CROSMAX BROTHERS' CATALOGUE. 
BROCOLI. 
German, 23rocfoii, SpargeURofjl. 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 bot-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. Cts 
Early Purple Cape, one of the most certain to form a good head. Oz. 35c.. ... 5 
Early White Cape, creamy white : one of the best to head Oz 35c. 5 
BEET. 
German, 9tunfel*9tiibe. 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 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. 
rkt. Cts. 
Dark Red Egyptian, the earliest 
variety grown, short topped, tur¬ 
nip-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 gar¬ 
deners for bunching; tops short, 
roots round, flesh dark red, sweet 
and tender; very early. Lb. 60c.. 
oz. 10c. 5 
Bastian’s Early Blood Turnip, 
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 Egyptian, but 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. lCc.. 5 
eclipse belt. 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 blood 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 considered the 
Dest for winter use. Lb. 50c., oz. 10c.5 
Swiss Chard, or Silver Beet, cultivated for its leaf stalks, which are served like 
asparagus, and for the leaves cooked as spinach. If cut often, new Btalks will 
be produced. Lb. 50c., oz. 10c. 0 
