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J. J. BUTZER, PORTLAND, OREGON 
GARDEN BEETS 
Culture—The best results are obtained on 
a deep rich sandy loam. If wanted very 
early, sow such sorts as Crosby’s Egyptian 
or Detroit Dark red in hotbeds and trans¬ 
plant, cutting off the outer leaves. For gen¬ 
eral crop, sow in freshly prepared soil as 
soon as the ground will permit, in rows 
eighteen inches apart covering about an 
inch deep and pressing the soil firmly over 
the seed. When the plants are well estab¬ 
lished thin out to four inches apart in the 
row. For winter use the turnip varieties 
may be sown in June, so as to mature late 
in the season; the roots are stored in a 
cellar and covered with sand or sandy soil 
to prevent wilting; or they may be kept 
outdoors in pits such as are used for apples 
and potatoes. One or two ounces, or single 
packets of two or three sorts will give a 
good supply for a large family. 
Detroit Dark Red—Receives nothing but 
praise everywhere—It is rather astounding 
how, despite the many new beets introduced 
from time to time, that the old Reliable 
Detroit gains in favor instead of waning. 
The Detroit is one of the best of the 
dark red turnip beets for main crop. See 
illustration. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; lb. 20c; 
lb. 60c, postpaid. 
Bastain’s Half-Long Blood—The roots are 
shaped like an olive, of large size and have 
dark red flesh which retains its tenderness 
until late in the season. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 15c, % lb. 50c, postpaid 
Extra Early Egyptian—Grows extra 
quickly, producing flat smooth turnip roots 
averaging two inches in diameter. Per pkt. 
5c, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c, postpaid. 
Crosby’s Egyptian—Roots are smooth and 
round in form. They are of finer quality, 
combined with the same extra maturity. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; per lb. 75c, 
postpaid. 
Long Smooth Blood Red—Roots long and 
slender, penetrating the soil deeply, but sel¬ 
dom growing more than two inches in diam¬ 
eter. Rather late in maturing, but are ex¬ 
cellent keepers when stored for winter use. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 25c, postpaid 
DETROIT DARK RED—THE BEET FOR THE NORTHWEST 
Danish Sludstrup 
Early Wonder—This variety is a selection of Crosby Egyptian. We 
believe it to be one of the earliest and best turnip shaped beets 
grown. It is a little earlier than Crosby Egyptian and is so uniform 
in growth that the crop can be harvested practically at one time, 
yielding the land early and quickly for a second crop. This variety is 
ready for bunching 73 days after planting the seed. 
Prices: Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 60c, postpaid 
Mangel Wurzels or Stock Beets 
Danish Sludstrup—The Danish Government encourages the growing 
of root crops by offering certificates of merit to growers who select 
and produce sorts which are of distinctive value. Sludstrup is con¬ 
sidered the best of all Mangels, having been awarded first-class cer¬ 
tificate. In color it is reddish yellow and of a distinct type. It contains 
the largest per cent of nutriment found in any sort. It is very hardy, 
grows well above ground and is easily pulled. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; ^4 lb. 25c; lb. 50c 
Giant Half-Sugar—This magnificent Sugar Beet, while giving 
nearly as large a yield of easily grown and harvested roots as a crop of 
Mangels, supplies a food of very much higher nutritive value, the roots 
for feeding purposes being really more valuable, pound for pound, 
than those of the very best strains of Sugar Beet, and the yield under 
equally favorable conditions is more than double. The roots grow 
partly out of the ground and because of this and their shape the crop 
can be harvested and stored at less expense than any other root crop. 
We are certain that every one who plants this variety and grows it 
with care will be much pleased. Every farmer should try it. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; *4 lb. 25c; lb. 50c, postpaid 
Golden Tankard—A smooth yellow-fleshed mangel, the roots are of 
large diameter, tapering quickly at the bottom, which is quite broad, 
with only a small tap-root. It grows largely above the soil and is 
easily harvested. It yields an enormous bulk on good land, and can 
be grown closely in rows. This is decidedly the best of all these four 
mangels for stock feeding. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; \/ A lb. 20c; lb. 50c, postpaid 
Mammoth Long Red—The largest of all the Mangels and the heaviest 
cropper. Skin is red; flesh white, zoned with red. This variety pro¬ 
duces a larger amount of good feed than any other Beet, and is rec¬ 
ommended as superior to all others. 
Per pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 20c; lb. 50c, postpaid 
