FARQUHAR'S RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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III'] ^hi^ I 4^m Retnolacha (Sp.) 



Culture. A sowing for early supply should be made as soon as the ground 

 can be worked in spring. For main crop, sow early in May, and for winter Beets, 

 from the first to the third week in June. Sow in drills 15 inches apart, and cover 

 the seed with 1 inch of soil. Thin out the plants to stand 3 to 4 inches apart. 

 The soil should be deeply manured and well cultivated. One ounce of seed 

 will sow 50 feet of drill; 7 pounds, 1 acre. 



Crosby's Egyptian, Selected. The value of this hand- pkt. 



some Beet for an early crop is generally recognized. The roots run 

 very uniform in size and shape, are a rich red color and very sweet. 



Our stock of this variety is obtained direct from the originator 



oz. 75c.; Mlb. $2.50; lb. $7.50. .$0 15 

 Crosby's Egyptian. One of the pkt. 



best sorts for early planting. /^Uff^fcFI 



Very smooth, with small top; t'/^lB^'Spj f Ij] 



color deep crimson; sweet and 1 f ' ^ r - ' tiV 



tender aj ■'-« .■ iibii!* S III 



oz. 30c.; 3^1b. 75c.; lb. $2.50. . $0 10 |Haljn||| W 



Farquhar's Midsummei*. ^^^PBP. 



One of the finest Beets. It is very uni- 

 form in size and shape and has dark 



crimson, fine-grained flesh of delicious 



flavor, .oz. 40c.; 341b. $1.25; lb. $4.00 . . 10 ^B^it^^ ■ I 



Early^Blood ^F ; / Early Wonder. Very early globe-shaped Beets of 



Turnip Beet, ifc, J extremely uniform size with deep blood-red flesh that is 



Selected Hfe 1 sweet and tender Pkt. 



oz. 35c.; Mlb. $1.00; lb. $3.50. . $0 10 



Edmand's Early Blood Turnip, Selected. An improved 



strain and one of the best for main and late crops. The roots are of medium 

 size, symmetrical in form, very smooth, and of dark red color. Excellent 

 keeper oz. 50c.; Mlb. $1.75; lb. $6.00. . 15 



Edmand's Early Blood Turnip. Tops small; roots dark red; flesh fine- 

 grained, of rich crimson color, crisp and tender 



oz. 25c.; Mlb. 75c.; lb. $2.00. . 10 



Crimson Globe. A splendid variety with very ' handsome, medium-sized 

 Beets having small top and tap-root; flesh deep crimson, tender, and deli- 

 cious oz. 30c.; Mlb. $1.00; lb. $3.00. . 10 



Detroit Dark Red Turnip. A superior sort for medium and late planting. 

 Top small, upright growing; skin dark blood-red; flesh deep crimson, tender, 

 and very sweet oz. 25c.; Mlb. 75c.; lb. $2.00. . 10 



Improved Early Egyptian. A remarkably smooth turnip-shaped variety, r«^^^Bv" r Vi ' 



with small top and small tap-root; flesh fine-grained and of a rich crimson vJ^^^^ Crosby s 



color, tender and delicious oz. 25c.; Mlb. 75c.; lb. $2.50. . 10 Pkt. J^^K^ b! et 



Long Smooth Blood oz. 20c.; Mlb. 60c.; lb. $2.00. .$0 10 l^XL Selected 



SWISS CHARD 



Silver-ribbed. This type of Beet is Pkt. 

 grown exclusively for its leaves which are 

 cooked and served in the same manner as 

 spinach. The midribs are silvery white, thick 

 and succulent, and caiTbe cooked and served 

 like asparagus oz. 25c.; Mlb. 75c. .$0 10 



Lucullus. A tall-growing variety 

 with crumpled leaves and thick, 

 succulent stems. 



oz. 30c.; Mlb. $1.00.. 10 



For Mangel- Wurzels, see page 24; 

 Sugar-Beets, see page 41 



Sow Beets every two weeks 

 up to the middle of July, to in- 

 sure a supply of tender roots. 

 Beets are best for pulling when 

 about 2 inches in size. 



Farquhar's 



Midsummer 



Beet 



PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE. A soluble 

 plant-food, highly recommended for all purposes 

 where a first-class fertilizer is required. It is a 

 natural manure and has long been recognized as 

 one of the most beneficial. 10 lbs. 70c.; 25 lbs. 

 $1.35; 50 lbs. $2.00; 100 lbs. $3.25. 



Silver-ribbed Swiss Chard 



