4 P. MANN & CO., WASHINGTON, D. C: 
GARDEN BEETS 
CULTURE.—If wanted very early, sow in hot-beds and transplant. 
early as ground can be nicely worked, usually about first of April. 
One ounce of seed to 50 feet of drill; 6 to 8 pounds per acre. 
deep and thin out to 2 inches apart in rows. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN.—This variety is as early 
as the original Egyptian, but by careful selection has 
been made thicker and of better quality. For early 
use, either for market or for family gardens, this 
variety easily takes the lead. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 
10c. %4 pound, 20c. Pound, 60c. 
CRIMSON GLOBE.—A second early variety, 
somewhat oblong in shape, with smooth skin and 
very dark flesh. Good quality. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 
10c. % pound, 20c. Pound, 60c. 
EARLY ECLIPSE.—Very early, dark red color, 
small top and free from fibrous roots; will grow 
without thinning the plants. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 
10c. %4 pound, 20c. Pound, 60c. 
DETROIT DARK RED.—Very early and an ex- 
cellent keeper. Tops small. Roots dark red and 
globular in shape. Tender and sweet. Packet, Sc. 
Ounce, 10c. % pound, 20c. Pound, 60c. 
IMPROVED EARLY BLOOD TURNIP.—An 
improved variety of the Early Blood Turnip; of 
deep, blood-red color; fine form and flavor. An ex- 
cellent market sort. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. % 
pound, 20c. Pound, 60c. 
EDMAND’S TURNIP BLOOD.—Seed grown 
from originator’s choice stock. This variety is 
thoroughly fixed and uniform in type. The flesh is 
deep blood-red in color, and exceedingly sweet and 
tender. It is round, smooth, of good market size, 
and does not grow over-large. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 
10c. % pound, 20c. Pound, 60c. 
DEWING’S BLOOD TURNIP.—This medium 
early table sort is tender, sweet and a good keeper. 
Tops medium sized; leaf stems and veins dark red; 
leaves green. Roots dark purplish red, turnip 
For general use, plant seed as 
Sow in drills 1 foot apart, about 1 inch 
Flesh carmine with 
Packet, 5c. 
shaped with medium-sized top. 
purplish tinge, zoned with lighter shade. 
Ounce, 10c. % pound, 20c. Pound, 
EXTRA EARLY BASSANO BEET.—This beet 
is sometimes called Philadelphia Sugar Beet. Roots 
large, turnip shape; come very early and are very 
sweet and tender; one of the leading varieties in 
this market: flesh bright light red. Packet, 5c. 
Ounce, 10c. % pound, 20c. Pound, 60c. 
CROSBY’S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN.—Very 
early; smooth, globe shaped; dark blood-red. The 
name of this variety is misleading, as it resembles 
the Egyptian only in its extreme earliness. The 
stock we offer is of a distinct dark red color, which 
is very attractive, not only in the beets as pulled, 
but after they have been cooked. They are also 
more spherical than the Extra Early Flat Egyptian, 
and we know of no better quality. One of the best 
for planting early out of doors. It becomes fit for 
use sooner than any other variety, and is equally 
suited for forcing in hot-beds or for transplanting. 
Packet, 5c. Ounce, 10c. % pound, 20c. Pound, 75c. 
BEETS— (Mangel-Wurzel) 
Used for feeding cattle. Sow five pounds per acre. 
CULTURE.—Sow in April and May in thoroughly 
plowed, well manured soil, in drills two inches deep 
and about 18 inches apart. Thin out to 12 inches 
and keep the weeds down by frequent hoeing and 
cultivating. Low ground is best adapted for Man- 
gel-Wurzel. 
IMPROVED MAMMOTH LONG RED.—The 
heaviest cropping and best long mangel. This mam- 
moth variety grows to an immense size, single roots 
weighing twenty to thirty pounds each, and always 
of a very fine texture and good quality. % pound, 
20c. Pound, 60c. 
GOLDEN TANKARD.—A distinct variety, par- 
ticularly valuable on account of its richness in sac- 
charine matter; highly prized by dairymen for its 
milk-producing qualities. Deep yellow flesh and 
skin. % pound, 20c. Pound, 60c. 
SWISS CHARD, or 
SPINACH BEET 
CULTURE.—Swiss Chard is a beet grown for its 
leaves. The mid-rib when boiled makes delicious 
greens, or the leaves may be boiled and served as 
spinach. Sown in the spring the ieaves are soon 
ready to eat, and will continue to grow all through 
the summer and fall. If given a little protection it 
will survive the winter and make excellent greens 
early in the spring. 
One ounce will sow 60 feet of drill. 
LUCULLUS.—A new variety with curled leaves 
like a Savoy cabbage. The plant grows nearly two 
feet high and the stem and leaves are very large 
and of fine quality. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 15c. % 
pound, 35c. Pound, $1.25. 
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