PERFECTION BRAND SEEDS 
5 
Crosby’s Egyptian 
Get 
plenty of beet seeds, an 
ounce, 
and plant a week and 
a half 
apart 
until 
mid-summer for 
baby 
beets. 
Same 
for carrots. 
BROCCOLI 
To have them early plant in a hotbed when 
you plant cabbage and set out when large 
enough; or plant outside the last of March, 
transplanting them 2 feet apart in rows. 
ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING—This va¬ 
riety develops in about 90 days, producing a 
large head, like cauliflower, consisting of a 
compact cluster of bluish-green flower heads. 
When the central head is removed the plant 
produces many branches, each bearing small 
heads. These are cut with 3 or 4 inches 
of the branch attached and tied in bunches 
for market. The stems as well as the flower 
heads are cooked and served like cauliflower. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c, postpaid. 
Swiss Chard 
Perfection Brand Delicious Beets 
Beets grow in moderately light, sandy soil. For very early crops, 
sow Crosby’s or Eclipse in hot-beds and transplant the seedlings as soon 
as the weather is warm enough into open ground ; for regular crop, plant 
outside as soon as the ground is in good condition; plant in drills 12 
to 15 inches apart and cover about 1 inch deep. When the seedlings are 
4 to 5 inches high, thin them out to stand 4 to 5 inches apart in the 
row. An ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds to the 
acre. , 
EARLY WONDER—A very early dark red beet similar to Crosby’s 
Egyptian. Its earliness and deep color make it a favorite with the market 
gardeners. The taproots are small and the roots are of a desirable shape 
for bunching. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
DETROIT DARK RED—Very popular sort used extensively by market 
gardeners as well as private planters. It matures early, and the roots 
are of splendid shape and good color. The tops are small and upright¬ 
growing, which makes possible close planting. The roots are globular 
and smooth, the skin is dark blood red, the flesh red with lighter zones. 
The beets are very tender, firm and crisp, and remain so for a long 
time. Pkt., 5c: oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 75c, postpaid. By freight or ex¬ 
press, 60c per lb. 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—Coming in at the same time as the small 
flat Egyptian, it is much larger and almost globe-shaped—a much better 
beet for every purpose. It is fine-grained, very tender, and of good, 
sweet flavor. The color of the flesh is a rich red, tinged with crimson. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; lb., 75c, postpaid. By freight or express, 
60c per lb. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN—The market gardener’s favorite. Fine, globe- 
shaped roots. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; Vi lb., 35c; lb., 75c, postpaid. By freight 
or express, 60c per lb. 
EARLY FLAT EGYPTIAN—The best variety for first early crop. Roots 
dark red, rounded on top, flat underneath. Small tops. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; Vi lb., 35c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
ROOT CROPS FOR STOCK AND POULTRY 
Mangel Wurzels are listed under Farm Seeds. See page 33 of this 
catalog. 
SWISS CHARD 
OR SPINACH BEET 
This delicious and useful vegetable should be in every garden and 
on every market stall. It is really two distinct vegetables. First the 
leafy part of the foliage is cooked and served the same as spinach, while 
the stalks are copked and served with drawn butter, like tender asparagus. 
It grows about 2 y 2 feet high. The stalks are thick and broad like rhu¬ 
barb ; the leaves are large and heavily crumpled, like Savoy Spinach. 
Crisp and tender, pleasing flavor. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 30c; lb., 85c, 
postpaid. By freight or express, 75c per lb. 
A row of Swiss chards will keep the table supplied all summer if the 
plants are given opportunity to develop by being spaced 8 inches apart. 
The leaves should be cut and allowed to grow again for a continuous 
supply. It is not necessary to pull the entire plant up as with the 
beet root. They will grow even in partially shaded spots and give a 
fine supply of “greens” even in rather poor soil. The better the soil the 
better the leaf growth. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Brussels Sprouts are a very delicate vegetable, and deserve a more 
general cultivation than they receive. The plant belongs to the cabbage 
family and should be grown and cultivated like miniature cabbages. Very 
hardy; improved by frost. An ounce will produce 2,000 plants. 
DWARF IMPROVED—Bearing a small crop of small, solid, and tender 
heads. Pkg., 5c; oz., 15c, postpaid. 
CRESS 
Sow curled or pepper grass thickly in shallow drills every two weeks. 
It should be cut often, and will continue to grow. Useful for salad 
and garnishing. 
EXTRA CURLED or PEPPER GRASS—Quick-growing and crisp, 
pungent flavor. Does well in dry soil. Pkt. 5c; oz. 20c. 
CORN SALAD 
CORN SALAD—Use for “Greens” like Spinach or as a salad. Can 
be sown in the spring and fall. Succeeds best when sown in the early 
spring and in August. Can be sown in September and wintered like 
Spinach if given a little protection. 
Large Round Leaved—The best variety. Matures in 4 or 5 weeks. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c. 
DILL 
Every year there is such a demand for green dill that the supply is 
short of the demand. Plant in any quantity, from ten feet square to 
fifty feet square, but not more. Make several plantings to have it for 
market almost constantly and sell what you can of the green dill and 
dry the balance. First planting may be made about May 1st. Packet 
will plant three feet square; an ounce will plant 10 by 15 feet. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 20c. 
Dear Sir; I will enclose 40c in 2c stamps for which please send me 
that amount in Red Top Globe Turnip Seed. Mr. Napier, on my farm, 
says he has never been able to get the Red Top from any one but you. 
With my kindest regards and best wishes for you. I am, yours very 
truly, C. H. BOYD. 
