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g ( * '1^7’ g | (See Colored Plate, Page 1 7)—This is our great Beet specialty for 1909. 
H DC T O * fl f MA V\/ I ft _ —i» a grand new early Beet that will give satisfaction everywhere, and we 
Lvdl lICol UCCLe Ill L1IC YY U1 lvl know when once grown it will be the favorite early variety. It is of good 
shape, as will be seen by the illustration on Colored Plate, page 17, 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 
1<- ; than many otnrr 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. PkL. 5c., 3 pkts., 1 2c., 6 pkts., 20c.. 12 pkts , 30c., 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 ingrowing. It is free from any stringless or woody substance 
that is quite frequent among other Beets. Those Beets will sell readily any¬ 
where on account of their attractive appearance when 
placed on the market. Crimson Globe is well known and is 
becoming a leading variety everywhere. Give it a trial. 
I kt.. 4c., 3 pkts.. Oc., 6 pkts.. 15r.,oz.. 1 Oc„ 2 oy.s., 1 8c. 
EGYPTIANBLOOD TURN IP BEET —This is an 
old well known Blood Turnip Beet, which has always been 
popular. It is early, flesh is dark red color, and in many 
sections is preferred to any other variety. We offer a care¬ 
fully selected strain. Pkt.. 4c., 3 pkts., 9c., 6 pkts.. 
l.>c.,oz , He., Yi tfr., 10c M Yu lt>., 28c., IT)., 45c. 
ECLIPSE BLOOD TURNIP BEET—The Eclipse 
is early and highly prized by many as one of the best table 
) : t -n tak ® n * reat in selecting seed stock 
which will produce Beets which are smooth, fine grain 
tender and of deep red color. Pkt., 4c., 3 pkts., 9c. 6 
pkts., 15c., oz., 8c., Vi lb., 16c., Yu It)., 28c., lb., 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 bit “ 
quahty than many of them. The flesh is deep blood red 
tender and of rich flavor, and it retains its fine quality 
until tho roots have reached full growth. If seed is sown 
f?os a t Pkt' h will produce roots of good size before 
V4 m;:iS kt ; a n, 9 To c P - 13c - oz " 10c " Vl 
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., 8 pkts., 12o.,6pkts.. 18c., oz.. 12c., 2 ozs., 20c. 
I 31 P R OVED 
LONG RED BEET 
—This variety is pop¬ 
ular everywhere and 
is the best long red 
Beet grown. The tops 
are large, neck small, 
roots, stems and 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., 3 
pkts.. 8c., 6 pkts., 
1 5c., or... 8c., V\ lb., 
14c„ Yu lb,, 25c., lb., 
40 c. 
ELECTRIC BLOOD TURNIP BEET—The flesh of this 
handsome Beet is a rich red. very tender while in shape it is almost 
round and is remarkably early. The tap root is small, the leaves 
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 Beot will be pleased with it. Pkt., 4c.. 3 pkts. 9c.. 6 pkts.. 
15c.. oz.. 10c., M lb.. 18c., Yu It).. 30c., lb.. 55c. 
EDM AN IPS EXTRA EARLY BLOOD TURNIP BEET- 
This variety has a short top; it is round in form, very smooth, early 
and of good size for gardeners. The skin and flesh is a deep blood 
red and is considered an excellent garden Beet. Pkt.. 4c., 3 pkts., 
9c., 6 pkts., 15c., oz., 8c., Vilb. 16c., Yu lb. 28c., lb. 45c. 
