/F. R. Gray, Seedsman, Oakton, Virginia 
BEETS 
1 oz. to 50 ft. drill. 
Culture of Beets. Our best seed are grown from selected transplanted roots and have 
given truckers and market gardeners, who appreciate a high standard of perfection, the 
utmost satisfaction. The soil best suited for beet culture is that which is rather light and 
well enriched. Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be 
worked. When the plants are large enough, thin out to stand 6 inches apart in rowsj 
continue sowing for a succession as late as the middle of August. Keep well cultivated. 
SUPERB. Has taken the lead among early turnip shaped Beets entirely by superior merit of 
everything pertaining to a Beet to make a recognized leader. It 
is very early, indeed; it is 8 to 10 days ahead of any other early 
sort now offered. The shape is uniformly perfect, being entirely 
free from fibrous side roots, which are so objectionable; 
in fact, it is the smoothest Beet within our knowledge. 
The flesh is a rich, dark blood-red, tender, 
crisp, and deliciously sweet. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts. 
EXTRA EARIiT ECZ.IFSE. It is 
valuable for home gardens and 
indispensable for market gar- 
dens. It was introduced as a 
selection or hybrid from the 
famous Egyptian. It is remark- 
able for its very rapid growth, 
the perfection of its form, which 
is globular, its beautiful crim- 
son flesh, and for its dwarf foli- 
age. The roots are of a bright, 
glossy red, very fine grained. 
Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 
CROSBY EXTRA EARI.V (Amer- 
lean Grown). A very superior 
strain of blood - red Egyptian, 
carefully selected for years by 
Mr. Crosby, a noted market gar- 
dener, whose aim was to secure 
a perfect forcing variety. The 
results obtained were handsome 
form, good size, few small tops, 
very small tap root, fine quality, and, above all, 
quick, rapid growth. The shape is very desirable, 
not quite so fiat as the ordinary Egyptian nor so 
round as the Eclipse. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 
EDMUND’S B1.00D TURNIP. The flesh is deep blood- 
red in color and exceedingly sweet and tender In 
quality. It is round and smooth in shape and of 
good market size. It does not grow over-large, 
where room is permitted, as many kinds are apt to 
do. It has a small top. Pkt. 5 and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 
DETROIT DARK RED TURNIP. One of the best deep 
red Turnip Beets for market gardeners or home use. 
Its small, upright-growing tops, early maturing, and 
fine globular .shape and color of the roots make it 
very popular with every one who plants it. Pkt. 6 
and 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts. 
Extra- 
Early 
Eclipse 
Beets. 
FAIRFAX EVERGREEN CORN 
A NEW SWEET CORN. 
This corn is a cross between Golden Bantam and Stwells Evergreens, the cars are about 
three times as large as Golden Bantam, a little smaller than Evergreen, the color is the 
.same as Golden Bantam, a deep yellow. It has a deep grain like Evergreen, stays green and 
fit for use as long as Evergreen. Is sweeter than any Evergreen corn you ever saw. This 
corn was grown at Oakton and we know what we are talking about. You will find it the 
best corn you ever had. Price, pkt. 15 cts; pt. 25 cts.; pt. 35 cts. 
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