DUTHIE SEED CO. 
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Beets 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 6 to 8 pounds per acre. 
CULTURE—For early table beets, have drills 16 to 20 inches apart, and 
sow the* seed about one inch deep, as early as the ground can be put in 
pood shape. Give thorough and clean cultivation, and thin the plants to 
stand 4 inches apart in the rows. For succession sow at intervals until 
middle of July. For the earliest sowing a light dressing of Vigoro; say 
4 pounds per 100 square feet will work wonders. 
Table beets should be grown in every garden as they are produced with 
little effort and supply the table with greens as well as with excellent roots. 
Table Varieties 
MARKET GARDENER or EARLY WONDER—This extra early 
Beet is remarkable for its fine quality and rapid growth; deep 
red color, and handsome shape; as an early market sort it is 
unrivaled. It is superseding Egyptian, being earlier in develop¬ 
ment, more attractive and of superior quality for the table, hold¬ 
ing its color and cooking quickly. Market gardeners prefer it as 
it matures evenly, stands a long time and does not split. Pkt. 
5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 30c; lb. 80c. 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—A globe-shaped variety which is somewhat 
flattened. The roots are bright red in color and of uniform texture. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c. 
DETROIT DARK RED—A fine beet for bunching for market; tops excep¬ 
tionally small and uniformly upright. The roots are perfect turnip shape, 
with small tap roots. One of the deepest red beets. Quality is of the finest; 
sweet and tender; best beet for home garden. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 30c; 
\ lb. SOr. 
Market Gardener 
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Mammoth 
Long Red 
EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN—A popular 
variety used for early planting. The roots 
are distinctively flattened, the flesh dark 
red in color. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; Vi lb. 30c; 
1 lb. 80c. 
EXTRA EARLY ECLIPSE—Jtound, very 
early, good size, very tender. Has small 
top, bright red flesh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 
1/4 lb. 30c; 1 lb. 80c. 
Stock Beets or Mangels 
Early planting is important on non-irrigated land because of the difficulty in securing 
a satisfactory germination. The seed should not be planted too deep and the ground 
should be rolled after planting to pack the surface soil. Later planting can be done 
under irrigation with favorable results. 
IMPROVED MAMMOTH LONG 
RED—This variety grows well above 
the ground and produces a dark red 
colored root. It is favorite with many 
growers. Grows to immense size 
under favorable conditions. Prepaid 
3rd zone. Oz. 10c; V£ lb. 25c; 1 lb. 
50c; 5 lbs. $2.25. 
GIANT HALF SUGAR ROSE—We 
consider this one of the best for 
stock feeders because of its yield and 
excellent feeding value. The skin is 
rose colored and the flesh white. 
Prepaid 3rd zone. Oz. 10c; V£ lb. 25c; 
1 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25. 
DANISH SLUDSTRUP—This Mangel 
grows a large portion of the root 
above the surface soil. The roots are 
reddish yellow in color, attaining a 
large size when fully matured. Pre¬ 
paid 3rd zone. Oz. 10c; Va. lb. 25c; 
1 lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25. 
GIANT INTERMEDIATE OR YELLOW 
GIANT—A variety similar to the Sludstrup 
but generally considered of higher sugar 
content. Excellent for stock feed. Prepaid 
3rd zone. Oz. 10c; 4 oz. 25c; 1 lb. 50c; 5 
lbs. $2.25. 
GOLDEN TANKARD—The roots of this 
Mangel are cylindrical in shape and of a 
deep orange color. This variety is rich in 
flavor and of high sugar content. Prepaid 
3 rd zone. Oz 10 c; Vi lb. 25c; 1 lb. 50c; 
5 lbs. $2.25. 
Swiss Chard 
Four pounds per acre required 
Every home garden should contain a few rows of this leafy vegetable. 
The top only is suitable for food, using the tender leafy portion for greens. 
The plants grow rapidly and produce a good crop early in the spring 
before other leafy crops are ready. Poultrymen grow this crop for 
green feed for use during the early spring. 
IAJCULL/US—This leafy variety produces large curly leaves with 
tender white stems. If cut often will continue to produce until 
hot weather. Prepaid 3rd zone. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; 1 /a lb. 35c; 
1 pound 85c. 
VIGORO FOR BETTER VEGETABLES 
Swiss Chard 
