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ECLIPSE BEET. 



Culture. — Seeds should be -sown thinly in drills one-half to one 

 inch in depth. Make the first sowing when the trees are starting out 

 in leaf and continue with additional plantings every three or four 

 weeks until August ist, so that a constant supply of fresh, tender 

 roots may be had throughout the season. Use one ounce to lOO feet 

 of drill ; four pounds per acre in rows three feet apart. 



Crosby's Egyptian, — This variety is as early as the original 

 Egyptian, but by careful selection has been 'made thicker, and of bet- 

 ter quality. For early use, either for market or for family gardens, 

 this variety easily takes the lead. It is very popular among market 

 gardeners. Packet, 5c. Ounce, loc. ^ ipound, 15c. Pound, 50c. 



Crimson Globe. — A second early variety, somewhat oblong in 

 shape with smooth skin and very dark flesh. Good quality. Packet, 

 5c. Ounce, IOC % pound, 15c. 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, IOC. ^ pound, 15c. Pound, 50c. 



Bastian's Early. — Very early, of quick growth, fine turnip 

 form and bright red color. Excellent quality. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 

 IOC. % pound, 15c. Pound, 50c. 



Detroit Dark Red Turnip.— Very early, and an excellent keeper. Tops small. Roots dark red 

 and globular in shape. Tender and sweet. Packet, 5c. Ounce, loc. % pound, 15c. Pound, 50c. 



Improved Blood Turnip.— An improved variety of the Early Blood Turnip; of deep, blood-red 

 color; fine form and flavor. An excellent market sort. Packet, 5c. Ounce, loc. J4 pound, 15c. Pound, 40c. 



Dewing's Early.— Of deep red color, smooth and of fine form. One of the leading varieties both for 

 market and for family use. Packet, 5c. Ounce, loc. ^4 pound, 15c. Pound, 50c. 



MANGEL WURZEL AND SUGAR BEET 

 FOR 5T0CK FEEDING. 



Improved Mammotb Prize LiOng Red (also called Norbtain 



and Giant Jumbo Mangel.) — The heaviest cropping and best long 

 mangel. This mammoth 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, loc. Pound, 30c. 5 pounds or imore, 20c lb. 



Red. Globe Mangel. — This variety is valuable for earliness and 

 smooth, symmetrical, globe shaped roots. The roots are -about eight inches 

 in diameter. ^4 pound, loc. Pound, 30c. 5 pounds or more at 20c per 

 pound. 



BROCCOLI. 



German, 

 Spargle Kohl. 



Sow 'thinly in seed beds about the middle of Spring; transplant and 

 cultivate the same as Cabbage. Produces heads very nearly like Cauli- 

 flower, but .more hardy. 



Early Larg-e White. — Heads medium size, close and compact. One 

 of the most certain to head. Packet, loc. Ounce, 30c. ^ pound, $1.00. 



BORECOLE, or KALE— See Kale. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS.-ip'roTs"e;.Koh.. 



Brussels Sprouts are being more extensively grown and used. Home 

 gardeners are finding out that tihis delicious vegetable can be as easily 

 grown as cabbage. Sow in May and manage as winter cabbage. In the 

 Fall break the leaves down so that the little cabbage will have more room 

 to grow. 



Best Imported Dwarf.— Produces compact sprouts of finest qual- 

 ity; a good keeper. Packet, 5c. Ounce, 20c. 14 pound, 50c. Pound, $1.60, 



