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RP. MANN & CO., WASHINGTON, D.C. 
BEETS Rothe Robe, Ger. 
CULTURE,—Seeds should be sown thinly in drills one-half ta 
one inch in depth. Make the first sowing when the trees are 
starting out in leaf and continue with additional plantings every 
three or four weeks until August 1, so that a constant supply of 
fresh, tender roots may be had throughout the season. Use one 
ounce to 100 feet of drill; four pounds per acre in rows three 
feet apart. 
Seeds Egyptian.—This variety is as early as the original 
Egypt ian, but by careful selection has been made thicker, and 
} [- e cue for market or for family 
gardens, this arsed easily takes the lead. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 
; y y, somewhat oblong in 
Stes: with smooth skin and very Me flesh. Good quality 
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Packet, 5c. Ounce, toc. % pound, 15c. Pound, 5oc. 
Early Eclipse—Very early, dark red color, small top and free 3 
from Shbrons roots; will grow without thinning the plants. Packet, Eclipse Beet. 
5c. Ounce, tec. %4 pound, 15c. Pound, 50c. 
Detroit Dark Red—Very early and an excellent keeper. Top ae Roots dark red anc 
globular in shape. Tender and sweet. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. %4 pound, 15c. Pound, 5oc. 
Imp roved Early Blood Turnip.—An improved variety of the ee Blood Turnip; of deep, 
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blood-red.color; fine form and flavor. An excellent market sort. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. 4 pound, 
I5c Phand 50c 
Extra Early Bassano Beet.—This beet is sometimes called Philadelphia Sugar Beet. Roots 
large, turnip shape; come very early, and are very sweet and tender; one of the leading varieties 
in this market; flesh bright light red. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. Pound, soc. 
Edmand’s Turnip Blood—Seed grown irom _originator’s choice 
stock. This variety is thoroughly Axed and uniform in type. The 
flesh is deep bloo od-red in color, and eectnneis sweet and tender. 
It is round, smooth, of good market size, and does not grow over- 
large. Pkt, 5c. Oz, 1t0c. % Ib., 15c. Lb., soc. 
Swiss Chard, or Silver Sea Kale Beet—The leaves are used as 
greens in same manner as spinach, and the stems and midribs are 
oiten cooked and served as asparagus. Plants should be thinned 
to about one foot apart in the row. They continue growing until 
frost, furnishing a supply of the most delicious greens the entire 
season..- Pkt, 5c: Oz:; a0c... 4 thease: - UBS Sac 
MANGEL WURZEL—For Stock 
Improved Mammoth Long Red.—The heaviest cropping and 
best long mangel. This mammoth variety grows to an immense Size, 
single roots weighing twenty to thirty pounds each, and always of a 
very fine texture an nd good quality. %4 pound, toc. Pound, 25c. Five 
pounds or more, 20c. ‘pound. 
Golden Tankard.—A distinct variety, particularly valuable on account-cf 
its richness in saccharine matter; highly prized by dairymen for its milk- 
producing qualities. All stock will thrive on it. Deep yellow flesh and 
skin. %4 pound, toc. Pound, 25c. 
BROCCOLI Spargle Kohl, Ger. 
Sow thinly in seed beds about the middle of Spring; transplant and 
cultivate the same as Cabbage. Produces heads very nearly like Cauli- 
flower, but more hardy. 
Early Large White——Heads medium size, close and compact. One 
of the most certain to head. Packet, roc. Ounce, 20c. %4 pound, 75¢c. 
BRUSSELS SPR OUTS £prossen Kohi, Ger. 
Brussels Sprouts are being more extensively grown and used. 
Home gardeners are finding out that this delicious vegetable can be as 
easily grown as cabbage. Sow in May and manage as winter cabbage. 
In the Fall break the leaves down so that the little cabbage will have 
more room to -grow. 
Perfection.—The best variety; is closely covered with large, com- 
Mammoth Long Red. pact sprouts. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 15¢c. 14 pound, 40c. Pound, $1.50. 
