PRODUCING RESULTS SINCE 1828 
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BEETS 
L ITTLE skill is necessary for 
j the cultivation of this vege¬ 
table. One grand essential for an 
early crop is to dig or plough 
deep and manure well, and sow 
as early in the spring as the soil 
will permit of working. Sow in 
rows 18 inches apart, about 1 
inch deep, pressing the soil firmly 
over the seed. As soon as the 
Beets have formed a few leaves, 
thin them out to 4 inches apart, 
allowing the strongest plants to 
remain. Successive sowings can 
be made until late July, the roots 
will continue to develop until 
end of October. For a Winter 
crop, sow Buist’s Ideal Dark Red 
and Half Long Blood in July. On 
the approach of frost take up the 
roots and cut the leaves off to 
about two inches of the crown, 
store them in pits secure from 
frost, or in a cool, dry cellar, cov¬ 
ered with earth or sand. 
CROSBY’S EARLY EGYPTIAN 
Improved strain of the famous Early Egyp¬ 
tian, but producing a deeper or thicker root; 
of fine form, extremely early, deep red color, 
almost black; flesh sweet, smooth, tender and 
of exceptionally fine quality; can be depended 
on for best results when grown either in the 
garden or under glass; highly recommended 
as an early market variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; 
U lb., 40c; lb., #1.25. 
BUIST’S SPECIAL CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN 
A very fine selection of the Crosby’s 
Egyptian that will please the most critical. In 
color and shape it is unsurpassed. The flesh 
is a dark vermillion red, very tender and of 
uniformly sweet quality. It is a rapid grower, 
attaining a salable size quicker than any other 
variety. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 50c; 
lb., #1.50. 
EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN 
An exceedingly early variety. The roots 
are distinctively flat on bottom and moderately 
thick; quick to mature, flesh is very dark 
blood-red. The top is small. When sown in 
the open ground in early Spring, the roots 
may be pulled for table use in June. Pkt., 5c; 
1 oz., 10c; H lb., 30c; lb., #1.00. 
BUIST’S EXTRA EARLY TURNIP 
An early, bright red, turnip shaped beet of 
excellent quality. Top medium size, leaves 
bright green. Root thick, slightly top shaped, 
Flesh light purplish red, zoned almost white, 
crisp and tender. It forces well in frames 
and is a profitable beet to grow for the early 
market. Pkt., 5c; oz., 15c; J4 lb., 40c; 
lb., #1.25. 
DETROIT DARK RED 
This splendid second early variety we 
highly recommend for market and private 
gardens. Roots globular, very smooth, with 
short tops; skin blood-red, flesh dark blood- 
red, sweet, tender and delicious. The tops 
are small and upright in growth. Fine for 
market bunching. Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 10c; oz., 
15c; H lb., 45c; lb., #1.35. 
BUIST’S IDEAL DARK RED 
An ideal Beet because of its dark blood-red 
color, which is the outstanding feature in a 
good Beet for either the market, canning or 
home garden; very sweet and tender. Sow 
in late July for a Winter crop. Pkt., 5c; oz., 
15c; 14 lb., 50c; lb., #1.50. 
EARLY DARK BLOOD TURNIP 
Is one of the most popular varieties but 
ten days later than the Crosby’s; flesh dark 
blood-red, very sweet and delicate in flavor. 
It is adapted for either Winter or Summer use. 
Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; M lb., 30c; lb., #1.00. 
EXTRA EARLY TURNIP, OR BASSANO 
This variety, when young, is very sweet and 
tender. The roots attain a large size, are light 
red in color, flesh is white, circled with bright 
pink. Pkt., 5c; oz., 10c; J4 lb., 30c; lb., 80c. 
GOOD FOR ALL 
A very desirable sort for the home garden 
and especially fine for canning and pickling. 
Roots are smooth, even in shape and almost 
globular. Color a uniform deep crimson— 
vermillion. Pkt., 5c; Vz oz., 10c; oz., 15c; 
!4 lb., 50c; lb., #1.50. 
Early Wonder Beet 
