101-103 Federal St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 



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Rube (Ger.) (jT^llxJ^JY '^^^Q^QBarbabietola (Ital.) 



One ounce will sow 50 ft. of row; six pounds per acre. 



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 necessary 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 IV2 inch of 

 soil, pressing it down firmly to insure a quick and even germina- 

 tion. 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 nec- 

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



"Good For All" 



The roots are very smooth, uniform in size and shape which is 

 almost perfect globular. Can be used at a wide range of sizes; 

 excellent for canning whole at IVi inch to IV2 inch diameter, or if 

 allowed to stand will reach a size up to 4 inches in diameter, still 

 retaining excellent quality and color. The skin is smooth and very 

 dark red; the interior color is a uniform dark crimson and is very 

 free from white zones and rings. 



DETROIT BLOOD RED. The best second-early Beet to follow 

 Crosby's 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. 



EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN. An extra-early variety with medium- 

 sized, flattened roots, dark crimson in color, and small tops. 



EARLY WONDER. A new strain of Crosby Beet, producing uni- 

 formly smooth, well-shaped roots of extra-dark color. Early 

 "Wonder is highly recommended for bunching for early market. 



Crosby's Egyptian Beet 



C K ' RrrT/ntldM Special Stock. Our stock of this extra- 



V_,rOSDy S Egyptian, early Beet has been constantly improved- 



s>o that today we offer a thoroughbred strain that in our opinion you will find to be unsurpassed for earliness and 

 quality. The roots ,are flattened globe shape, uniform in size and shape, smooth and have only a small tap root. The 

 skin and flesh are deep red and sweet and tender. A beet that will appeal to the discriminating home and market gar- 

 dener. 



Biesskohl (Ger.) 



Bietola (Ital.) 



SWISS CHARD 



(Spinach Beet) 



Home gardeners have learned to appreciate the many valuable qualities of this excellent table green and it is growing 

 in popularity at a remarkable rate. Swiss Chard is a member of the Beet family, growing all to top instead of root. The 

 leaves are long and broad and are used as greens, while the thick stalks and mid-ribs are prepared like Asparagus. 



LUCULLUS. Popular home and market garden sort. Tender 

 young leaves can be had 40-45 days after sowing the seed. 

 Leaf blade is large and broad, rich yellowish-green; much 

 blistered or crumpled. Plants 2 feet tall. 



LARGE SILVER RIBBED. This variety differs from Lucullus 

 in having broader and fleshier leaf stems and mid-ribs and 

 darker green, smooth leaves. Double use can be made of 

 this popular variety by preparing the stems like Aspara- 

 gus, while the leaves make delicious greens. 



MANGEL- WURZELS 



GIANT LONG RED MANGEL. Heavy cropper; roots 



long and thick. 

 GIANT YELLOW INTERMEDIATE. Roots oval-shaped; 



enormous yielder. 

 GOLDEN TANKARD. Has large roots; flesh bright 

 yellow. 



GIANT HALF-SUGAR. Rich in sugar, with closer- 

 grained flesh than others. Roots bronze-green above 

 ground and grayish below. 



Liticullus Swiss Chard 



GARDEN BEETS 



Pkt. 



Oz. 



% lb. 



Lb. 



"Good For AH" 



$ .10 



$ .15 



$ .40 







,10 



.15 



.40 







.10 



.15 



.40 







.10 



.15 



.40 







.10 



,15 



.40 





SWISS CHARD 













.10 



.15 



.40 







.10 



.15 



.40 





MANGEL-WURZELS 











Giant Long Red Mangel . . 





.10 



.25 



$ .60 



Giant Yellow Intermediate 





.10 



.25 



.60 



Golden Tankard 





.10 



.25 



.60 



Giant Half Sugar 





.10 



.25 



.60 



Try our special strain of Crosby's Egyptian and "Good For All" Beet 



