THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 
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Beets 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 lbs. an acre. 
A deep, light, sandy loam that has been well enriched 
is best adapted to the growth of the Beet. Sow in drills 
from April until July, 16 inches apart and about 1 inch 
deep; thin the' plants about 3 inches apart. The Turnip- 
rooted are the best, and all early varieties are used ex¬ 
tensively for greens. 
Crimson Globe. Early, of globe shape, and rich, deep crim¬ 
son flesh. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50. 
Crosby’s Egyptian, Selected, Arlington Grown. One of the 
earliest dark-leaved varieties; fine quality. Pkt. 15c, oz. 
50c, % lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00. % 
Crosby’s Egyptian. One of the earliest dark red varieties; 
fine' quality. Very popular among market gardeners. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 25c, 14 lb. 75c, lb. $2.00. 
Detroit Hark Red. Round and smooth, deep red, very tender. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.00. 
Dewing’s Blood Turnip. Of fine form and flavor; deep red. 
A desirable variety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. 
$1.75. 
Early Wonder. The most perfect model of an extra early 
round Beet. The flesh is deep blood-red crimson. It 
is an ideal all season Beet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c. 
Edmand’s. Deep blood-red color, round and smooth, excel¬ 
lent quality; highly recommended. Pkt. 10c. oz. 20c, % 
lb. 60c. lb. $1.75. 
Grey’s Blood Turnip. One of the very best strains for mar¬ 
ket gardeners; small top, round, handsome and very dark 
red. Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, % lb. 90c, lb. $3.00. 
Perpetual, or Spinach Beet. Producing green leaves in 
abundance close to the ground. This variety will give a 
constant supply of Spinach throughout the season. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c. 
Swiss Chard. The leaves are used as Spinach, and the 
midrib of the leaf, cooked and served up like Asparagus, 
is delicious. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c. 
Swiss Chard, Eucullus. A tall-growing variety, crinkled 
leaves, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % 
lb. 60c. 
Grey’s Prize Long Red Brussels Sprouts. 
Mangel Wurzel. 
Sugar Beet and Mangel Wurzel 
Sow in April or May, using 6 to 8 lbs. of seed to the acre 
Danish Sludstrup. Very high yielder. Roots long, oval, 
orange colored; flesh white with faint yellow tinge. 
Oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
Grey’s Prize Long Red Mangel Wurzel. The most largely 
grown of the Mangels; roots attain an enormous size, 
producing 30 to 50 tons to the acre; quality superior, the 
best for deep soil. Oz. 10c, % lb. 35c, lb. $1.00. 
Golden Tankard Mangel Wurzel. The flesh is bright golden 
yellow; very large, and will produce more Mangels to the 
acre than any other variety; excellent for feeding stock. 
Oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
Giant Yellow Intermediate Mangel Wurzel. A very large 
yellow sort, of good quality, and produced in great abund¬ 
ance. Oz. 10c, % lb. 2 5c, lb. 75c. 
Lane’s Improved Sugar Beet. Large, hardy, productive and 
excellent quality. Oz. 10c, % lb. 2 5c, lb. 75c. 
Norbiton Giant Mangel Wurzel. Long red. A valuable 
variety for deep soil; very productive. Oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, 
lb. 75c. 
Red Globe. Similar to Yellow Globe except in color. Oz. 
10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
October 2, 1933. 
Gentlemen: 
I want to tell you how pleased I am with the Mangel 
Beet Seed purchased this spring. Grey’s Prize Long Red and 
Norbiton Giant produced many roots weighing 23% lbs. 
and 18% lbs. each. Also the other seeds sent me gave 
excellent results. 
Yours very truly, 
Louis Vasseur. 
Brussels Sprouts 
One ounce will produce 2000 plants. 
Cultivated for the small heads that grow from the main 
stem; these small heads are firm and compact, like little 
Cabbages, and are considered a great delicacy by many 
people. Cultivate the same as Cabbage or Cauliflower. 
Dobbie’s Exhibition. Grows tall; is of good quality and 
very productive. Pkt. 25c, oz. $1.26. 
Improved Dwarf French. Tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 75c. 
Long Island Improved. Very compact heads, productive. 
Pkt. 25c, oz. $1.25. 
