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BEET « — Continued. 
Carters Dainty. — This is a small growing variety of more than ordinary merit, having long slender roots 
of a splendid deep crimson colour, and of the finest flavour possible ; in naming it Dainty, we wish to 
convey the extremely refined quality of this variety ; it does not attain to the size of our Perfection ( see 
page 7). 
Price is. 6d. per ounce ; 6d. and is. per packet 
Ornamental Foliaged Beet.— An interesting species for decoration in the flower garden. The thick 
fleshy ribs are beautifully coloured either yellow, crimson, cream, or white, and the contrast with the shining 
green leafage is very effective. 
Price 6d. and is. per packet. 
Croton-leaved Beet. — A decided acquisition to the group of decorative Beets, the long, narrow, crimson- 
bronze leaves having an elegant appearance. For the ribbon border, or as a pot plant for table decoration, 
it is effective. The roots are edible. 
Price 6d. and is. per packet. 
Seakale Beet.— An improved type of a delicious vegetable, in reality a Beet in which cultivation has 
developed the leaves instead of the root. It is sown at the same season as Beetroot in April, in rows about 
18 inches apart, and the plants thinned out to 15 inches apart. At the end of summer they may be lifted as 
required, the green portion of the leaves cut off and the fleshy stems boiled and served with sauce, like 
Seakale. 
Price 6d. and is. per packet. 
• Per pkt. 
S. d. 
Carters Blood Red. -Avery fine variety, with well shaped roots of splendid deep colour 
and of good flavour " gj f & t 0 
Carters Improved Dark Red. -Excellent quality 06 
Carters Flower Garden.— Dark bronze purple, graceful foliage, effective for bedding ... 0 6 
Carters St. Osyth. — A heavy root of high colour ; excellent flavour o 6 
Brazilian. — Grown for its handsome ornamental foliage 3d. & o 6 
Cattell’s Dwarf Red. — Long variety of good colour, leaves of rich hue, and dwarf habit... ... 3d. & o 6 
Dell S Dark- Leaved. Splendid deep rich coloured root, leaves of dark and glossy appearance .. 3d. & o 6 
Egyptian Turnip-Rooted. — Good stock; useful for shallow soils ... ... ... ... ... 3d. & o 6 
Silver (Edible-leaved). — Midrib may be used as Seakale ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3d. & o 6 
Spinach (Edible-leaved). Leaves thrown up in profusion, and largely used as a substitute for Spinach 3d. & o 6 
Cheltenham Green Top. — Green leaves, with fine bright red roots 3d. & o 6 
Nutting's Dwarf Red. — Long root of deep colour ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3d. & o 6 
Pineapple Short Top. — A good variety, medium-sized roots, leaves of dwarf habit ... ... ... 3d. & o 6 
Carters Long Red.— Rich in colour and flavour ... ... ... 3d. & o 6 
Carters Round. — A good early Beet ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3d. & o 6 
Per ox. 
s. c£. 
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The Cultivation of Beet. — The round varieties required for early use should be sown under cover in February. The main 
crop should be sown the last week in April on ground that has been well trenched and manured. Let the rows be about iS inches 
apart, thin them to allow about 9 inches between the plants, and keep the soil well-stirred with the hoe during summer. 
Seedsmen by Appointment to His Majesty the King — High Holbarn, London. 
