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Eat Vegetables When They Are Young 



BEETS 



1 ox. to 50 feet of drill; 5 lbs. to the 

 acre In drills. 



CULTURE. — The best soil for Beets is light, 

 and enriched the year before with well-rotted ma- 

 nure. For early, sow in spring, as soon as the 



ground is fit to work in drills about one fool apart and one inch deep. For main crop, 

 sow the first week in May, and for winter use, sow in June or July. These dates are for 

 the latitude of New York. South, sow earlier; north, later. When the seedlings have 

 attained three or four leaves, thin out to four inches apart. 



Henderson's New Beet Oval Gem 



231 Oval Gem Is distinct in appearance from other varieties. It is oval in shape, 

 slightly receding toward the base; it is extremely smooth and uniform, medium 

 in size — just the right size for the home garden as well as for making an attractive 

 bunch for marketing. The foliage is small, bronzy green in color. The beets are dark 

 red, slightly ringed; when cooked (which by the way requires less time than the ordi- 

 nary sorts), the rings disappear, turning the entire beet to the color of a glowing ruby. 

 When sliced or squared, the pieces have a certain translucent appearance which 

 bespeak a melting tenderness and an entire absence of fibre. It possesses a delightful 

 sweet flavor, which does not cloy, but on the contrary is enticing to the palate. (See 

 illustration.) Price, pkt. 20c.; oz. 50c; M lb. $1.50; lb. $4.50; transportation paid. 



"I planted one packet of New OvalGem Beet early in the spring and on July 20 / canned 

 two pint jars and had a fine mess for dinner. They are the nicest to can or eat we ever 

 planted." — MRS. ROY C. PACKARD, Woodford's, Me. 



Extra Early Egyptian 



226 An exceedingly early variety and considered by many to be the best of the 

 early garden beets. When sown in the open ground in favorable weather, 

 the roots may be pulled for table use in June, at which time they are as big as a small 

 apple, and their flavor is at its best. The root grows almost entirely out of the ground , 

 to which it is held by a slender tap-root. The skin is very smooth; violet-red in color; 

 flesh of a dark blood color. Every garden should contain a few rows of this first early 

 beet. (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 10c. ; oz. 20c. ; M lb. 60c. ; 

 lb. $1.50; transportation paid. 



Our booklet "Garden Culture of Root Crops" is forwarded 

 free on request. It describes the culture of Beets and all other 

 root crops. 



Henders 

 Electric 



sn's 



Extra Early — An Ideal Table Beet 

 — Rich Red Flesh 



224 Tnis ^ tne Dest extra early 

 variety grown. The quality is 

 excellent, tender, sweet, and quite 

 free from tough fibre. The color is 

 most attractive, and its quick-grow- 

 ing habit makes it particularly desir- 

 able for the private garden. (See 

 illustration.) Price, pkt. 10c. : oz. 25c. : 

 H lb. 75c. ; lb. $2.00; transportation 

 paid. 



A Bunch of Electric Beet: 

 Grown by a Customer 



Early Model 



218 Tnis SDlendid variety is of English origin and is perfect for table use. It is 

 medium early, coming in between Extra Early Electric and Crimson Globe. 

 The roots are of good size, slightly oval, and in quality and color it is peerless; very 

 fine-grained, tender and sweet, never woody or stringy. Color of both skin and flesh 

 deep, rich crimson, equaling that of the best long beets. Price, pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.: 

 % lb. 75c.; lb. $2.00; transportation paid. 



Henderson's Crimson Globe 



21Q This variety is popular among gardeners in all sections of the country. It is of 

 medium size, generally about 3 inches in diameter, very handsome in shape, a 

 little deeper than round, with a smooth, even surface The flesh is deep crimson, 

 ringed and zoned in varying shades. It is exquisitely tender, and delicious in flavor. 

 Though it grows quickly enough for very early use. it will remain tender for a very 

 long period. A grand second early and main crop variety. Price, pkt. 10c: oz. 20c: 

 V t lb. 60c; lb. $1.50: transportation paid. 



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