C. C. MORSE & GO.— SEEDS— SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. 
BEETS 
FOR TABLE AND FARM 
Beets are divided into three classes — TABLE, MANGEL? 
or STOCK-FEEDING, and SUGAR. 
For table use the seed can be sown in California any time after January 
1st, and a light sandy loam is preferable for good shaped roots of good 
color. The soil must be rich and moist to get a quick growth, which is 
essential to crisp, tender flesh. Sow in rows 12 to 18 inches apart and thin 
by using the small beets for greens until they stand 3 to 4 inches in the row. 
TABLE VARIETIES 
CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN ^%\% s ^iXl%\ 
known and most popular variety; is very early and of fine 
quality Bright red with clear vermilion flesh. Pkt. 5c: oz 
15c; y 4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.00. 
DETROIT DARK RFD An extra fine beet - and th e one 
Atwi i JL^-raiYAV l\l_,LJ we recommend for all garden 
purposes Globe-shaped; bright, but rich red flesh. Tops 
small and green. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.25. 
Early Eclipse. A fine, early table beet, top-shaped or tapering 
globe-shaped Flesh deep crimson, zoned with pink. Crisp 
and sweet. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. 
Extra Early Blood Turnip. A good variety for summer and 
autumn use. Is turnip-shaped, with bright red fles™ skowlng 
zones. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; lb. $1.00. 6 
Half t?r?i 1 r- ? r 1 Bl0( . d - hal f; lon S variety about eight inches long and 
^r 5 n curxi\ x? r &oTib'. &. reti flesh of fine q " aiit >'- 
Extra Early Egyptian. A 
turnip-shaped variety 
with dark-red flesh, 
showing zones of a 
lighter shade. Dark 
leaves; a good table 
beet and very early. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 
lb. 40c; lb. $1.00. 
LONG SMOOTH DARK 
BLOOD. A very de- 
sirable variety for Eclipse Beet 
light soils, where 
roots are easy to dig. Skin very 
dark brownish-red. Flesh deep blood- 
red. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; y 4 lb. 30c; 
lb. 90c. 
MORSE'S IMPROVED 
BLOOD TURNIP 
A turnip-shaped beet with deep red 
flesh. Tops green. A fine selected 
strain. The quality of Morse's Strain 
is unusually good; the texture 
being fine and even, and the roots 
superior in every way. We recommend 
this as most excellent sort for either 
home garden or market planting. The 
beets are regular and of finest appear- 
ance. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y 4 lb. 45c; 
lb. $1.50. 
THE V ALLAN CE NURSERY, formerly 
Nursery Department, has a fine assortment 
handsome Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Cli...„ 
ing Vines and Roses. Reached by the Key 
Route Systt7n, Piedmont Station from San 
Francisco, or by street car from Oakland. 
7 he Nursery is located at 4lst Street and Glenn 
Avenue, Oakland. All goods may be ordered at 
our store, 125 Market Street, San Francisco 
See Page 96 and follozving in this catalogue. 
Morse's Improved Blood Turnip Beet 
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