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Note. — Deduct 8c. per lb. from prices quoted 
below if you desire seed sent by freight or ex- 
press at yoiir expense. 
Market Gardener. [Special.]— A famous 
beetfor all who raise vegetables for the markets. 
Extra early and one of the handsomest 
shaped varieties we have ever seen. Desir- 
able also for private gardens. Pkt. lOc. OZ. 
15o., 1/4 lb. 40o., lb $1.00. ' 
Lentz.— The ^reat favorite with Eastern 
gardeners. It onjdnated with the I^ntz family, 
Targe gardeners near Philadelphia, and is now 
being grown by many in preference to all others. 
The flesh is very tender, sweet and of a deep 
red color. \Ye heartily recommend it as a first- 
class turnip shaped beet for general cultivation. 
fkt 5o.,oz. Idp.. Vi lb. SOo., lb. 6«o., a lbs. 
1,25, postpaid, 
g^Iiigrhtningr. [Special.] — The "Kinar of 
Earlies " so far as beets are concernedrit is 
an extra early variety, and its richly colored 
deep red flesh, handsome shape and fine 
flavor makes 16 a favorite with every one, 
both for the market and home garden. Don't 
fail to include it when making up your order 
this season, that is if you want the finest table 
beet ever introduced. Pkt. lOo., oz. 8O0., % lb. 
60c., lb. $1.60, I • 
Extra Early Egrsrptlan.— A standard sort, 
being from 10 to 13 days earlier than the old 
Blood Turnip. The roots are large in size and of 
a rich, deep crimson color. From the smallness 
of the tops of the Egyptian, at least one-fourth 
more can be grown on the same space than any 
other variety. Pkt. 6c., OZ. lOo., % lb. SOc., 
lb, oOc. 
Eclipse.— "The Money Maker," as it is 
called by those who have grown it for the early 
market. It is pronounced by our St. Paul gar- 
deners the best of all the beets for their use, as 
its earlincss and fine shape insures a quick sale. 
Our seed is carefully selectedL Pkt, 60., oz. 
lOc, Vi lb. 20c_y lb. 70c. ' 
Early Blood Turnip,— The well known stand- 
ard variety. A splendid market beet, fine qual- 
ity, good size and excellent flavor. Pkt. 6o.t 
oz. iOc„ %lb. 2O0., lb. 6O0. 
a Erfurt Prize. [Special.] An excellent 
German half long dark red beet that is desir- 
able for both the market grardener and those 
who want a good table beet for home use. 
Unsurpassed in flavor and one of the finest 
grained varieties we have ever seen. Try it. 
Pkt, lOc, oz. 20c„ Mlb, 50c„ lb, $1.50. 
Bastian's Extra Early,- An extra early, 
good for market or family use, fine shape; color 
bright red. Claimed by many to be the best 
forcing' beet for early use. Pkt. 60., oz. lOo.. 
% lb., SOc, lb. 55o. ' 
Loag Smooth Blood. — See illustration for the 
shape of this famous beet which is so popular 
with all beet growers. Sweet, tender and rich 
flavor; color, carmine. No garden is complete 
without it. Pkt. 60., oz. lOo., % lb. 2O0., lb. 
6O0. . 
Edmand's Blood Turnip. — A variety which 
is very regular in shape, deep blood skin and 
very dark flesh of best quality. This is a favor- 
ite with the market gardeners. Pkt. 5o.t OZ. 
lOc, Vi lb. 20c., lb. 6O0. 
Bassano. — One of the earliest and best, a little 
flatter than the Blood Turnip, but equally ten- 
der and juicy. Pkt. 60., oz. lOc, 14 lb. 2O0., 
lb. 55c. 
I)ewing''8 Improved Blood Turnip.- An im- 
provement over thecomraon Blood Turnip; is of 
fine form and flavor, and an excellent market 
sort. Pkt. 5o., oz. lOo., Vilb. 20c., lb. 6O0. 
Swiss Chard.— The mid rib is stewed and 
served as Asparagus, and the leaves used as 
Spinach. Pkt. 
5o., oz. lOc, V4, 
lb. SOc, lb. 6O0. .^-r,ci 
6 Pkts. 
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