From PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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Beet. 



HENDERSONS 

 Early Blood Turnip 



This is a great improvement upon 

 the old variety. Early Blood Turnip 

 It is a great favorite with many garden- 

 ers and is very attractive in appearance, the 

 roots being smooth and uniform, and the 

 color deep blood red. The flesh is tender and 

 sweet, and it is an excellent variety for can- 

 ning. This variety should be sown for a late 

 crop on account of its quickness in maturing. 

 For winter storage it is unexcelled. (See 

 illustration.) Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 

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



Crosby's Egyptian 



Henderson's Selected Strain 



212 ^ ne ' ar § est OI tne very early sorts. 

 It is very quick to attain size. The 

 shape is a little flat, but very uniform. The 

 tops are small, and the whole plant grows 

 easily and quickly. The flesh is somewhat 

 lighter in color than usual, but it is very 

 attractive. It is an excellent variety for early 

 use. (See illustration) Price, pkt. 10c; 

 oz. 25c; % lb. 75c; lb. $2.00; transpor- 

 tation paid. 



Detroit Dark Red 



224 Probably the best of the larger sorts. 

 It succeeds equally well at all seasons, 

 and is one of the best to sow in early spring, 

 to succeed the extra early and medium crop 

 sorts. It may be sown about August 1st (in 

 the vicinity of New York) for a crop to store 

 for winter. The flesh is solid, always tender, 

 of good flavor and excellent color. (See 

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

 V* lb. 75c; lb. $2.00; transportation paid. 



HENDERSON'S 

 New Oval Gem 



Illustrated in colors on page 35. 



231 ^ ne new *-*val Gem Beet is distinct 

 in appearance from all 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 attract- 

 ive bunch for marketing. The foliage is 

 small, and bronzy green in color. The beets 

 are dark red, slightly ringed: when cooked 

 (which by the way requires less time than the 

 ordinary sorts), the rings disappear completely, 

 turning the entire beet to the color of a rich 

 glowing ruby. Price, pkt. 20c; oz. 50c; 

 Va lb. $1.50; lb. $4.50; transportation paid. 



Early Wonder 



OI Q This beet, which is a selection ti 



Crosby's Egyptian, keeps remarka!' 

 well, and is suitable for either spring or la 

 sowing. Early Wonder matures two week 

 earlier than any other marketable beet, anr 

 one of its good points is that entirr field 

 can be harvested at one time because ai 

 roots mature at the same time. The !• 

 are globe-shaped and uniform in si/> th 

 tops are small, the skin i* deep red am r> 

 flesh a very dark red with little zonim Th 

 variety is now in great demand anc w 

 advise earlv orders. (See illustration.- Pru-r 

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

 transportation paid 



Edmand's Blood Reo 



222 A harulsome. unitorm. round, 1 urn 



shaped Beet, verv smooth an- 

 good size: tops small, flesh red an 

 lent quality : fine for late Price, pkt. 10t 

 oz. 20c; V* lb. 50c; lb. $1.25; transports 

 tion paid 



HENDERSON'S 

 Half Lone 



228 * Blood Beet oi superior qualil 

 tender, sweet and free iron; woo< 

 fiber; tor slu-inj; it is unequalled. Hi - 

 rich red. The root< about 3 inchc 

 diameter, are pear-shaped with slendei ta 

 r lots Price, okt. 10c. ; oz. 20c. : ■ 1 lb. 60< 

 lb. $1.75; transportation paid 



Long, Smooth, Blood Red 



2*Jf) An excellent iate variety, :i gri 

 provement on the commoi 

 Blood beet. Price, pkt. 10c; oz. 20i 

 Va lb. 60c: lb. $1.50; transportation paid 



Succession Collection 



of BEETS 



2*JO Extra Early Egyptian 

 J nr-t crop See pagt - 

 Early Blood Turnip, mid-~ 

 See pagi 2 - 



Detroit Dark Red. lati Sti 



page 23. Price Coll. of 3 pkts.. 25<.. 

 1 oz.each 50c; transportation paid 



Beets have not yet attained the popularity and place on the dinner table that their food value merits Authorities commen 

 most highly for their vitamin content as well as for their rich mineral and tonic propertie- 



