115a Detroit Dark Red Beet, Short TopQ 
Improv'ed strain of Detroit Dark Red Beet with a shorter top, smaller and more 
spherical roots. The dark blood-red interior is very uniform in color, the zones 
being so inconspicuous that the flesh seems to be one solid ball of deep blood- 
red. Ideal for canners, market or home gardeners. 
Pkt. 10)!;; oz. ISfi; 4 ozs. 45^; 1/2 Ib. 70fi; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
115 Detroit Dark Red, Medium Top 
.\n early maturing Beet of remarkable uniformity. Splendid for the home 
garden, market, shipping and canning. Perfectly round and of a deep red 
color. They reach 2^ to 3 in. in size and have a small collar and a tliin 
tap-root. The flesh is very dark blood-red, showing hardly any zones. It 
is tender, fine grained, exceptionally sweet. Medium size foliage. Pkt. lOd; 
oz. 15<;; 4 ozs. 40^; lb. 60^; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
Ohio Can nor selection made by the Ohio .Agricultural Ex¬ 
periment Station for the purpose of supplying 
a Beet especially suitable for canning, and the result is more than was 
expected. The foliage is short and of a reddish green color. The roots vary 
somewhat in shape—some are slightly flat; others almost round. The skin is 
smooth and very dark red. The color of the flesh is extremely dark and 
shows hardly any zones. A desirable home garden Beet for the table and 
excellent for canning or pickling. Always sweet and tender. Pkt. 10^; 
oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; V 2 lb. 70^; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
125 Boston Crosby or Early 
Wonder Choice selection from Crosby’s 
Egyptian. It is more globe- 
shaped, grows about 3 in. across, has a smaller 
top and a thinner tap-root. V’ery uniform, 
with deep red flesh and slightly lighter 
zones. A popular variety with all 
gardeners everywhere as its smooth 
skin and uniform shape commend 
it to everyone. Pkt. 10^; 
oz. 15d; 4 ozs. 40^; lb. 60d; 
lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 
5 lbs. $4.40. 
Special Offers 
Three Excellent 
Beets 
Beets may be planted up to the 
end of July. Repeated sowings 
every 3 or 4 weeks will give you 
an uninterrupted supply of fresh, 
tender Beets all season. 
These collections include: 
Burpee’s Extra Early, 
Burpee’s Red Ball and 
Burpee’s Columbia. 
7035 3 Pkts. (1 of each, 
value 30)*) for 
7036 3 Ozs. (1 of each, 
value 60)*) for ^ 
206 
Crosby’s 
Egyptian 
Burpee’s 
I mprooed 
Blood Beet 
128 Burpee’s 
Improved Blood Q 
Very early, maturing a few days 
after Burpee’s Extra Early; the 
large globe-shaped roots, 3 to 
4 in. across, are round but 
sometimes deeper than their 
diameter.' The flesh is a 
beautiful dark red color oc¬ 
casionally zoned. Though 
ft'it is a quicker grower, the 
^ roots will keep a long time 
in storage. A splendid vari- 
I ety for the home garden and 
for market gardeners. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 
4 ozs. 30^; 1/2 Ib. 50d; 
lb. SSfii 2 lbs. $1.55; 
5 lbs. $3.60. 
Spinach Beet 
Grown for its tops for use as 
“greens.” See Swiss Chard, 
page 133. 
114 Good for All 
Equally good for table, canning or pick¬ 
ling. Reaches 3 in. when fully grown, but 
is best for canning when about in. in 
diameter. Roots smooth, globe-shaped, and 
very even in color, shape and size. .Always 
deep crimson without any white zones. Tops 
short. Heavy yielder and early maturing. 
Pkt. 10)^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45^; V 2 lb. 70fi; 
Ib. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
Detroit 
Darl^ Red 
111 Crosby’s Egyptian Q 
Widely grown for an early supply for the 
table or market. The roots are nearly 
round, being flattened on top and 3 in. 
in diameter. The skin is dark red 
and the flesh is a shade or two 
lighter with still lighter zones. 
Of finest quality, being sweet, 
tender, smooth and early. The 
tops are medium size, which, to¬ 
gether with small, slender tap¬ 
roots, make this beet v'aluable 
to market growers for bunching. 
Pkt. 10)^; oz. 15)^; 4 ozs. 35e; 
1/2 lb. 60)!;; lb. 90^; 2 lbs. $1.60; 
5 lbs. $3.80. 
120 Winter Keeper 
A “Long Season” Beet wliich re¬ 
mains solid and tender all summer 
and also when stored for winter. 
Claims are made that it is one of the 
finest Beets ever grown. As the half- 
long shaped roots grow slowly, it 
should be used as a late Beet, and you 
will find the Winter Keeper firm and 
sweet when most others are past their 
prime. Color rich red without zones. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 20)f; 4 ozs. 50^; 
1/2 lb. 75^; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 
5 lbs. $5.50. 
MANGELS and 
SUGAR BEETS 
Plant liberally for winter feeding 
of your stock. 5 lbs. per acre in 
drills; 15 to 20 lbs. per acre broad¬ 
cast. 
151 Mammoth Prize Long Red 
Largest and heaviest cropping 
Mangel. Red skin; white flesli 
veined pink. .Always satisfactory. 
147 Golden Tankard Smooth 
yellow-skin Mangel. Oval-shaped, 
broad shoulder. Flesh is orange- 
yellow. Heavy cropi)er. A favorite. 
145 Giant Half Sugar Rose 
Broad, wedge-shaped Sugar Beet. 
Skin, bright rose and white; white 
flesh. Highly nutritious. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 5d; oz. IO 0 ; 
4 ozs. 25^; lb. 35^; Ib. 60^; 
2 lbs. $1.10; 5 lbs. $2.40. 
139 Danish Improved Thick, 
ov’al-shaped Sugar Beet; skin 
shaded pink. Pkt. 5^; oz. lOc; 
4 ozs. 25^; *2 40d; Ib. 65e; 
2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
W. Atlee Burpee Co. 
