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DETROIT DARK RED —The tops are small 
and upright in growth. The roots are medium 
sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth and 
of dark blood red color. The flesh is deep Ver¬ 
million red, zoned with a lighter shade of red. 
BLOOD TURNIP, EDMANDS— An extra se¬ 
lected stock of Blood Turnip. The roots are dark 
red and nearly round or slightly flattened. The 
flesh is deep red, zoned with lighter shade. 
EGYPTIAN, CROSBY’S —One of the earliest 
and best strains of Beets. The roots run uniform 
in size and shape, have small tops, just right for 
early bunching. The flesh is deep red, and of ex- 
celfeftt quality,, 
Wonder 
WONDER —The earliest of any Beet in exist¬ 
ence. It is of perfect globe shape with small 
tap roots. The color of the flesh is very dark 
red, which makes it splendid for pickling pur¬ 
poses. In flavor it can not be beat. It is tender, 
sweet and juicy, retaining its crispness. 
Swiss Chard 
SWISS CHARD OR SEA KALE— This variety 
does not produce an edible root like the regular 
garden beet, but is highly esteemed for the broad, 
white leaf stalks and midribs, which are cooked 
and served in the same manner as asparagus, 
making a most delicious vegetable. The leaves 
are also cooked like spinach. 
POSTPAID 
All Table Beets 
Pkt. 1 or. 2 or. i/ 4 lb. </ 2 lb. 1 lb. 5 lbs. 10 lbs. 
$0.05 $0.15 $0.25 $0.35 $0.50 $0.80 $3.50 $6.00 
Mangel Wurtzels 
DANISH SLUDSTRUP— Considered best of 
all mangels, having been awarded first class cer¬ 
tificate. In color it is reddish-yellow and of a 
distinct type. It contains the largest per cent 
of nutriment found in any sort. It is very 
hardy, grows well above ground and is easily 
pulled. 
GIANT HALF SUGAR —Is very much more 
valuable for feeding purposes than the old sorts, 
it being very much richer. In addition to this, the 
size and form have been improved until it yields 
as much per acre as the best mangels. 
GOLDEN TANKARD (Improved)—A special 
feature is the rich, deep yellow color of the flesh. 
The roots are of large diameter, tapering quickly 
at the bottom, which is quite broad, with only a 
small tap-root. 
KLEIN WANZLEBEN — This variety has 
proved to be a very valuable sort, on account of 
its richness in saccharine matter. Roots rather 
long, slender growing into the ground. 
MAMMOTH LONG RED— This is the largest 
of all mangels. The roots grow from one-half to 
two-thirds above the surface and are frequently 
two or more feet in length by six inches in di¬ 
ameter. Skin dark red, flesh white with veined 
rings of rose-pink. 
YELLOW GIANT, INTERMEDIATE or GATE 
POST —Roots large, growing half out of the 
ground; flesh white, sweet and tender; neck 
small, short, easily harvested. 
POSTPAID 
All Mangels 
1 oz. 2 oz. i/ 4 lb. i/ ? lb. 1 lb. 5 lbs. 10 lbs. 
$0.10 $0.15 $0.25 $0.35 $0.50 $2.25 $4.25 
Broccoli 
ITALIAN GREEN S PRO U Tl N G— This vigor¬ 
ous plant is entirely different from the white 
heading sorts. Cultivated like cabbage, it bears 
a succession of sprouting heads which, if kept 
out, will be replaced by others for 8 or 10 weeks. 
Each sprout, about 5 inches long, ends in a small 
head of deep green buds. Many think this vege¬ 
table superior in flavor to cauliflower. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 75c; 2 cz., $1.25; / 4 lb., $2.00. 
Brussels Sprouts 
Cultivated for the small heads that grow in 
considerable numbers from the main stem. It 
is a delicacy much esteemed by some. Sow in 
seed bed middle of spring and transplant and 
manage as winter cabbage. Pkt., 5c; oz., 35c; 
2 oz., 60c; !4 lb., $1.00. 
Cabbage 
First Early 
CLOVER LEAF COPENHAGEN MARKET— 
The heads average about 10 pounds, are very 
solid, with small core and of fine quality. It ma¬ 
tures a little later than the Early Jersey Wake¬ 
field, and will give a much heavier yield per 
