BEET 
CULTURE— J he ^ est resu J ts areo , b ' 
tamed on a deep, rich, 
sandy loam. If wanted very early sow as 
soon as the ground will permit in drills 
eighteen inches apart and thin out to three 
inches in the row. For winter use, the turnip varieties may be sown in June, 
and the beets may be kept by storing in a cellar and keeping covered with sand, 
or sandy soil, to prevent wilting, or they may be kept outdoors in pits such as are 
used for apples and potatoes. One to two single packets will give a good supply 
for a large family. It is best to sow in freshly prepared soil, which should be 
pressed firmly over the seed. 
Crimson Globe 
This is an extremely handsome second- 
early or main crop beet, with richly col- 
ored flesh. The beets average 
three inches in diameter ; skin smooth and form regular. The flesh is 
deep purplish crimson, and is remarkably sweet and tender. The foliage 
is small, of a rich bronze purple. 
Detroit Dark Red Turnip 
This variety is the best deep red turnip beet, not only for market 
gardeners, but for home use. It is also by far the best for canning, 
making a strikingly handsome product, much superior to that obtained 
from any other variety. Its small top, early maturing and the splendid 
shape and color of the root make it popular with every one who plants it. 
Top small, upright-growing; leaf stem and veins dark red, blade green; 
root globular or ovoid and very smooth ; color of skin dark blood-red ; 
flesh deep vermillion red, zoned with a darker shade, very crisp, tender 
and sweet and remaining so for a long time. 
DETROIT DARK RED 
TURNIP BEET 
A rich 
and most 
desirable 
variety of 
Beet in 
every 
respect 
Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip 
Tops low, small, spreading; leaf stalks and ribs dark red; 
blade of leaf bright green, having markedly wavy edge ; roots 
dark red, interior color purplish red, zoned with a lighter 
shade ; crisp, tender, sweet and an excellent keeper. 
T f If * r%l 1 This is an en- 
Hair- Long Blood ssvffss 
best for winter use. The deep red roots are very symmetrical, 
two or three times as long, as thick and always smooth and 
handsome. The flesh is a rich dark red, very sweet, crisp and 
tender, never becoming woody, even in portions above the 
ground and retains its good quality longer than the other sorts. 
We consider this the most valuable variety for winter and 
spring use. 
1 1 • A very early maturing 
Early Eclipse £• srS, d £S? 
Top of medium size. Root nearly globular, with a small tap 
and small collar. Flesh bright red, zoned with white, very 
sweet, crisp and tender, especially when young. 
1 * . • The stock we 
Crosby s Egyptian ^ ver ! 
million color which is very attractive not only in the beets as 
pulled, but after they have been cooked. They are also more 
spherical than the Extra Early Egyptian and we think of 
better quality. One of the best for early planting out of 
doors. It becomes fit for use sooner than any other variety. 
Northumberland Co., Ont. “From 2% lbs. of Giant Feeding 
beet, Mr. R. B. Hubbs grew 2000 bushels, some weighing 22 
lbs. His little son could turn them out of the ground, but 
could not lift them.” 
P. N. ALYEA. 
Your seeds are certainly of the best quality, for although 
we had the worst drought in years I have not had a complaint 
from your seed and I have sold to some of my customers for 
several years straight. 
A. Newman, Monmouth Co., N. J. 
Grafton Co., N. H. I do not have time to act as salesman 
for you but I do like your seeds for my own garden. Expect 
to give you my order this spring. I wish you could have 
seen the asters that I raised from your seed. I sowed them 
in the open grouud as early as I could, then transplanted 
them. They were the handsomest things that I have ever 
seen, I am delighted with everything 1 have ever bought 
from you. Will try and get some orders among my friends 
and neighbors. Geo. H. Clayton. 
Linn Co., Mo. Please send me your seed catalogue. Your 
garden seeds are far better than any other I have ever used 
and I am anxious to order from you this season. 
Mrs. Addie Alexander. 
Swiss 
Chard 
Known also as 
Spinach Beet. 
This variety 
is not grown for 
the roots like 
other beets. The 
leaves are excel- 
lent for greens 
while the stalks 
when small are 
used the same 
as asparagus. 
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