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CULTURE— The soil shouldlbe rich, 
mellow and deep, manure having been 
applied the previous year. Never use 
manure in spring. Sow as early as the 
ground can be worked, in drills about 
one inch deep and in rows about sixteen 
to eighteen inches apart, pressing the 
soil firmly over the seed. When the 
young plants are two to three inches 
high thin out to from 4 to 6 inches, 
according to size of variety, keeping in 
mind that medium-sized, good-colored 
roots are best. The thinnings make the 
best of Spinach. For winter use, the 
Turnip varieties may be sown the first 
week in June, and in October the roots 
can be stored in a cellar, and covered 
with sand to prevent shrivelling. 
One ounce will sow about 75 feet of 
drill; five pounds to an acre. 
BEET 
BETTERAVE A TABLE 
We cannot too strongly emphasize 
the importance of using our select 
improved strains which will produce 
the finest and smoothest roots with a 
minimum amount of foliage. 
EWING'S 
DETROIT DARK 
RED TURNIP 
BEET. 
DETROIT DARK RED 
Our strain will please the most critical. In color and shape it is unsurpassed. 
Roots medium in size, globular, and very smooth; skin a dark blood-red; flesh deep, 
bright red, fine-grained, tender and sweet, remaining so long after other varieties 
become woody. Tops small, admitting of close planting. On account of its fine 
appearance, it has been said to be particularly a market gardener's variety, but 
Detroit Dark Red is also in every way a desirable Beet for Home Gardening. Lb. 
$2.50; i4 lb. 85c.; oz. 25c.; pkt. 10c. 
SELECT CRIMSON GLOBE 
Unsurpassed for main crop use. A handsome early or main-crop variety, of 
medium size, almost globe-shaped, and entirely free from rootlets, leaving the skin 
entirely smooth. The roots average 10 inches in circumference, the foliage is small 
and of a rich bronze purple. The flesh is a rich blood red. slightly zoned and of 
the finest quality, always sweet and tender, never stringy. Lb. $2.50; 14 'b. 85c.; 
oz. 25c.; pkt. 10c. 
CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN 
A carefully selected strain of Egyptian, as early as the original, but larger, 
thicker, smoother, and of better quality. Flesh deep, blood-red. It is a rapid 
grower, attaining a usable size quicker than almost any other variety, and does 
not become woody with age. Profitable in almost any soil and extremely satisfac- 
tory for the small gardener as well as for the market. Lb. $2.50; }i lb. 85c.; 
oz. 25c.; pkt. 10c. 
EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN — Grows extra quickly, producing flat, smooth, 
turnip-shaped roots two inches in diameter. Lb. $2.50; }4 8Sc.; oz. 25c.; 
pkt. 10c. 
EARLY ECLIPSE — This variety is exceedingly popular, and is one of the best 
early sorts. The tops are small, admitting of close planting, and the roots 
are globular in shape. Flesh fine-grained, very sweet, crisp and tender; dark 
red. zoned with a lighter shade. Lb. $2.25; ^ lb. 75c.; oz. 25c.; pkt. 10c. 
EDMAND'S — A handsome, uniform, round. Turnip-shaped Beet, very smooth 
and of good size; tops small, flesh red and of excellent quality; fine for late 
planting. Lb. $2.25; H lb. 75c.; pkt. lOc 
EARLY WONDER 
The Ideal "Extreme Early" Table Beet. 
The best extra early variety grown ; perfect in formJandJof^raediumSsize. The 
quality is excellent, tender, sweet and free from all tough fibre. Though thelroots 
are comparatively small, they are wonderfully even in shape and most attractively 
colored. Its rapid growing habit makes it particularly valuable for the private 
garden. The leaves are small and grow compactly. Lb.>$2.50; }kilh,\B5c.; oz. 
25c.; pkt. 10c. 
"THE EARLY MODEL" 
Probably the finest of all the early globe-shaped Beets. Of English'origin'and 
unsurpassed for table use. Medium-early, the roots are of good size, slightly oval, 
with small, dark crimson leaves. In quality and color there is nothing finer. 
Rich deep crimson flesh and skin; extremely smooth and free from all coarseness. 
Lb. $2.50; H lb. 85c.; oz. 25c.; pkt. 10c. 
COLUMBIA — A superb early main-crop Beet. The smooth clean roots grow 
three to four inches in diameter. Flesh deep blood-red, tender, and of rich 
flavor. Lb. $2.50; 14 lb. 85c. ; oz. 2Sc.; pkt. 10c. 
EWING'S SELECT GARDENER'S FAVORITE 
The leading half -long, dark-red Beet. For form, smoothness, color of the root, 
and quality, this strain is unequalled. A splendid Exhibition Beet. Lb. $2.50; 
K lb. 85c.; oz. 25c.; pkt. 10c. 
DETROIT HALF LONG DARK BLOOD 
A splendid, dark-red Beet of highest table quality. The roots are inter- 
mediate between the globe-shaped and the long Beets. Valuable for winter use. 
An enormous yielder. Lb. $2.25; lb. 7Sc.; oz. 25c.; pkt. 10c. 
lEWING'S BONSECOURS MARKET 
Half-long with heavy shoulder. Neat shape, uniformly smooth, bright red 
and excellent flavor. A heavy cropper. Lb. $2.25; 34 lb. 7Sc.; oz. 25c.; 
pkt. 10c. 
IMPROVED LONG SMOOTH DARK BLOOD— A very destfable variety for 
Ught soils, where roots are easy to dig. Skin very dark brownish-red. Flesh 
deep blood-red. Lb. $2.00; }4 lb. 60c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c. 
