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Arthiir T.Boddington. 342 West Mth St.. New York City 



BEETS 



Satatriibe Betteka\'e Rcmolacha 



One ounce will sow 60 feet of drill ; 6 to 6 pounds for an acre 



The soil best suited for Beet culture is tliat which is rather light 

 and well enriched. Sow in drills i foot apart and i incii deep, as 

 early as the ground can be worked ; when the plants are large 

 enough thin out to stand 6 inches apart in rows. Continue for a suc- 

 cession as late as the middle of July. 



Boddington's Early Model Re d Globe Beet ^ ^ ' ' « 



s i. beet IS 



perfect in shape, has a very Muall ta]) root, very little foliage; is very 

 early and of a deep rich color, and should take the place of all Globe 

 or flat, round Beets. Pkt. lo cts.,oz. 15 cts., M lb. 45 cents, lb. $1.50. 



Lentz Extra-Early. Round, dark red ; early ; small top and fine 

 keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., MWi. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Edmand's Early Blood Turnip. Deep blood-red, sweet and ten- 

 der in quality; good marketable size; highly recommended as 

 second-early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. I 



Elclinse Karlv; flesh deep blood-red, firm and sweet. Pkt. 5c., 



oz. 10 cts., s lb. 20 cts., Id. 60 cts. 



Egyptian. Flat-shaped, e.\-tra-early, deep red, tender and sweet, i 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Early Blood Turnip. Dark red, well-flavored ; a favorite for sum- 

 mer and winter use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Early Flat Bassano. Early; light color. A standard variety. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \i lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Bastian's Early Blood Turnip. Larger than Dark Red Egyp- 

 tian ; tender and sweet; retains its blood-red color after cooking. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ViWi. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Crosby's Egyptian. A selection from Early Egyptian, which re- 

 tains the earliness of the parent stock ; rapid grower, and can be 

 sown outside as late as July. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, }i lb. 25c., lb. 75c. 



Detroit Dark Red Turnip. A grand Beet ; roots are perfect 

 turnip shape; one of the deepest red Beets. Quality of the best, 

 sweet and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Half-Long Blood. A half-long Beet, of the finest quality; sweet, 

 crisp and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb- 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Columbia Blood Turnip. Smooth skin, deep blood-red flesh ; rich 

 and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \iVo. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Dewing's Improved Blood Turnip. Of fine form and flavor, 

 and deep blood-red. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ViVo. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Long Smooth Blood. Large, late deep blood-red ; best for winter. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 



Crimson Globe. One of the finest globe Beets; fine globular 

 shape; flesh rich, deep crimson; fine quality, very tender and 

 sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ?4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Electric. Extra-early; nearly round variety; bright red. Fine 

 table quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ;{lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



CHARDS, SWISS 



Used for "greens" ; the leaf-stalks are cooked as asparagus. 



Green Lyon Swiss Chard. The leaves are used as spinach, and 

 the midrib of the leaf, cooked and served up like asparagus, is 

 delicious. Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 10 cts., '4 lb. 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 

 Silver Lyon Swiss Chard. The Chards are becoming more popu- 

 lar every year. We offer the above as being the finest white- 

 ribbed Chard in cultivation .Stems measure 4 inches across. Pkt. 

 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., Klb. Si- 

 Giant LucuUus Swiss Chard. Prepared for the table in the same 

 manner as Spinach; sometimes, however, the midrib is prepared 

 like Asparagus, with drawn butti'r. Pkt. ibcts.,oz. 15 cts., KIb. 

 35 cts., lb. $1. 



Sugar and Mangel- Wurzel 



(See Farm Seed Department, page 95.) 



BROCCOLI 



S>)arflc[fof)l Broccoli Broculi 



Sow the first week in May, in drills 3 to 4 inches apart, covering 

 the seeds lightly. When the leaves are about 3 inches broad, trans- 

 plant to prepared beds, 2 feet apart each way. 



Early White Cape. A hardv and vigorous variety; heads large 



and linn. Pkt. 5 els., oz. 25 cts.. Vt\h. 75 cts. 

 Early Purple Cape. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., K'b. $.-.25. 



Boddingtoa'B Early model Bed Globe Beet 



BORECOLE, or KALE 



jtrauSto^I Chou vert Frise Col 



Sow about the middle of April in prepared beds, covering thinly 

 and evenly; plant out in June, following the directions recommended 

 for cultivating cabbage. 



Dwarf Green Curled Scotch. One of the best. Very hardy, 

 and improved by a moderate frost. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. jo cts., KIb. 

 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



Siberian Kale, or Sprouts. Sown in September and treated 

 like spinach, it is tit to cut early in spring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 

 ;-4 lb 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



Dwarf Brown. A beautifully curled variety, with spreading foli- 

 age ; hardv, and of fine ll.ivor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., K'b. 30 cts., 

 lb. $1. 



Tall Green Curled Scotch. The best for winter ; very hardy. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., H'Ib. 2S cts., lb. 75 cts. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS 



31ofcnfof)l Chol UE Bkl xelles Bcrza de Brusels 



Sow in hotbeds in March or April, and in the open ground in May. 

 Cultivate same as broccoli and cabbage. 



The Wroxton Brussel s Sprouts Specially selected English 



^ variety, fine for exhibition 



purposes. Pkt. lOc. oz. 60c.. V,Vo. $1.76 



Improved Dwarf. A dwarf variety; early; produces numerous 



heads, which are very tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 



20 cts., ;ilb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 

 Long Island Improved. The finest variety ; of vigorous growth, 



and producing handsome, solid, round sprouts of the best quality. 



Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75. 



CHERVIL 



SHcn^enlaud) Cerfeuil Perifollo 



Curled. The young leaves are used for flavoring. Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 10 cts., Klb- .(octs., lb. $1. 

 Tuberous-Rooted. Prepared for the table like carrots, Pkt. 5 cts., 



oz. 15 cts., Klb. 50 cts., lb. $1,50. 



