Swiss Chard 



A most satisfactory vegetable for the small gar- 

 den. A short row is sufficient to supply greens all 

 summer, and if not cut too close, additional leaves 

 will come up from the roots. Use same culture as 

 for Beets and for best results thin out to at least 

 4 inches between. plants. 



One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill. 

 GIANT LUCULLUS. Large, dark green, thickly 



crumpled leaves with white midrib which may 



be used the same as asparagus. Pkt., 10c; oz., 



20c; J4 lb., 60c. 

 GREEN LYON. A handsome dark green Swiss 



Chard with smoother leaves than Lucullus. Pkt., 



10c; oz., 20c; J4 lb., 60c. 

 Perpetual Summer (Spinach Beet). Similar to 



Swiss Chard, bears all summer. Pkt., 10c; oz., 



25c; !4 lb., 75c. 



Crosby Egyptian Beet 



Garden Beets 



(Roten Rube) f{ 



Beets are easily the favorite of all rootC"! 

 crops. Best results are obtained in well-Y* 1 

 drained, loamy soil, although any soil will * 

 do if it is deeply dug and cultivated fre- 

 quently. Sow as early as the ground can 

 be prepared, in rows \Yz feet apart, 

 1 inch deep, pressing the soil down 

 firmly over the seed. When large enough 

 to use as Beet greens, thin out to 2 inches 

 apart. 



One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet 

 drill. 



CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN, SPECIAL 

 STRAIN. No finer strain is grown than 

 the stock we offer of this largely used 

 Beet. It is of rapid growth, with sma 

 tops, the roots taking on their deep turnip 

 shape at an early stage; flesh blood-red 

 and of fine quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 

 !4 lb., 60c. 



EARLY WONDER SPECIAL. A hand- 

 some early Beet of deeper turnip shape 

 than Crosby's Egyptian. Recommended 



for both market and home gardens. Flesh blood-red, tender and of good flavor. 

 Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 14 lb., 60c. 



Perfected Detroit. A very superior strain of Detroit Dark Red. Roots are slightly 

 smaller but much deeper red in color. Fine grained and very sweet. Pkt., 10c; 

 oz., 25c; !4 lb., 75c. 



Detroit Dark Red. An ideal main crop Beet, universally planted. Large, globe- 

 shaped roots, sweet, fine grained, and dark red in color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 

 !4 lb., 60c. 



Broccoli 



(Spargel-Kohl) 



Quite similar to cauliflower but will produce fine 

 heads in localities where cauliflower cannot be 

 successfully grown. Same culture as cabbage. 

 Early Green Sprouting Improved. A most delicious 

 new variety, bearing loosely arranged heads, 

 somewhat similar to cauliflower. Both flower 

 heads and stalks of heads are edible, having a 

 distinctive flavor. Flower heads are light green 

 in color and ready for the table 60 days from 

 time of sowing. Pkt., 15c; Yl oz., 35c; oz., 60c. 

 Broccoli White Cape. Pure white heads. Pkt., 

 25c; l/ 2 oz., 40c. 



Brussels Sprouts 



(Rosen-Kohl) 



A delicious and easily grown fall vegetable, 

 and one of the few that may be enjoyed in late 

 fall after frost has killed the less hardy kinds. 

 Produces miniature cabbage heads at the base of 

 each leaf. Use same cultural directions as for the 

 ate cabbage, and when the sprouts commence 

 to form, break off the lower leaves. 

 Long Island Half Dwarf. Covered with tender 

 sprouts of good flavor. Pkt., 10c; Yl oz -> 20c; 

 oz., 35c; !4 lb., SI. 10. 



Mangel or Stock Beets 



(Mangel Wurzel) 



Excellent food for cattle or chickens during the winter when other green 

 food is not available. Sow in May or June, in rows V/2 feet apart, 5 to 6 pounds 

 of seed per acre. Thin to stand 12 to 15 inches apart and cultivate frequently. 



Golden Tankard. An enormous yielder; flesh and skin deep yellow. Oz., 15c; 

 Ya lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



Giant Sludstrup. Reddish yellow, long oval shape. Food value higher than any 



other Mangel. Oz... 15c; J4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



MAMMOTH LONG RED. Grows to an immense size, roots often weighing 



to 35 pounds. Oz.. 15c; '4 lb., 40c; lb., $1.25. 



Long Island Improved Brussels Sprouts 



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