Sow early in the spring as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks 
after for succession, up to first week of July. For general crop sow about 
the middle of May. The soil should be light sandy loam, well enriched 
with stable manure, plowed and harrowed until very fine. 
Sow in drills 12 t 15 inches apart, and when well up, thin out from 4 to 6 inches in the rows. 
1 Ounce seed will sow 50 to 100 fact when drilled, 4 to 5 pounds per acre. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. An improved strain of 
the Egyptian Beet, sped. Jy recommended as 
extra early sort. It is m ch thicker than the 
original strain, of better co. »r and Quality, be¬ 
sides being smoother. 
Early Blood Turnip. It is the most popu¬ 
lar, but ten days laier than the aoove variety, 
flesh deep blood-red, very swei nd delicate in 
flavor, and as a market variety, ; is superior to 
all others; it is adapted for either Summer or 
Winter use. 
DowingsImp. Blood Turnip. Fine turnip 
form, very symmetrical in shape, free from any 
fibrous roots. Flesh deep blood-red, very tender 
and sweet; grows uniformly to a good size. 
Early, and when sown late, desirable for winter. 
Detroit Dark-Red. One of the best red 
turnip-shaped varieties. Has small, upright 
tops; splendid smooth shape; skin is dark 
blood-red; flesh, deep, bright red; very 
crisp, tender and sweet; matures early, 
and lasts a long time. Exceedingly uni¬ 
form in shape. A grand canning sort. 
Early Dark Red Flat Egyptian. A standard 
sort, being from 8 to 12 days earlier than 
the Blood Turnip. The roots are large in 
size and of a rich deep crimson color. 
From the smallness of the tops of the 
Egyptian at least one-foui’th more can be 
grown on the same space of ground than 
any other variety. 
Early Wonder. This variety is 
remarkable not only for its won¬ 
derful rapid growth but also for its 
smallness of top and extra fine 
quality. The roots grow perfectly 
smooth, of round shape. The flesh 
is very dark red, fine grained and 
sweet. 
Green Top Winter Keeper. This is 
an entirely distinct variety, and the 
best for winter use. The roots are 
symmetrical, somewhat pear-shap¬ 
ed, smooth and handsome; flesh a 
rich dark red, crisp and tender, and 
very sweet, never becoming woody, 
and retaining its excellent quality 
longer than other sorts The leaves 
of this variety are green. 
ALL ABOVE VARIETIES BEET SEED SAME PRICE POSTPAID. 
Pkt. 5 c.; Oz. 10c.; *4 lb. 25c.; 1/2 lb. 40c.; lb. 75c. 
