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EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN— Vegetable Seeds 



1 oz. 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 manure. For 

 early, sow in spring, as soon as the ground is fit to work 

 in drills about one foot apart and one inch deep. For 

 main crop, sow the first uieek in May. and for u>inter use, sow in June or July. These dales 

 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. 



BEETS 



Extra Early Egyptian 



226 An exc^dingly 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 is rounded 

 and flattened, especially underneath; 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; leaves 

 brownish-red, more or less mixed with green. Every garden should contain a few rows of this first 

 early beet, an additional advantage of which is that the roots may be grown very close together. 

 (See illustration.) Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; V4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.25; transportation paid. 



Henderson's Electric 



Extra Early — An Ideal Table Beet— Rich Red Flegh 



224 Electric Beet is the best extra early variety grown, quite as early as any, perfect 

 in form, and of medium size. The leaves are quite small and grow so compactly 

 that they may be removed without marring the symmetry of the roots, so that they 

 present an extremely attractive appearance on the table. The quality is excellent, 

 tender, sweet, and quite free from tough fibre. The color is most attractive, and 

 its quick-growing habit makes it particularly desirable for the private garden. (See 

 illustration.) Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; Vi lb. 75c; lb. $2.00; transportation 

 paid. 



Early Model 



218 fhis splendid 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 

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

 deep, rich crimson, equaling that of the best long beets. (See illustration.) Price, 

 pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; V* lb. 75c; lb. $2.00; transportation paid. 



Henderson's Crimson Globe 



21Q This variety has met with great favor and is remarkably popular among 

 gardeners in all sections of the country. It needs no recommendation to 

 those who have grown it. 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 leaves are rich crimson in color, borne on slender stems, which grow quite 

 compactly, and are thus easily removed. 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. (See illustration.) Price, 

 pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; '/« lb. 60c; lb. $1.50; transportation paid. 



Eclipse 



220 Exceedingly popular, and one of the best 

 early varieties; of uniform globular shape; 

 flesh bright, glossy red, fine-grained, and unusually 

 tender and sweet. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

 Vi lb. 60c; lb. $1.50; transportation paid. 



Henderson's pamphlet ' ' Garden Cul- 

 ture of Hoot. Crops" sent free on request 

 with orders. 



For Sugar Beet and Mangel Wurzel, 



see Farm Seed Department, page 80. 



The name of PETER HENDERSON is a household word wherever flowers and vegetables are grown and gardens planted. — Kansas 



City Star, 



