VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS , ETC . 
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
German, flopfMobl @ranev. French, CTio/t de Bruxelles . 
This vegetable is a member of the Cabbage family, the stalks growing tw T o or 
three feet in height, and are literally covered with small heads or sprouts, which are 
the parts used, and are equal in tenderness and flavor to Cauliflower or Brocoli. 
The leaves, which look like the Savoy, should be broken down in the fall, to give 
the little heads room to grow. Culture same as Cabbage. Pkt. cts. 
Brussels Sprouts, tall, extra selected stock. Oz. 15c* *.5 
“ 46 dwarf improved ; extra fine. Oz. 15c.5 
BROCOLI. 
German, 33iocfoU, £pavgcl $ol)(. French, Chou Brocoli. 
This vegetable is closely allied to Cauliflower, there being but little differencei 
it is more hardy and somewhat coarser in appearance and flavor. Sow seed early 
in spring in a hot-bed, or later in a sheltered place ; when the plants are up two 
inches, transplant to two feet apart in fine rich soil and treat as Cauliflower. rj 
Pkt. Cts. 
Early Purple Cape, one of the most certain to form a good head. Oz. 30_ 5 
Early White Cape, creamy white; one of the best to head. Oz 30. 5 
BEET. 
German, OhmfebOJubc. French, Betterave . 
Young beets are highly prized for greens, and may be used as such until large 
enough to slice up. For winter use, secure before hard frosts, cut the tops off and 
pack in a cool, dry cellar, in sand or fine earth. Seed may be sown in spring, as 
soon as the ground will work mellow ; or for winter use as late as the first of July, 
in drills two inches deep and eighteen inches apart; drop the seed one inch apart 
in the rows, and press the earth evenly over them ; when well up, hoe and thin to 
six inches apart. Those thinned out may be U9ed for greens, as above stated. The 
seed will germinate more freely if soaked in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. 
A deep, rich soil is most suitable for beets. Four pounds of seed is required to sow 
an acre, and one ounce will sow from 75 to 100 feet of drill. Pkt. cts. 
Crosby’s Egyptian, the earliest beet in the market. A selection from that old 
market beet, Early Egyptian, which retains the earliness of the parent stock, 
and has added thickness, giving 
it a more desirable shape ; it is 
the deepest red, almost black, 
in color, and is of finer quality 
than the Egyptian, being sweet¬ 
er and even more tender and 
smooth. The most desirable 
sort for small beets for early 
market. Lb. $1.00. oz. 15c... . 5- 
Dark Bed Egyptian, short- 
topped, turnip-shape, with dark 
rough skin ; flesh of deep blood- 
red color ; crisp and sugary : a 
standard sort. Lb. 60c., oz. 10c. 5 
Eclipse, very popular among 
gardeners for bunching ; tops 
short, roots round, flesh dark 
red, sweet and tender; very 
early. Lb. 60c., oz. 10c. 5 
Bastian’s Early Blood Tur¬ 
nip, very early, quick grower ; 
color bright red ; a decided 
favorite lor family use. Lb. 
50c., oz. 10c. 5 
Lentz’s Early Blood Turnip, 
nearly as early as Egyptian, but 
larger and of better quality ; 
fine dark red, tender and sweet. 
ECLIPSE BEET. Lb. 50c., OZ. 10c. 
