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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL. 



BEET. 



Ger. Bunkel Bube. Fr. Betterave. 



One oz., will sow 50 feet of drill. 



The soil which is best suited for the culture of the 

 beet is that which is rather light, provided that it is 

 thoroughly enriched with manure. For an early supply 

 BOW in spring, as soon as the ground^ becomes fit to 

 work, about the middle of May for general crop, 

 in drills fifteen inches ap^rt and one and a half 

 inches deep. As the plants grow, thin to six inches in 

 the drills. The young plants make excellent greens. 

 The seed will 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. 



ECLIPSE BEET. 



EDMAND'S EARLY TURNIP. See Novelties. 



ECLIPSE. This new variety- is nearly as early as the 

 Egyptian, and better. Grows very smooth, short top, 

 sweet and tender, red flesh. Its extreme earliness, 

 and heavy cropping qualities will recommend it to 

 all market gardeners. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., 

 lb., 20 cts., lb., 60 cts. 



DARK RED EGYPTIAN TURNIP. A standard 

 sort, being from t^n to twelve days earlier than the 

 old Blood Turnip. The roots are large in size, and 

 of a rich, deep crimson color. From the smallness 

 of the tops of the Egyptian at least one fourth more 

 can be grown on the same space than any other 

 variety. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts,, % lb., 20 cts., lb., 

 60 cts. 



Extra Early Bassano. This variety Is valued for its 

 early maturity. Roots flat turnip shaped ; flesh white 

 and rose; tender and juicy ; grows to a good size ; when 

 Bown late it keeps well in winter. Per pkt,, 4 cts., oz., 

 7 cte,, 14 lb., 1.5 cts., lb.. 4.5 eta. 



EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. The standard early sort. 

 Blood red, turnip-shaped, with small top and tap- 

 root; very tender, and good for early use and late 

 keeping. It is Indispensable to every garden, how- 

 ever small. Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts,, H lb., 15 cts., 

 lb,, 45 cts. 



BASTIAN'S EARLY BLOOD TURNIP, The per- 

 fection of a beet, being very early, of quick growth, 

 fine turnip-rooted form and good bright red color, a 

 passable variety for the market gardener and one of 

 the best for family use. Per pkt,, 4 cts., oz., 7 cts., 

 ^ lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts. 



BASTIAN'S HALF LONG BLOOD. An excellent 

 half-early garden variety, sweet and well flavored 

 and a good keeper ; it is of a half-long shape; it is also 

 an excellent variety for winter use. Per pkt,, 4 cts,, 

 oz., 7 cts,, M lb., 15 cts., lb., 50 cts, 



LONG SMOOTH DARK BLOOD. Along, smooth 

 winter variety, growing to a goad 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., 4 cts., oz,, 7 cts,, J4 lb., 15 cts., lb., 45 cts. 



Swiss Chard or Silver Beet. A variety cultivated for 

 the leaf stalks, which are served up like Asparagus. 

 The young leaves are treated as spinach. Some cus- 

 tomers say recommend the Swiss Chard as delicious 

 — superior to Asparagus, and lasting longer. If cut 

 often new and more tender stalks will be produced. 

 Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 8 cts., ^ lb., 20 cts,, lb., 60 cts. 



SUGAR BEETS AND MANGEL 

 WURZEL. 



The following varieties are valuable for stock feeding. 

 We can honestly urge our friends to plant them in 

 quantity; they give immense crops, are easily raised, 

 harvested and kept through the winter. The result 

 from their use are wonderful, and are clearly shown in 

 the improved health and condition of animals, the in- 

 creased yield of milk in cows, and the great saving 

 in hay and com. Sow in drills 30 inches a part, on rich, 

 well prepared ground early in Spring. Cultivate well, 

 and thin to 8 inches in the row. For winter, store in 

 pits or cellar as soon as heavy frost is feared. From 

 4 to 6 pounds will sow an acre. 



A treatise entitled "Mangeij Wubzkls a.nd Suqab 

 Beets," and their cultivation for 50 cents. 



LANE'S IMPERIAL SUG- 

 AR. The best Beet raised for 

 feeding cows or young stock, 

 and contains a greater per- 

 centage of sugar than the or- 

 dinary variety. From thirty to 

 forty tons have been raised on 

 an acre. It is also used for 

 the table when young. Per 

 pkt,, 4 cts., oz., 7 cts,, 'hi lb., 

 15 cts., lb.. 45 cts,, not per- 

 paid, 5 lbs., $1.60, 10 lbs., $3.00. 



White French Sugar. This 

 grows to a large size, much 

 above ground ; roots medium 

 length, flesh white ; it is quite 

 extensively grown in this 

 country, and is employed al- 

 most exclusively as feed for 

 stock; although the young 

 roots are sweet, tender and 

 well flavored for table use. 

 Per pkt., 4 cts., oz., 7 cts., 14 

 lb., 15 cts., lb., 40 cts., not 

 perpaid, 5 lbs,, $1.50, 10 lbs., 

 S2.75. 



Long Red, This variety is for 

 field culture, a very valuable 

 crop to the farmer for feeding 

 Btock during the winter; its 

 growth is enormous, frequent- 

 ly attaining eighteen inches in 

 length and six inches in di- 

 ameter; very nutritious and a 

 good-keeper. Per pkt., 4 cts., 

 oz., 7 cts., V4. lb,, 15 cts., lb., 

 40 cts,, not prepaid, 5 lbs., 

 $1.50, 10 lbs., «2,75, 



LANE S IMPERIAL 

 SUGAR BEET. 



