635 B STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. 
BUSH LIMA BEANS 
BURPEE LARGE BUSH. Is an immense yielder, each bush 
bearing from fifty to two hundred of the handsome, large pods, 
well filled with very large beans, which are identical in size and lus 
cious flavor to the well-known large Pole Limas By the introduc- 
tion of this most valuable novelty, the largest and best Lima Bean 
can now be raised in quantity at small cost, without .the expense 
and labor attached to the use of poles. % pt., roc.; pt. 15¢.; qt., 
25c.; gal., 90c.; pk., $1.60; bush., $6.00 
DREER’S LARGE BUSH LIMA BEAN. This remarkable 
bush bean produces pods in great abundance, 185 havine been 
counted on a single plant. It requires no poles or stakes, ‘The 
beans grow close together—three, four, and sometimes five, in a 
pod—and are very thick, sweet and succulent. It ripens fully ten 
days earlier than any of the Pole Limas. % pt., 10c.; pt., 15c.; qt. 
‘oes 
25c.; gal., 90c.; pk., $1.60; bush., $6.00 
HENDERSON BUSH LIMA BEAN. ‘This bean was introduc 
ut seventeen years ago. It has merit in being productive and very early for family use, and where the trade demands 
< s 1 bean it has no superior. It is of fine flavor and very attractive when served on the table. Qt., 25c.; gal., goc. 
BEETS 
CULTURE OF BEETS. Our beet seed are grown from selected tr: insplanted roots, and have 
given truckers and market gardeners, who appreciate a high standard of perfection, the utmost. sat- 
sfaction. One ounce will sow so feet of drill, 5 to 6 pounds for an acre. ‘The soil best suited fo1 
beet culture is that which is rather light and well enriched Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch 
is early as the in be worked. When the plants are large enough, thin out to stand 6 
Ss apart in rows: sowing for a succession as late as the middle of August. Keep well 
cultivated. 
CROSBY EXTRA EARLY. (American Grown.) A very superior strain of 
blood-red Egyptian, carefully selected for years by Mr. Crosby, a noted market 
eardener whose aim was to secure a perfect forcing variety. ‘The results obtained 
were handsome ae good size, few small tops, very small tap root, fine quality, 
ind, above all, quick, rapid growth. The shape is very desirable, not quite so flat 
as the ordinary Egyptian, nor so round as the Eclipse. Best shape for packing and 
shipping. Takes on its turnip shape and looks well even in the early stage of its 
growth, on which account it is preferred. This is a decided advantage to those 
who force for real early market, and especially for a market where beets are sold 
in bunches. Pkt., 5 and roc.; % Ib., 15c.; % lb., 25c.; Ib., 4ac. 
IMPORTED CROSBY EGYPTIAN BEET. ‘The same as the above only in- 
clined to more tops. Pkt., 5 and toc.; % lb., 15c.; % lb., 20c.; 1b., 30c. 
CRIMSON GLOBE. This splendid new variety is a most valuable introduction. 
The color is most distinct, being of a rich, deep crimson; in shape uniformly a per 
fect globe; the skin is smooth and clean. It is extra early in maturity, and is prov 
ing specially desirable and profitable for market gardeners and truckers. Its at- 
Crosby Egyptian Beet tractive appearance, splendid flavor, and other fine table qualities make it a general 
favorite. Pkt.,.5c.; oz., 10c.; % Ib., 15c.; Ib:, 4oc. 
ieee genes Ss EXTRA — ECLIPSE BEET. In all our experience we have never had a beet 
t l he introduction, and for which the demand increased so much, as this. It is val 
uable for hon ns d indispensable for ek a gardens. It was introduced from Germany as a 
sel r from the famous Egyptian. It is remarkable for its very 
rapid gr rfection of its form, which is globular, its beautiful crim 
S fles dwarf foli ge The roots are of a bright, glossy red, very 
ne gral c FOE LOG lb., 20c Ab 35c 
EXTRA EARLY BASSANO BEET. This beet is sometimes called Phila 
phia Sugar Be Roots large, turnip shape; come very early, and are very 
sweet nd ten : r; one of the leading varieties in t his market; flesh bright light 
red PI ¢ ibs z5¢.; % Ib., 20c.; Ib, 35¢ 
' DETROIT DARK RED TURNIP. One of the be st deep-red turnip beets 
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or hom 
I e use. Its small upright growing tops, early ma 
g, and fin Sabulae shape and color of the roots m Ae > it very popular with 
I lants it. Pkt., 5 and toc.; % lb., 15c.; % Ib., 20c.; 1b., 35c. 
EDMAND'S BLOOD TURNIP BEET. This is the most thoroughly fixed 
1 type. The flesh is deep blood-red in color, and exceedingly 
er in quality. It is round and smooth in shape and of good 
It does not grow over large, where room is permitted, as many 
apt to do, therefore need not to be thinned so much as most varieties. 
‘ VS a small top Pkt., 5 and t0c.; 14 Ib., 15¢.; % 1b., 20c.; 1b. 35c. 
‘DEWING'S eae: TURNIP. Tops medium size and veins dark-red; 
1, turnip shaped, with large top; flesh carmine-red, 
S tender, sweet and a good keeper. Pkt., 5 and 1oc.; 
4,206.5 Ip, 35¢c. 
BLOOD BEET. We recommend this beet to be of great 
e of a pleasant shape, its flesh is dark deep-red, and very ten- 
a fall < ae winter beet it has few equ: als. Its keeping quali- 
aS a esr ERE ase 702, oc, 4 Ib. 15¢.5 34 Ib. 25.2 1b, 4oc. 
MANGEL- WURZEL BEET FOR CATTLE FOOD. 4 pounds to the acre. 
IMPROVED SUGAR BEET FOR MAKING SUGAR. Large growing 
sort, rich in sugar, hardy and very productive. Pound, 25 cents. 
GOLDEN TANKARD YELLOW-FLESH MANGEL. Deep yellow fleshed, of milk-producing quality. Pound, 25 cts. 
GIANT MANGEL-WURZEL. The heaviest cropping, of mammoth size, fine quality. Pound, 25 cts. 
-Te¢ 
Bolgiano’s 
Extra Early 
Eclipse Beet. 
