H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia 
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MANGELS AND HALF SUGARS 
FOR STOCK FEED THESE BEETS BRING RETURNS 
Every year sees an increase in the number of farmers in the South who plant a crop of Mangel 
lor Half-Sugar beets for stock or feeding purposes. It is almost impossible to find crops that 
will give greater returns for the small amount of time and fertilizer spent on them than Man- 
gels, Sugar beets and White Belgian carrots. They are all immense yielders under good cultiva- 
tion and make an agreeable change of food for any animial kept on dry forage throughout, the 
winter. In dairy cattle the increased flow of milk and generally improved conditions of the animals 
iin the spring will show their great value. Have your ground deeply plowed, then well harrowed 
luntil smooth. In the Middle South seed should be sown only in the spring, but in . Florida and 
along the Gulf Coast planting can be made all through the fall and winter. Make rows to 3 
ifeet apart, planting seed at the rate of about 10 pounds per acre. Both the Mangel and Half- 
iSugar beets are equally profitable for stock feeding. Where their value is known almost every 
ifarmer plants from one to ten pounds of seed each year, and they find that it pays them well. 
Jumbo Long Red Mangel ( No. 4 1 ) 
from one-half to two-thirds above the surface and are usually eighteen inches to two feet long 
;and four to six inches in diameter. The tonnage, or yield, per acre on rich or well fertilized 
•ground is something immense. The Jumbo Mangel or the White French Half-Sugar Mangel 
‘ought to be planted on every farm in the South where cows are kept through the winter. They 
:are certainly the greatest stock feed you can find and' the Increased flow of milk through the 
winter makes the growing and feeding well worth your while. Ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 80 
•cents; pound, 60 cents; postpaid. In 10-pound lots or over, not prepaid, 40 cents per pound, 
White French Half-Sugar Mangel ( No. 5 1 ) l7i tl SS.T'1 
choice between this and the Jumbo Long Red Mangel. Our inclination is always to plant some 
of both. While possibly not quite as heavy a yielder per acre as the Jumbo Long Red its very 
considerable sugar content makes it especially valuable in fattening cattle and insuring a flow 
of richer milk in dairy or milk cows. It is as easily grown in the South as the garden variety 
of beet and should be let grow until frost to secure the largest yields. Roots are very large, 
smooth, clean skin, of oval shape and grow with the top of the bulb two or three inches above 
ground and consequently are more easily pulled. We recommend a general planting of both 
this and the Jumbo Mangel for they are both worth while on. any farm where cows are kept, 
^unce, 10c; pound, 80c;_pound, 60c; postpaid. Ten-pound lots, not prepaid, 40c per pound. 
A very highly esteemed member of the cabbage 
family, especially desirable for the late summer 
and fall planting in Florida and the Gulf Coast 
section. The “sprouts” are miniature cabbages growing closely on the stalk of the plant, a 
small head being formed at each leaf joint. Plants are quite hardy and live through the win- 
ter in all parts of the lower South. Quality and flavor are much improved by frost. Sow 
seed in July, August or September and when plants are four to six inches high transplant to 
open ground, like cabbage. 
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Brussels Sprouts 
Improved Dwarf Brussels 
/ Ma most desirable variety 
9prOUlSLnOi ou; for the South, producing 
compact “sprouts” of the best quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
25c; % lb., 75c; Ib., ^2.50. 
■ A vegetable very closely re- 
LB lated to cauliflower, from 
which it is supposed to have 
come. Give the same culture as for cauliflower, and 
in the Southern States, unless you are an expert caul- 
iflower grower. Broccoli will make a surer header 
fbr you. There are many also kept from growing 
cauliflower by the high price of the seed. To those 
we recommend Broccoli. 
The Cape Broccoli 
is the best type 
you will do well to 
have it in your garden this year. The 
plants are very hardy, vigorous and easily grown. 
The heads are white, compact, hard and of fine qual- 
ity. Packet, 15c; % ounce, 40c; ounce, 75c; % pound, 
‘"8.50; postpaid. 
Early Green Curled (No. 193). Drill shallowly in early spring and thin out or 
transplant in good soil. Standard and most popular variety for market or 
home use. Hardy, vigorous growing, Avith bright deep green leaves. The 
dense mass of deeply divided leaves formed in the center is easily blanched to a rich cream 
color. For blanching, when nearly groAvn, tie up or shade the heads while dry. Finest and most 
wholesome for salads and flavoring. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15c; i/i pound, 50c; pound, $1.50. 
133). Hardy plant grown easily in shalloAv fresh water. Start 
VV9X6r ^^r©S5 seed in very moist earth and transplant to water. Grown for the 
refreshing leaves which make fine salads and garnishes. Packet, 
10 cents; ounce, 40 cents; % pound, $1.85. 
Cress, Extra Curled or Improved Pepper Grass (No. 132) 
This tastes the same as Water Cress and is easily grown in spring, summer and fall. Make fre- 
quent plantings as the plant soon runs to seed. Packet, 10c; ounce, 15c; % lb., 40c; postpaid. 
Corn Sdlsd or Fotticus (No. 194) w?nfe®r?ri?rin?saia'd,o^^ 
\ / ishing : a good substitute f^r.. 
lettuce or spinach. Doesn’t do well in hot weather so plant in fall or as early as possible in, 
spring. Ounce plants thirty feet of row. Packet, 10c; ounce, 15c; % pound, 50c; postpaid. 
Aromatic plant for seasoning or salad with , ^ttu,ce. Broadcast in, 
October or November for wint^er or spring use, ipkt., 10c; 3 pkts,, 25c. 
White Cape Broccoli 
(No. 56) for the South and 
ENDIVE 
Chervil (No. 131) 
Improved Dwarf Ippissels Sprouts 
DpiMpMDFD This year, of all years in the Sou.tl>ji iSu-tl«» “Foods and Feeds” year, 
We are to grow absolutely eyery^hiiig' needed' oh our oAvn land this 
year. Gardens must" produce food the year 
this 
r ’rou^^^is^M-ynu will benefit in doing away with 
grocery or store bill^ Just think of the s;avfh^,i|. will mean for you! 
