H. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia 
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HASTINGS' SUPERIOR GARDEN BEET SEED 
The best beet seed in the world is grown in France. The best 
beet seed growers live in France, and Hastings’ Beet seed of 
all varieties comes from those best French growers; beet seed which, 
when planted here in the South, makes the smoothest, cleanest, finest 
formed beets that can be grown. 
The South does not appreciate, plant and use beets as much as it 
should. Sown thickly the young plants when thinned out make splendid 
“greens.” Planted any time up to September 15th they make splendid 
young beets for fall and early winter use. 
manured garden ground after same 
wUICUrc jias been deeplj' plowed or spaded. Sow in rows 18 inches 
to 2 feet apart, scattering seed thinly. In this latitude sow from July to 
September 15th ; in Florida and Gulf Coast sections plantings can be 
made from September to .January. Seed is rough and the soil should be 
tinned or rolled if the ground is dry. When two or three inches high 
thin out to four or five inches apart in the row. Young beet plants are 
superior to spinach and turnips for “greens.” In light sandy soils cover 
seed 2 inches ; in stiff clay not over 1 inch. Young beets ready for use 
in 50 to 70 days, according to variety. Quantity of seed required: 1 
ounce to 50 feet of row; 6 to 8 pounds per acre. Maturity, 6 to 11 weeks. 
Hastings’ Improved Blood Turnip Beet 
Sometimes called Detroit Dark Red Beet. Most popular va- 
riety for home use and nearby markets. An improvement by 
our growers over the Early Blood Turnip Beet. Color a deep blood red. 
A fine even form, very uniform in growth, as shown in our illustration 
from a photograph ; medium early and very productive, tender, free from 
stringiness and very sweet, good for either home or market use and 
most valuable variety for succession sowings. Packet, 10c.; oz., 15c; % 
lb., 40c; lb., $1.25; postpaid. 10-lb. lots, not prepaid, $1.00 per pound. 
Hastings’ Crimson King(No. 46) " rV“’'uiiiormTn 
size, shape and color. Sweet and tender and in favorable seasons it has 
been ready for use in 6 weeks from time of sowing. A splendid all sea- 
son beet. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % pound, 35c; pound, $1.00; 
postpaid. Ten-pound lots or over, not prepaid, 85 cents per pound. 
Extra Early Egyptian ( No. 42 ) Ufci 
grower, producing smooth, rather flattened, turnip-shaped roots. When 
young, flesh is sweet and tender, but becomes stringy with age, and 
we do not advise for home garden use. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
% pound, 25 cents; pound, 85 cents; postpaid. Ten-pound lots or over, 
not prepaid, 65 cents per pound. 
Hastings’ Eclipse Blood Turnip Beet (No. 40) 
The most popular market gardeners’ beet for the South as well as a fa- 
vorite for home gardens for summer and fall planting. Fine form, smooth and free from stringy roots. Small top, rapid grower. Color 
a deep red, which it retains fully after being cooked; quality extra fine, very sweet and tender; a heavy bearer and its handsome ap- 
pearance makes it an easy seller when placed on the market either locally or after long distance shipments. Packet, 5c; ounce, 10c; % 
pound, 30c; pound, $1.00; postpaid. Ten-pound lots or over, not prepaid, 85 cents per pound. 
Hastings’ Improved Blood Turnip Beet — See Front Cover 
L^nf'7 EYtra ^ splendid variety which is a 
ly V / great favorite for market gar- 
deners in certain parts of Florida for shipment to Northern markets. 
Nearly as early as the Egyptian but larger and of extra fine quality. Color 
a deep l)lood red, tender and sweet at all stages of growth. Small top and 
in favorable seasons can be used in G to 7 weeks from sowing. Very pro- 
ductive, a splendid keeper and shipper. If you want a first quality, extra 
early beet, the Lentz will please you. It has become the leader of all 
early varieties in the South and its qualities are all that could be desired. 
Our growers have been breeding this beet for years with the utmost care 
and we are sure you will like it. Packet, 10 cents; ounce, 15 cents; % 
pound, 40 cents; pound, $1.25; postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs., $1.00 i>er lb. 
Long Smooth Blood Beet ( No. 49 ) t 'irSl 
long, smooth, blood-red roots growing well down into the soil, enabling it 
to resist drought and heat. A few of these should be planted in every gar- 
den for use after all the other varieties are gone. This beet can be stored 
or banked for later use, as it keeps well, and although it is large it is of 
exceptionally good quality and flavor. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 
% pound, 30 cents; pound, $1.00; postpaid. Ten-pound lots or more, not 
prepaid, 85 cents per pound. 
Half-Long Blood Beet(No.44) 
our improved Blood Turnip Beet and the Long Smooth. Color a deep 
blood red, smooth and free from stringy roots. In quality it is tender and 
sweet and remains in good condition for a long time after maturity. 
Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 30 cents; pound, .$1.00; post- 
paid. Ten-pound lots or over, not prepaid, 85 cents per pound. 
Swiss Chard Beet or Sea Kale 
/Ua 43 ^ rapidly than Swiss Chard or Sea Kale as it is frequent- 
^liWa “fwy ly called in Europe. It is grown for its leaves only as it does not 
make a bulbous, edible root like the other varieties. The leaves grow large 
and upright and as the outer leaves are cut more come from the center. The 
mid-rib or center stem of each leaf is large and almost white and after 
trimming can be cooked and served like asparagus. The leaf part can be 
cooked like Spinach or turnip greens or if desired the whole leaf can be 
boiled and served as “greens.” There is a delicious, delicate flavor not found 
in either turnips or kale. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; % lb., 60c; lb., $1.50; postpaid. 
Hastings’ Eclipse Blood Turnip Beet 
