Improved 
Turnip 
Beet 
CHOICE GARDEN BEETS 
The soil best suited for Beet culture is a deep, rich, sandy loam, which should be loose and light. If wanted 
very early, sow in hotbeds and transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For general crop, sow as early as the 
ground can be worked in drills a foot to eighteen Inches apart and one inch deep. When the plants are large 
enough, thin out to stand four to six inches apart in the row. Continue sowing for a succession until late in 
June. If possible, always sow in freshly prepared soil and press it down firmly over the seed. Keep them well 
cultivated. For winter use, the turnip varieties may be sown in June, pulled after the first frost, the tops re- 
moved and the roots stored in pits, or the cellar. 
IMPROVED TURNIP BEET. This Blood Red 
Globe Beet is considered the standard for gen- 
eral use. This special strain is the result of careful 
growing and selection, extending over a number of 
years, until we are now satisfied that there Is no chance 
for further improvement — in short, that it is perfect in 
every desirable quality. Developed from a choice strain 
of the Early Blood Turnip, it is much earlier in matur- 
ing and greatly surpasses that variety in flavor. It is 
perfectly globular in shape and of the largest size. Tops 
are long and of uniform growth. The flesh is fine 
grained, of a rich, deep, blood-red color, which is re- 
tained w'hen cooked, and is always very sweet and 
tender. An excellent keeper. Ounce, 15 cents. pound, 
25 cents. 1 pound, 75 cents. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. An Improved strain of the 
Egyptian Beet, which we specially recommend as an 
extra early and superior sort. It has been so improved 
in shape, size, appearance and quality, as compared with 
the original that it is now an entirely distinct variety. 
It has a large, globe-shaped root, is smooth, of a deep 
blood color, and is of the finest quality. The tops are 
small. As it is so early and of such perfect shape, it 
is a great favorite with market gardeners. We offer 
the true strain. Ounce, 10 cents. J4 pound, 25 cents. 
1 pound, 75 cents. 
Eclipse. One of the best table Beets, almost as early 
as the Egyptian and much superior in quality. Has 
small tops and is smooth, fine grained and tender. Color 
bright red, sometimes with lighter zones. Many market 
gardeners prefer this variety to Egyptian on account 
of its good looks. Ounce, 10 cents. pound, 25 cents. 
1 pound, 75 cents. 
Half Long Blood. This is an entirely distinct va- 
riety and we consider it by far the best for winter and 
spring use. The root is deep red, very symmetrical, 
two or three times as long as thick and always smooth 
and handsome. The flesh is rich, dark red, very sweet, 
crisp and tender, never becoming woody even in por- 
tions above the ground; it retains its good quality longer 
than other sorts. Ounce, 10 cents. pound, 25 cents. 
1 pound, 75 cents. 
Egyptian. The best variety for forcing and excel- 
lent for first early crop out of doors, being very early, 
with small top. Leaf stem and veins dark red, leaf dark 
green, dotted with red; root very dark red, rounded on 
top, but flat beneath, with very small tap not; flesh 
dark red, zoned with lighter shade; hard, crisp and 
tender when young. Ounce, 10 cents. !4 pound, 25 
cents. 1 pound, 75 cents. 
Detroit Dark Blood. A most excellent turnip rooted 
sort. It grows to a large size, is of most handsome ap- 
pearance, and is very productive in all soils and loca- 
tions and in all seasons. Leaf stems and veins are dark 
red, blade green, roots globular, perfectly smooth, dark 
blood red. Flesh bright red, zoned with a darker shade, 
very crisp, tender and sweet, remaining so a long time. 
Packet, 5 cents. Ounce, 10 cents. (4 pound, 25 cents. 
1 poi^d, 75 cents. 
Long Smooth Blood. This is the best long, red 
beet on the market and a great favorite in the country, 
as it is of unexcelled quality, both as a table Beet and 
for stock feeding. It Is said to have yielded twelve 
tons to the acre. It is tender, sweet and of a rich car- 
mine color. May be sown with advantage in July or 
August in rich ground, as a second crop. Is not in- 
jured by October frosts and will produce a great abund- 
ance of excellent root food for winter. Ounce, 10 cents, 
14 pound, 20 cents. 1 pound, 65 cents. 
Swiss Chard. This variety does 
not make edible roots like the regular 
garden Beets, but is grown for the 
broad, white, leaf-stalks, which are 
bunched and cooked in the same man- 
ner as Asparagus, and make a delicious 
summer vegetable. The young leaves 
may be gathered also and cooked like 
Spinach. Ounce, 10 cents, pound, 
25 cents. 1 pound, 75 cents. 
CRIMSON GLOBE. Medium size, 
handsome shape and delicious flavor. 
LENTZ. Popular with truckers. 
Later, larger and better than Egyptian. 
BASSANO. Flesh white and light red 
mixed. Very tender and sweet. 
EDMAND'S BLOOD TURNIP. The 
best market sort for late planting, 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. Richly 
colored; flat shape; a good keeper, 
DEWING’S BLOOD TURNIP. Fine 
form and flavor; good for market. 
DETROIT DARK RED. Globular; 
bright red; tender and sweet. 
Any of the above sorts: Ounce, 10 
cents. pound, 15 cents. 
MANGEL WURZELS AND SUGAR 
BEETS. 
GOLDEN TANKARD. Sweeter than 
other mangels. 
MAMMOTH LONG RED. Of enor- 
mous size and good quality. 
VILMORIN’S IMPROVED SUGAR 
BEET. The best of all. 
Any of the above sorts: Ounce, 10 cents 
14 pound, 25 cents. 1 pound, 75 cents. 
Special Prices for Larger Quantities. 
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