JOHNSON SKEI) CO M P A N Y 
MANGEL-WURZEL AND SUGAR CATTLE BEETS 
CHIRK CASTLE MANGEL-WURZEL BEET 
Remarkable for its handsome, thick, uniform shape 
and very broad shoulders, its diameter being greater and 
its weight much heavier than Mammoth Long Red, as shown 
in our photograph above. Flesh is deep red, containing les 3 
water and more sugar than any other Mangel, making it more 
nutritious and milk-producing. Sheep also thrive better 
when fed on it, picking out pieces of it in preference to other 
kinds. It was originated in Scotland, whereithas been known 
to produce 60 tons to the acre. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; } lb., 20c.; 
lb., 60c., postpaid; by freight or express, lb., 50c.; 5 lbs. 
(enough for one acre), $2.25; 10 lbs. and over at 40c. per lb. 
A 57 3 / 4 =lb. MANGEL 
In the competition for our cash prizes offered in 1907 the 
largest CHIRK CASTLE sent in weighed 5734 lbs., having 
been grown by Abel Steele, Ferguson, Ontario, who was 
awarded the first prize of $25.00. The fine specimens sent 
in attracted much attention at our store. 
TABER’S GATE-POST 
The Largest and Best Yellow Mangel 
Originated by Mr. Taber, the prominent English seed 
grower. Since its introduction in England and in this country, 
a few years since, has rapidly popularized itself, and is pro¬ 
nounced by leading farmers the most useful Mangel that can 
be grown. Its handsome, clean roots are very heavy, often 
weighing 40 pounds and over, and producing 2,000 to 2,500 
bushels to the acre. Our seed of this now famous sort is grown 
for us by the originator in England. Pkt.,6c.; oz., 10c.;} lb., 
20c.; lb., 65c., postpaid; by freight or express, lb., 45c.; 5 lbs. 
for $2.00; 10 lbs. or more, 35c. per lb. 
TABER'S 
CATE- 
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46%lbs. 
All varieties in regular large-sized packets, at sc. per packet. 
If ordered in 5-lb. lots, 5c. per lb. may be deducted. 
Mammoth Long Red Mangel. Sometimes called Jumbo, Norbitan Qiant, ani 
Colossal. The old variety, extensively grown for stock feeding 
Golden Giant Intermediate (Yellow Leviathan Mangell. Grows more tha 
half above ground; flesh white, firm, sweet, very popular . . . 
Champ'on Yellow Orange, or Globe. Heavy cropper; succeeds on light land ! 
Golden Tankard Mangel. Broader than Mammoth Long Red ; hardy and early 
Giant Half Sugar Rose. A cross of the Mammoth Red Mangel and- Improved 
Sugar Beet, containing more sugar than other Mangels; large and smooth . 
Lane s Improved Imperial. An improvement on the French Sugar Beet. Hard 
„ more productive, vielding thirty-five to forty tons per acre . 
Red Top White Sugar Beet. The old variety, largely grown for stock feeding 
j By Mail, Postpaid. 
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