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J. STECKLER SEED CO., LTD. 



GARDEN OR TABLE BEETS. 



CU^TUBE. — These are of universal culture, but we would emphasize the importance 

 of using improved strains which will produce the finest and smoothest roots with a 

 minimum amount of foliage. It is important, also, to make frequent sowings in order 

 that a constant supply of tender young roots may be had throughout the season. When 

 allowed to get too old, the roots become hard, have a woody fiber, and to a great extent 

 lose their sweet flavor. Seed may be sown as early in spring as the ground can be 

 worked in a good condition. Sowings should be made for succession at least once a 

 month up to the first of July, at which time we recommend making a large sowing to 

 produce a supply of well-grown roots for winter use. If the roots are gathered on the 

 approach of cold weather and packed in slightly moist earth, they can be kept in a cool 

 cellar in perfect condition until spring. 1 oz. seed to 100 ft. drill, 10 lbs. to acre. 



Early Blood Turnip Beet. 

 EABIiY BI.OOB TUENIP. — The most 

 popular variety for market as well as 

 family use. It is a dark red color and 

 very tender. One of the principal varieties 

 planted for shipping. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; 

 oz., 15c.; 1/4 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c.; 5 lbs., $3.50, 

 postpaid. 



Crosby's Egyptian Beet. 



CBOSBY'S EARLY EGYPTIAN.—One of 



the earliest and best on the market. It is 

 more globular than the Extra Early Egyp- 

 tian. Especially good for market garden- 

 ers and shipping. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 

 15c.; ^ lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00; 5 lbs., $4.00, 

 postpaid. 



Extra Early 



Egyptian 



Bed 



Tnmip Beet. 



EXTBA EABI.Y EGITFTIAN BED TUB- 

 NIP. — This is a well known variety, very 

 early, tend-er, deep red and of Turnip shape. 

 Leaves of this variety are smaller than the 

 others. Packet, 5c. and 10c. ; oz., 15c.; % 

 lb., 30c.; lb., 90c.; 5 lbs., $4.00, postpaid. 



Spinach Beet or Swiss Chard. 



SWISS CHABD OB SPINACH BEET.— 



This variety of beet makes only tops and 

 is used exclusively for greens. Only a few 

 plants need be used, as they will continue 

 to grow all summer in spite of frequent 

 cuttings. Sow early in the spring in rows 

 sixteen inches apart, and thin to twelve 

 inches between plants. Packet, 5c. and 

 10c. ; oz., 15c.; V4 Ih., 30c.; lb., 90c.; 5 lbs., 

 $4.00, postpaid. 



STECKI^EB'S EXTBA EABI.Y.— T h e 



earliest red variety in cultivation, un- 

 equaled in quality. It originated with a 



