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TABLE BEETS-Continued 



DETROIT DARK RED BEET 



Probably the best of the larger sorts. It succeeds equally well at all sea- 

 sons, and is one of the best to sow in early spring, to succeed the extra 

 early and medium crop sorts. It may be sown about Aug. 1st (in this 

 vicinity) for a crop to store for winter. The flesh is solid, always ten- 

 der, of good flavor, and excellent color. (See cut.) Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. 

 oz., 55c. % lb., $2.00 lb. 



ECLIPSE BEET i 



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

 globular shape; flesh bright, glossy-red, fine grained, and unusually m* 

 tender and sweet. Price, 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 55c. \i lb., $2.00 lb. f, 



"Your Eclipse Beets were the best we ever had. They were earlier than any other |Hi 

 kind." Mrs. A. C. BROWN, Idaho, Ohio. W& 



HENDERSON'S 



HALF-LONG BEET 



Those who desire extremely dark color, should surely plant Henderson's 

 Half-long. Both flesh and leaves are intensely dark crimson in color. It 

 is a late variety, and particularly valuable to store for winter use. It is of great "^3 

 value for slicing or for pickling, in which condition the color is most striking. The 

 flavor is rich and sweet, and the flesh is tender at all stages of growth. This variety is 

 rather slow growing and therefore should be sown in this 

 vicinity not later than the first week in July. (See cut.) 

 Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 55c. H lb., $2.00 lb. 



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 cut- 

 ting into the bulb, thus effectually 

 preserving both form and flavor. 



SWISS CHARD BEET 



The term "Chard" is applied to the edible mid- rib of the leaf of certain plants of the 

 Carduus family, hence Swiss Chard is a Beet with the heavily-ribbed leaves developed 

 instead of the root. 



It is used either as greens, or, where the rib of the leaf only is used, in the same manner 

 as Asparagus. In either way it is a delicious vegetable, and can be grown with the greatest 

 ease. The outer leaves should either be cut close to the base of the plant, or pulled off 

 while still young in an outward and downward direction. It is held in great esteem by all 

 Europeans, particularly the Germans and Italians, and is rapidly becoming popular in 

 America. It is cooked and eaten the same as Spinach, and may be used continuously 

 from June until frost. 



Smooth-leaved Swiss Chard. This is the variety we have sold continuously for many 

 years. It yields an abundant supply of delicious greens and should be in every garden. 

 It is the one vegetable that is alwavs ready for use. (See cut.) Price, 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 

 40c. K lb-, $1-25 lb. 



BROCCOLI 



White Cape. Medium-sized, creamy-white heads, similar but inferior to Cauliflower, 

 though hardier. Price, 15c. pkt., 60c. oz., $2.00 H lb. 



CARDOON 



Large Spanish. Large, broad -leaved plants, chiefly used as a winter vegetable. The 

 blanched stalks and broad ribs of the inner leaves when properly cooked are tender and 

 of an agreeable flavor. Price, 10c. pkt., 35c. oz., $1.00 J4 lb., $3.50 lb. 



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