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II. G. Hastings Sr Co., Seedsmen, Atlanta, Georgia. 
Hastings’ Improved Blood Turnip Beet 
Hastings’ Garden Beet Seed 
Our beet seed Is the best that is grown. It costs us more to produce this high 
grade garden beet seed, but we have the satisfaction of knowing that every one of 
our customers gets the best and our increased saies every year more than make up 
the difference. Every pound of our beet seed is grown from most carefully selected 
and transplanted roots. That’s why our beet seed produce such smooth, shapely 
tender roots. Seed crop of beets very short and prices higher than usual. 
t'' or well manured ground after same has been deeply 
plowed or spaded. Sow in rows IB inches to 2 feet apart. Sow thinly 
in the rows in this latitude from early spring up to August 15th, and later further 
South. In Florida, sow from September to December. The seed is rough and the 
soil should be tinned or rolled after planting. When 2 to 3 inches high thin out to Ci 
or 6 inches apart in the row. The young plants are superior to turnips and spinach 
for greens. In light, sandy soil cover seed 2 Inches; in stiff clay soil not over 1 inch. 
Hastings’ Improved Blood Turnip Beet 
Our most popular variety for home use and nearby markets. There are but few 
of our many thousands of customers who do not plant it and find that it gives perfect 
satisfaction. It is an improvement by our grower over the Early Blood Turnip Beet. 
Color is deep blood red. Of fine, even form, very uniform in growth, medium early 
and productive. Tender, entirely free from stringiness and very sweet. Good for 
either home or market use and a most valuable variety for succession sowings. Pkt., 
5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; % lb., 25 cts.; lb., 70 cts.; postpaid. 10 lbs., not prepaid,S5.00. 
Extra Early Egyptian de“ner^sbeef AqSlSowfr; 
producing smooth, rather flattened turnip-shaped roots. When young 
the flesh is tender, but soon becomes stringy when old. Packet, Scents: 
ounce, 10 cents; % pound, 20 cents; pound, 65 cents; postpaid. 10 pounds, 
not prepaid, $4.50. 
Lentz’ Extra Early Turnip Beet 
This variety has become very popular with many of our gardeners, 
both for shipment and nefirby markets, many of them preferring it to 
Eclipse. It is certainly a splendid variety. Nearly as early as the Egyp- 
tian, but larger and of extra fine quality. Colur a dark bloo^d red, tender 
and sweet at all stages of growth. Has small top and yHh favorable sea¬ 
sons can be used in six weeks from sowing. Very productivCi a splendid 
keeper and shipper. Gardeners, either for home use 
or market, will make no mistake in planting Lentz, 
if thev want a first qualitv, extra early beet. Pkt., 
6c.; oz*., 10c.; ^ lb., 25c.; lb., 65c.: postpaid. 10 lbs., 
not prex>aid, SI.50. 
Extra Early Bassaiio 
An extra early almost fiat variety of beet of the 
highest table quality when young, but which be¬ 
comes stringy and tough with a,ge. It is distinct in 
appearance, having alternate rings of rose and flesh 
color regularly. Pkt.,5 cts,; oz., 10 cts.; lb., 20 cts.; 
lb., 60 cts. 
Bastian’s Extra Early 
An early, large size, turnip-shaped beet of the 
brightest red color, beautifully zoned with rings of 
lighter color. Profitable for either home or market 
\ise, and of the very best quality. An old favorite. 
Packet, 6 cents; ounce, 10 cents: ^ pound. 20 cents; 
pound, 65 cents. 
Eclipse Blood Turnip Beet 
A most popular market gardener’s beet 
for the South as well as a favorite for home 
gardens. Of remarkably fine form, smooth 
and free from stringy roots. Small top and a 
rapid grower. Color a deep blood red which 
it retains fully after being cooked. Quality 
extra fine; sweet and tender. A heavy crop¬ 
per and its handsome appearance makes it 
an easy seller when placed on the market. 
Pkt., Be.; oz., 10c.; lb., 25c.; lb., 65c.; post¬ 
paid. 10 lbs., not prepaid, $4.50. 
Yellow Turnip Beet 
This is almost identical with our Im¬ 
proved Blond Tuinip Beet, except in color, 
which is a deep yellow. Slices of this alter¬ 
nating with red beets make a pleasing show 
on the table. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; 3^4'b., 
25 cts.; lb., 75 cts. 
Don’t Put Off Ordering 
Send your seed order now. The seed 
won’t spoil and you will be sure of hav¬ 
ing good seed to plant this season. 
Hastings’ Crimson King ?hTt'ifrfiSe“even' 
where in the South and Is planted by thousands of our customers every 
year. Our illustration at the bottom of this page shows its shape and 
uniformity perfectly. It’s early, being ready for use in favorable seasons 
in six weeks from time of planting. Of good size. Sweet, tender and free 
from stringiness, and good for all seasons. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.:J. 4 lb., 
25 Cts.; lb., 65 cts. 10 lbs., not prepaid, $4.50. 
Half-Long Hlood Beet 
Another favorite for late use. It is intermediate In 
length between our Improved Blood Turnip ISeet and 
the Long Smooth. In color It Is a deep blood red, 
smooth and free from stringy roots. In quality it is 
tender and sweet, and remains in good condition for 
several weeks after maturity. You will be pleased with 
it. Backet, 6 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; % pound, 20 cts.; 
pound, 65 cts. 
Long Smooth Blood Beet 
An old-time favorite in the South. Has long smooth, 
blood red roots, going well down into the soil, en¬ 
abling it to resist drought and heat. A few of 
these ought to be in every garden for late use 
after other varieties are gone. Flesh very tender 
and sweet. Packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; 3< 
pound, 20 cents; pound, 65 cents. 
Swiss Chard or Sea Kale 
A beet grown for the leaves only. The mid 
rib of the leaf is cooked and served like aspara¬ 
gus, the other portion is cooked and served like 
spinach. This does not make a good toot. Pkt., 
6c.; oz., 10c.;34 lb., 25c.; lb., 70o. 
L,entz’ £xtra £arly Beet 
Hastinii’s Kclipse Blood Turoip Boot 
Hastm^s Crimeion Kink Beet 
