. 316 Ninth Street, N. W. 
6 P. MANN & CO., Washington, D. C. i BiceINGHE Desaae Ave 
Crosby’s Improved Egyptian. 
Garden Beets 
CULTURE —Ilf wanted very early, sow in hotbeds and trans- 
plant. For general use, plant seed as early as ground can be 
nicely worked, usually about first of April. Sow in drills 1 foot 
apart, about 1 inch deep, and thin out to 2 inches apart in rows. 
One ounce of seed to 50 feet of drill, 6 to 8 pounds per acre. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN—This variety is as early as the 
original Egyptian, but by careful selection has been made thicker 
and of better quality. For early use, either for market or for 
family gardens, this variety easily takes the lead. Pkt. 5c, 
ounce, 15c, 14 Ib. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
CRIMSON GLOBE—A second early variety, somewhat 
oblong in shape, with smooth skin and very dark flesh. Good 
quality. Pkt. 5c, ounce, 15c, 4 Ib. 35c, Ib. $1.25. 
EARLY ECLIPSE—Very early, dark red color, small top 
and free from fibrous roots; will grow without thinning the 
plants. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 Ib. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
DETROIT DARK RED—Very early and an excellent keeper. 
Tops small. Roots dark red and globular in shape. Tender 
and sweet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 4% Ib. 35c, 1b. $1.25. 
IMPROVED EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—An improved va- 
riety of the Early Blood Turnip; of deep blood-red color, fine 
form and flavor. An excellent market sort. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 
W41b. 35c, lb. $1.25. 
EDMAND’S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—Of beautiful, round 
form and good size. Flesh dark red and of finest quality. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, %4 Ib. 35c, Ib. $1.25. 
BASSANO—Top large, leaf stems light red, leaf light green, 
root large, round, Turnip-shaped, flesh pink zoned with white, 
very sweet and tender when young. An excellent sort to plant 
for use as greens. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 4 Ib. 35c, Ib. $1.25. 
CROSBY’S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN—Very early; smooth, 
globe-shaped. Dark blood red. One of the best for planting 
early out of doors. It becomes fit for use sooner than any other 
variety, and is equally suited for forcing in hotbeds or for trans- 
planting. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, %4 Ib. 35c, Ib. $1.25. 
expert selection with a special strain of Crosby’s as a basis. 
In this new beet we have perfect form, small tops and tap root, 
beautiful color, and extra early maturity. For forcing and 
bunching it is unequalled by anything on the market while the 
rich color, tenderness and flavor of the flesh make it extremely 
desirable on the table. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, '41b. 35c, Ib. $1.25. 
Selected Mangel Wurzels 
EARLY WONDER —This beet is the result of many years ot 
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Six pounds of seed will sow an acre. | 
An invaluable crop for stock feeding. Sow from April to | 
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June on well-cultivated, deep, rich soil, in drills 24 to 30 inches 
apart. g : 
MAMMOTH LONG RED—The largest and heaviest cropper 
of all the long red sorts. A most valuable and distinct variety | 
and very popular on account of its nutritious and milk-producing 
qualities. 1% Ib. 20c, Ib. 50c. 
GIANT GOLDEN TANKARD—Filesh bright golden, yellow, 
differing in this respect from all other varieties which cut white. 
14 Ib. 20c, 1b. 50c. 
Long Red Mangel. 
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet 
CULTURE.Swiss Chard is a beet grown for its leaves. | 
The mid-rib when boiled makes delicious greens, or the leaves | 
may be boiled and served as spinach. Sown in the spring, the 
leaves are soon ready to eat, and will continue to grow all — 
through the summer and fall. One ounce will sow 60 ft. of drill. 
LUCULLUS—A new variety with curled leaves like a Savoy 
cabbage. The plant grows nearly two feet high and the stem 
and leaves are very large and of fine quality. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15¢c, 
4, Ib. 35c, Ib. $1.25. l 
Swiss Chard. 
