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128 Burpee’s Improved Blood Beet © 
Very early, maturing a few days after Burpee’s Extra- 
Early; larger, more globe-shaped roots of sweet flavor. 
The roots are round but sometimes deeper than 
their diameter. The flesh is a beautiful dark red color 
which is well retained when the Beets are cooked. 
Though it is a quicker grower, the roots will keep a long 
time in storage. A splendid variety for the home garden 
and tor market. We recommend Burpee’s Improved 
1 Blood Beet as being dependable in every way. Grows 
3 to4in. in diameter. Pkt. 50; oz. 1; 4 ozs. 300; 
% lb. 50gf; lb. 850; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
115 a Detroit Dark Red, Short Top © 
This improved strain of Detroit Dark Red Beet with a shorter top 
produces smaller, more spherical roots. The dark blood-red interior 
is very uniform in color, the zones being so inconspicuous that the 
flesh seems to be one solid ball of deep blood-red. Ideal for canners 
or home garden. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 40?!; y 2 lb. 60?!; 
lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
116 
Burpee’s 
Improved 
Blood Beet 
Ohio Canner ^ se l ec d° n made by the Ohio Agricultural Experi¬ 
ment Station for the purpose of supplying a Beet 
especially suitable for canning, and the result is more than was expected. The 
foliage is short and of a reddish green color. The roots vary slightly in shape — 
some are slightly flat; others almost round. The skin is smooth and very 
dark red. The color of the flesh is extremely dark and shows hardly any zones. 
A desirable home garden beet for the table and excellent for canning or pickling. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 40?!; »/ 2 lb. 60c!; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
1|4 Good for All A new variety developed from Detroit Dark 
Red, which is equally good for table, can¬ 
ning or pickling. Reaches 3 in. when fully grown, but is best for canning 
when about 1 'A in. in diameter. Roots smooth, globe-shaped, and 
very even in color, shape and size. Always deep crimson without any 
white zones. Tops short. Heavy vielder and early maturing. Pkt. 10?!; 
oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 40?<; »/ 2 lb. 60?!; jb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
A “Long Season” Beet which remains 
solid and tender until late fall. Claims 
are made that it is one of the finest Beets ever grown. As the half- 
long shaped roots grow slowly, it should be used as a Late Beet, and you 
will find the Winter Keeper firm and sweet when most others are past 
their prime. Color rich red without zones. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 20?!; 4 ozs. 50?!; Vi lb. 75?!; lb. $1.25. 
ill Crosby’s Egyptian © 
Widely grown for an early supply for the table or market. 
The roots are nearly round, being flattened on top and 3 in. 
in diameter. The skin is dark red and the flesh is a shade 
or two lighter with still lighter zones. Of finest quality, 
being sweet, tender, smooth and early. The tops are 
medium size for bunching. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 1 Ogf; 4 ozs. 250; */2 lb. 450; lb. 750; 
2 lbs. $1.35; 5 lbs. $3.20. 
115 Detroit Dark Red, Medium Top 
An early maturing Beet of remarkable uniformity. Splendid 
for the home garden, market, shipping and canning. Per¬ 
fectly round and of a deep red color. They reach 2K to 3 in. 
in size and have a small collar and a thin taproot. The 
flesh is very dark blood-red, showing hardly any zones. It is 
tender, fine grained, exceptionally sweet. Has medium size, 
erect foliage; excellent for bunching. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15c!; 
4 ozs. 30?!; >/ 2 lb. 50?!; lb. 85?!; 2 lbs. $1.55; 5 lbs. $3.60. 
Crosby’s Egyptian 
MANGELS and SUGAR BEETS 
Plant liberally for winter feeding of your stock. 5 lbs. 
per acre in drills; 15 to 20 lbs. per acre broadcast. 
151 Mammoth Prize Long Red Largest and heaviest 
cropping Mangel. Red skin; white flesh veined pink. 
147 Golden Tankard Smooth yellow-skin Mangel. 
Oval shaped, broad shoulder. Flesh is orange-yellow. 
145 Giant Half Sugar Rose Broad, wedge-shaped 
Sugar Beet. Skin, bright rose and white; white flesh. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 5?!; oz. 10?!; 4 ozs. 25?!; 
l/ 2 lb. 35?!; lb. 50?!; 2 lbs. 90?!; 5 lbs. $2.00. 
139 Danish Improved Thick, oval-shaped Sugar 
Beet; skin shaded pink. Pkt. 5?!; oz. 10?!; 4 ozs. 25?!; 
l/ 2 lb. 35?!; lb. 55?!; 2 lbs. $1.00; 5 lbs. $2.20. 
Detroit 
Dark Red 
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