DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
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or poles, twelve feet in length, should be firmly stuck into 
each hill for the vines to run upon. 
BEET. 
Beta vulgaris Or Botanists 
Bctlenve, French. 
Rcmolichi, Spanish. 
Rothe Rube, German. 
This esculent is universally cultivated, and is used for culi- 
nary purposes in all stages of its growth. The varieties most 
essential for the table and for stock arc as follows : — 
1. Early Blood Turnip.— The quality, in richness of color, 
and closeness of grain, is superior. It is very tender, juicy, 
and is good for earlv use and late keeping. 
2. Extra Early Flat or Bassano.— This is a very tender and 
juicy variety, and is cultivated generally for early use. When 
sown late, it will keep during the winter. 
3. Early Yellow Turnip or Orange— This is an excellent 
variety, serving both for summer and winter use. 
4. Early Scarcity. — This variety resembles the " Scarcity 
or Mangel-wurzel Beet." Its chief difference consists in its 
turnip shape, smaller tops, and earlier growth. 
5. Mangel-wurzel or Scarcity. — The first of these appella- 
tions is the German name for this vegetable; the hitter is so 
called from an idea of its being a good preventive of scarcity, 
or a substitute for grass, in feeding slock. The roots are much 
larger than the common varieties, and grow chiefly above the 
surface of the ground. 
G. Smooth Long Daik Bl(od.—Th\s is one of the most es- 
teemed sorts, botli for its yield and culinary use. It has also 
the property of keeping well. 
7. Long Blood Rid.— This is another excellent variety, 
sweet, tender, yielding well, and good for winter use. 
8. White Sugar.— This, like the Mangel-wurzel, is of largo 
size, growing considerably above ground, and is used for feed- 
ing stock. In France and Germany, it is much cultivated for 
the production of sugar. 
Cultivation. — Beets should be sown early in the spring, 
