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



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



Prices Include Postage on Pkts., Ozs., '4 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 eni-iched. Sow in drills 1 foot apart 

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

 are large enough, tliin 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 50 to 60 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. 



218. Bolgiano's Extra Early Superb. ("Best in Garden" Va- 

 riety.) Has taken the lead among early turnip-shaped Beets entirely 

 by superior merits of everything pertaining to a Beet to make a recog- 

 nized leader. It is very early, indeed; it is 8 to 10 days ahead of any 

 other early sort now offered. The shape is uniformly perfect, being 

 entirely free from fibrous side roots, which are so objectionable; in 

 fact, it is the smoothest Beet within our knowledge. The flesh is a 

 rich, dark blood-red, tender, crisp, and deliciously sweet, besides hav- 

 ing a very small top; is an ideal variety for bunching. Will produce 

 a good crop inside of seven weeks from solving. Is excellent as a 

 forcing sort or as a main crop. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; '/4 lb- 35 cts.; 

 lb. $1.25. 



Superb 



Extra Early 



Beet. 



10103. Bolgiano's Deep Blood Beauty. Our long 



experience in the growing of Beets has shown tliis 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 

 superior quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 54 lb. 35 cts.; 

 lb. $1,25. 



45. Wonderful Early Spring. Extra quick in ma- 

 turing, 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. 35 cts.; lb. $1.25. 



108. Bolgiano's Extra Early 



Eclipse. It is valuable for home gar- 

 dens and indispensable for market gar- 

 dens. It is remarkable for very rapid 

 gro\\'th, the perfect flesh, and for its 

 dwarf foliage. Roots bright, glossy red, 

 very fine grained. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 

 cts.; V4 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 95 cts. 



103. Detroit Dark Red. o n e of 



the best deep red Turnip Beets for mar- 

 ket gardeners or home use. Its small 

 upright-growing tops, early maturing, 

 and fine globular shape and color of the 

 roots make it very popular with every 

 one who plants it. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 

 cts.; 54 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.15. 



68. Long Smooth Blood. We rec- 

 ommend 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.; 54 

 lb. 30 cts.; lb. 85 cts. 



125. Crosby Extra Early, a very superior 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 hand- 

 some 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 Uke the ordinary Egyptian, nor so 



round as Eclipse. 

 lb. $1.15. 



Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 54 lb. 35 cts. 



142. Nutting's Early Gem. One of the best and ear- 

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

 The shape is very desirable. Perfectly smooth. Color dark. 

 Quality unsurpassed. The foliage is scant. An excellent 

 all-season beet. Just the kind for Market Gardeners. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 54 lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.15. 



93. Extra Early Bassano. This 

 Beet is sometimes called Philadelphia 

 Sugar Beet. Root large, turnip shaped; 

 come very early, and are very sweet 

 and tender; flesh bright light red. Pkt. 

 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts*.; [4 lb. 35 cts.; lb. 

 $1.00. 



127. Early Blood Turnip. 



A bright red, medium early beet of 



very g^od quality for home or garden 



oz. 15 cts.; 54 lb. 



use. Pkt. 10 cts 

 30 cts.; lb. 95 cts 



Early Blood Turnip Beet. 



PLEASE REMEMBER 

 "Best in Garden" Varieties 



These do not in every case rep- 

 resent our latest introductions, but 

 they do represent those varieties 

 that stand out conspicuously in 

 any garden as the "Best in the 

 Garden." You are playing safe by 

 planting liberally of these varieties. 



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



