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., '/^ Lbs. and Lbs. 



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

 have given truckers and market gardeners, who appreciate a liigh standard 

 of perfection, 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, thin 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 40 to 50 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. (40 days.) ("Best in 

 Garden" Variety.) Has taken the lead among early turnip-shaped 

 Beets entirely by superior merits of everything pertaining to a Beet to 

 make a recognized 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 ob- 

 jectionable; in fact, it is the smoothest Beet within our knowledge. 

 The flesh is a rich, dark blood-red, tender, crisp, and deliciously sweet, 

 besides having a very small top; is an ideal variety for bunching. 

 Will produce a good crop inside of six weeks from sowing. Is excel- 

 lent as a forcing sort or as a main crop. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts. ; 

 U lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00; 2-lb. lots, 85 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 10-lb. 

 lots, 75 cts. lb., postpaid. 



47. Good for All. (Matures in about 54 days.) Tliis 

 is a selection of Detroit, bred to produce uniform roots which 

 can be hai-\-ested when 1^^4-1% inches in diameter, especially 

 for canning and pickling. It is almost perfectly globular, 

 smooth and uniform in size, with deep crimson even color 

 inside. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; "4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25, 

 postpaid. 



68. Long Smooth Blood. (75 days.) 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.; % lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 2-Ib. lots, 65 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 

 60 cts. lb., postpaid. 



45. Wonderful Early Spring. (45 days.) Extra quick 

 m maturing, 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. 

 30 cts.; lb. 85 cts.; 2-Ib. lots, 75 cts. lb; 

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

 lb., postpaid. 



108. Bolgiano's Extra Early 



Eclipse. (45 days.) It is valuable for 

 home gardens and indispensable for 

 market gardens. 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.; '/^ lb. 25 cts.; lb. 85 cts,; 

 2-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 65 cts. 

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



127. Early Blood Turnip. (50 



days.) A bright red, medium early beet 

 of very good quality for home or garden 

 use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V^ lb. 

 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb.; 

 5-lb. lots, 60 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 55 cts. 

 lb., postpaid. 



Early Blood Turnip Beet. 



10103. Bolgiano's Deep Blood Beauty. (45 days.) 



Our long experience in the growing of Beets has sho\\^l this 

 strain of Beet to be one of the Best Extra Early 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 uniform in shape, color and of su- 

 perior quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; "4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 

 $1.00; 2-lb. lots, 85 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 

 75 cts. lb., postpaid. 



142. Pink Crosby. (45 days.) One of the best and 

 earliest beets for growing either out of doors or under glass. 

 The shape is very desirable. Perfectly smooth. Color of 

 flesh a light pink. The foliage is scant. An excellent all- 

 season beet. Just the kind for Market 'Gardeners. Pkt. 10 

 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; >4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00; 2-lb. lots, 90 cts. lb.; 

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



125. Crosby Extra Early. (45 



days.) A very superior strain of blood- 

 red Egyptian, carefully selected for 

 years by Mi*. Crosby, a noted market 

 gardener, whose aim was to secure a 

 perfect forcing variety. The results ob- 

 tained were handsome fonn, 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.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 2-lb. lots. 

 70 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 60 cts. lb.; 10-lb. 

 lots, 55 cts. lb., postpaid. 



103. Detroit Dark Red. (50 days.) 



One of the best deep red Turnip Beets 

 for market gardeners or home use. Its 

 small upright-growing tops, meiiium 

 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.; U lb. 30 cts.; lb. 

 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots. 70 cts. lb.: 5-lb. lots. 65 

 cts. lb.: 10-lb. lots. 60 cts. lb., postpaid. 



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



