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Early Crimson Globe Beet—See page 4 
SWISS CHARD 
This delicious vegetable should occupy a plot in 
■every home garden. It is cultivated for its tender 
leaves, which are used as Spinach, the mid-rib being 
•often cooked and prepared the same as Asparagus. 
The roots are unfit for use. It is productive through¬ 
out the season—a veritable “ Cut-and-Come-Again.” 
Cultivate same as Beet. 
Swiss Chard, or Silver Beet. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 20c.; 
lb. 50c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 45c. 
Lucullus. This is a very large and highly es¬ 
teemed variety with fine foliage and a strongly 
developed mid-rib. Oz. 10c., 34 lb. 25c., lb. 75c.; 
5 lbs. or more, per lb. 70c. 
MANGEL BEETS 
For Stock Feeding 
Culture .—In order to grow well, Mangels require a 
deep soil and plenty of manure. Sow in May or 
June in rows 18 inches to 2 feet apart, and thin to 6 
inches in the rows. One ounce of seed will sow 50 
feet of drill; 6 to 8 pounds to the acre. 
Giant Half Sugar. A variety highly recommended 
for stock feeding. Of large size; bright pink 
color, shading to white. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 
35c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 30c. 
Golden Tankard. A distinct type of Mangel and 
considered indispensable on account of its great 
yield and the rich character of its golden-yellow 
flesh. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., lb. 35c.; 5 lbs. or more, 
per lb. 30c. 
Mammoth Long Red Mangel. A great producer, 
attaining an enormous size. Oz. 5c., 34 lb. 15c., 
lb. 30c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 25c. 
Red Globe Mangel. A red, g]obe-shaped variety 
of medium size and yielding good crops. Oz. 5c., 
34 lb. 15c., lb. 30c.; 5 lbs. or more, per lb. 25c. 
Swiste Chard 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Culture .—An estimable species of the Cab¬ 
bage family which should be known to every 
American gardener. It produces small heads 
or sprouts all along the stalk, which, cooked 
in the same way as Cauliflower, are a great 
delicacy. For Fall use sow in the seedbed in 
early Spring and in June for late crop. Set the 
young plants in rows about 2 feet apart and 
18 inches to 2 feet apart in the rows. The 
flavor is improved by early frosts. 
Paris Market. A dwarf, choice variety. 
Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75; 5 lbs. or more, 
per lb. $1.65 
Long Island Strain. Compact heads of 
delicious flavor and extremely popular. 
Oz. 15c., 34 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75; 5 lbs. or 
more, per lb. $1.65. 
Brussels Spiouts 
