Burpee’s Delicious Beets 
Burpee’s 
Red Ball 
121 Burpee’s Red Ball O 
This is a particularly fine Beet, remarkable for its uniform shape, 
deep colored flesh, and fine sweet flavor. The roots are per¬ 
fectly globe-shaped, growing to 3 in. in diameter and hav¬ 
ing a smooth, deep red skin. The flesh is also extremely 
dark red, free from woody fiber, and very tasty. May 
be used while still quite young or left to reach 
full size. The quality is always the finest and the 
demand increases every year. Be sure to plant 
Burpee’s Red Ball this year. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20 jzf; 
4 ozs. 50£; V 2 lb. 75£; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 
5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 
115 Detroit Dark Red© 
An early maturing Beet of remarkable uniformity. Splendid 
for the home garden, for market, for shipping, and for canning. 
The roots are perfectly round and of a deep red color. They 
reach 2 ]A to 3 in. in size and have a small collar and a thin tap¬ 
root. The flesh is very dark blood-red, showing hardly any 
zones. It is tender, fine grained, exceptionally sweet. Has small, 
slender, erect foliage. Pkt. 10 0 ; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 500; V 2 lb. 750; 
lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 
113 Edmand’s Early 
Special Collection Offers 
Three Excellent Beets 
Beets may be planted up to the end of July. Repeated sow¬ 
ings every 3 or 4 weeks will give you an uninterrupted 
supply of fresh, tender beets. 
This collection includes Burpee’s Improved Blood, De¬ 
troit Dark Red, and Crosby’s Egyptian. 
7035 One Pkt. each (value 300) for 20 
7036 One Oz. each (value 50*0 for 35^ 
Detroit 
Dark Red 
Desirable for the home garden, market, and for canning. Roots are nearly 
round, 3 to 4 in. in diameter, and have a deep blackish red skin. The flesh 
is purplish red with some zoning of a lighter color. Pkt. 50; oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 400; 
>/2 lb. 60*t; lb. 950; 2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05; 10 lbs. $7.10. 
114 Good For All 
A new variety developed from Detroit Dark Red, 
which is equally good for table, canning or pickling. 
Reaches 3 in. when fully grown but is best for can¬ 
ning when about 1/-2 in. in diameter. Roots 
smooth, globe-shaped, and very even in color, 
shape and size. Always deep crimson without 
any white zones. Heavy yielder and early ma¬ 
turing. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; % lb. 800; 
lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95, 10 lbs. $10.80. 
120 Winter Keeper 
A “Long Season” Beet which remains solid and 
tender until late fall. Claims are made that it is 
one of the finest Beets ever grown. As the roots 
grow slowly, it should be used as a Late Beet, and 
you will find the Winter Keeper firm and sweet when 
most others are past their prime. Color rich red without 
zones. What it lacks in appearance is more than made up 
in quality. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; % lb. 750; 
lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 
107 Burpee’s Extra Early © 
An excellent, very early Beet with attractive smooth roots of a 
somewhat flattened, but very regular shape. Will grow to 3 in. 
in diameter. It will form roots quicker than any other Beet we 
have ever grown. In cross-section the Beets show alternate rings 
of light and dark pink, presenting a most attractive appearance 
when served. It is especially popular because of its particularly 
sweet and tasty flavor. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; i/ 2 lb.6O0; 
lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40; 10 lbs. $8.00. 
MANGELS and SUGAR 
BEETS 
Plant liberally for winter feeding of your stock. 
5 lbs. per acre in drills; 15 to 20 lbs. per acre 
broadcast. 
151 Mammoth Prize Long Red Largest and 
heaviest cropping Mangel. Red skin; white 
flesh, veined pink. Grows one-half above ground. 
147 Golden Tankard Smooth yellow-fleshed 
Mangel. Nearly round, with broad shoulder. 
Heavy and firm. 
145 Giant Half Sugar Rose Broad, wedge- 
shaped Sugar Beet. Flesh, white and smooth. 
Skin, bright rose on top; white below. 
139 Burpee’s Danish Improved Thick, oval¬ 
shaped Sugar Beet. Stalks and skin shaded pink. 
Any of the above: 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; V 2 lb. 400; lb. 650; 
2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60; 10 lbs. $4.85. 
Burpee Pays the Postage Up to 10 Lbs, of a Variety 
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