BEETS 



CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN SPECIAL (HENDERSON'S) 



This variety is one of the most desirable for the market gardener, especially for 

 early bunching. The tops are of medium size. Roots very smootn, slightly flat- 

 tened globe shape with small tap root, dark purplish red. Flesh, deep purplish 

 red, slightly zoned with a lighter shade, crisp, tender and sweet. 



Price 



oz. 

 25c 



Va lb. 

 75c 



lb. 

 $2.00 



10 lbs. 

 $19.50 



CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN. A desirable variety for the market gardener. Tops medium 

 in size. Roots slightly flattened, globe shaped, with fairly small tap root, purplish 

 red. Flesh of good quality, fairly dark purplish red zoned a lighter shade. 



oz. Va lb. lb. 1 lbs. 



Price 25c 75e $2.00 $19.50 



DETROIT DARK RED 



The strain we offer of this well known variety is without doubt the best main crop 

 beet in existence. Tops very uniform, medium to small in size. Roots globe 

 shape with a small slender tap root, dark blood red. Flesh exceptionally uniform 

 in color which is deep blood red. The zones are so indistinct that tr.e flesh ap- 

 pears to be a solid color. Very tender, sweet, and retains this remarkably high 

 quality until the roots are fully matured. 



oz. Va lb. lb. 1 lbs. 



Price 25e 75e $2.25 $22.00 



GREEN TOP WONDER 



This is an early, extremely attractive variety for bunching. The 

 tops are of a greyish-green color that remains green even late 

 in the fall, when the tops of the ordinary Early Wonder turn to 

 a deep purplish-red. The roots are nearly round during the 

 early stages of growth, but at maturity are slightly flattened; 

 exceptionally smooth, deep red in color. The interior is bright 

 blood-red; practically free from zoning. A most desirable 



bunching variety. 



oz. 

 Price 25c 



Va lb. 

 75c 



lb. 

 $2.25 



10 lbs. 

 $22.00 



EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN. An extra early variety extensively 

 used for forcing and frame culture. Tops small. Roots smooth, 

 decidedly flattened and with a slender tap root, dark red in 

 color. Flesh dark purplish red, zoned a lighter shade and of 

 good quality. oz. Va lb. lb. 10 lbs. 



Price 25c 75c $2.00 $19.50 



PERFECTED DETROIT (Large Top) 



This improved strain of the large top type of Detroit Dark Red 

 is preferred by many growers as a summer bunching beet be- 

 cause it produces larger, stronger tops especially in dry weather. 

 Roots smooth, uniform globe shaped, small tap root, dark red. 

 Flesh deep blood-red with indistinct zones, tender, and of ex- 

 cellent quality. oz . Vi lb. lb. 10 lbs. 

 Price 25c 75c $2.25 $22.00 



EARLY WONDER 



Our strain of this variety is unsurpassed for earliness and unifor- 

 mity of shape and color of roots. The tops are of medium size 

 and sufficiently strong to permit bunching. Roots smooth, 

 slightly flattened, globe shaped, very small slender tap root, 

 deep purplish red. Flesh dark red, faintly zoned a lighter 

 shade and tender. 



oz. Va lb. lb. 10 lbs. 



Price 25c 75e $2.00 $19.50 



PERFECTED EARLY WONDER (Large Top) 



This improved strain of Early Wonder produces larger tops than 

 the regular strain, and for this reason is preferred in many local- 

 ities as a summer bunching beet. Even in dry weather the tops 

 are large enough to permit satisfactory bunching. The roots are 

 smooth, slightly flattened, globe shaped, deep purplish red. The 

 flesh is dark red, almost entirely free from zoning. 



oz. Va lb. lb. 10 lbs. 



Price 25c 75c $2.25 $22.00 



SWISS CHARD 



FORDHOOK GIANT. An ideal type for market. Leaves dark 

 green, well crumpled or savoyed, with very broad white stem 

 and mid-rib. 



Price oz., 20c Va lb., 60c lb., $1.75 10 lbs., $17.00 



WINTER KEEPER— also called "LONG SEASON" and 

 "NEW CENTURY" 



A large, late, slow growing variety of high quality. However, 

 the beets can be used at any stage of growth and regardless of 

 their size and age, are always tender and deliciously sweet. The 

 tops are large and green. The roots are large, tapering, and 

 often reach a size of 6 inches in diameter. The flesh is dark 

 red, entirely free from light zoning. A very desirable variety 

 for roadside market or other special quality trade, but not well 

 suited for commercial market. 



oz. Va lb. lb. 10 lbs. 



Price 25c 75c $2.00 $19.50 



GREEN PLUME. This variety is very popular with market gar- 

 deners. Leaves dark green, smooth, with broad, thick, white 

 stem and mid-rib. 



Price oz., 20c Va lb., 60c lb., $1.75 10 lbs., $17.00 



LUCULLUS. Leaves light yellowish-green, well crumpled or savoy- 

 ed with medium thick white stem and mid-rib. 



Price oz., 20c Va lb., 60c lb., $1.75 1 lbs., $17.00 



ORDINARY. Lighter in color, but otherwise resembles Green 

 Plume. 



Price oz., 20c Va lb., 60c lb., $1.75 10 lbs., $17.00 



1943 WHOLESALE CATALOG FOR MARKET GROWERS AND FLORISTS 



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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



