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EVE,IRYT5II!MG FOR THE GARDEN -VegeftaMe S<g@d§> 



Extra Early Egyptian Beet 



First in Flavor, First in Color. First on the Table in Early Summer. 

 An exceedingly early variety and considered by many to be the best of the 

 early garden beets. When sown in the open ground in favorable weather, the 

 roots may be pulled for table use in June, at which time they are as big as a small 

 apple, and their flavor is at its best. The root is rounded and flattened, especially 

 underneath; grows almost entirely out of the ground, to which it is held by 

 a slender tap-root. The skin is very smooth; violet-red in color; flesh of a dark 

 blood color; leaves brownish-red, more or less mixed with green. Every garden 

 should contain a few rows of this first early beet, an additional advantage <>( 

 which is that the roots may be grown very close together. Price, ioc. pkt., 

 25c. oz., 85c. Yi lb., $3.00 lb. 



Henderson's Early Blood Turnip Beet 



This is a great improvement upon the good old standard variety, Early Blood 

 Turnip Beet. It is a great favorite with many gardeners and is very attractive 

 in appearance, the roots being smooth and uniform, and the color deep blood 

 red. The flesh is tender and sweet and it is an excellent variety for canning. 

 This variety should be sown for a late crop on account of its quickness in maturing. 

 For winter storage it is unexcelled. Price, ioc. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. M lb-, $2.50 lb. 



Early Model Beet 



This splendid variety is of English origin and is perfect for table use. It is 

 medium early, coming in between Extra Early Electric and Crimson Globe. 

 The roots are of good size, slightly oval, with small, dark crimson leaves and 

 a slim tap-root. In quality and color it is peerless; very fine grained, tender and 

 sweet, never woody or stringy. Color of both skin and flesh deep rich crimson, 

 equaling that of the best long beets. (See engraving.) Price, ioc. pkt., 35c. oz., 

 $1.20 ' 4 lb., $4.00 lb. 



Eclipse Beet 



Henderson's Crimson Globe Beet 



A Grand Second Early and Main Crop Variety 



This variety has met with great favor, and is remarkably popular 

 among gardeners in all sections of the country. It needs no recom- ' 

 mendation to those who have grown it. It is of medium size generally, 

 about 3 inches in diameter, very handsome in shape, a little deeper 

 than round, with a smooth, even surface. The leaves are rich crimson 

 in color, borne on slender stems, which grow quite compactly, and 

 are thus easily removed. The flesh is deep crimson, ringed and 

 zoned in varying shades. It is exquisitely tender, and delicious 

 in flavor. Though it grows quickly enough for very early use, it will 

 remain tender for a very long period. (See engraving.) Price, ioc, 

 pkt., 35c. oz., $1.20 14 lb., $4.00 lb. 



" Henderson's Crimson Globe Beets have been thoroughly tested by 

 us, and continue to give satisfaction to ourselves and our many cus- 



tomers. 



W. L. THALES, Fullerton, Cat 



Long Smooth 

 Blood-Red Beet 



An Excellent Late Variety 

 This is the darkest colored variety 

 of Beet known, both the root and the 

 leaves being an intense dark red color. 

 It is a great improvement on the 

 common Long Blood, and is a very 

 desirable variety for winter storage. 

 At all stages of its growth it will be 

 found excellent in flavor and very 

 tender. 



As these long-rooted beets are rather 

 slow in maturing, the last sowing made 

 should be about July 4th. 



Price, 5c. pkt., 25c. oz., 75c. M lb., 

 $2.50 lb. 



Exceedingly popular, and one of the best early varieties; of uniform globular 

 shape; flesh bright, glossy-red, fine grained, and unusually tender and sweet. 

 Price, ioc. pkt., 25c. oz., 85c. M lb., $3.00 lb. 



Henderson's Electric Beet 



Extra Early. An Ideal Table Beet, Rich Red Flesh. 

 Electric Beet is the best extra early variety grown, quite as early as any, 

 perfect in form, and of medium size. The leaves are quite small and glow so 

 compactly that they may be removed without marring the symmetry of the 

 roots, so that they present an extremely attractive appearance on the table. 

 The quality is excellent, tender, sweet and quite free from tough fibre. The 

 color is most attractive, and its quick growing habit makes it particularly desir- 

 able for the private garden. Price, ioc. pkt., 35c. oz., $1.20 J4 lb., $4.00 lb. 



ROOT CROPS OF ALL KINDS 



Should be grown by the Home Gardener, because, 



storing them in cellars, or in pits outside, 



a bountiful supply of vegetable food for the 



winter may be provided. See 



page 3 for instructions on the 



storage of vegetables for winter 



use. 



To retain the full flavor of 

 Beets they should be boiled whole 

 without breaking the skin. The 

 varieties to which we give extra 

 space are so well bred that both 

 tops and roots may be removed 

 without cutting into the bulb, thus 

 effectually preserving both form and 

 flavor. 



For SUGAR BEET and MANGEL 

 WTJRZEL, see Farm Seed Depart- 

 ment, page 82. 



For Other Varieties of Table Beet, see Colored Plate, Page 10. 



