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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 



GARDEN, or TABLE BEETS 



1 ounce to 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds to the acre. 



CULTURE. Our beet seed is grown from selected transpltnted roots and have 

 given truckers and market gardeners, who appreciate a high standard of perfec- 

 tion, the utmost satisfaction. The soil best suited for beet culture is that which 

 is rather light and well enriched. Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as 

 early as the ground can be worked. When the plants are large enough, thin out 

 to stand 6 inches apart in rows; continue sowing for a succession as late as the 

 middle of August. Keep well cultivated. 



C57. Superb. (See illustration.) Has taken the lead 



~~~^ V. among early turnip-shaped Beets entirely by superior 



merits of everything pertaining to a Beet to make a 



. recognized leader. It is very early, indeed; it is 8 to 10 



a days ahead of any other early sort now offered. The 



j shape is uniformly perfect, being entirely free from 



I fibrous side roots, which are so objectionable; in fact, 



it is. the smoothest Beet within our knowledge. The 



flesh is a rich, dark blood-red, tender, crisp, and de- 



liciously sweet, besides having a very small top; is an 



ideal variety for bunching. Will produce a good crop 



iside of seven weeks from sowing. Is excellent as a forcing 



sort or as a main crop. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 



30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



45. Wonderful Early. (See page 4.) Extra quick in matur- 

 ing, small tap root, small tops, deep dark red color, fine-grained 

 flesh; in fact, it is the best yet introduced for early market. 

 Grown in hot beds, cold frames or open ground. Pkt. 5 and 10 

 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; J4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1.00. 



108. Bolgiano's Extra Early Eclipse, it is valuable for 



home gardens and indispensable for market gardens. It is re- 

 markable for very rapid growth, the perfect flesh, and for its dwarf foliage. Roots bright, glossy red, 

 very fine grained. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb- 20 cts.; lb. 60 cts. 



142. Crimson Globe. This splendid new variety is a most valuable introduction. The color is most dis- 

 tinct, being of a rich, deep crimson; in shape uniformly a perfect globe; the skin is smooth and clean. It is 

 early in maturing, and is proving specially desirable and profitable for market gardeners and truckers. Its 

 attractive appearance, splendid flavor and other fine table qualities make it a favorite. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; 

 oz. 15 cts.; y A lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 



125. Crosby Extra Early. A very superior strain of blood-red Egyptian, carefully selected for years 

 by Mr. Crosby, a noted market gardener, whose aim was to secure a perfect forcing variety. The results 

 obtained were handsome form, good size, few small tops, very small tap root, fine quality, and, above all, 

 quick, rapid growth. The shape is very desirable, not fiat like the ordinary Egyptian, nor so round as 

 Eclipse. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 



133. Dewing's Blood Turnip. Tops medium size and veins dark red; leaves green; roots dark red, 

 turnip-shaped, with large top ; flesh carmine red, zon ed with lighter shade ; tender, sweet and a very good 

 keeper. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; *4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 

 122. Edmands Blood Turnip. The flesh is deep blood-red 

 in color and exceedingly sweet and tender in quality. It is 

 round and smooth in shape and of good market size. It has 

 a small top. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb- 20 cts.; 

 lb. 60 cts. 



153. Half Long Blood. We recommend this beet to be of 

 great value. Its roots are of an attractive shape, its flesh is 

 dark red and very tender and sweet. As a fall and winter 

 beet it has few equals. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % *b. 

 25 cts.; lb. 65 cts. 



93. Extra Early Bassano. This Beet is sometimes called 

 Philadelphia Sugar Beet. Root large, turnip shape ; come very 

 early, and are very sweet and tender ; flesh bright light red. 

 Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 

 103. Detroit Dark Red Turnip. One of the best deep .red 

 Turnip Beets for market gardeners or home use. Its small up- 

 right growing tops, early maturing, and fine globular shape and 

 color of the roots make it very popular with every one who 

 plants it. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; % lb. 25 cts.; 

 lb 75 cts. 



127. Bastian's Early Blood Turnip, a bright red medium 



early beet of very good quality for home or garden use. Pkt. 

 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; y A lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts. 



68. Long Smooth Blood. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 



% lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 Cts. Detroit Dark Red Turnip. 



