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f^l|l|-|lf^pt The best results are obtained on a deep, rich sandy loam. If 

 ^^ua«.ui o wanted very early sow in hot-beds and transplant, cutting off 

 the outer leaves. For general crop sow as soon as the ground will permit in drills 

 eighteen inches apart and thin out to three inches in the row. For winter use, the 

 turnip varieties may be sown in June, and the beets may be kept by storing in a 

 cellar and keeping covered with sand, or sandy soil, to prevent wilting, or they 

 may be kept outdoors in pits such as are used for apples and potatoes. One or 

 two ounces, or single packets of two or three sorts, will give a good supply for a 

 large family. It is best to sow in freshly prepared soil, which should be pressed 

 firmly over the seed. 



Long experience has shown this variety 

 of our own introduction to be the best 

 deep red turnip beet, not only for mar- 

 ket gardeners, but for the home garden. Its small upright-growing tops, early maturing, and the splendid shape and color 

 of the roots, make it popular with every one who plants it. Tops small, upright growing, so that the rows may be close 

 together; leaf -stems and veins dark red, blade green; roots globular or ovoid, peculiarly smooth; color of skin dark blood- 

 red; flesh bright red, zoned with a lighter shade, very crisp, tender and sweet, and remaining so for a long time. We 

 believe that the stock of this variety which we offer will produce a crop more uniform in shape, color and quality than any 

 other beet seed obtainable. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 



Detroit Dark Red Turnip Beet 



Extra Early Egyptian Crosby's Egyptian.^^ 

 Blood Turnip 



The best variety for forc- 

 ing and excellent for first 

 early 'crop out of doors, 

 being very early, with small top. Leaf stems and veins dark 

 red, leaf dark green, dotted with red; roots very dark red, 

 rounded on top, but fiat beneath with very small tap roots ; 

 flesh dark red, zoned with lighter shade, hard, crisp and 

 tender when young, but becoming woody with age. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



The name of this variety is misleading as it resembles the 

 Egyptian only in its extreme earliness. It is larger, lighter 

 colored and more nearly spherical; one of the best for early 

 planting out of doors. It is a most excellent sort, becoming fit 

 for use sooner than any other variety, but it is not as well 

 suited for forcing in hotbeds or for transplanting as the 

 Egyptian. 



Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; %kLb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 



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Early Eclipse Tops small, dark purplish-green shading to lighter color 

 on outside of leaves. Roots nearly globular, with a small tap root and very- 

 small collar. Flesh dark red, zoned with a lighter shade, very sweet, crisp and 

 tender, especially when young. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c;%Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Edmand'S Early Blood Turnip Tops low, small, spreading; leaf stalks 

 and ribs dark red; blade of leaf bright green, having markedly wavy edge; roots dark red, interi- 

 or color purpHsh red, zoned with a lighter shade; crisp, tender, sweet, and an excellent keeper. 

 Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Improved Early Blood Turnip An extra selected stock of blood turnip, having- 

 larger, coarser tops and roots than the Detroit Dark Red, and requiring a considerably longer 

 time to mature. Excellent for summer and autumn use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; 

 Lb. 50c. 



BaStian'S Early Blood Turnip Tops small, stems purplish-pink, leaves bright green, roots 

 turnip-shaped, with medium sized tap: bright red. Flesh light purplish-red, zoned with white; crisp, ten- 

 : ' der, very sweet and of good quality. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



Early Turnip BaSSano Tops large; leaf stems light red; leaves light green; roots large, round, 

 turnip-shaped; flesh pink, zoned with white, very sweet and tender when young, becoming woody and taste- 

 less with age. An excellent sort to plant for use as "greens." Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 26c; Lb. 50c. 



D. M. Ferry » Go's Half Long Blood L^f ^i ft? lh°fSt?S-"w^!;JfSr 



The deep red roots are veiT symmetrical, two or three times as long as thick and always smooth and handsome. 

 The flesh is rich dark red, very sweet, crisp and tender, never becoming woody, even in portions above the ground 

 and retains its good quality longer than other sorts. We consider this the most valuable variety for winter and 

 spring use. Pkt. 5c; Oz. iOc; 2 Oz. 15c; 3^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 60c. 



Improved Lon^ Dark Blood Tops large; necks small; leaf stems and veins red; leaf green, roots, 

 large, tapering, growing even with the surface, dark red; flesh dark red. zoned with lighter shade, very tender and 

 sweet and remaining so when kept till spring. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; ^ Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c. 



&«ArS&& C^lis»«^H £%*^ &0£k \Lf3k\a%. Ro. «!>•#■ We recommend all our customers to try this distinct 

 9niS»9 ^llCirUf Wr oca imcilG E^CGi vegetable, which is superior to the common beet for 

 greens; if sown at the same time it will be fit for use before it. Later the plants form broad, flat, beautiful wax- 

 like stems which are very delicious cooked as beets, or pickled. Pkt. 6c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; % Lb. 20c; Lb. 50c.. 



