BEET-CRIMSON KINC 



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A SELECTION developed for those who want a large beet 

 with deep blood red interior color. The tops are short, 

 short petioles, leaf blades broad and noticeably waved at the 

 margins, gray green in color. 



The roots are globular, smooth and refined, with small collar 

 and fine tap root. Roots are large si^e, under favorable conditions 

 reaching a diameter of 3 ^ 2 to 4 inches, and are remarkably smooth 

 and with small tops and tap roots for such a large beet. Exterior 

 color is deep purplish red. Interior color is a fine deep blood 

 crimson. Color is very even throughout the entire cross section 

 and shows a minimum of growth rings. 



Useful as a garden and market variety 

 for those who want a fine deep colored 

 globe beet of ample weight. 



For Exhibition purposes "Crimson 

 King" will be wanted on account of its 

 uniform shape, refined appearance and ex' 

 cellent exterior and interior color. 



FEICR^Y-ltlOI^SE SEEIB CO 



Detroit, Michigan 



SEED GROWERS 



San Francisco, California 



