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Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



BEET 



Ger. RunJcle Rube. Fr. Betterave. 

 One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill 



The soil which is best suited for the cul- 

 ture of the beet is that which is rather light, 

 provided that it is thoroughly enriched with 

 manure. For an early supply sow in spring, 

 as soon as the ground becomes fit to work; 

 about the middle of May for general crop, in 

 drills eighteen inches apart and one and a 

 half inches deep. As the plants grow, thin 

 four to six incnes in the drills. The young 

 plants make excellent greens. The seed wi!7 

 germinate more freely if soaked in warm 

 water for twenty-four hours before sowing: 

 keep free from weeds by hand weeding or 

 hoeing. In October the roots may be taken 

 up and stored in cellar or put in pits outside 

 like potatoes, care being taken that they are 

 not bruised or injured in the process. From 

 four to six pounds will sow an acre. 



Crosby's Improved Egyptian Beet 



CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN. The 



earliest Beet in the market. A selection 

 from Early Egyptian, - retains the earliness 

 of the parent stock, and has added thick- 

 ness, giving it a more desirable shape; it 

 is the deepest red, and is of finer quality 

 than the Egyptian, being sweeter and even 

 more tender and smoother. The most de- 

 sirable sort for small beets for early mar- 

 ket. A great favorite among market gar- 

 deners. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 

 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



DARK RED EGYPTIAN TURNIP. The old 



standard sort, being from ten to twelve 

 days earlier than the Blood Turnip. The 

 roots are large in size, and of a rich, deep 

 crimson color. From the smallness of the 

 tops more can be grown on the same space 

 than any other variety. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 

 - 10 cts., % lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



ECLIPSE. This variety is nearly as early as 

 the Egyptian. Grows very smooth, short 

 top, sweet and tender, red flesh. Its earli- 

 ness, and heavy cropping qualities, will rec- 

 ommend it to all market gardeners. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. ID cts., % lb. 40 cts., lb. 

 $1.50. 



DETROIT DARK RED. A grand Beet for 

 bunching for market. Top small and up- 

 right, admitting of close planting. Roots 

 are perfect turnip shaped with small tap 

 root; skin dark blood red, flesh deep blood 

 red, zoned with a lighter shade, tender and 

 sweet, remaining so long after many sorts 

 become woody. A fine market gardener's 

 beet. Per nkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., hi lb. 40 

 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Market Gardener's Beet 



MARKET GARDENERS'. This variety is 

 an ideal "Market Gardeners' Beet," with 

 small tap root and but few fibrous roots; 

 color deep blood-red. When cooked they 

 are dark red, fine grained and unsurpassed 

 in quality. One sowing only is necessary 

 to produce early beets for market and main 

 crop for winter use, which is not the case 

 with other varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., V4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



COLUMBIA. The roots are of a neat tnr- 

 nip-shape, with smooth skin and deep 

 blood-red flesh, of rich, tender quality. It 

 is ready to use very early, growing as 

 quickly as does the Egyptian, while it does 

 not become coarse and stringy. In habit 

 of growth it is remarkably thoroughbred, 

 the foliage being small, neat, and of a rich 

 bronze color. We are sure that market 

 gardeners will find it a splendid variety, 

 while its fine flavor as a table beet will 

 delight all private planters. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., V 4 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. The standard ear- 

 ly sort. Blood-red, turnip-shaped, with 

 small top and tap root; very tender, and 

 good for early use and late keeping. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 35 cts., lb. 

 $1.25. 



LONG SMOOTH DARK BLOOD. A long 

 smooth winter variety, growing to a good 

 size, half out of the ground; color dark 

 blood-red, sweet, tender and keeps well, 

 and is considered the best for winter use. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 35 cts., lb. 

 $1.25. 



SWISS CHARD, SPINACH or SEA KALE 

 BEET. This variety is grown for its leaves 

 only; the middle of the leaf is cooked and 

 served in the same way as Asparagus; 

 the other portions of the leaf are used like 

 Spinach. It is grown extensively in many 

 European countries, and considered there 

 indispensable, and should have more ex- 

 tended culture here. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 

 cts., H lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



I have just a small garden and am a widow, 

 but cannot resist to send for some of your good 

 seeds. My husband said he could always rely on 

 your seed, when he was living. — Mrs. A. J. Allen, 

 Decatur Co., Iowa. 



