21 
BEET 
The best results are obtained on a deep, rich, 
or Detroit Dark Red ' ’ *’ ’ 
soil fis soon as the gi 
firmly over the seed. ». »cu me mmiw me wen esuvuusiieu unn out to six incnes apart in the row. For winter use the 
turnip varieties may be sown in June so as to mature late in the season. The roots are stored in a cellar and covered with 
sand or sandy soil to prevent wilting, or they may be kept outdoors in pits such as are used for apples and potatoes One 
or two ounces, or single packets of two or three sorts, will give a good supply fora large family. 
Fxtra Farlv Favntian RlnnrJ Turnir* T J ie , besfc variety for forcing and excellent for first early crop out 
i i ’ EVP 7 1 , , 1 ur, ) 1 P ot doors, being very early, with small tops. Leaves dark green, 
shaded and vemed with dark red. Root very dark red, moderately thick, a little rounded on top, distinctly fiat on 
the bottom and about two inches In diameter when mature. Flesh dark red, zoned lighter shade; firm, crisp and ten¬ 
der. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; l / 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
fmckv’c Fcrvntian The name of this variety is misleading, as it resembles the Egyptian only in its extreme 
^rosoy 8 E-gyprian earhness. Tops small. The roots are nearly round or slightly flattened and very smooth. 
Extenor coJor of root bright red Flesh bright vermilion-red, zoned with a lighter shade, very sweet, tender and of 
e xcel leu t quality One of the best for early planting out of doors. It becomes fit for use sooner than any other va¬ 
riety but it is not as well suited as the Egyptian for forcing in hotbeds or for transplanting. Our stock is exception¬ 
ally uniform in shape and color. Pkt. 5c; Oz.lOc; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 
TWrmf Harlr t 0I l g experience has shown this variety of our introduction to be the best deep red turnip 
I'/eiroi., u arK ivea beet, not only for market gardeners, but for home use. It is also by far the best for can¬ 
ning, making a strikingly handsome product, much superior to that obtained from any other variety. Its small tops 
early maturing and the splendid shape and color of the root make it popular with every one who plants it Tops small’ 
upright growing so that the rows may be close together. Leaves dark green, shaded with red. Root medium sized! 
globular, or nearly round, very smooth and of a dark blood red color. Flesh deep vermilion-red, zoned with a darker 
shade, very crisp, tender and sweet. We believe that the stock we offer will produce a crop more uniform in shape 
color and quality than any other beet seed obtainable. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; l / 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 85c. 
Early Turnip Bassano ^ing'va^' £*& 
lent for the table, and especially adapted for use as 
greens. Tops large. Root large, light red, flattened turnip 
shaped with rather heavy tap. Flesh pink, zoned with 
white; very sweet and tender when young. Pkt 5c* 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
17 _A very early beet especially desirable 
HaHy HClipse for the home garden. Tops small. 
Root smooth, round or slightly top shaped, with a small 
tap and small collar. Flesh bright red, zoned with pinkish 
white, very sweet, crisp and tender, especially when 
young. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Tops small, spreading; ribs and 
Humana S Hairy leaf stalks dark red; blade of leaf 
Blood Turnin bright green, with wavy edge. Root 
u uuu i uriiip nearlv round or slightly flattened; ex¬ 
terior color dark red, interior color purplish red with 
little zoning; crisp, tender, sweet and an excellent keeper. 
Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Early Blood Turnip lected stock of Blood Tur¬ 
nip, having larger, coarser tops and root than Detroit 
Dark Red and requiring a considerably longer time to ma¬ 
ture. Root nearly round or slightly flattened. Flesh deep 
red, sometimes zoned with lighter shade, sweet, crisp and 
tender. Excellent for summer and autumn use. Pkt. 5c* 
Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; V 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c. 
Bastian’s Early Blood Turnip red^tu J'nfp 
shaped beet of very good quality. Tops small, leaves 
bright green. Root thick, slightly top shaped, medium 
D JUf I? A *.*.*r jP, A half lon £i deep red beet, 
. IV1. r erry & Ho S by far the best variety for 
Half Long Blood winter and spring use. Tops 
K very upright with exceptionally 
smooth leaves. The root is deep red, half long, very 
smooth and uniform in shape. The flesh is a very deep, 
rich red, sweet and tender. Excellent to slice for pickles. 
It retains its good quality longer than other sorts. Our 
stock is distinct and very uniform. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c* 
2 Oz. 15c; y 4 Lb. 25c; Lb. 80c. 
I A standard late variety of very 
Long Uark Blood good quality which keeps well 
through the winter. Root smooth, slender, growing half 
out of the ground, with few or no side roots and when ma¬ 
ture about ten inches long. Exterior color very dark 
purple, almost black; flesh dark red. tender and sweet. 
An excellent sort for pickles. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
V 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 70c. 
A variety of beet grown exclusively 
sized tan. Flesh light purplish red, zoned with white; crisp Swiss Chard! p rt r ,. * 
an,, tender. Pkt. 5c : O,. 10c; 2 O,. 15c; % Lb. 25c; Lb. 75c'. 
r\ T>i_j T • Tops medium sized; leaf 
Liewing S Blood lurmp stem and veins dark red; 
leaf green. Root dark red, turnip shaped with a moder¬ 
ately large tap. Flesh carmine with purple tinge, zoned 
with lighter shade. A medium early sort, tender, sweet 
and a good keeper. ( Very short crop; sold out) 
are much superior to those of 
other beets for use as greens. Later in the season the 
broad, flat, wax-like leaf stems are cooked or pickled. 
This variety is worthy of a place in every garden. Known 
also as Silver or Spinach Beet. Pkt. 5c; Oz. 10c; 2 Oz. 15c; 
l / 4 Lb. 20c; Lb. 65c. 
