VEGETABLE AND FLOWER SEEDS , ETC. 
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BROCOLI. 
German, $rocfoti, 2pargel French, Chou Brocoli. 
This vegetable is closely allied to Cauliflower, there being but little difference ; 
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. 
Pkt. Ctfi. 
Early Purple Cape, one of the most certain to form a good head ; oz. 40c..*.. 5 
Early White Cape, creamy white ; one of the best to head ; oz. 40c.5 
BEET. 
German, 0iinifeU9tube. 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 used for greens, as above stated. The 
seed will germinate more freely if soaked in warm water for twenty-four 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. Cte. 
1 >a rk RedEgy ptian,the earliest 
variety grown, short-topped, 
turn ip-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 for family use ; lb. 50c., 
oz. 10c. 5 
Lentz’s Early Blood Turnip, 
nearly as Early as Egypt^n, hut 
larger and of better quality ; fine 
dark red, tender and sweet; 
lb. 50c. oz. 10c.5 
Extra Early Bassano, a very 
early variety ; tender and juicy ; 
flesh white and rose; grows to 
good size ; lb. 50c., oz. 10c. 5 
Early Blood Turnip, color 
deep blood-red ; smooth, tender 
and good ; about ten days later 
than the Bassano ; lb.50c.,oz. 10c. 5 
ECLIPSE BEET. 
Dewing’s Early Blood Turnip, very handsome beet; of uniformly good 
size, and plentifully produced ; flesh tender and delicate, and of rich color ; 
skin very smooth ; a trifle earlier than Blood Turnip ; lb. 50c., oz. 10c.5 
Edmond’s Early Blood Turnip, a market gardener’s strain; very regular in 
shape; deep b^pjj,skin and very dark flesh ; lb. 60c., oz. 10c., . 5 
Long Dark Blood, a long, smooth, winter variety, growing half out of the 
ground ; color dark blood-red ; sweet, tender and keeps well; and is con¬ 
sidered the best for winter use ; lb. 50c., oz. 10c...5 
