 

 commands a good market all the season through. PKts. 5c and 10c, 

 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 



11. Extra Early Flat Egyptian Beet. — (Improved.) —Those who force 

 Beets under glass and favored locations are highly pleased with our IMPROVED STOCK of this Beet, which does not crack open at the 

 tops is a deep blood red uniform in type, has few tap roots and presents a handsome appearance when presented for sale, PKt. 5c, 

 Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 



12. Bastian's Extra Early Beet. — An early large size turnip-shaped Beet of the brightest 

 red color, beautifully zoned with rings of lighter color and of the very best quality. 

 PacKet 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c. 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 



6. New "Crimson Globe" Beet. (This is one of the Best Bunching Beets yet intro- 

 duced.)— We have found this one of the EARLIEST BEETS we have ever tested. The 

 root is of medium size, of very handsome globe shape, and has a remarkable smooth 

 surface. Both the skin and flesh are deep rich red, fine grained, sweet and tender in all 

 stages of growth. There is a very small tap root. The leaves are small, very dark green. 

 PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 



20. New Improved Early Blood Turnip Beet.— It is extra early, especially smooth, 

 does not grow to be overlarge, has few roots and more can be grown per acre by one-half 

 than either the Erdman's or Old Blood Turnip. It does not become stringy, since it ma- 

 tures a Beet of decided uniform type and of medium size. We especially recommend it to 

 you as a convenient variety for bunching. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, 

 Lb. 30c. 



21. Edman's Blood Turnip 

 Beet. — This is the most thorough- 

 ly fixed and uniform in type. The 

 flesh is deep blood-red in color, 

 and exceedingly sweet and tender 

 in quality ; is round and smooth 

 in shape, and of good market size. 

 Itdoesnot grow overlarge, where 

 room is permitted, as many kinds 

 are apt to do. It grows a small 

 top, and but a single tap root, 

 which fact commends itself to the 

 the gardener's attention who 

 grows Beets for bunching pur- 



CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN BEET. FoT^elpfng^during "tvlnten 

 PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 

 5. Crosby's Improved Extra Early Egyptian Beet. — Earliest of all, at the 

 same time, best of all Egyptian Beets. Almost globular in shape, perfectly smooth 

 with a single tap root and but few short tops. In color our stock is uniformly dark 

 red. Of manv new varieties introduced within the last few years none have driven 

 this standard* variety from its leading position. It is used with great profit by the 

 largest growers of Beets. If you want a true dark strain of this most excellent 

 Beet, secure your seed from Bolgiano of Baltimore. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 1 5c, 

 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 



PARSNIP. 



Bolgiaho's Hollow Hub Parsnip. 



219. Hollow Crown to a remarkable de- 

 gree, this new, excellent, fine flavored 

 Parsnip is destined to take the leading 

 place among Parsnips. Having made the 

 most careful and exhaustive trials, we 

 recommend the Hollow Hub Parsnips to 

 excel in every respect. Absence of core, 

 flesh firm and tender, delicious, delicate 

 flavor, uniformly Hollow Crown, smooth 

 even growth, all make up the merits of 

 the Hollow Hub Parsnip, Grow the best; 

 it pays. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 2 Ozs. 15c, 

 1/4 Lb. 25c, 1/2 Lb. 40c, Lb. 75c. 



Bolgiano s Hollow Crown 

 Sugar Parsnip. 



220. By rigid comparison, we have found 

 our stock to be the most perfect stock 

 offered fo: sale by anyone. It is an ideal 

 stock, a great and wonderful improve- 

 ment over the ordinary stocks sold ; it is 

 fine-grained, true hollow crown. Roots 

 do not grow as long as the old hollow 

 crown variety; have thick shoulders, 

 taper beautifully and symmetrically to a 

 single tap root. Are easily gathered, 

 heavy croppers; roots run uniformly 

 smooth, with fine-grained flesh and good 

 quality. Our Improved Private Stock 

 is the leading Hollow Crown Parsnip. 

 There is only one stock that is better, 

 that is our famous Hollow Hub Parsnip. 

 PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, 

 Lb. 30c. 



1 Ounce will Sow 200 Feet of Drill. 



5 to 6 Pounds for an Acre. 



Culture. — Sow as early in Spring as 

 weather will permit, in drills 15 inches 

 apart and ]4 inch deep, in a rich, deep; 

 soil, thin out to 6 inches apart in the 

 rows. The quality of the roots is im- 

 proved by leaving in the ground over 

 Winter for Spring use. Secure enough 

 in pits or cellars for immediate needs. 

 Valuable for feeding stock, as well as for 

 table use. 



Extra Early eclipse Beet. 



14. Extra Early Bassano.— A very early, almost flat variety 

 of Beet of high table quality when young. It has alternate 

 rings of rose and flesh color, regularly arranged. A good 

 variety for early spring use. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 



15. Long Smooth Blood Beet. — An old-time favorite in the South. Has long smooth 

 blood-red roots, going well down into the soil, enabling it to resist drought and heat. 

 Flesh very tender and sweet. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 

 19. Bolgiano's New Royal Red Beet. 12 leading points of this grand new 

 Beet. 1st. Handsome shape, a little deeper than round. 2nd. Rich, deep, crimson 

 flesh. 3rd. Exceedingly tender. 4th. Medium size, not large or coarse. 5th. Excellent 

 for both early and main crop. 6th. Tops very small and dark. 7th. Skin very dark 

 and remarkably smooth. 8th. It has a small tap root. 9th. Specially early and 

 shapely on light soil. 10th. Beautifully ringed or zoned when cut open, which makes 

 it a very attractive dish. 11th. Excellent keeper. 12th. Deliciously sweet. PKt. 5c, 

 Oz. 10c. 2 Ozs. 15c, 1/4 Lb. 20c, 1/2 Lb. 30c. Lb. 50c. 



Bolgiano's Extra Early Eclipse Beet. 



4. The remarkable demand and the ever increasing popularity of this Beet would 

 compel us, if we had not from our own tests passed judgment upon it, to rank it among 

 the most valuable varieties we have for either market or private gardens. It was 

 introduced from Germany as a selection or hybrid from the famous Egyptian. It is 

 remarkable for its very rapidgrowth, the perfection of its form — which is globular — 

 of its beautiful crimson flesh and for its dwarf foliage. The roots are of a bright 

 glossy red; very fine grain, and of a delicious flavor. PKt. 5c, Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 

 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 



13. Lentz Extra Early Beet. — This variety is becoming very popular with many of 

 our market gardeners, both for shipment and nearby market. Color a dark blood 

 red, tender and sweet at all stages of growth. Has small top and with favorable 

 seasons can be used in six weeks from sowing. Very productive, a splendid keeper 

 and shipper. PacKet 5c. Oz. 10c, 1/4 Lb. 15c, 1/2 Lb. 20c, Lb. 30c. 



Pkt. Oz. X lb. V 2 lb. lb. 



16. Columbian Beet, ... 5c 10c 15c 20c 35c. 



17. Electric Beet, For Texas Truckers 5c 10c 15c 20c 35c. 



Bolgiano s 

 Great Giant ' Salsify. 



Salsify or Oyster Plant. 



Bolgiano s New "GREAT GIANT" Salsify. 



275. By far the largest, smoothest, most tender Salsify ever 

 sold to the trucker. Its delicious flavor and attractive appear- 

 ance brings the buyers and holds their trade. It easily outsells 

 every other Salsify, for "It is the 

 Best. " It outyields all other 

 varieties.^ Truckers who have 

 tried the "Great Giant," say it is 

 ideal, it is the Salsify they will 

 always grow in preference to all 

 others, for they readily sell all 

 they bring to market at better 

 prices and much quicker than 

 their neighbors. Grow the best. 

 It pays. PKt. 10c, Oz. 15c, 

 2 Ozs. 25c, 1/4 Lb. 40c. 1/2 Lb. 

 60c, Lb. $1.00. 



Sandwich Mammoth White 



Salsify 



276. A new, improved Salsify. 

 Double the size of many other 

 sorts; superior in quality, pure 

 white color, very meaty and fine 

 flavor. Market gardeners use it 

 exclusively. PKt. 5c. Oz. 10c, 

 2 Ozs. 15c, l/4Lb.25c,l/2Lb.35c. 

 Lb. 65c. 



LARGE WHITE.-PKt. 5c, Oz. 

 10c. 2 Ozs. 15c, 1/4 Lb. 20c. 

 1/2 Lb. 35c, Lb. 60c. 



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| Messrs. J. Bolgiano & Son, i 

 | Baltimore, Md. I 



= Gentlemen: — The new "Early | 

 = Fortune" Cucumbers are all I 

 = that you claim for them. They = 

 | are fully as early and more 1 

 | prolific than any I have ever | 

 = planted before. Yours truly, i 

 | S. C. GATES, | 



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