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Arthur T. Boddinqton . 342 West 14 th St.. New York City 



BEETS 



Salatriibf Bi:itik.\vi-: A'r^in'.dJia 



One ounce will sow 60 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds for an acre 



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

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

 oarlv as the uround can be worked; when the plants are large 

 enoiiijh 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 Red Globe Beet. ,^Jf>| 



perfect in shape, has a very small tap-root, very little foliage; is very 

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

 or flat, round Beets. Pkt. lo cts., oz. 15 cts., Klb. 45 cts., lb. S1.50. 



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



keeper. I'kt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Mb. 30 ctS., lb. Si- 

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

 der ill ciuality; good marketable size; highly recommended as 

 sccoiui early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. lo cts., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 

 EcUnse. K'lrl.v; flesh deep blood-red^firm and sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., 



"V^^- oz. 10 cts., Hlb. 25 cts., lb. 76 cts. 



Eg5-ptian. Flat-shaped, extra-early, deep red, tender and sweet. 

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., ;4 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., Klb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



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

 Pkt. 5 CIS., oz. 10 cts., Vi'lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



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

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

 Pkt. 5 CIS., oz. 10 cts., '/lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



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

 tains the earllness of the parent stock ; rapid grower and can be 

 sown outside as late as July. Pkt. 5c., oz. loc, li\h. 25c., lb. 75c. 



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

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

 and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %lb. 25 cts., lb. $1. 



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

 crisp and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 30 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



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

 and tender, Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., %\h. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



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

 deep blood-red. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., !^lb. 25 Cts., lb 75 cts. 



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

 Pkt. 5 cts , oz. 10 cts., %\h. 25 cts., lb. 75 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., 5{lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



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

 quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M\h. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 



CHARDS, SWISS 



I'sed for " (ireens ;" 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 de- 

 licious. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 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., \i lb. Si . 



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

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

 like asparagus, with drawn butter. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., M\h. 

 35 cts., lb. Si. 



Sugar and Mangel- Wurzel 



( See Farm Seed Department, page 103. ) 



BROCCOLI 



£>)argclto^l Bkoccoli 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- 

 pl.ant to prepared beds, 2 feet apart each way. 



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



an(l firm. I'kt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., KIb. Sl-25. 

 Early Purple Cape. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., Vlb. $1.25. 



Boddington's Early Uodel Eed Globe Beet 



BORECOLE, or KALE 



Hrau»to^)l 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 cablxige. 



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

 improved by moderate frost. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 25 cts., 

 11). 75 cts. 



Siberian Kale, or Sprouts. Sown in .September and treated like 

 s|)in,-K h, it is fit to cut early in spring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., }ilb. 

 20 cts., lb. 60 cts. 



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

 age : hardy and of fine fla\or. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., MVo. 50 cts., 

 lb. ?i.75- 



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

 Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 11). 30 cts , lb. 51. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS 



3Jc§cnfo]^I Ciiou DE Bruxelles 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 Brussels Sprouts. Specially selected Eng. 



lish variety, fine for ex 

 hibition purposes. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts., J^lb. $1.76. 

 Improved Dwarf. \ dwarf variety; early; produces numerous 



heads, which are very tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 its., oz. 20 



cts., 50 cts., lb. Si 50. 

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



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



Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., II). Si, lb. S3- 



CHERVIL 



SQcnsenlaud) Cekkeiil Perifollo 



Curled. The young le.ives are used for flavoring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 



10 ;ts., ^Ib. 30 cts., lb. Si. 

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



oz. 15 cts., 'Jb. 50 cts . 11). Si .so. 



