Burpee’s Delicious Beets 
Make repeated sowings throughout the season. Start 
the first sowing early in the spring as soon as the 
ground can be worked. Follow this with other sowings 
made 3 to 4 weeks apart up to the end of July. Early in 
July make a large sowing to produce full-size roots for 
winter storing. Gather the roots with the approach of 
cold weather and keep in a cool cellar, packing them 
in slightly moist earth. Place the rows 12 in. apart 
and use one oz. of seed for 100 ft. of drill, 
Thin to stand 3 to 4 in. apart before the 
plants begin to crowd. 4 to 6 pounds of 
seed to sow one acre in drills. The early 
varieties mature in 45 to 50 days: the mid¬ 
season and late varieties require 60 to 65 days. 
121 Burpee’s 
Red BallQ 
See illustration in color on inside 
back cover 
This is a particularly fine Beet, re¬ 
markable for its uniform shape, 
deep colored flesh, and fine sweet 
flavor. The roots are perfectly 
globe-shaped, growing to 3 in. in 
diameter and having a smooth, deep 
red skin. The flesh is also extremely dark red, free 
from woody fiber, and very tasty. May be used 
while still quite young or left to reach full size. 
The quality is always the finest. Excellent home 
or market sort. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; 
i/ 2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 
10 lbs. $10.00. 
11 -r Second-early or main-crop gar- 
117 G t) 1U1XXOld den Beet, of attractive turnip 
shape, growing 3 to 4 in. thick, with a broad shoulder 
but quickly tapering in the lower portion. Smooth, deep 
red skin and beautiful deep blood-red flesh. Tender, and of 
the richest flavor. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; y 2 ib. 750; 
lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 
Burpee's 
Red 
Ball 
107 Burpee’s Extra EarlyO 
An excellent early Beet with attractive smooth roots of 
a somewhat flattened but very regular shape. Will grow 
to 3 in. in diameter. It will form roots quicker than any 
other Beet we have ever grown. The color of flesh is dark 
red and shows hardly any zones, presenting a most attrac¬ 
tive appearance when served. It is especially popular be¬ 
cause of its particularly sweet and tasty flavor. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; i/ 2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 
5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 
113 Edmand’s Early homeSe^Rooh 
are nearly round, 3 to 4 in. in diameter, and have a deep 
blackish red skin. The flesh is purplish red with some zon¬ 
ing of a lighter color. Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; i/ 2 lb. 600; 
lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40; 10 lbs. $8.00. 
125 Boston Crosby or Early 
nder This * s a se ' ect ion from Crosby’s Egyptian. 
It is more globe shaped and has a smaller 
top and a thinner taproot. Very uniform, with deep, 
purplish red flesh and slight lighter zones. 3 in. in 
thickness. This is a popular variety with gardeners 
everywhere as its smooth skin and uniform shape com¬ 
mend it to everyone. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; 
V 2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40; 
10 lbs. $8.00. 
109 Extra Early Flat Egyptian 
This standard early Beet is grown extensively by 
market gardeners to supply the early demand. 
The roots are distinctly flattened and have 
a small top. The flesh is dark purplish 
red zoned .with a trifle lighter color. 
It is tender and sweet. The roots 
measure 2K in. in diameter. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; 
V 2 lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 
5 lbs. $4.40; 10 lbs. $8.00. 
Burpee's 
Special Collection Offers 
Three Excellent 
Beets 
Beets may be planted up to the 
end of July. Repeated sowings 
every 3 or 4 weeks will give you 
an uninterrupted supply of fresh, 
tender beets. 
This collection includes Burpee’s 
Extra Early, Detroit Dark Red, 
and Crosby’s Egyptian. 
7035 One Pkt. each , 
(value 300) for “”0 
7036 One Oz. each or , 
(value 500) for <JO0 
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Beets should be in every garden—large or small 
