Best by^ Test far over Sixty Years 
BEETS 
CULTURE.—2 ozs. will plant 100 feet of drill. 6 to 8 lbs. to an acre. To obtain extra early beets, sow the seed in a 
greenhouse or hotbed in December in rows 4 to 6 inches apart, and covered % of an inch. When the plants are large enough 
transplant to coldframes in rows 8 inches apart, leaving 4 inches between the plants. For an early outdoor crop, sow the seed 
in rich loamy soil the middle of February, and for later crop, sowings may be made until July. The usual method is to plant 
the seed in 18-inch rows, leaving 4 inches between the plants. 
Eclinse days.) A handsome globe 
_ ” shaped variety with medium 
green tops tinged with bronze and small tap 
root. The skin is bright red, flesh a trifle 
lighter, with pinkish zones. Good for mid¬ 
season planting. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., )4 
lb. 25 cts., lb. 90 cts. Postpaid. 
Crosby’s Egyptian 
(50 days.) Our market gar¬ 
deners stock of this popular 
extra early variety has been 
bred to perfection. The 
roots are of a flattened globe 
shape with medium dark 
green tops tinged with 
bronze, and a small tap root. 
The flesh is deep red with 
lighter zoning, and of good 
quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 
cts., y 4 lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.10. 
Postpaid. 
Crosby’s Egyptian 
Tait’s Special Stock. (60 
days.) A selection from our 
regular Crosby’s Egyptian. 
It has the same shape and 
all the fine qualities of that 
variety, but has bright red skin and flesh. 
Many growers prefer it to the darker beet. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., % lb. 35 cts., lb. 
$1.25. Postpaid. 
(67 days.) 
all-purpose 
Probably the best 
beet, but a week 
Detroit 
later than Early Wonder or Crosby’s Egyp¬ 
tian. The globular shaped roots have 
oxblood red skin, with small dark green tops 
tinged with bronze and small tap root. The 
flesh is dark red with indistinct zones, and 
of unsurpassed quality. Fine for canning. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., )4 lb. 35 cts., lb. 
$1.25. Postpaid. 
Long Keeper {« tlX! 
and a splendid keeper. The roots are half 
long with purplish red skin, bright green 
tops, and deep red flesh. The tops make ex¬ 
cellent “greens.” Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., *4 
lb. 25 cts., lb. 90 cts. Postpaid. 
Special 
Crosby 
Egyptian 
Beet. 
Extra Early Egyptian 
(45 days.) The earliest beet in culti¬ 
vation. Grown principally under glass 
for early market, and our stock is 
grown especially for the hotbed trade. 
The uniform flat roots have dark red 
skin with slender tap root and small 
green tops sometimes slightly tinged 
with bronze. The flesh is dark blood 
red with little zoning, tender and 
sweet when young, but soon becomes 
woody. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 
30 cts., lb. $1.00. Postpaid. 
Early 
Wonder 
Beet. 
Detroit 
Beet. 
T.onff Smooth days.) An im- 
■LAJflg kMUUUtll proved Long . Blood 
Beet but late in maturing. The roots are 
very long, almost cylinderical with dark 
purplish red skin and flesh, and large tops. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., \i lb. 20 cts., lb. 75 
cts. Postpaid. 
Early Wonder da ( y 6 s ° } 
A splendid extra early va¬ 
riety equally good for the 
trucker, market gardener or 
home gardener. The roots 
are semi-globe shaped with 
medium dark green tops 
tinged with bronze, and 
small tap root. The skin is 
dark red, flesh deep blood 
red, with little zoning. Keeps 
well and is a good sort for 
either early or late planting. 
Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. 
35 cts., lb. $1.10. Postpaid. 
SUGAR BEETS—See page 58. 
STOCK BEETS—See page 58. 
BURNET 
The leaves of Burnet have a piquancy which makes them excellent for flavoring either salads, stews or soups. 
VJdl Ucli j ounce for 100 feet of drill, 2 to 6 pounds for an acre. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., lb. 30 cts., 1 lb. $1.00. Postpaid. 
Remember we deliver free at catalogue prices—except where noted. Write for special prices in large quantities. 
