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Descriptive Seed List for 1935 
TABLE BEETS 
EARLY WONDER. A new variety that is an improvement over the old 
Crosby’s Egyptian, from which it originated. Since its introduction it has gained 
great favor, especially among the market gardeners of the East. It is very nearly 
globular in shape and the flesh is dark red, sweet and tender. The skin is smooth 
and the tops small. It matures slightly later than the Early Egyptian. Pkg., 5c, 
oz., 10c; lb., 25c; / 2 lb., 45c; 1 lb., 80c. 
EARLY EGYPTIAN. This is the best variety for forcing or for the earliest 
market trade. It is rounded somewhat on top but flattened underneath and has 
a small tap root. The tops are small, the flesh very dark red, slightly zoned. 
Pkg., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 25c; ^2 lb., 45c; 1 lb., 80c. 
DETROIT DARK RED 
DETROIT DARK RED. This is 
considered the best general purpose 
beet on the market today. The root 
is rounded smooth and very dark 
red. The flesh is dark crimson with 
almost purple zones and of -finest 
quality. Since its introduction sev¬ 
eral years ago it has replaced al¬ 
most entirely the sorts formerly 
used for canning either for home or 
commercial use. It is unsurpassed 
for market garden use or for home 
garden. Pkg., 5c; oz., 10c; *4 lb., 
25c; >4 lb., 45c; 1 lb., 80c. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN. One of the 
most widely grown beets in cultivation. 
The beets are smooth, dark red. The root 
is about midway in shape between Flat 
Egyptian and Detroit Dark Red and of 
excellent flavor. Tops are small, light 
green and somewhat speckled with red. 
The flesh is carmine with light zones, 
tender and sweet. Pkg., 5c; oz., 10c; 
14 lb., 25c; y 2 lb., 45c; 1 lb., 80c. 
EDMONDS BLOOD TURNIP. A hand¬ 
some, clean shaped blood beet, not too 
large or coarse but of good size. The 
flesh is crisp, tender and sweet and an 
excellent keeper. The tops are small and 
the root matures rather early. Pkg., 5c; 
oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 14 lb., 45c; 1 lb., 80c. 
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD. The best late 
winter beet, smooth and tender, small 
round diameter, but very long shape, 
keeps well. Pkg., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 25c; 
/ z lb., 45c; 1 lb., 80c. 
SUGAR BEETS 
For Sugar or Stock 
KLEIN WANZLEBEN. This variety of 
sugar beet is very hardy and easy to 
grow. It produces very heavily and is 
used for both sugar production and for 
stock. Pkg., 5c; oz., 10c; 14 lb., 15c; y 2 
lb., 25c; 1 lb., 45c. 
MANGEL-WURTZEL or STOCK BEETS 
Pkt., 5c; J4 lb., 15c; / 2 lb., 20c; 1 lb., 35c; 5 lbs., at 33c per lb.; 10 lbs., at 31c per 
lb.; 25 lbs. or over at 30c per lb., Postpaid 
GIANT YELLOW OR GATE POST. Also called Golden Leviathan. This 
beautiful russet colored mangel is very similar to the famous Danish Sludstrup in 
every particular except that it does not contain quite such a high percentage of 
sugar. The flesh is white and firm and the yield is enormous. 
GIANT HALF SUGAR MANGEL. A strain of mangels, larger than the reg¬ 
ular sugar beet, and sweeter than the other mangels, which has been specially 
selected for its size and also nutritive feeding value. Stands well out of the ground 
and is easier to pull than the smaller sugar beets. 
