T. LEE 4D/IIIS SEED CO. 
KANSAS CITY, MO. 
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Early Wonder Beets. 
Table Beets 
5 Ounces of Seeds to 100 Yards of Bow; 6 Founds to Acre. 
Culture. For earliest use and market sow seed of any round sort 
under glass, in February or March, and transplant to open 
giound in March or April. Seed for main crop may be sown as 
soon as ground can be put into proper condition. For table Beets 
sow in drills 14 inches apart, and thin to stand 3 to 4 inches 
apart in the rows. 
IDEAL BEETS. Shippers and market gardeners have been at¬ 
tracted to this variety by its even growth of tops and their 
uniformly dark green color. When shown in comparison with 
.... ,. othe . r varieties of beets it can be readily distinguished by the 
distinctive color of its tops and by the virtual absence of red leaved plants 
This is a decided advantage for the grower who is catering to the fancv 
pioduce markets. The sturdy tops with their deep red stems and ribs 
W ^-l+ an -i ( « the da , r *5 ^een lea yes give a fresh appearance on the 
maiket. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; W lb., 35c; lb., $1.00, postpaid. 
EARLY WONDER SELECT. (45 days). This is one of the earliest and 
best of the small table Beets for forcing or outside culture. It has small 
leaves, is flat to globe in shape. Dark red skin. Vermilion-red flesh with 
distinct zones of a lighter red. Fit., 10c; oz., 15c; y 4 lb., 30c; lb.. 90c 
postpaid. 
CROSBY’S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN. (45 days). In this 
seed we offer an improved strain of the Early Egyptian. 
Shape, however, much more of a globe. Bulbs when cut 
are raw beef color. Sweet, tender and of excellent quality. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb-, 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
CRIMSON GlaOBE. (150 days). A very popular Beet on ac¬ 
count of its excellent color and shape. Deep globular in 
shape with little crown and a clean cut, small tap root. 
Skin and flesh dark red. One of the standard varieties. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
DETROIT DARK RED. (50 days). Justly popular be¬ 
cause of its merit. Shape oval, flesh dark blood. Skin 
smooth. A great favorite with all private and market gar¬ 
deners. Very extensively used by canners because of its 
good dark red color. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y* lb., 25c; lb., 75c, 
postpaid. 
EARZiY BLOOD TURNIP. (50 days). This is one of the old 
standbys. Equaled by few. Top-shaped, early in maturity 
and one of our best sellers. Very desirable in every re¬ 
spect. Skin deep red and very smooth. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
y 4 lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
SWISS CHARD (SEA KALE BEET). This variety of Beet 
is grown exclusively for the numerous, fleshy, tender 
leaves and leaf stalks, which are superior to those of 
other beets for use as greens. Later in the season the 
wax-like leaf stems are cooked like asparagus or are 
pickled. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y* lb., 25c; lb., 75c, postpaid. 
BEETS—Five pounds and over five cents less per pound; 
one-half pound at pound price. 
Detroit Dark Red Beets. 
Mammoth Long Red Mangel. 
Mangel or Stock Beets 
3 Ounces to 100 Yards of Drill; 6 Pounds Per Acre. 
Culture. Sow in the early spring as soon as seed bed 
can be put in proper condition, in drills 2 to 3 feet 
apart. Cover the seed with 1 inch of soil and thin 
to stand about 8 to 12 inches apart in the rows. 
GIANT HALF SUGAR WHITE. (About 100 days). 
Very large, smooth and clean, of oval shape. The 
skin is rose-white with a deeper rose-colored top. 
The flesh is white, sweet and of high nutritive 
value. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 54 lb., 20c; lb., 50c, post¬ 
paid. 
MAMMOTH LONG RED. (About 110 days). As 
much as 80 tons have been grown to the acre. The 
most popular variety for cattle feeding. Roots very 
long, well formed, usually straight, flesh-white 
tinged with rose. We cannot recommend this Beet 
too highly to dairy and poultrymen. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
15c; V4 lb., 20c; lb., 50c, postpaid. 
Broccoli 
One Ounce of Seed to 100 Yards of Row. 
One Ounce Will Produce About 1,500 Plants. 
ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING. (90 days). Heads 
resemble cauliflower but smaller and blue-green in 
color. Can be cut continuously as side shoots of 
smaller heads continue to form where head was 
cut. Sprouts must be cut regularly and before flow¬ 
er buds open, otherwise they will cease to produce. 
Cut about 6 inches of stem with head and prepare 
for table same as asparagus. Pkt., 25c; oz., $1.00; 
y* lb., $3.50; lb., $12.00, postpaid. 
Brussels Sprouts 
One Ounce of Seed to 100 Yards of Row. 
One Ounce of Seed Will Produce 1,500 Plants. 
A variety of the Cabbage family, possessing the 
peculiarity of bearing upon its stem or stalk from 
50 to 100 miniature Cabbage heads, resembling 
Savoy Cabbage in texture and color. The heads or 
buds, from 1 to 2 inches in diameter, form one of 
the most delicious vegetables. Cultivate same as 
cabbage. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; *4 lb-. 60c; lb., $2.00, 
postpaid. 
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