WALTER S. SCHELL'S QUALITY SEEDS FOR MARKET-GARDENERS 
BEETS 
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Crosby's Improved Egyptian 
Beets 
This Beet has been a favorite 
a long time, and is one of the 
finest extra-early Beets. 
Crosby's Improved Egji)- 
tian. f)iie of the earliest 
Beets in cultivation; deep 
dark red; of excellent 
quality and extra-fine 
flavor. Small tops, mak- 
ing it a good forcer. A 
profitable market sort. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
■41b. 40 cts.. lb. $1.25. 
Half -Long Blood. The 
root is a rich, dark red, 
very sweet, crisp and 
tender; does not become 
woody. It is very smooth 
and handsome. A good 
keeper. A half-Ion^ Beef, 
makes a good winter va- 
riety. It is always salable. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts,. 
Klb. 30 cts., lb. Si. 
My high-quality Beet seed produces a very uniform 
and perfect crop. Remember, the vitality of ail my 
seeds is tested; that is one reason why they grow 
better. 
One ounce will sow a row of 50 feet; S or 6 pounds to 
the acre 
Harrisburg Market Extra-Early. The favoiite early 
Beet ol tlie market-gardener. Extra early; dark red; 
shape medium between a globe i\nd a Hat. 'I'his is my 
choice for extra early, or first in the market. Pkt. 5 cts., 
o/.. 15 cts., '41b. 40 cts.. lb. Si. 25. 
Early Model. Kxtremch- earh'. of perfect globe shape 
and finest in ([iialit\-. Smooth and of the deepest blood- 
reil. Pkt. 5 cts., <>/. 1:; cts.. '41b. .i5 cts.. lb. Si. 
Detroit Dark Red. A variety of exceptional quality and 
unusual atlracti\'eness. Its handsome appearance m^ikes 
it a great seller on tlie market, (dobe shaped, tapering 
slightly; smooth; dark red; very early. A good general- 
crop Beet. Pkt. 5 i ts., oz. 15 cts.. '4rb. 40 cts., lb. Si. 25. 
Eclipse. Small but grows remarkably quick. This and 
its very fine quality, round shape and deep red color 
make it a favorite lor the market-gardener. Pkt. 5 cts., 
oz. 10 cts., '4TI). 30 cts.. lb. Si. 
Edmand's Blood Turnip. One of the best varieties 
to follow the extra-early va- 
rieties and for late croj). 
Should be planted at the 
same time to mature just 
after the extra early. The 
shape is round; color deep 
red. Tlie Beets mature very 
uniformh", and are fine- 
flavored and tender. Pkt. 
5 cts.. oz. 15 cts.. '41b. 
40 cts., lb. Si. 25. 
Crimson Globe. Medium- 
sized, smooth; rich, dark red; 
tops small; a good Beet for 
the market-gartlener. This 
Beet has become very popu- 
lar, and is coming into favor 
with our gardeners more 
every year. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
15 cts.,' ;4lb. 30 cts., lb. Si. 
Edmand's 
Blood Turnip 
Beet 
An especially good keeper. 
Many of my market-gardener 
customers grow Edmand'.s 
for their winter crop. 
Schell's Deep Blood Turnip Beet 
This early, globc-shapeil Beet, of i-xcellent quality, 
is especially estecmeil on account of its dark red color, 
which extends entirely through the Beet, and witliout 
the light-colored rings seen in some varieties. The 
medium-size Beets are smooth and liand.some, and 
are now being largely used for canning as well as for 
the home garden and market. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 
i/ilb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25. 
Long Smooth Blood-Red. The best of all long Beets. 
Pkt. 5 cts.. oz. 10 cts.. '41b. 30 ( ts., lb. Si. 
Dewing's Blood Turnip. Medium-sized top. Roots 
are dark red, with ratlier large top; a good keeper. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., M'lb. 30 < ts.. lb. Si. 
Surprise. Shaped like a to]). Roots are a good size 
for bunching; smooth, deep red; very tender and 
sweet; makes a very desiralde second-early. Pkt. 
5 cts.. oz. 10 cts., 'ilb. 30 cts.. lb. Si. 
Five dollars will plant an acre of Beets, which will 
yield a crop of several hundred dollars. 
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Schell's Deep Blood Turnip Beet 
An excellent second-early sort. Skin dark red. You'll like it. 
