F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC.. Washington, D. C. 



1 ounce to 50 feet of drill BEETS 5 to 6 pounds to the acre. 

 Prices Include Postage on Pkts., Ozs., '/i Lbs. and Lbs. 



CULTURE. Our beet seed is grown from selected transplanted roots and 

 have given truckers and market gardeners, who appreciate a high standard 

 of perfection, the utmost satisfaction. The soil best suited for beet culture 

 is that which is rather light and well enriched. Sow in drills 1 foot apart 

 and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked. When the plants 

 are large enough, thin out to stand 6 inches apart in rows; continue sowing 

 for a succession as late as the middle of August. Keep well cultivated. 



The early varieties mature in 40 to 50 days; the midseason and late 

 varieties require 70 to 100 days. Beets can readily be kept for winter use 

 by packing them in slightly moist earth and storing in a cool cellar. 



67. Bolgiano's Extra Early Superb, (illustrated in color on 

 front cover.) (40 days.) ("Best in Garden" Variety.) Has taken the 



lead among early turnip-shaped Beets entirely by superior merits of 

 everything pertaining to a Beet to make a recognized leader. It is 

 very early. The shape is uniformly perfect, being entirely free from 

 fibrous side roots, wliich are so objectionable; in fact, it is the smooth- 

 est Beet within our knowledge. The flesh is a rich, dark blood-red, 

 tender, crisp, and deliciously sweet, besides having a very small top; 

 is an ideal variety for bunching. Will produce a good crop inside of 

 six weeks from sowing. Is excellent as a forcing sort or as a main 

 crop. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb lots, 80 

 cts. lb.; 5-lb lots, 70 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 65 cts. lb., postpaid. 



47. Good for All. (Matures in about 54 days.) This 

 is a selection of Detroit, bred to produce uniform roots which 

 can be harvested when 1%-1% inches in diameter, especially 

 for canning and pickling. It is almost perfectly globular, 

 smooth and imiform in size, with deep crimson even color 

 inside. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 54 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts., 

 postpaid. 



68. Long Smooth Blood. (75 days.) We recommend 

 this Beet to be of great value. Its roots are of an attractive 

 shape, its flesh is dark red and very tender and sweet. As a 

 fall and winter beet it has few equals. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 

 cts.; V4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 65 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 60 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 

 55 cts. lb., postpaid. 



45. Wonderful Early Spring. (40 days.) Extra quick 

 in maturing, small tap root, small tops, deep dark red color, 

 fine-grained flesh; a splendid variety for early market. Grown 

 in hot beds, cold frames or open ground. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 

 cts.; >4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 2-Ib. lots, 70 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 

 65 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 60 cts. lb., postpaid. 



108. Bolgiano's Extra Early Eclipse. (45 days.) It 



is valuable for home gardens and indispensable for market 

 gardens. It is remarkable for very rapid growth, the perfect 

 flesh, and for its dwarf foliage. Roots bright, glossy red, 

 very fine grained. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 

 65 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 60 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 55 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 

 50 cts. lb., postpaid. 



127. Early Blood Turnip. (50 days.) A bright red, 

 medium early beet of very good quality for home or garden 

 use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; !4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 65 cts.; 2-lb. 

 lots, 60 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 55 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 50 cts. lb., 

 postpaid. 



10103. Bolgiano's Deep Blood Beauty. (45 days.) 



Our long experience in the growing of Beets has shown this 

 strain of Beet to be one of the Best Extra Early Deep Blood 

 Turnip Beet. Roots are globular and peculiarly smooth; color 

 is of blood red, very crisp, tender, fine-grained and sweet, re- 

 maining so for a long time. We believe our excellent new 

 stock will produce a crop uniform in shape, color and of su- 

 perior quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; '/4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 

 85 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 75 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 

 70 cts. lb., postpaid. 



142. Pink Crosby. (45 days.) One of the best and 

 earliest beets for growing either out of doors or under glass. 



The shape is very desirable. Perfectly smooth. Color of 

 flesh a light pink. The foliage is scant. An excellent all- 

 season beet. Just the kind for Market Gardeners. Pkt. 10 

 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 

 5-lb lots, 70 cts. lb.; 10-lb. lots, 65 cts. lb., postpaid. 



125. Crosby Extra Early. (45 days.) A very supe- 

 rior strain of blood-red Egyptian, carefully selected for years 

 by Mr. Crosby, a noted market gardener, whose aim was to 

 secure a perfect forcing variety. The results obtained were 

 handsome form, good size, few small tops, very small tap 

 root, fine quality, and, above all, quick, rapid growth. The 

 shape is very desirable, not flat like the ordinary Egyptian, 

 nor so round as Eclipse. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 54 lb. 25 

 cts.; lb. 65 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 60 cts. lb; 5-lb. lots, 55 cts. lb.; 10- 

 lb. lots, 50 cts. lb., postpaid. 



103. Detroit Dark Red. (50 days.) One of the best 

 deep red Turnip Beets for market gardeners or home use. 

 Its small upright-growing tops, medium early maturing, and 

 fine globular shape and color of the roots make it very popu- 

 lar with every one who plants it. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts; % lb. 

 25 cts.; lb. 75 cts.; 2-lb lots, 65 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 60 cts. lb.; 

 10-lb. lots, 55 cts. lb., postpaid. 



MANGEL-WURZEL BEET cattL^Veed 



Four Pounds to Acre Matures in 90 to 110 days 



97. Improved Sugar Beet. Large growing sort; rich 

 in sugar, hardy and very productive. Oz. 10 cts.; Vi lb. 20 

 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 40 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 35 cts. lb., 

 postpaid. 



53. Golden Tankard Yellow-Flesh Mangel. Deep 

 yellow-fleshed, of milk-producing quality. Oz. 10 cts.; V^ 

 lb. 20 cts.; lb. 50 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 40 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 35 cts. 

 lb., postpaid. 



49. Giant Mangel-Wurzel. The heaviest cropper, of 

 mammoth size; fine quality. Oz. 10 cts.; V4 lb. 20 cts.; lb. 

 50 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 40 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 35 cts. lb., postpaid. 



204. New Jumbo Mangel. For milch cows and cat- 

 tle generally. The New Jumbo Mangel has no equal. It is a 

 milk-producer of the highest quality. Oz. 10 cts.; '/i lb. 20 

 cts.; lb. 60 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 45 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 40 cts. lb., 

 postpaid. 



By Planting Beets Every Two Weeks You Can Have a Continuous Supply for Summer and Winter 



