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1908 BOOK OF VEGETABLE ATfD FLOWER SEEDS 
_ , _ . • mm t 4 M (See Front Cover of this Book)—This is our {great specialty for JiHB. 
L ri 4 I fl A \\/ n _It in a grand new-early Beet that will give satisfactioneverywhere. and we 
rarlieST lltitiLS in WUllCJ- know when once grownitwill be the favorite early variety. It w of good 
L^VV 11* TT VTA shape, as will be seen by the illustration on the front cover of this Seed 
Book and it grows to an excellent size for early Beets for open garden culture. It is also good for forcing, as it does not produce but very little foliage, much less 
than many other varieties. The roots are very smooth, large blood red color and the flesh is the very best. We want all our customers to grow this grand early 
Beet this year. We offer choice seed at an attractive price. Pkt., 5c., 3 pkts., 12c., 7 pkts., 25c., postpaid. 
CRIMSON GLOBE BEET This is a variety that is giving good satis¬ 
faction wherever grown. It is exceedingly tender, beautiful form with rich 
red flesh. The roots grow to medium size, handsome in shape, as will be seen 
by the illustration. The tops and leaves are small, which occupy but very 
little room in growing. It is free from any stringless or woody substance 
that is quite frequent among other Beets. These Beets will sell readily any 
where on account of their attractive appearance when 
placed on the market. Crimson Globe is quite well known 
and is becoming a leading variety everywhere. Give it a 
trial. Pkt., 4c., 3 pkts., 8c., oz.. 10c., 2 ozs., 18c. 
EGYPTIAN BLOOD TURNIP BEET—This is an 
old well known Blood Turnip Beet, which has always been 
very popular. It is early, flesh is dark red color, and in a 
g-ieat many sections is preferred to any other variety. 
We offer a good strain which has been carefully selected. 
Pkt., 4c., Oi,. Hr., '-4 11... 10c., Ml lb.. 28c., lb.. 45c. 
ECLIPSE BLOOI) TURNIP BEET—The Eclipse 
is quite early and highly prized by many as one of the best 
table Beets. We havo taken great pains in selecting our 
need stock which will produce Beets which are smooth, 
fine grain, tender and of handsome deep red color. Pkt., 
4c., oz., 8c„ Vi lb., 10c., Ml Tl>., 28c., !b., 45c. 
THE COLUMBIAN-This Beet grows roots three to 
four inches in diameter which are ready for use almost as 
quickly as some of the earlier sorts and are much better 
quality than many of them. The flesh is deep blood red. 
tender and of rich flavor, and it retains its fine quality 
until the roots have reached full growth. If seed is sown 
as late as July it will produce roots of good size before 
froft. Pkt., 4c., oz., 10c., Vi 11).. 22c., Mi H»., 30o., tin, 
60c. 
MARKET GARDENER’S BEET—This is a great variety 
and we can highly recommend it to market gardeners. It grows 
very rapidly from the start, making a heavy root for autumn or 
winter use. One sowing early in the spring will produce early 
Beets for market and a main crop for winter use, and the quality is 
first-class at all periods of growth. It is an excellent keeper and 
highly recommended for winter use. The color is a beautiful dark 
red and the quality is the very best. The Beets make a handsome 
appearance on account of very small roots and a small top. Pkt„ 
5c., 3 pkts., 12c., oz., 15c., 2 ozs., 25c. 
IMPROVED 
LONG RED BEET 
— This variety is pop¬ 
ular everywhere and 
is the best long red 
Beet grown. The tops 
are large, neck small, 
roots, stemsand vines 
red, lea vesdark green. 
The roots taper at 
both ends and grow 
nearly even with the 
surface. It keeps 
well throughout the 
winter and late in 
spring. Pkt.. 4c., oz. 
7c. t Vi lb., 14 c., Vi 
lb„ 25c., lb., 40c* 
EBMANB’S EXTRA EARLY BLOOD TURNIP BEET - 
This variety has a short top; it is round in form, very smooth, early 
ana i good size for gardeners. The skin and flesh is a deep blood 
red and w? consider it an all round good garden Beet, excellent for 
private gardens. Pkt., 4c., oz., 8c., Vi lb. 16c.« Mi lb. 28c., lb. 45c. 
ELECTRIC BLOOD TURNIP BEET-The flesh of this 
aandsome Beet is a rich red, very tender while in shape it is almost 
ound and is remarkably early. The tap root Is small, the kaves 
and top are small and grow very close to the ground. The flesh is 
free from fibre. It is rich and sweet flavor. We know all who grow 
this Beet will be pleased with it. Pkt., 4c., oz.. 10e„ Vi IT)., 1 8c., 
Mi lb., 30c., lb., 55c. 
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