Burpee’s Delicious Beets 
128 Burpee’s Improved Blood Q 
An early variety which matures a few days after Burpee’s Extra 
Early. Producing larger, more globe-shaped roots of sweet flavor. 
1 'he roots are round but sometimes inclined to be deeper than 
their diameter. The flesh is a beautiful dark red color which is 
well retained when the Beets are cooked. Though it is a 
quicker grower, the roots will keep a long time in storage. 
A splendid variety for the home garden and for market. 
We recommend Burpee’s Improved Blood as being de¬ 
pendable in every way. Grows 3 to 4 in. in diameter. 
Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; y 2 lb. 600; lb. 900; 
2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80; 10 lbs. $6.75. 
115 Detroit Dark RedO 
An early maturing Beet of remarkable uniformity. Splendid for the home 
garden, for market, for shipping, and for canning. The roots are perfectly round 
and of a deep red color. They reach 2]/i to 3 in. in size and have a small collar 
and a thin taproot. The flesh is very dark blood-red, showing hardly any zones, 
It is tender, fine grained, exceptionally sweet. Has medium size, slender, erect 
foliage; excellent for bunching. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450: V, lb. 700; 
lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $9.20. 
ii(; Ohin PannoK A selection made by the Ohio Agricultural Experi 
110 vylllu haulier ment Station for the purpose of supplying a Beet 
especially suitable for canning, and the result is more than was expected. The 
foliage is short and of a reddish green color. The roots vary slightly in shape- 
some are more flattened and others somewhat round. The skin is smooth and 
very dark red. The color of the flesh is extremely dark and shows hardly any 
zones. A desirable home garden beet for the table or canning. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; i/ 2 lb. 700; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 
10 lbs. $9.20. 
a r\nr\ All A new variety developed from Detroit 
vjiCHJU lur /All Dark Red, which is equally good 
for table, canning or pickling. Reaches 3 in. when fully grown but 
is best for canning when about 1 in. in diameter. Roots smooth, 
globe-shaped, and very even in color, shape and size. Always 
deep crimson without any white zones. Tops short. Heavy yielder 
and early maturing. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 450; V 2 lb. 700; 
lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05; 10 lbs. $9.20. 
120 Winter Keeper SertiS 
late fall. Claims are made that it is one of the finest Beets ever 
grown. As the half-long shape roots grow slowly, it should be used 
as a Late Beet, and you will find the Winter Keeper firm and sweet when 
most others are past their prime. Color rich red without zones. What it 
lacks in appearance is more than made up in quality. Pkt. 100; oz. 200; 
4 ozs. 500; >/ 2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50; 10 lbs. $10.00. 
ill Crosby’s Egyptian O 
Widely grown for an early supply for the table or market. The roots 
are nearly round, being flattened on top and 3 in. in diameter. 
The skin is dark red and the flesh is a shade or two lighter 
with still lighter zones. The tops are medium size for bunching. 
Of finest quality and a great improvement over the old Egyp¬ 
tian, being sweeter, more tender, smoother and more 
round in form, and larger, although equally as early. 
One of the most popular and desirable varieties as 
it is in presentable market shape quicker than most 
other sorts. Our strain is very uniform in shape 
and color. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; */2 lb. 600; 
lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40; 10 lbs. $8.00. 
Burpee’s 
Improved 
Blood 
Detroit 
Dark Red 
Crosby’s 
Egyptian 
MANGELS and SUGAR BEETS 
Plant liberally for winter feeding of your stock. 5 lbs. per 
acre in drills; 15 to 20 lbs. per acre broadcast. 
151 Mammoth Prize Long Red Largest and heaviest 
cropping Mangel. Red skin; white flesh, veined pink. Grows 
one-half above ground. 
147 Golden Tankard Smooth yellow-skin Mangel. Oval 
shaped, with broad shoulder. Flesh orange-yellow, heavy 
and firm. 
145 Giant Half Sugar Rose Broad, wedge-shaped Sugar 
Beet. Flesh, white and smooth. Skin, bright rose on top; 
white below. 
139 Burpee’s Danish Improved Thick, oval-shaped 
Sugar Beet. Stalks and skin shaded pink. 
Any of the above: 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; i/ 2 lb.350; lb. 600; 2 lbs. $1.10; 
5 lbs. $2.40; 10 lbs. $4.50. 
Burpee’s 
Seeds 
Grow 
Mangels, Carrots and Rutabagas make splendid feed for stock 
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