Dark Stinson 
This has been one of our favorite 
varieties for several years and it is 
highly recommended by all who 
have grown it. It is of good shape, 
as will be seen by the illustration, 
and about the size for open garden 
culture. It is also good for forcing 
on account of producing very little 
foliage; much less than many other 
varieties. The roots are very 
j-rr.ooth and of a dark blood red 
color and the flesh is the very best. 
They can be grown close together; 
about 4 inches apart in the row. 
Seed stock has previously been 
scarce, which has made it high in 
price, but we are able to offer a 
liberal amount of seed at low prices 
this year and anyone who wants a 
good beet can make no mistake in 
sowing this variety. Pkt. 5c., .oz. 
10c.. V\ lb. 20c., Vs lb. 35c., lb- 
COc. 
Crimson Globe Beet ± 
Here is a new variety that is giving great 
satisfaction everywhere. It is excellent for 
the table, exceedingly tender, beautiful form 
with rich, red flesh. The root grows to me¬ 
dium size, generally about three inches in di¬ 
ameter, is very handsome in shape, as will be 
seen by the illustration carefully engraved 
from specimens grown in our trial grounds 
the past season. The surface is remarkably 
smooth and has a very small tap root. The 
tops and leaves are small, which occupy but 
very little room in growing. It is free from 
any stringy or woody substance that is fre¬ 
quent among many other varieties of beets. 
On account of its handsome color it was 
named “Crimson Globe,” and makes a most 
beautiful and attractive appearance when a 
lot of them are placed on the market, and 
they will readily sell anywhere. 
The Crimson Globe Beet has been a favor¬ 
ite everywhere and we advise our customers 
to try this variety as it is distinct in appear¬ 
ance from any other variety. Pkt. 5c., 3 
p'cts. 10c., oz. 12c. 
Columbian 
This beet grows very 
smooth, haa clean roots 
three to four inches in di¬ 
ameter, which are ready for < 
use almost as quickly as 
some of the earlier sorts 
and it is of much better 
quality than many of them. 
The flesh is deep blood red, 
tender, and of rich flavor, 
and it retains it's fine qual¬ 
ity until the roots have 
reached full growth. It is 
claimed by some that this 
is as early as the Egyptian. 
It is one of the very best to 
grow for winter. Even if 
sown as late as July it will 
produce roots of good size 
before frost. Pkt. 5c., oz. 
10c., V\ lb. 25c., Vi lb. 
35c., lb. 60c, 
Electric 
This is almost round in shape. The 
flesh is rich red, very tender, and 
remarkably early. The tap root is 
small. The leaves and top are small 
and grow very close to the crown. 
It is one of the earliest varieties 
coming in close to Egyptian. The 
flesh is free from fibre, rich and sweet 
flavor. Pkt- 5c., oz. 10c., Vi lb. 25c., 
Mi lb. 35c., lb. 05c. 
Mol 
Improved 
Long Red 
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Datn Af |1 =We carry a.complete sto^lc of every variety of Seeds offered 
in this Catalogue at our WESTERN BRANCH HOUSJ 
Washington, Iowa, and we advise all our customers nearest there to send their 
orders to that house. 
We are giving very quick service this year with our increased facilities and yon 
can depend on having your orders filled QUICK, even if you delay ordering until 
the last moment. 
This is the best long red beet on the 
market being unequalled for the table 
or for live stock. It is popular every¬ 
where. Tops are large, necks small. 
Roots, stems and vines red, leaves 
green. Roots are large, tapering at 
both ends, growing nearly even with 
the surface. Flesh and skin dark 
red, tender, sweet, and remains so 
when kept until spring. Pkt. 5c„ S 
pkts.lOc.; oz. 12c., U lb. 20c., Vs lb. 
35c., lb. 60c. 
