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 smooth, slightly flattened 

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

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



oz. i/ 4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 

 Price 20c 35c 95c $9.00 $21.25 $80.00 



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. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 



Price 15c 35c 90c $3.50 $18.75 $70.00 



DETROIT DARK RED (SPECIAL STOCK) 



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 the flesh appears to be 

 a solid color. Very tender, sweet, and retains this remarkably high quality until 

 the roots are fully matured. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 



Price 20c 



35c 



95c 



$9.00 $21.25 



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. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 



Price 20c 40c $1.00 $9.50 $22.50 $85.00 



ECLIPSE. A medium early variety, tops fairly large. Roots nearly 

 round, dark red. Flesh deep red, zoned a lighter shade. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 

 Price 15c 35c 90c $8.50 $18.75 $70.00 



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. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 



Price 15c 35c 85c $8.00 $17.50 $60.00 



LONG SMOOTH BLOOD (OUT OF GROUND). A late variety with 

 excellent keeping qualities. Tops large and upright. Roots 12 to 14 

 inches long, 21/2 to 3 inches thick at the shoulder, and gradually 

 tapered. One-third or more of the root grows above the ground, dark 

 red. Flesh dark purplish red, zoned a slightly lighter shade. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 

 Price 15c 30c 75c $6.50 $15.00 $55.00 



PERFECTED DETROIT (LARGE TOP) 



This improved strain of the large top type of Detroit Dark Red is pre- 

 ferred by many growers as a summer bunching beet because it pro- 

 duces 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 excellent quality. 



oz. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 

 Price 20c 40c $1.00 $9.50 $22.50 $85.00 



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. 1/4 U>. lb. 10 lbs. 



Price 25c 50c $1.50 $14.00 



$80.00 

 EARLY WONDER 



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

 mity of shape and color of i.oots. 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. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 



Price 20c 35c 95c $9.00 $21.25 $80.00 



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 locali- 

 ties 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. 1/4 lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 100 lbs. 



Price 20c 40c $1.00 $9.50 $22.50 $85.00 



BEET FOR "GREENS" (GREEN TOP) 

 Price lb. 70c 10 lbs. $6.50 25 lbs. $15.00 100 lbs. $55.00 



BEET FOR "GREENS" (RED TOP) 

 Price lb. 65c 10 lbs. $6.00 25 lbs. $13.75 100 lbs. $50.00 



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. 15c 1/4 lb. 30c lb. 90c 10 lbs. $8.00 



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 1/4 lb. 35c lb. $1.00 10 lbs. $9.00 



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

 with medium thick white stem and mid-rib. 

 Price oz. 15c 1/4 lb. 30c lb. 90c 10 lbs. 8.00 



ORDINARY. Lighter in color, but otherwise resembles Green 

 Plume. 

 Price oz. 15c 1/4 U>. 30c lb. 90c 10 lbs. $8.00 



1940. WHOLESALE CATALOG FOR MARKET GROWERS AND FLORISTS— PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 



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