CATALOGUE OF VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
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ground free from weeds, and open it by frequently stirring the surface. 
By the end of October the roots will have attained their full size, and 
they should then be taken up and stored in soil not over dry. To pre- 
serve Beets during the Winter, bury them in long narrow trenches, 
mixed with sand, below the reach of frost, or cover them with light sand 
or light earth, in a cellar. They should not be allowed to wilt ; for, if 
they once become shriveled, they will never recover their firm, brittle 
texture. In pulling and cleaning, be careful not to wound the roots, or 
cut off any large fibers, as this would cause bleeding, which greatly in- 
jures the quality and tends to induce decay; neither should the leaves be 
cut off too close to the crown. In stacking, place the crowns outwards. 
One ounce will sow a drill of fifty feet in length — four to six pounds are 
required for an acre. 
Perpkt. Oz. Lb. 
ii-ariy Flat Bassano.— This variety, originally from Italy, is 
chiefly valued for its early maturity, coming into use a week or 
ten clays sooner than any other sort. Roots flat, turnip-shaped, 
light reel ; flesh white, circled with rose color ; leaves very small, 
light green, veined with red. It is very tender and juicy, and 
will grow to good size on light soil, but will not keep through 
the Winter, unless sown quite late , 5c. 15c. $1.25 
Early Blood Turnip.— The standard early sort. Blood-red, 
turnip-shaped, with small top, tap-root ; very tender, and good 
for early use and late keeping. It is indispensable in every gar- 
den, however small 5c. 10c. 1.00 
Dewing-'s Turnip.— A good reel, but not dark, Turnip Beet, 
about a week earlier than Blood Turnip ; smooth skin and small 
top, and growing much above ground. Good for spring and 
summer use 5c. 15c. 1.00 
Dark Reel Egyptian . — A new, early and superior variety from 
Egypt, quite distinct, very deep red, tender, and delicious ; in 
form like the Flat Dutch Turnip ; this variety will, without 
doubt prove a most valuable acquisition 10c. 20c. 2.00 
Smooth Long Dark Blood.— This is a long, smooth Beet, 
growing to good size, half out of the ground, with few or no 
side roots, color, dark blood red ; top small, dark red and upright 
growth; keeps well 5c. 10c. 1.00 
V arieties groion for Feeding Stoclc. {Sow in April or May—\ to 6 pounds per acre.) 
1-2 lb. lb. 
White Sugar Beet. — Attains a large size, and is extensively 
grown for feeding 30c. 50c. 
Improved American Sugar.— A long white variety, very 
sweet 50c. 90c. 
IiOng- Ked Mangle Wurzel. — This variety is more generally 
grown for agricultural purposes than any other, producing roots 
of large size and excellent quality 30c. 50c. 
Korbiton Giant Mangle Wurzel.— Extra fine Long Red, 
very large 40c. 70c. 
Yellow Globe Mangle Wurzel.— Roots of large size and 
gobular form ; very productive 30c. 50c. 
