38 JACQUES CARTIER SQUARE, MONTREAL. 
15 
BEET 
One ounce will sow 60 feet 
of drill, 5 pounds per acre 
CULTURE. — Sow as soon as the ground Is free from frost 
and dry, in the spring, in drills 2 inches deep and 18 inches 
apart; thin out to 6 inches. For family use, in winter, sow in 
July or August. 
HALF LONG AND LONG VARIETIES 
Cooper's Market King. — The perfection of 
a half long dark red Beet for market 
growers or for private use. It is a quick 
grower and also one of the best keeping 
sorts. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; Vi lb., 75c. 
DETROIT HALF LONG BLOOD . _ Qne of 
the best for winter use. Roots only half 
as long as the Long Blood, but weighs as 
much on account of their thickness. Al- 
ways smooth; their rich, dark red flesh is 
very sweet, crisp and tender, never be- 
coming woody, even in the exposed por- 
tions, Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; hi lb., 60c.; lb., 
$1.75. 
Montreal Market. — A medium long red. The 
flesh is rich, of the deepest black color, 
very sweet, crisp and tender, never be- 
coming woody, even in portions above the 
ground. We consider this the most valu- 
able variety for winter and spring use. 
Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20o.; % lb., 60c.; lb., 
$1.75. 
Long, Smooth Dark Blood. — We have an 
exceptionally good quality of this sort. 
Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; "4 lb., 60c.; lb., 
$1.75. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
BEET ROUND OR TURNIP 
VARIETIES 
DETROIT DARK RED. _ Thjg the best var- 
iety of round Beet in cultivation. In shape, it re- 
sembles a Golden Ball Turnip, tap-rooted, the 
flesh is dark, firm, and very sweet, and comes 
very early to maturity. The stock we offer has 
been selected with the greatest care, and is sure 
to give satisfaction. Very many inferior stocks 
of Turnip-rooted Beet are on the market which 
cut up white and streaky. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; 
Vd lb., 75c.; lb., $2.00. 
CRIMSON GLOBE. — A splendid variety of medium 
size, very handsome, with small top and small 
tap root; flesh deep crimson, tender and de- 
licious. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c.; "4 lb., 75c.; lb., $2.00. 
CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN. _ An improvement on 
Extra Early Egyptian, being as early, but of 
more desirable shape, color and quality. It Is 
very sweet and tender; a most valuable sort for 
e.arly market as it is ready before any other 
beet of equal quality. Plct., 5c.; oz., 25c.; Vi lb., 
75c.; lb., $2.00. 
Egyptian. — Very early and of, dark blood color; 
rather flat in shape. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 
Vi lb., 60c.; lb., $1.75. 
Edmand's. — A good variety to follow the 
extra early sorts; flesh dark red and good 
flavor. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; ^ lb., 60c.; 
lb., $1.75. 
Eclipse. — Very early, dark-red color, small 
top. smooth roots, Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; 
Vi lb., 60c.; lb., $1.75. 
Sow seed in April, 
transplant and cultivate 
same as cabbage. 
AMAGER MARKET. — 
The plants are of a 
strong growth, about 
three feet high. The 
stalks are large, thick, 
and close jointed, and 
the sprouts set quite 
thickly and evenly on 
the stalk. We recom- 
mend this strain espe- 
cially for market gar- 
den use. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 
30c. 
Dobble's Selected. — This 
strain h.as been care- 
fully grown by Mr. 
Dobbie for years, and 
as an exhibition var- 
iety, it is one of the 
best. Per pkt., 15c. 
Improved Dwarf. . — Extra 
line. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 
20c. 
Improved Half-Dwarf. 
The very best and 
surest strain. Per 
pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c. 
