F OR Beets the soil should 
l>e rich, mellow, a n d 
deep. For early use, sow in a 
hotbed, and transplant, cutting 
off the outer leaves. For main 
crop, sow as early as the ground 
can be worked, in drills about one 
inch deep and the rows about 
fifteen or eighteen inches apart 
dropping the seeds about two 
inches apart, and pressing 
the soil firmly over them. 
When the young plants 
arc two to three inches 
high,thin to five or six 
inches. For winter 
use, the turnip varieties 
may be sown the first 
week in June, and in 
October the roots can be 
stored in a cellar, covering 
them with sand to prevent 
shriveling; or they may be kept 
in pits out of doors. One ounce to 
fifty feet of drill; five pounds to an acre. 
Packet, 5 cents ; oz., io cents ; lb., 25 cents ; lb., 70 cents; 
except when noted. 
Albani, or MarKet Garden. ab *3y k ; 
grown extensively by market gardeners for first early ; nearly globe-shaped, 
with small tap-root; skin smooth and attractive; flesh red and very fine¬ 
grained. Our seed is of our own growing, and we can recommend it as be¬ 
ing an unusually fine strain. It will pay our market-garden customers to 
give this variety a trial. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; y x lb., 25 cents; 
lb., 85 cents. 
^ A carefully selected strain of Egyptian, 
as early'as the original, hut larger, thicker, smoother, and of better quality. 
Flesh'decp blood-red. It is a rapid grower, attaining a usable size quicker 
than any other variety, and does not become woody with age. Packet, 
5 cents ; oz., 10 cents; y x lb., 25 cents; lb., 70 cents. 
Extra Early Egyptian Blood Turnip. A standard sort, ten to 
twelve days earlier than the old Blood Turnip; fine for forcing and for 
first early crop out of doors. Roots rich, dark crimson, with very' small 
tap roots; flesh dark blood-red, zoned with lighter shade; crisp, sweet and 
tender when young. 
Early Eclipse. This variety is exceedingly popular, and is one of the 
best early sorts. The tops are small, which admits of close planting. The 
roots are of a globular shape. Flesh fme-grained, very' sweet, crisp, and 
tender; dark red, zoned with a lighter shade. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 
10 cents ; y x lb., 25 cents ; lb., 70 cents. 
Arlington Favorite. A dark-leaved, early blood variety, closely follow¬ 
ing Eclipse in maturing, hut of much darker color and superior quality ; 
perfectly round. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 10 cents; y x lb., 25 cents - lb. 
70 cents. 
Ootroit Dark Red. Tops small and upright, admitting of 
close planting. Roots medium in size, globular or oval, and very- smooth ; 
skin a dark blood-red ; flesh deep bright red, zoned with a lighter shade! 
fine-grained, crisp, tender, and sweet, remaining so long after many' sorts 
become woody. This is certainly a market gardener’s Beet. Packet, 
5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; y x lb., 25 cents ; lb., 70 cents. 
Early Bassano. An early good turnip Beet, tender and juicy. Flesh 
white and rose. Grows to a good size. Sown late, it keeps well in winter 
Edmand’s Early Blood Turnip. A marU «. t gard( .„ er . s s[rain ! 
regular in shape, round, with very small tap-root; flesh a deep blood-red, 
sweet, and tender. Can be planted closely between rows, having very 
small top. 
8 
The Rochester 
Perfect globe-shaped. 
Brilliant Crimson. 
Smooth Skin. 
Rochester. 
A perfect Beet in all respects ; 
brilliant crimson in color, 
globe-shaped, with a very sniooth skin, and an ex¬ 
ceedingly small tap-root, fine-grained, sweet in flavor, 
and tender at all times. The foliage is very- small, 
admitting of close planting. A letter from a 
well-known horticulturist says, “ Your 
New Beet * Rochester ’ I consider better than Crosby’s Egyptian; early, 
good form, fine-grained, good quality’. A market gardener’s sort.” Packet, 
5 cents ; oz., 15 cents ; y x lb., 40 cents ; lb., $1.25. 
Bastian S Early Blood Turnip. Tops small; roots turnip¬ 
shaped; flesh tender, retaining its blood-red color when cooked. A good 
second early variety, closely following Egyptian and Eclipse. 
Dewing’s Improved Early Blood Turnip. Turnip-shaped, 
smooth, tender, and good. About ten days after Bassano. Packet, 
5 cents; oz., 10 cents ; y x lb., 25 cents ; lb., 70 cents. 
Hall-Long Blood Red. An entirely distinct variety, and the best 
for winter use. The roots arc symmetrical, somewhat pear-shaped, 
smooth and handsome ; flesh a rich dark red, crisp and tender, and very 
sweet, never becoming woody, and retaining its excellent quality longer 
than other sorts. 
Long Smooth Blood Red. Tops large, with good-sized long roots, 
tapering, and growing even with the surface; dark red; flesh very sweet 
and tender, remaining so when kept till spring. A popular winter sort. 
FOLIAGE BEETS 
SWISS CHARD — Used for Leaves and Leaf-Stalks only. 
Beck s Improved Sea Kale. A variety of Beet with tender leaves, 
popular for cooking as “greens;” if sown at the same time as the garden 
Beet it will he fit for greens much earlier. The middle of the leaf is cooked 
and served like Asparagus; the other portion arc used like Spinach. 
Pkt., 5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; y x lb., 25 cents ; lb., 80 cents. 
Large-Ribbed Scarlet Brazilian. Stems and veins a beautiful crim¬ 
son color; fine for garnishing. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 10 cts.; y x lb., 
30 cts.; lb., $1.00. 
Large-Ribbed Yellow Brazilian. Same as above, except in color, 
which is golden yellow. Packet, 5 cents ; oz., 10 cents ; y x lb., 30 cents; 
lb., $1.00. 
Large - Ribbed Silver. Packet, 5 cents; oz., 10 cents; y x lb., 
20 cents ; lb., 60 cents. 
BEETS 
