TABLE BEETS. 



Ctlttre. For earliest table use and market we sow seed of Eclipse under glass, in February 



or March, and transplant to open ground in March or April. Seed for main crop may be sown 

 as soon as ground can be gotten in proper condition. For table beets sow in drills IS inches 

 apart, and thin to stand 3 to 4 inches apart in the rows. Use 1 ounce to 200 feet of drill, and cover 

 lightly 5 to 6 lbs. per acre. The round and turnip shaped beets are best for spring and summer; the 

 half long kinds for winter. Make successional plantings. For sugar beets and mangels make the 

 rows to 3 feet apart. A light, loamy soil is best for all beets. Manure liberally. Beet tops 

 are much used for greens, and frequently a profitable crop for the gardener near a good market. 



MAULE'S DARK RED EGYPTIAN. 

 MAULE'S DARK RED EGYPTIAN. — 



The Egyptian beet is one of the most popular 

 varieties among market gardeners for forcing 

 purposes. Justly or unjustly it is considered to 



ELECTRIC— "Rich, red flesh, exceedingly 

 tender and remarkably early. In shape al- 

 most round. The leaves are small and set 

 close to the crown. The tap root is email, 



J be the earliest of all. It certainly will bear close starting without a taper. It shows a maxi- 



planting in the valuable space under glass 

 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 offer the best strain 

 of seed now on the market. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 

 cts.; % lb., 15 cts.; lb., 55 cts.; 5 lbs., S2.50. 



EARLY TURNIP. 



mum of edible portion with a minimum of 

 foliage and tap root. The color, which is 

 constant, ia crimson, very dark, with rings of 

 lighter hue. It is extremely early, coming in 

 with Egyptian. The flesh is delicate, rich, 

 sugary and free from fibre. 1 think It should 

 have a trial in every garden. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; % lb., 20 cts.; lb., 60 cts.; 5 lbs.. S2.50. 



PHILADELPHIA EARLY TIHXIP.- 

 Very early, maturing but little later than 

 Eclipse. Very rich and sugary, and highly es- 

 teemed by all who have ever* sown it. Flesh 

 is in alternate rings of light and dark pink, 

 but boils red. It is a smooth variety, profit- 

 able for market. Packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; 

 % pound, 20 cts.; pound, 60 cts.; 5 pounds, S2.50. 



EARLY BASSAXO An old variety. Flesh 



white and rose. Grows to good size. Leaves used 

 for greens. Pkt., 5c.; oz.,10c.; % lb., 15c.; lb., 45c. 



EDJIAJ'D'S TIRMP.- High bred, early, 

 good ehape and small top. A standard sort of 

 well established merit, long and favorably 

 known all through the eastern part of the 

 United States. Well adapted to forcing, to the 

 home garden and to market. Handsome, round 

 shape and deep blood color. Pkt,, 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; % lb.,20 cts.; lb., 55 cts.; 5 lbs., $2.50. 



SWISS CHARD Silver or Sea Kale beet. 



Grown for its leaves only. The middle of the 

 leaf is cooked and served as asparagus. The 

 other portions of the leaf are used like spinach. 

 Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 15 cts.; lb., .50 cts. 



ECLIPSE. 



ECLIPSE Mv special strain of this popu- 

 lar beet is as earlv as Egyptian, which is high 

 praise, since It is admitted to be of better qual- 

 ity and flavor than Egyptian. Small top, 

 smooth, fine grained and tender; bright red in 

 color. Manv market gardeners have discarded 

 the Egyptian entirely in its favor, and each 

 vear witnesses an Increased demand for Eclipse 

 Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; Y A lb., 20c.; lb., 55c.; 5 lbs., 82.50. 



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MACLE'S 



BLOOD 

 TIRMP. — The blood 

 turnip beet has long 

 been regarded as the 

 standard of excellence. 

 For years I have been 

 growing and selecting a 

 choice strain of Blood 

 Turnip beet, which I 

 have supplied to thou- 

 sands of my customers, 

 to their profit and en- 

 tire satisfaction. It is 

 very early, nearlv as 

 early as Egyptian,' and 

 greatly surpasses that 

 variety in flavor. The 

 color is a rich, dark red. 

 and the shape is globu- 

 lar. It is fine grained in 

 texture and has a small 

 top. It is free from side 

 or fibrous roots, being 

 always smooth. It is 

 excellent for forcing, for 

 a main spring and sum- 

 mer crop, or for use in 

 winter, as it is a good 

 keeper. It cooks sweet, 

 tender and crisp, and is 

 in every way a standard 

 sort for the market or 

 home gardener. Has 

 made a good crop in 

 seven weeks from sow- 

 ing. Pkt,, 10c; oz., 15c; 

 M lb., 30c; lb., S1.00. 

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BASTIAX'S EARLY RED — Early, large, 

 fine turnip form and bright red color, zoned 

 with lighter rings. Profitable for market or 

 home garden. An old favorite. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz., 

 10 cts.; l 4 lb., 15 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



MAULE'S BLOOD TURNIP BEET. (.The best one of them all.) 



5TEAV CARDINAL I picked up this excel- 

 lent variety in England, in 1S95. It has proven 

 a worthy introduction. Ready for market six 

 weeks from sowine. The shape is well shown in 

 the illustration, from a photograph. The flesh 

 is dark crimson, changing into rings of a lighter 

 color, very tender and of delicate flavor. When 

 cooked it is of a beautiful, solid crimson, and of 

 rich, sugary flavor, entirely free from fibre. 

 Ready for market earlier than the Egyptian, 

 and of a more desirable shape in everv way. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; % lb., 30 cts.; lb., ?i.00. 



