14 — Vegetable Seeds 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1912 



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ECLIFSL BEET. 



74 Eclipse 



Is one of the best kno\Yn of the table beets, 

 and I have a strain of extra purity and merit, 

 particularly noted for earliness. It Is Indeed 

 high praise to say that my Eclipse beet is 

 almost or quite as early as Egyptian, for the 

 latter has been long accepted as the earliest of 

 all; and Eclipse has ever been recognized as 

 superior to Egyptian in table value. Jly strain 

 has small top and is smooth, fine grained and 

 tender, with bright red color. Many market 

 gardeners have discarded Egyptian entirely in 

 favor of this strain of Eclipse. 



Pkt., 10c. ; oz., 13c.; % lb., 40c.; lb.. Si. 50. 



EARLY BASSANO BEET. 



75 Early Bassano 



A very early flat shaped variety of beet, of 

 high table excellence. It has white and rose 

 colored flesh arranged in alternate rings. It 

 is tender, .iulcy and sweet. The light green 

 leaves are sometimes used for greens. 



Pkt., 5c.; oi., 15c.; % lb., 40c.; lb., S1.25. 



DETROIT DARK RED BEET. 



84 BelToit Dark Red 



■" A splendid beet of a deep red color, for home 

 or market. By far the best for canning, on ac- 

 count of Its beauty. Small, upright tops and 

 perfectly smooth roots. Flesh zoned with 

 lighter and darker bands; tender and sweet. 

 Pkt, lOc; oz., 15c.; % lb., 40c.; lb., SI. 50. 



MAULE'S DARK RED EGYPTIAN BEET. 



SI Maule's Dark Red Egyptian 



The Egyptian beet i« one of the most popular 

 vaiietie>. among market gaideueis foi (oiclng 

 pui poses. .Justly or unjustly it is consjdeied to 

 be the earliest of all. It certainly will bear close 

 planting in the valuable space under glass or 

 in a warm garden in early spring. It is turnip 

 shaped, and when young is crisp and tender. 

 In color it is dark red. To gardeners having a 

 preference for Egyptian, I otter the best strain 

 of seed now on the market. Packet, 5 cts.; 

 ounce, 15 cts.; % pfiund, 40 cts.; lb., 81.25. 



77 Crosby's Egyptian 



A distinct improvement on the older forms 

 of Egyptian beet, with a larger and more 

 globular root. It is extremely early, and is 

 smoother and of better color and quality than 

 the oiiglnal sort. Pioduces a mobt desirable 

 small beet of a presentable size and shape very 

 eaily, making it a favorite with market gar- 

 deneis for eailiest sales. Tops aie not too 



small, but just light for easy bunching. 



Pkt,. lOc; oz., 15c.; % lb., 40c.; lb., S1.50. 



CRIMSON GLOBE BEET. 



78 Crimson Globe 



A handsome variety of medium size, almost 

 globe shape, and entirely free from rootlets, a 

 grand second early or main crop sort The 

 roots are of medium size. Beets average 1(1 

 Inches In circumference, very handsome m 

 shajie, being a little deeper than round, with a 

 remarkably smooth surface. The foliage is 

 small and of a rich bronze purple, borne on 

 slender stems which occupy but a small por- 

 tion of the root. The flesh is a rich blood red, 

 slightly zoned or ringed in a most beautiful 

 manner, making It very attractive in appear- 

 ance; always sweet and tender, and of the fin- 

 est quality; never stringy. In the home gar- 

 den, it is a most excellent sort; for market use 

 as a main crop variety, it is a favorite every- 

 where. It Is Just the beet you want for the 

 market stall or for the table. 



Pkt., lOc; oz., 15c.; \4 lb., 40c.; lb., SI. 50. 



ELECTRIC BEET. 



72 Electric 



Rich, red flesh, exceedingly tender and re- 

 markably early. In shape almost round. The 

 leaves are small and set close to the crown. 

 The tap root is small, starting without a taper. 

 It shows a maximum of edible portion with a 

 minimum of foliage and tap root. Color verj' 

 dark crimson, with rings of lighter hue. It Is 

 early, coming in with Egyptian. The flesh is 

 delicate, rich, Kugarv and free from fibre. 



Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; \i lb., 40c.; lb., S1.25. 



73 Bastian's Early Red 



Early, large, fine turnip form and bright red 

 color, zoned with lighter rings. Tender and 

 sweet and remaining so for a longtime. Profit- 

 able for market or home garden. An old favor- 

 ite with nianv of mv market gardener friends. 



Pkt., 5c.; oz., ir,€.: ' n>.. 40c.; lb., S1.35. 



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PHILADELPHIA EARLY TURNIP OR LENTZ BEET 



76 Philadelphia Early Turnip or Icntz 



Very early, maturing but little later than 

 Eclipse. Very rich and sugary, and highly 

 esteemed by all who have ever sown It. Flesh 

 is In alternate rings of light and dark pink, 

 but bolls red. Is a smooth variety, profitable 

 for market as well as the home garden. 



Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; i^ lb., 40c.; lb., $1.35. 



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