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H. G. Hastings S Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Ga. 
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Every purchaser of seeds from this Catalogue can get some flower seed free this year.* We believe in the 
liberal use of flowers around all the homes in the South. Flowers beautify the home and yards ; they give 
pleasure to all that view them ; they are a source of satisfaction to all who grow them ; they make life brighter 
to all who live on the farms, in the villages and in the cities. It is to encourage a more liberal planting of 
flowers that we again make this offer which was so popular last year. No matter how small your purchase, you 
can have your own selection from the list on the second page of this Catalogue. We want to give away 100,vK)0 
packets of flower seeds this year under this special offer. For particulars see second page of cover. 
Hastings’ Garden Beets. 
FRENCH GROWN SEED— It is well known among the leading seedsmen that the bbst beet seed in the world 
comes from France. The French-grown seed germinates better and produces smoother and tenderer roots than 
beet seed grown elsewhere, Our well known policy of having the very best of everything leads us to place all 
beet seed contracts with the best beet seed grower of France, importing direct, as the Custom House records of 
Atlanta show. 
Culture— Use only naturally rich garden or well manured soil to grow beets. The sweetness and tenderness 
of them is largely dependent on quick, rapid growth. Sow thinly, in rows 16 to 18 inches apart, as soon as the 
ground can be worked in the spring and make successive sowings every month up to August 15th for a continu' 
ous supply. The seed is rough and mellow soil should be Armed or rolled after seed is planted. When 2 or 
inches high, thin out to 6 inches apart. The young beet leaves are superior to spinach and turnips for greens 
In light, sandy soil cover the seed 2 inches; in heavy clay soil 1 inch is sufficient. 
Hastings’ Improved Blood Turnip Beet. 
The most popular variety on our list. Tens of thousands 
of our customers buy it every year and are satisfied. It is 
an improvement by our grower through selection. Color, 
a deep blood red. Fine form and flavor, very tender and 
free from stringiness. Moderately early and very uniform 
in size and shape, being good for either home use or 
market. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 8 cents; 34 pound, 15 
cents ; pound, 45 cents. 
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD. 
Large, deep-rooted, late variety; fine for summer use’ 
its deep roots resisting drought. Flesh deep, dark red 
color. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 8 cen ts ; 34 pound, 15 cents ; 
pound, 35 cents. 
ECLIPv^L. 
The most popular 
market garden varie- 
ty on the list, as well 
as being one of the 
best for home use. 
Fine form, smooth 
and free from stringy 
roots.- Quality fine, 
being sweet, tender 
and juicy. Color, a 
,, j r.. -r . r. L d o c D blood rcd. A 
Hastings’ Improved Blood Turnip Beet. heavy cropper and its 
fine appearance makes it a ready seller. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 8 cents ; 
^ pound, 15 cents ; pound, 40 cents. 
HALF LONG BLOOD-A very dark red, half-long variety. Fine quality, 
sweet and tender. Resists drought well. Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 8 cents; 
^ pound, 15 cents ; pound, 45 cents. 
HASTINGS’ CRIMSON KING— Medium size, very early, sweet and tender. 
Very popular among our customers. Often ready for use in 6 weeks from 
sowing. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 34 pound, 20 cents; pound, 60 
cents. 
IaIsA^^O^ extra early 1 Packet, 5 cents ; ounce, 8 cents ; 34 pound, 
SWISS CHARD OR SEA KALE ) 15 cents; pound, 40 cents. 
YELLOW TURNIP — Packet, 5 cents; ounce. 10 cents; 34 pound, 15 cents; 
pound, 50 cents. 
Eclipse Beet> 
MANGEL AND SUGAR BEETS— (For Stock Feed Only) — Jumbo Mangel and White French Sugar Beet, each 5 
cents per ounce ; pound, 10 cents ; pound, 25 cents. 
$5.00 BEET PRIZE. 
Open to any variety. Best half dozen beets brought to our store before 
August 1st. Size, shape, quality and smoothness to be considered. 
First prize. $2.50 ; second prize, $1.50; third prize, Sl-OO. 
