Boddington' Early Model Red Globe Beet. 



S4 Arthur T. Boddington, 342 West 14th St.. New York City 



BEETS 



lealatriibc Rf.ttkra\ k Pcmolacha 



One ounce will sow 60 leet of drill ; 6 to 6 poands for an acre 



The soil best suited for Beet culture is tli.it which is rather ll^ht 

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

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

 enounh, thin out to stancl f> inches apart in rows. Continue for a suc- 

 cession as late as the middle of July. 



This 

 beet is 



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



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



or flat, round beets. Pkt. lo cts., oz. 25 cts., Klb. 75 cts., lb. $2.50. 



Lent's Extra-Early. Round, dark red ; early; small top and fine 

 keeper. I'kt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



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

 der III (juality; ^ood marketable size ; highly recommended as 

 second-early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. }2. 



Frlins^ Early ; flesh deep blood-red. firm and sweet. Pkt. 5 cts., 



c^ciipsc. 02 20 ,^ lb 60 cts., lb. $2. . 



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

 I'kt 5 i ts., oz. 20 cts., !^lb. 60 cts. lb. $a. 



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

 mer .md winter use. I'kt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. %2. 



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

 Pkt. 5 I ts., oz. 20 cts.. '.'lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



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. 20 cts., 'ilb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



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. 20c., K'b. 6oc., lb. $2- 



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. 20 cts., Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



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

 crisp and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., K'b. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



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

 and lender. Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 20 cts., VAh. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



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

 and deep blood-red. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., K'b. 60 cts., lb $2. 



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

 winter. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., '<^lb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



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. 20 cts , Klb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



Electric. E.xtra-early ; nearly round variety; bright red. Fine 

 table quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., KIb. 60 cts., lb. $2. 



CHARDS, SWISS 



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



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

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

 delicious. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. so cts., VAh. .«o cts , lb. Si. 50. 



SUver Lyon Swiss Chard. The Chards are becoming more pop- 

 ular every year. We offer this as being the finest white-rihl.td 

 Chard in cultivation. Stems measure 4 inches across. Pkt 10 cts 

 oz. 30 cts., !i lb. %\. 



Giant Lncullns Swiss Chard. Prepared for the table in the 

 same manner as spinach; sometimes, however, the midrib is pre- 

 pared like asparagus with drawn butter. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 20 cts., 

 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



Sugar and Mangel- Wurzel 



(See I-'arni S. rd IJ -partmenl. page 107.) 



BROCCOLI 



©JjargclfobI Bkoccoli Broculi 



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

 the seeds lightly. When the leaves arc about 3 inches broad, tran^ 

 plant to prepared beds, 2 feet apart each way. 



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



and tirm I'kt 10 cts , oz. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 

 Early Purple Cape. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., 5f1b. $1.25. 



Boddington's Early Model Red Globe Beet 



BORECOLE, or KALE 



^rau§fof)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 recom- 

 mended for cultivating cabbage. ' 



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

 and improved by moderate frost. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Jilb. 35 

 cts., lb. $1. 



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

 spinach, it is fit to cut early in spring. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., J^lb. 

 25 cts., lb. 80 cts. 



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

 age ; hardy and of fine flavor. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Klb. socts., 

 lb. $1.75- 



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

 I'kt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., Klb. 35 cts., lb. $1. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS 



^oSenfo^l Chou de Bruxelles Berza 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. 60 cts., j^lb. $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., K lb. 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. 10 cts., oz. 30 cts., %\h. Si, lb. $3. 



CHERVIL 



Scngenlauc^ Cerfeuil Perifollo 



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

 10 cts., '.'lb. 30 cts., lb. Si. 



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

 cts., oz. 15 cts., !i lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50. 



