II. G. Hastings Co., Seedsmen, .Itlanta, Georgia 
MANGELS AND HALF SUGARS 
FOR STOCK FEED THESE BEETS BRING RETURNS 
Every yeiir sees an increase in tiie number of farmers in the South who plant a crop of Mangel 
or 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 animal kept on dry forage throughout the 
winter. In dairy cattle the increased flow of milk and generally improved conditions of the animals 
in the spring will show their great value. Have your ground deeply plowed, then well harrowed 
until 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 2 V 2 to 3 
feet apart, planting seed at the rate of about 10 pounds per acre. Both the Mangel and Half- 
Sugar beets are equally profitable for stock feeding. Where their value is known almost every 
farmer plants from one to ten pounds of seed each year, and they find that it pays them well. 
Jumbo Long Red Mangel ( No. 41 ) a1l*’the^true\langel beets. Unf^ortu- 
nately the seed supply of Jumbo Mangel is again short this year. Roots grow 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 certain¬ 
ly 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 centspound, 25 cents; 
pound, 75 cents; postpaid. In 10-pound lots or over, not prepaid, 50 c^nts per pound. 
White French Half-Sugar Mangel ( No. 51 ) ".r™ & ,o Se"'i 
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 cattie 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 lie 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 tliree 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. 
Ounce, 10c; % pound, 25c; pound, 75c; postpaid. Ten-pound lots, not prepaid, 60c per pound. 
Swiss Chard Beet or Sea Kale ( No. 43) into popular favor more rapidly 
than Swiss Chard or Sea Kale as it is frequently 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 ajid served as “greens.” There is a delicious, delicate 
flavor not found in either turnips or kale. Packet, 5c; 
oz., 15c; % lb., 50c; lb. $1.50; postpaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
A very highly esteemed member of the cabbage fam¬ 
ily, especially desirable for 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 winter 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. 
Improved Dwarf Brussels 
^ J, /U CO \ The most desirable variety 
dprOUTS L NO* j for the South, producing 
compact “sprouts” of the very best quaiity. Packet, 
10c; ounce, 35c; 14 lb., $1.25; pound, $4.00; postpaid. 
l vegetable very closely related 
to cauliflower, from which it is 
supposed to have come. In culture it is the same as 
that for cauliflower, and in the Southern States, unless , j „ mi, 
you are an expert cauliflower grower, Broccoli will make a surer header for you. There are many 
also kept from growing cauliflower by the high price of the seed. To those we recommend Broccoln 
DmaoamIS/Ma I'l'e Cape Broccoli is the best type for the South 
White USpG tsroccoil L NO. OOj ^nd you will do well to have it in your garden 
this year. Packet, 15 cents; ounee, 75 cents; postpaid. 
Big Jumbo Mangel Beet 
Dwarf Brussels Sprouts 
PLANT A REAL GARDEN THIS FALL 
Money saving and health saving are both worth while and the right kind of a 
garden this fall with a dozen or more kinds of vegetables in it is both a money and health 
saver. Every mess of vegetables from the garden that takes place of food bought at the 
store knocks holes in your bill at the merchants. 
Every mess of vegetables from the garden helps tone up the system, making unnecessary 
both drug store bills and trips to see the doctor. ^ • i ** v i*i 
Give the 19*^0 fall garden a square deal and see what it will do yj*/* better health 
and money saving. With the terribly high food prices this year tlie faU home garden for 
fresh vegetables until killing frost and dried or home canned vegetables for winter is retU y 
imperative. You should have something you can eat from your garden every day in the 
year. The Hastings' garden is this kind of garden. Is yours. 
