Stokes' Otalog, 1017 MaR^t-G^owers Edition 



72 Philadelphia Half-Long Beet 



GROWN AT WINDERMOOR 



One of the most important Beets in our trade, and therefore one about which we have 

 taken a great deal of care to assure our customers of trueness to the original type. The 

 stock we offer is grown and selected on our Windermoor Farm, and we stand back of it 

 with the full assurance that it will give as good satisfaction as any half-long Beet which 

 has ever been produced. As a late Beet for winter and spring use it is unexcelled. The 

 roots are deep red in color, very smooth and uniform. The interior is a rich red, zoned 

 with a lighter red, and the flesh is sweet and tender. It retains its eating qualities longer 

 than any other sort we know of. When matured, the root is about 3^2 inches in diameter 

 and will mature under favorable conditions in from sixty to sixty-five days. Pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., V 4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 90 cts. 



74 New Century Late 



It is of a half-long globe-shape type, brownish red on the outside, and the interior is a 

 deep red throughout every stage of its growth. It is a late winter Beet and should not be 

 sown as a spring variety. The introducer says of it, "It is, without qualification, the best 

 Beet that can possibly be planted for late fall or winter use, and we strongly recommend 

 it to our market-growing friends for this purpose, for it makes a fine appearance when 

 piepared for market." It can be used in all stages of growth, from the very youngest Beet 

 until it attains a size of live to six pounds in weight. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., '/lib. 30 cts., 

 lb. $1. 



so Giant Lucullus SWISS CHARD 



This excellent but little-known vegetable is sometimes listed as Silver or Spinach Beet. 

 It is used extensively for its large, tender leaves and leaf-stalks which are cut just as you 

 would cut spinach. Later in the season the broad, flat, wax-like leaf-stems are cooked and 

 pickled as celery. It is a vegetable which is worthy of a place in every garden but it is too 

 little known by the majority of planters. We feel that market-gardeners have not taken it 

 up as extensively as they should. 



By all means the best strain of Chard to be had. The stalks are nearly as thick and 

 broad as rhubarb, and from 10 to 12 inches long below the leaf. The plant is from 2 to 

 iy 2 feet high. The leaves are heavily crumpled or savoyed, and are very crisp and tender. 

 Sown outdoors the usable size is reached in nine to ten weeks, but the leaves may be cut 

 earlier than this. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., '/ 4 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



MANGEL-WURZEL BEETS 



A SUCCULENT WINTER FEED FOR ALL LIVE-STOCK 



As a succulent feed for all classes of live-stock, especially milch cows, Mangel-Wurzel Beets rank second only to 

 ensilage. In some sections where the silo is not being used by dairy farmers, the Mangel-Wurzel is especially popular. 

 Mangels should be fed to dairy cows immediately after milking, as if they are fed in large amounts before milking they 

 sometimes taint the flavor of the milk. For the best results the seed should be sown early in May, and the crop should 

 always be harvested before the hard freezes come on in November, as the portion above the ground is damaged by 

 the cold weather. The roots are then gathered and stored in a cool, damp place away from freezing weather, or may 

 be buried in the ground the same as turnips. 



New Century 

 Late Beet 



85 S. S. Giant of Battles Mangel 



This variety has made an excellent reputation with farmers who desire a high percentage of feeding 

 value together with a large yield to the acre. The roots grow cylindrical in shape, with red flesh. One of 

 the best points of this variety is that a large portion of the Mangel grows above ground, making it easily 

 pulled. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V 4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



87 Mammoth Long Red Mangel 



This variety is sometimes known as Jumbo, Norbitan Giant, or Colossal. It is perhaps the most univer- 

 sally used Mangel Beet, and deserves this popularity. It forms extremely large, long, straight roots, making 

 its yield to the acre exceptional. A single specimen of this variety often weighs twenty to thirty pounds. 

 The feeding value of this variety is very good, but it ranks second to one or two other varieties in regard to 

 quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V 4 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



89 Golden Tankard Mangel 



Golden Tankard is a smooth, yellow-fleshed Mangel having large roots tapering suddenly at the bottom. 

 It has small tops, and can, therefore, be grown in rows closer together than the other spreading varieties. 

 It is especially recommended for sheep and poultry. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



91 Giant Half-Sugar Rose Mangel 



Like the Giant of Battles this variety grows a large part of its root above ground. It has a large sugar 

 content, and is used for sugar-making as well as for cattle-feeding. The roots are rose-colored and excep- 

 tionally smooth for a Mangel Beet. It is also a very heavy cropper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Vilb. 20 cts., 

 lb. 60 cts. 



92 Improved White Sugar Mangel 



This variety is hardier, contains a greater percentage of sugar and is an improvement on most varieties 

 of Sugar Beet in nearly every way. It is also valuable for stock-feeding and yields fairly well. This variety 

 is in large use by the Sugar Beet-growers. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., V4V0. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



S. S. Giant 

 of Battles 

 Mangel 

 {reduced) 



