F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC.. Washington, D. C. 



1 ounce to 50 feet of drill BEETS 5 to 6 pounds to the acre. 



Prices Include Postage on Pkts., Ozs., '/4 Lbs. and Lbs. 



CULTURE. Our beet seed is grown from selected transplanted roots and 

 have given truckers and market gardeners, who appreciate a high standard A 

 of pei^fection, the utmost satisfaction. The soil best suited for beet culture 

 is that which is rather light and well enriched. Sow in drills 1 foot apart 

 and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked. When the plants 

 are large enough, tliin out to stand 6 inches apart in rows; continue sowing 

 for a succession as late as the middle of August. Keep well cultivated. 



The early varieties mature in 50 to 60 days; the midseason and late 

 varieties require 70 to 100 days. Beets can readily be kept for winter use 

 by packing them in slightly moist earth and storing in a cool cellar. 



218. Bolgiano's Extra Early Superb. ("Best in Garden" Va- 

 riety.) Has taken the lead among early turnip-shaped Beets entirely 

 by superior merits of everything pertaining to a Beet to make a recog- 

 nized leader. It is very early, indeed; it is 8 to 10 days ahead of any 

 other early sort now offered. The shape is uniformly perfect, being 

 entirely free from fibrous side roots, which are so objectionable; in 

 fact, it is the smoothest Beet within our knowledge. The flesh is a 

 rich, dark blood-red, tender, crisp, and deliciously sweet, besides hav- 

 ing a very small top; is an ideal variety for bunching. Will produce 

 a good crop inside of seven weeks from .sowing. Is excellent as a 

 forcing sort or as a main crop. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 35 cts.; 

 lb. S1.25. postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots, $1.10 lb.; 5-lb. lots, $1.05 

 lb.; 10-lb. lots, Sl.OO lb. 



Superb 



Extra Early 



Beet. 



10103. Bolgiano's Deep Blood Beauty. Our long 

 experience in the growing of Beets has shown this strain of 

 Beet to be one of the Best Extra Eai-ly Deep Blood Turnip 

 Beet. Roots are globular and peculiarly smooth; color is 

 of blood red, very crisp, tender, fine-grained and sweet, re- 

 maining so for a long time. We believe our excellent new 

 stock will produce a crop unifonm in shape, color and of 

 superior quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; |4 lb. 35 cts.; 

 lb. $1.25, postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots, $1.10 lb.; 5-lb. 

 lots, $1.05 lb.; 10-lb. lots, $1.00 lb. 



45. Wonderful Early Spring. Extra quick in ma- 

 turing, small tap root, small tops, deep dark red color, fine- 

 grained flesh; a splendid variety for early market. Grown 

 in hot beds, cold frames or open ground. 

 Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; '/4 lb. 35 cts.; 

 lb. $1.25, postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. 

 lots, $1.10 lb.; 5-lb. lots, $1.05 lb.; 10-lb. 

 lots, $1.00 lb. 



108. Bolgiano's Extra Early 



Eclipse. It is valuable for home gar- 

 dens and indispensable for market gar- 

 dens. It is remarkable for very rapid 

 growth, the perfect flesh, and for its 

 dwarf foliage. Roots bright, glossy red, 

 very fine grained. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 

 cts.; Va lb. 30 cts.; lb. S5 cts, postpaid. 

 Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. 

 lots, 75 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb. 



142. Nutting's Early Gem. 



One of the best and earliest beets for 

 growing either out of doors or under 

 glass. The shape is very desirable. Per- 

 fectly smooth. Color dark. Quality un- 

 surpassed. The foliage is scant. An 

 excellent all-season beet. Just the kind 

 for Market Gardeners. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 

 15 cts.; '4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.15, postpaid. 

 Not postpaid. 2-lb. lots, $1.00 lb.; 5-lb. 

 lots, 95 cts. lb; 10-lb. lots, 90 cts. lb. 



lb. $1.15, postpaid. 



Early Blood Turnip Beet. 



68. Long Smooth Blood. We recommend this Beet to be 

 of great value. Its roots are of an attractive shape, its flesh 

 is dark red and very tender and sweet. As a fall and winter 

 beet it has few equals. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; !4 lb. 30 cts.; 

 lb. 85 cts., postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb.; 5-lb. 

 lots, 65 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 60 cts. lb. 



125. Crosby Extra Early, a very superior strain of 

 blood-red Egyptian, carefully selected for years by Mr. 

 Crosby, a noted market gardener, whose aim was to secure 

 a perfect forcing variety. The results obtained were hand- 

 some form, good size, few small tops, very small tap root, 

 fine quality, and, above all, quick, rapid growth. The shape 

 is very desirable, not flat like the ordinary Egyptian, nor so 

 round as Eclipse. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Vi lb. 35 cts.; 

 Not postpaid, 2-ro. lots, $1.00 lb.; 5-lb. 

 lots, 95 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 90 cts. lb. 



103. Detroit Dark Red. n e of 



the best deep red Turnip Beets for mar- 

 ket gardeners or home use. Its small 

 upright-growing tops, early maturing, 

 and fine globular shape and color of the 

 roots make it very popular with every 

 one who plants it. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 

 cts.; '4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25, postpaid. 

 Not postpaid. 2-lb. lots, $1.10 lb. 5-lb. 

 lots, $1.05 lb.; 10-lb. lots, $1.00 lb. 



93. Extra Early Bassano. This 

 Beet is sometimes called Philadelphia 

 Sugar Beet. Root large, turnip shaped: 

 come very early, and are very sweet 

 and tender; flesh bright light red. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; '4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. 

 $1.00, postpaid. Not postpaid, 2-lb. lots. 

 85 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 10-lb. 

 lots, 75 cts. lb. 



127. Early Blood Turnip. 



A bright red, metlium early beet of 

 very good quality for home or garden 

 use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.: '4 lb. 

 30 cts.: lb. 95 cts., postpaid. Not post- 

 paid, 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.: 5-lb. lots, 75 

 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots. 70 cts, lb. 



By Planting Beets Every Two Weeks You Can Have a Continuous Supply for Summer and Winter 



