COLE'S BEET SEED 



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BEET 



Ger. Runkel Rube. Fr. Betterave 

 One ounce ivill soiv 50 feet of drill 

 The soil which is best suited for the culture of the 

 i beet is that which is rather light, pro-\dded that it is 

 1 thoroughly enriched with manure. For an early sup- 

 ply sow in spring, as soon as the ground becomes fit 

 to work; about the middle of May for general crop, 

 in drills eighteen inches apart and one and a half 

 inches deep. As the plants grow, thin four to six 

 inches in the drills. The young plants make excel- 

 lent greens. The seed will germinate more freely if 

 soaked in warm water for twenty-four hours before 

 sowing-; keep free from weeds by hand weeding or 

 hoeing. In October the roots may be taken up and 

 stored in cellar or put in pits outside like potatoes, 

 care being taken that they are not bruised or in- 

 jured in the process. From four to six pounds will 

 sow an acre. 



NEW COLUMBIA. See Novelties. 

 CRIMSON GLOBE. See Novelties. 



Crosby's Improved Egyptian Beet 

 CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN. The 



earliest Beet in the market. A selection from Ear- 

 ly Egyptian, retains the earliness of the parent 

 stock, and has added thickness, giving it a more 

 desirable shape; it is the deepest red, and is of 

 finer quality than the Egyptian, being sweeter and 

 even more tender and smoother. The most desira- 

 ble sort for small beets for early market. A great 

 favorite among market gardeners. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts., 14 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



DARK RED EGYPTIAN TURNIP. The 



old standard sort, being from ten to twelve days 

 earlier than the old Blood Turnip. The roots are 

 large in size, and of a rich, deep crimson color. 

 From the smallness of the tops more can be grown 

 on the same space than any other variety. Per 

 pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., lb. 18 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



ECLIPSE. This variety is nearly as ear- 

 ly as the Egyptian. Grows very smooth, short top, 

 sweet and tender, red flesh. Its earliness, and 

 hea^y cropping qualities, will recommend it to all 

 market gardeners. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., % 

 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



EDMAND'S EARLY TURNIP. This var- 

 iety is thoroughbred, with small tops, uniform 

 roots, and of superior quality. Of handsome round 

 shape, very deep blood red in color, and exceed- 

 ingly sweet and tender in quality. They mature 

 early, and have given the very best satisfaction as 

 a bimch beet. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., ^4 lb. 15 

 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Market Gardeners' Beet 



MARKET GARDENERS'. This variety 



is an ideal "Market Gardener's" Beet, with small 

 tap-root and but few fibrous roots; color deep 

 blood-red. When cooked they are dark red, fine 

 grained and unsurpassed in quality. One sowing 

 only is necessary to produce early beets for market 

 and main crop for winter use, which is not the 

 case with other varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



EARLY ARLINGTON. Of medium size 



and dark, rich, blood-red color. It is very early, 

 of fine turnip shape, smooth, with small tap-root, 

 foliage small and dark red, and of very fine flavor. 

 One of the strongest points in favor of this varie- 

 ty is that it does not get bitter and stringy when 

 it is a little old, but is sweet and tender at all 

 times. It is one of the best for bunching and ship- 

 ping for the market gardener. Its grand quality, 

 uniform shape and beautiful color, makes it one 

 of the most desirable varieties of garden beets. 

 Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 8 cts., % lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. The standard 



early sort. Blood-red, turnip-shaped, with small 

 top and tap-root; very tender, and good for early 

 use and late keeping. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts.. 



14 lb. 15 cts., lb. 45 cts. 



BASTIAN'S HALF LONG BLOOD. An 



excellent half early garden variety, sweet and well 

 flavored and a good keeper; of a half -long shape; 

 also an excellent variety for -n-inter use. Per pkt. 

 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., 14 lb. 15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



LONG SMOOTH DARK BLOOD. A long 



smooth winter variety, growing to a good size, 

 half out of the ground; color dark blood-red, sweet, 

 tender and keeps well, and is considered the best 

 for winter use. Per pkt. 4 cts., oz. 8 cts., % lb. 



15 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



SWISS CHARD, SILVER op SEA KALE 

 BEET. This variety is grown for fts 



leaves only; the middle of the leaf is cooked and 

 served in the same way as Asparagus; the other 

 portions of the leaf are used like Spinach. It is 

 grown extensively in many European countries, 

 and considered there indispensable, and should 

 have more extended culture here. Per pkt. 5 cts., 

 oz. 10 cts.. % lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



