Crosby’s Early Egyptian 
Beets 
One ounce sows 50 feet of drill; 4 to 6 pounds for one acre. 
h S s00r \ as ,p 1 ' 0 , l 5 nd can be worked, and about the middle of May for general 
Li,'" ches n Pa, ( t and 1 6 ‘ nch , es p AS the plants grow thin to 6 inches in drills, 
’rlf. - v, excellent greens Seed will germinate more freely if soaked in warm water 
^*"T f °SL h ° u J s , bef ?i' e , sow i ng: bu ‘ care should be taken not to plant soaked seed in very dry 
ground. The soil should be a deep rich loam. . 
CROSBY’S EARLY EGYPTIAN Improved 
strain of the famous Early Egyptian, but produc- 
ing a deeper or thicker root; of line form, ex- 
tremely early, deep red color, almost black, flesh 
sweet, smooth, tender, and of exceptionally fine 
quality; can be depended on for best results when 
grown either in garden or under glass; highly 
recommended as an early market va- 
riety. 14 lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.50. 
EARLY ECLIPSE. — To the grower 
desiring a very early crop we would 
recommend this variety as the first to 
be ready for table use and therefore 
able to command a high price on the 
market. It is perfectly smooth and 
round. The skin and flesh are deep 
red — very sweet, tender and succu- 
lent. It does not grow to a very 
large size, but is of a fine grain and 
meatiness not possible in the large 
varieties. One of the verv early 
beets. 14 lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
CRIMSON GLOBE. — Handsome in 
shape, a little deeper than round, 
with a smooth surface and small tap 
root. Flesh deep crimson, ringed and 
zoned. Not desirable for bunching 
for early use, but is good for 
main crop, as it keeps well until 
spring. »4 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
IMPROVED EARLY BLOOD TUR- 
NIP. — Somewhat similar to the De- 
troit Dark Red, but larger and much 
later. A fine variety for summer 
and fall use. Vi lb., 30c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
IMPROVED LONG DARK BLOOD. 
— Tops large, necks small, leaf stems 
and vines red. leaf green, roots large, 
tapering, growing even with the sur- 
face. Flesh dark red, zoned with 
lighter shade, tender and sweet and 
remaining so when kept till spring. 
14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c. 
EARLY TURNIP BASSANO. — A very attrac- 
tive second early beet which when young is sweet 
and tender. The tops are large, being especially 
well suited for greens. The roots are large, 
light red. and flattened turnip shape. Flesh light 
pink with cream bands. It is an excellent table 
beet. 14 lb., 35c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
Detroit Dark Red. 
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD. — Late variety, pro- 
ducing long roots. Excellent keeper; good 
quality. 14 lb., 25c; 1 lb., 90c. 
SWISS CHARD, or SEA KALE BEET It is 
superior to the common beet for greens; if sown 
at the same time, it will be fit for use before it. 
Later the plant forms broad, wax-like stems to 
the leaves, which are very delicious cooked or 
pickled. They have a flavor similar to spinach. 
Vi lb., 25c; 1 lb., 75c. 
DETROIT DARK RED. — A mediunifh^ 
early globe-shaped beet of excellent 
quality. It is especially esteemed on 
account of its dark-red color which 
extends entirely through the beet, 
and without the light colored rings 
seen in some varieties. The beets 
are smooth and handsome. !4 lb., 
I 35c; 1 lb., $1.25. 
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