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Hardie’s Crosby. 
Mangels 
Or Stock Beets 
139— MAMMOTH LONG RED MANGEL— 
Large, well-formed blood red, very nutritious 
and a good keeper. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; '/4 lb. 
20c; lb. 50c; postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. 
53.50. 
140— GOLDEN TANKARD MANGEL —It dif¬ 
fers from all other Mangels, being deep yel¬ 
low colored flesh to the core. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 
1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c; postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 
lbs. $3.50. 
141 —GIANT FEEDING SUGAR BEET — A 
strain of beets very desirable for stock feeding, 
affording not only a very large crop, but ex¬ 
ceedingly rich in sugar and other nutritive ele¬ 
ments. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 20c; lb. 50c; 
postpaid. Not prepaid, 10 lbs. $3.50. 
Broccoli 
CULTURE—Somewhat similar to Cauli¬ 
flower and the method of culture is the same. 
It thrives best in rich soil, and is greatly aided 
in its growth by frequent hoeing and watering. 
Hardie’s Beets 
Selected and tested especially for Southwestern growing conditions, our beet 
seed is widely known for its unusual and unvarying quality. Hardie’s Crosby 
Beet, absolutely unsurpassed for flavor and tenderness, is especially recom¬ 
mended for both home and market gardens. 
CULTURE—Sow in rich soil after it has been deeply plowed or spaded, in 
rows 18 to 20 inches apart, scattering seed thinly, covering seed about one-half 
inch. Thin out plants when up to about four inches apart in the rows. Plant 
five to six pounds to the acre. 
129 — HARDIE’S CROSBY —An extra early variety used extensively by our local 
market gardeners. Desirable also for home use. Especially good for canning. 
Roots deep turnip-shaped almost globular, bright carmine-red. Flesh bright 
Vermillion red. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; !A lb. 25c; lb. 85c; postpaid. 
130— CRIMSON GLOBE —Remarkable for its smooth skin and fine shape. 
Early; does not grow large and coarse; medium in size and of good shape. 
The flesh and skin are both very dark, and quality fine; sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; l /4 lb. 25c; lb. 85c; 5 lbs. $3.50; postpaid. 
131— CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN —Very early, globe-shaped variety, nearly as early 
as the Extra Early Egyptian; roots smooth, of a distinct vermilllon color; the 
meat is fine grained, sweet and tender, very desirable for early market. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 10c; '/4 lb. 25c; lb. 85c; 5 lbs. $3.50; postpaid. 
132 — DETROIT DARK RED —Splendid deep red turnip beet, small upright tops, 
early maturing and makes nice round finely-shaped roots. One of the finest for 
early market or home use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; </4 lb. 25c; lb. 85c; 5 lbs. $3.50; 
postpaid. 
134 — EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN BLOOD TURNIP —Fine early market sort; 
color deep red, tender and sweet; form simflar to the Flat Dutch Turnip. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; </4 lb. 25c; lb. 85c; 5 lbs. $3.50; postpaid. 
133 — EARLY ECLIPSE —Improved extra 
early sort; roots nearly globular, with short 
tops. Flesh dark red, with circles of lighter 
red. We carry an extra fine strain of this 
variety, being earlier by two weeks than the 
old Eclipse, and strongly recommend it to 
gardeners and truckers for the earliest mar¬ 
ket. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 85c; 
5 lbs. $3.50; postpaid. 
135 — EARLY BLOOD TURNIP —Extra se¬ 
lected stock of Blood Turnip, having larger, 
coarser tops and root than Detroit Dark 
Red, and requiring a considerably longer 
time to mature. Root nearly round, slightly 
flattened. Flesh deep red, zoned with lighter 
shades; sweet, crisp and tender. Excellent 
for summer and autumn use. Pkt. 5c; oz. 
10c; 1/4 lb. 25c; lb. 85c; 5 lbs. $3.50; 
postpaid. 
136— HARDIE’S SPECIAL— Very desirable 
for home and market garden. An early 
variety used also for fall planting. Roots 
flattened globe-shaped with small collar and 
tap root. Flesh deep purplish-red zoned 
a lighter shade. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; '/4 lb. 
25c; lb. 85c; 5 lbs. $3.50; postpaid. 
137 — LONG SMOOTH BLOOD —Good late 
variety. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; !/4 lb. 25c; lb. 
85c; postpaid. 
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet. 
142 — CALABRESE-SPROUTING — Makes a 
fair sized head of good quality which should be 
cut when fully developed. It will then con¬ 
tinue to produce sprouts throughout a long 
season. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 1/4 lb. 90c; lb. $2.75; 
postpaid. 
Brussels Sprouts 
143—BRUSSELS SPROUTS —Are a member of the cab¬ 
bage family; fine for spring and fall planting. The 
sprouts are nothing more than miniature cabbages, 
growing very closely on the stalks of the plant. The 
plants are very hardy and grow from 2 to 3 feet high 
and should be cultivated the same as cabbage. % -ounce 
to 100 feet of row. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; ! /4 lb. $1.00; 
postpaid. 
“I have ordered all my garden seed 
from you for nine years and like them 
bette-r than any other seed.” 
MRS. R. C. BARBER, 
Route 4, Overton, Texas. 
Swiss Chard 
138—SPINACH BEET —Cultivated mostly for greens. Usually pre¬ 
pared for table in the same manner as spinach; sometimes the midrib 
is prepared like asparagus. Stands hot weather well and will furnish 
greens the whole summer long. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; */4 lb. 25c; lb. 85c; 
5 lbs. $3.50; postpaid. 
Mammoth Long Red Mangel. 
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