Burpee’s Delicious Beets 
Burpee's 
Improved 
Blood 
Boston 
Crosby or 
Early Wonder 
Make repeated sowings throughout the season. Start the first sowing early in the 
spring as soon as the ground can be worked. Follow this with other sowings made 
3 to 4 weeks apart up to the end of July. Early in July make a large sowing to produce 
full-size roots for winter storing. Gather the roots with the approach of cold weather 
and keep in a cool cellar, packing them in slightly moist earth. Place the rows 
12 in. apart and use one oz. of seed for 100 ft. of drill. Thin to stand 3 to 4 in. 
apart before the plants begin to crowd. 4 to 6 pounds of seed are needed to sow 
one acre in drills. The early varieties mature in 45 to 50 days; the midseason 
and late varieties require 60 to 65 days. 
128 Burpee’s Improved Blood © 
An early variety which matures a few days after Burpee’s 
Extra Early but excels it in color and is of even finer and 
sweeter flavor. The roots are round but sometimes inclined 
to be deeper than their diameter. The flesh is a beautiful 
dark red color which is well retained when the Beets are cooked. 
Though it is a quicker grower, the roots will keep a long time 
in storage. A splendid variety for the home garden and for 
market. We recommend Burpee’s Improved Blood as being 
dependable in every way. Grows 3 to 4 in. in diameter. Pkt. 10 ^; 
oz. lSjzf; 4 ozs. 40jzf; y 2 lb. 60jzf; lb. 95^; 2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05; 
10 lbs. $7.10. 
125 Boston Crosby or Early Wonder O 
This is a selection from Crosby’s Egyptian. It is more globe shaped and has a 
smaller top and a thinner tap-root. Very uniform, with deep purplish red flesh 
and slight lighter zones. 3 in. in thickness. This is a popular variety with gar¬ 
deners everywhere as its smooth skin and uniform shape commend it to everyone. 
Pkt. 10*q oz. 15£; 4 ozs. 45 <zf; y 2 lb. 65£; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80; 
10 lbs. $8.80. 
117 Columbia 
Second-early or main-crop garden Beet. It is of attractive turnip 
shape, growing 3 to 4 in. thick with a broad shoulder but quickly 
tapering in the lower portion. Smooth, deep red skin and beautiful 
deep blood-red flesh. Tender, and of the richest flavor; always 
stays in the finest condition and does not get stringy or tough when 
old. The Beets can be used early in the season when partially grown 
or may be left to reach full size. Pkt. 10j£; oz. 20^f; 4 ozs. 50£; 
V 2 lb. 75j£; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 
109 Extra-Early Flat Egyptian 
This standard early Beet is grown extensively by market gardeners to 
supply the early demand. The roots are distinctly flattened and have a 
small top. The flesh is dark purplish red, zoned with a trifle lighter color. 
It is tender and sweet. The roots measure 2 K in. in diameter. Pkt. 10 ^f; 
oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 40£; y 2 lb.60£; lb.95£; 21bs.$1.70; 51bs.$4.05; 10 lbs. $7.10. 
116 Ohio Canner 
Crosby's 
Egyptian 
A selection made by the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station for the purpose 
of supplying a Beet especially suitable for canning, and the result is more than 
was expected. The foliage is short and of a reddish green color. The roots 
vary slightly in shape—some are more flattened and others somewhat 
round. The skin is smooth and very dark red. The color of the flesh is 
extremely dark and shows hardly any zones. It is classed as a late 
Beet, requiring a week or ten days more than Detroit Dark Red to 
reach maturity. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20£; 4 ozs. 50£; y 2 lb. 80*f- 
lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95; 10 lbs. $10.80. 
ill Crosby’s Egyptian © 
Widely grown for an early supply for the table 
or market. The roots are nearly round, being 
flattened on top and 3 in. in diameter. The 
skin is dark red and the flesh is a shade or two 
lighter with still lighter zones. The tops are small. 
Of finest quality and a great improvement over the old 
Egyptian, being sweeter, more tender, smoother and 
more round in form, and larger, although equally as early. 
One of the most popular and desirable varieties as it is in 
presentable market shape quicker than most other sorts. Our 
strain is very uniform in shape and color. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15£; 
4 ozs. 45$zf; ^ lb. 65fzf; lb. $1.10; 2 lbs. $2.00; 5 lbs. $4.80; 10 lbs. $8.g0. 
Burpee’s Beets are bred for Quality and Sweetness 
