Beckett's Seed Store, 101 and 103 Federal St., N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



VEGETABLE SEEDS 



Detroit Blood Turnip Beet 



GARDEN BEETS 



Next to Beans, the Beets are probably the easiest to grow of all garden 

 vegetables, and among the root crops they certainly rank first. Beets 

 will grow readily in any soil that has been deeply dug. It is not neces- 

 sary that the soil be rich, although larger crops may be grown on fertile 

 soil; fresh manure cannot be recommended since it will produce rough 

 and misshapen roots and nurse root maggots. The soil should be dug 

 and raked deeply and thoroughly as early in the spring as the ground 

 can be worked. Sow the seeds in rows 18 to 24 inches apart, covering 

 them with about inch of soil, pressing it down firmly to insure a 

 quick and even germination. Scatter the seed thinly (one to every inch 

 is ample) since each kernel is really a composite fruit containing two or 

 more seeds. As soon as the seedlings are a few inches high, thin them 

 out to stand 2 to 3 inches apart, and thin them again later on, if it is 

 necessary, in order to give the roots room in which to develop. 



Since the roots of most varieties become stringy and lose some of their 

 fine flavor soon after they attain table size, it is better to sow short rows 

 at frequent intervals early in the season than to plant a large quantity 

 at once. Beets may be sown any time up to the middle of July in this 

 latitude. During the first week in July, plant several rows of such sorts 

 as Crosby's Improved, Detroit Blood Turnip or Crimson Globe, 

 to harvest in the fall and store in pits or in boxes of sand or earth in 

 the cellar for winter use. 



One ounce of Beet seed will sow from 50 to 75 feet of row; 5 to 6 

 pounds will sow an acre. 



CROSBY'S IMPROVED, STOCK. An extra-early, thor- 

 oughbred strain of Crosby's Egyptian Beet. Handsome roots, thick, 

 smooth, and with small taproots; of fine quality; uniform in size and 

 shape; skin and flesh deep red. Crosby's Improved is the standard sort 

 for early markets and a satisfactory extra-early Beet for the home gar- 

 den. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., M lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



EGYPTIAN. An extra-early variety with medium-sized, flattened 

 roots, dark crimson in color, and small tops. Can be grown very 

 closely. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., M lb- 50 cts., Ib. $1.50. 



EARLY WONDER. A new strain of Crosby Beet, producing uniformly smooth, well-shaped 

 roots of extra-dark color. Early Wonder is highly recommended for bunching for early market. 

 Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., M lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



EARLY MODEL. One of the earliest varieties, noted for the perfect shape of its roots and its 

 remarkably small tops. The roots are globe-shaped, quickly reaching edible size and have 

 dark crimson flesh of the finest quality. Unexcelled for forcing. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 M lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



HUTD AIT DI /~\ r\ TITDWID The best second-early Beet to follow Crosby's 

 UL 1 1\U1 1 DL\J\JU 1 UfVlllr. Improved. Roots of good size. globular; 

 flesh dark red and tender; foliage small. Particularly sweet; the favorite sort for canning and 

 without a doubt, the best all-round Beet for market or home-garden. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 M lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



EDMAND'S BLOOD TURNIP. A fine second early beet, very sweet and tender, short 

 topped with a dark red skin. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., M lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.50. 



CRIMSON GLOBE. A midseason variety, producing large, smooth, globe-shaped roots; 

 flesh and skin very dark red; quality excellent: a splendid keeper. A good cropper; always 

 dependable. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., }4 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



HALF-LONG BLOOD. A late variety; roots 5 inches long and 2J^ inches in diameter; skin 

 and flesh deep crimson; quality excellent; a good keeper. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., lb. 

 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



TIMELY SUGGESTIONS 



Handy Vegetable Gathering Baskets - Page 86 



Vegetable Tying Machines - - - -Page 88 



Hot Bed Sash Page 89 



Garden and Greenhouse Books - Page 91 



HOTKAPS— Protect Early Plants from Frost Page 92 



Mulch Paper Page 93 



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