PORTLAND SEED COMPANY 
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DETROIT DARK RED 
DIAMOND QUALITY BEETS 
All varieties of beets sell for: Pkts. 5c; 1 oz. 15c; 54 lb. 
35c; 1 lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
P. S. CO. MARKET GARDENER. Extra early and remark¬ 
able for its fine quality and rapid growth. Tops small, 
roots deep red, globe-shaped, flesh dark red, fine grained 
and tender. It is preferred by market gardeners because 
it matures evenly, stands long and does not split. 
DETROIT DARK RED. Due to its uniformity in size and 
smooth handsome appearance it is very popular with 
canners as well as home gardeners. Roots are deep red, 
globe-shaped, with small tap root. This variety is 
entirely free of white rings and retains its tasty flavor 
after it grows to full size. 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. An improved variety over the 
Blood Turnip Beet. Tops large, roots dark red and nearly 
round; flesh deep red with lighter zoning; sweet, crisp 
and tender. We recommend these beets for summer and 
fall use. 
EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN. One of the best for forcing. 
Tops small, roots dark red, rounded top, flat or bottom, 
with very small tap root. Flesh sweet and tender. 
Crosby Egyptian. Early Eclipse. 
Early Wonder. 
SUGAR BEETS 
Seeds should be planted in early spring in rows 254 feet 
apart. Cultivate frequently. When plants are about 3 
inches high, begin thinning and continue at intervals until 
they are 10 inches apart. 
KLEIN WANZLEBEN. Best variety for sugar. Is also 
used for stock. A very excellent yielder for Northwest 
territory. 
WHITE FRENCH or VILMORIN’S IMPROVED SUGAR. 
Most generally grown for stock, as it contains a heavy 
sugar yield. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Culture is the same as that for late cabbage. 
DWARF IMPROVED. The very best of the hardy varieties 
and the only type we will recommend to our patrons. 
Sprouts large, round and compact, of the best quality. 
One ounce sows 500 feet. Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 25c; 54 lb. 90c, 
postpaid. 
MANGEL WURZEL 
Plant early in the spring in rows 2 54 feet apart. Seeds 
should be 1 inch apart in the row and covered by 1 54 inches 
of soil firmly pressed down. When plants are 3 inches 
high, begin to thin until roots are 10 inches apart. One 
ounce of seed plants 100 feet, and 5 lbs. plants an acre. 
All varieties of Mangels (except noted): Pkt. 5c; 1 oz. 
10c; 54 lb. 20c; 1 lb. 50c; 10 lbs. $4.75, postpaid. 
P. S. CO.’s HEAVIEST CROPPER. One of the largest 
yellow mangels, easily pulled as it grows two-thirds 
above ground. We highly recommend this variety be¬ 
cause of its outstanding quality. Small tops permit 
close planting of this heavy acreage yielder. Pkt. 5c; 
1 oz. 10c; 54 lb. 25c; 1 lb. 60c; 10 lbs. $5.50, postpaid. 
YELLOW GIANT INTERMEDIATE or GATE POST. 
Large roots growing more than half out of the ground. 
Flesh white, exceptionally sweet and tender. 
NEW HALF SUGAR MANGEL. Double the yield of 
sugar beets. Roots large, smooth, cream white and few 
rootlets. Tops medium sized. Desirable stock food. 
GOLDEN TANKARD. Especially recommended for dairy 
cows and sheep. Tops small, roots large, oval, easily 
harvested. Flesh deep golden yellow. 
DANISH SLUDSTRUP. Roots long, reddish yellow, grow¬ 
ing well above the ground. 
Mammoth Long Red. Yellow Eckendorf. 
Red Eckendorf. 
BROCCOLI 
Early varieties should be started in cold frame during 
January or February and transplanted to open ground as 
soon as weather and soil conditions permit. In sections 
where winters are not severe they may be sown and trans¬ 
planted the fall before. 
Late varieties may be sown from middle to late spring, 
transplanting when 4 to 6 inches high. 
Pkts. 5c; 1 oz. 90c; 54 lb. $3.00, postpaid. 
ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING BROCCOLI. Entirely 
different from heading sorts. Bears a succession of 
edible sprouting heads. If kept cut will be replaced by 
others. Sprouts about 5 inches long, terminate in small 
heads of deep green buds. 
ST. VALENTINE. This variety matures in February with 
large solid white heads. It is exceptionally popular be¬ 
cause of its lasting ability. 
EARLY LARGE WHITE FRENCH. Very hardy with 
large white compact heads. Truly the outstanding early 
variety. 
CHICORY 
WITLOOF. This variety has become exceeding popular for 
winter salads. It forms a delicious dish when served like 
Endive or Cos lettuce with French dressing. The leaves 
and stems blanch easily. Seed should be sown one inch 
deep during May or June and spaced about 18 inches 
apart. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 54 lb. 50c. 
LARGE ROOTED. The roots of this plant are very pop¬ 
ular as a coffee substitute. The young tender leaves may 
be used for salad or cooked for greens. Sow quite thinly 
in shallow drills in the spring. When well started, thin 
to stand 2 to 3 inches apart in the row. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 54 lb. 50c. 
CHIVES 
An onion-like plant used for salads and flavoring soups. 
It also makes an excellent ornamental garden bed edging 
which may be cut frequently. Pkt. 5c; oz. $1.00. 
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