BEETS 
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Fottler, Fiske, R.awson 
Co. 
BEETS 
Culture. —Sow in rows twelve to fifteen inches 
apart, thin out to four inches in row; plant seed 
about one-half inch deep as early as ground can be 
worked. For late crop plant up to end of July. 
Beets like a deep, rich, sandy loam. 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; six to eight 
pounds to an acre. 
Beet, Crosby Improved Egyptian 
Arlington Favorite A favorite with the mar- 
-2__ ket gardeners as a sec¬ 
ond early ; small foliage ; flesh deep red color. An 
improved sort, turnip shape, excellent flavor. Ready 
for use almost as quickly as the early sorts and 
are of better quality, retaining the same until roots 
have reached full size. For the market gardener 
one of the most popular varieties. 
Pkt. 10c„ oz. 20c., % lb. 60c., lb. $2.25. 
BOSTON MARKET. The largest extra early blood 
turnip Beet. Runs uniform in shape with a small 
tap root. Excellent quality and valuable for both 
the market and private gardener. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., i/ 4 lb. 60c., lb. $2.25. 
Crosby’s Improved Egyptian ,™ 8 % x f r e a 
early variety grown for this market. Has a small 
top and excellent form and a small tap root; it is 
in every way a great improvement over the old va¬ 
riety of Egyptian Beet. It was improved by the late 
Josiali Crosby of Arlington, Mass. Our stock is se¬ 
lected as to trueness of shape and color. 
Pkt. 10c„ oz. 30c., y* lb. 85c., lb. $2.50. 
Crosby’s Improved Egyptian ^ij." 
dener s Strain.) Selected with the greatest of care 
as to color, shape and earliness. We have only a 
limited amount of seed of this particular selection. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 50c., y 4 lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00, 
EdmancT* ^ or e planting the best dark blood 
—-- Beet. It is a thoroughly fixed, uni- 
iorm type; flesh deep red in color, exceedingly sweet 
ai jd tender. Has a small top and single tap root 
which fact recommends itself to the market gar- 
dener*s attention. Special care is taken in the se¬ 
lection of the beet roots saved for seed. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., y 4 lb. 60c., lb. $2,00. 
Detroit Dark Red 
Color of skin very dark 
red; small tops. Roots 
mature very evenly in size and shape, also color. 
One of the best of all varieties for market. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., % lb. 85c., lb. $3.00. 
DARK RED EGYPTIAN. Very early, deep red. 
almost flat variety. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., % lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
DEWING’S IMPROVED TURNIP. A fine form 
and flavor; a good color and desirable variety. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., y* lb. 60c., lb. $2.00. 
EARLY WONDER. One of the earliest and most 
perfectly shaped Beets. Its beautiful, deep blood- 
red, nearly globular-shaped root, small-sized top, and 
small, clean tap root, make it desirable. Its attrac¬ 
tive appearance, uniformity of size, shape and color, 
and excellent keeping qualities have created a splen¬ 
did demand for this sort. Grown very extensively 
for late fall sowing, as it matures two weeks earlier 
than any other desirable Beet. A field of Early 
Wonder will mature so evenly that the entire crop 
may be harvested at one time. We urge that you 
give it a careful trial. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., Y, lb. 60c., lb. $2.25. 
ECLIPSE. Extremely early variety; recommended to 
market gardeners on account of its small, fine tops. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 20c., Vi lb. 60c„ lb. $2.25. 
Edmund's Beet 
Grown for the Leaves Only 
SWISS CHARD. Sometimes called Sea Kale Beet. 
After once having used Swiss Chard for greens we 
believe your garden will always have at least a 
row of Swiss Chard ; it is delicious. Is cultivated 
for its leaf stock which is served up like Asparagus 
or Spinach, by using the outer leaves. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., % lb. 85c., lb. $2.50. 
SWISS CHARD LUCUXLUS. A new moss 
curled sort. Very large leaves and the middle ribs 
are very broad, forming a good substitute for 
Asparagus during the Summer months. 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., % lb. 85c., lb. $2.50. 
