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Maine 
R. B. Dunning & Co. [ bunco ] Bangor, 
BEETS 
One ounce to fifty feet of drill, six pounds 
to the acre. 
The best results are obtained on a deep, rich, 
sandy loam. For early use sow as soon as the 
ground will admit, in drills fourteen inches 
apart, and thin to four inches. For the main 
crop sow the first week in May, and for winter 
use as late as June. The soil should be deeply 
manured and well cultivated. In lifting and 
storing the roots care must be taken that they 
are not bruised. 
Early Wonder. A fine early variety, the 
market gardener’s favorite on account of its 
symmetrical form, dark color, small top and 
early maturity. Pkts., 5c; 1 Oz., 15c; Vi lb., 
40c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
Detroit Dark Red. The best beet for the 
market and home garden. Tops small, up¬ 
right in growth. Root medium sized, globular 
or nearly round, very smooth, and of dark 
blood red color. Very desirable for bunching. 
Uniform in growth and unsurpassed in 
quality. Pkts., 5c; 1 Oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; 
1 lb., $1.00. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. The roots are flattened, 
globe shaped and very smooth. Exterior color 
of root bright red. The flesh is bright ver¬ 
milion red, zoned with a lighter shade, very 
sweet and tender. Pkts., 5c; 1 Oz., 15c; 
!4 lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
Crimson Globe. Skin smooth and regular. Flesh a deep purplish crimson. Pkts., 5c; 
1 Oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
Dewing’s Blood Turnip. Of fine form and flavor; blood red, medium early and a good 
keeper; a desirable variety. Pkts., 5c; 1 Oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
Edmand’s Early. A large sort for general crop. In quality one of the finest; exceed¬ 
ingly dark, shape globular, having one tap root. Pkts., 5c; 1 Oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; 
1 lb., $1.00. 
Detroit Dark Red Beet 
SWISS CHARD (grown for the leaves only) 
Lucullus. A new moss curled sort, with very large leaves, and broad midribs. 
Very popular. Pkts., 5c; 1 Oz., 15c; Vi lb., 40c; 1 lb., $1.00. 
MANGEL WURZELS 
Splendid for cattle and poultry 
Treat same as Table Beets, except the rows should be 24 to 36 inches apart. Sow 
6 to 8 lbs. of seed per acre any time up to June 15th. 
Danish Sludstrup. A reddish yellow variety that is considered very desirable be¬ 
cause of its large percentage of nutriment. Of a distinct type, long, growing well 
above the ground and very hardy. Oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; lb., 70c. 
Mammoth Long Red. The dark red roots are of enormous size with exceedingly small 
tops. They grow from one-half to two-thirds out of the ground. No other variety 
will produce as large a tonnage per acre. Oz., 10c; Vi lb., 25c; 1 lb., 70c; 5 lbs., $2.75. 
All prices quoted in this catalogue subject to change without notice. 
