Beets and Mangel-Wurzel 
WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, NEW YORK 
BEETS 
Bktterave. Remolacha. 0 alatruSe. 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds required to an acre. 
Well-enriched, light soil is best adapted to this crop. Sow in drills 
about a foot apart, covering the seeds about an inch, pressing the soil firmly 
over the seeds, which is important to secure good germination. When the 
young plants are two or three inches in height they should be thinned to 
stand six to eight inches apart. A good time to make the first sowing is 
when the trees are starting to loaf, and continue successive plantings every 
three or four weeks until end of July, so that a constant supply of fresh, 
tonder roots may be had throughout the season. 
If to bo forwarded by mail, add at the rate of 8 cents per pound for 
postage. 
Electric. Fine-grained, rich red flesh, changing alternately into rings 
of a lighter hue; exceedingly tender and remarkably early. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
10 cts., 34 lb. 25 cts., lb. 75 cts. 
Extra-Early Egyptian. Elegant forcing variety, and the best for 
first crop out-of-doors, being very early. The root is very dark red, flat; 
flesh is very hard and crisp, very tender when young, and of excellent flavor. Extra Early Egyptian—Selected Stock 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Early Eclipse. Very early, dark blood color, small top, and free from fibrous roots; popular on account of its uniform globular shape. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb 50 cts. 
Lentz. Fine, round form, very smooth; light red flesh; tender and sweet; perfect keeper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Bassano. A very early flat variety; flesh white and rose, tender, sweet and juicy. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Bastian. An early light-colored turnip variety. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb- 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
MANGEL-WURZEL AND SUGAR BEETS 
For field culture the rows should be wide enough to admit the horse- 
cultivator, and the roots not nearer than one foot in the row. Sow five or 
six pounds of seed to the acre. When larger quantities aie required, write 
for special prices. 
Mammoth Long Rod. A long red variety preferred by many Early Eclipse 
to common Long lied, as it is considered of better keeping quality; good for deep soils. 34 lb. 15 cts., lb. 30 cts. 
Xorbiton Giant, Long Red. One of the finest varieties in cultivation; grows to an enormous size. 
34 lb. 15 cts., lb. 40 cts. 
Golden Tankard. Skin and flesh rich golden yellow. Matures somewhat earlier than other varieties. 
Exceedingly hardy, easily pulled and of excellent quality. 34 lb. 15 cts., lb. 30 cts. 
Yellow Globe. Does bettor on shallow soils than the long varieties, and is more easily pulled; it is also 
of a richer quality, and an excellent keeper. It is crisp, dainty and tender, and is a splendid fodder for stock. 
34 lb. 15 cts., lb. 30 cts. 
Improved Wanzleben Sugar Beet. A superior variety for sugar-making; root conical, straight and 
even ; quite largo at the head and rapidly tapering; a heavy yielder; contains from 13 to 15 per cent, of sugar. 
34 lb. 15 cts., lb. 30 cts. 
Columbia. A round, smooth-skinned variety, with deep-red flesh; 
very early, and of finest quality. One of the most satisfactory to grow. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Half-Long Blood. Flesh dark red, very sweet, crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Early Yellow Turnip. Resembles the Blood Turnip, except in 
color; flesh yellow. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb- 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Long Smooth Blood. A prolific variety, very dark in color. Stands 
drought better than the turnip varieties. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 
cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Swiss Chard. The roots of this variety are of no value, but the 
leaves are of superior quality to those of the ordinary beet, and excellent as 
greens. When the leaves are allowed to grow they have large, flat, wax¬ 
like midribs, which, when cooked like asparagus, make a delicious dish. 
Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb* 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Early Blood Turnip. The leading early sort. Very tender, and of good flavor; one of the best 
for pickling; also fine for late use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Edmund's Early Turnip. Deep blood skin, and very dark flesh 
of best quality. An excellent main crop and winter sort. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 
10 cts., 34 lb. 20 cts., lb. 50 cts. 
Beet, Mammoth Long Red 
"White Sugar Boot. Largely grown for sugar-making; very sweet and keeps well; much relished by 
stock. 34 lb- 15 cents, lb. 30 cts. 
