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SWISS CHARD BEET 
The term “Chard” is applied to the edible mid-rib of the leaf of certain plants of the 
Carduus family, hence Swiss Chard is a Beet with the heavily-ribbed leaves developed 
instead of the root. 
It is used either as greens, or, where the rib of the leaf only is used, in the same manner 
as Asparagus. In either way it is a delicious vegetable, and can be grown with the greatest 
ease. The outer leaves should either be cut close to the base of the plant, or pulled off 
while still young in an outward and downward direction. It is held in great esteem by all 
Europeans, particularly the Germans and Italians, and is rapidly becoming popular in 
America. It is cooked and eaten the same as Spinach, and may be used continuously 
from June until frost. 
Smooth-leaved Swiss Chard. This is the variety we have sold continuously for many 
years. It yields an abundant supply of delicious greens and should be in every garden. 
It is the one vegetable that is alwavs ready for use. ( See cut.) Price, 5c. pkt., 15c. oz., 
40c. H lb., $1.25 lb. 
BROCCOLI 
White Cape. Medium-sized, creamy-white heads, similar but inferior to Cauliflower, 
though hardaer. Price, 15c. pkt., 60c. oz., $2.00 J4 lb. 
CARDOON 
Large Spanish. Large, broad-leaved plants, chiefly used as a winter vegetable. The 
blanched stalks and broad ribs of the inner leaves when properly cooked are tender and 
of an agreeable flavor. Price, 10c. pkt., 35c. oz., $1.00 lb., $3.50 lb. 
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TABLE BEETS—Continued 
DETROIT DARK RED BEET 
Probably the best of the larger sorts. It succeeds equally well at all sea¬ 
sons, and is one of the best to sow in early spring, to succeed the 
early and medium crop sorts. It may be sown about Aug. 1st (m this 
vicinity) for a crop to store for winter. The flesh is.solid, always ten¬ 
der, of good flavor, and excellent color. ( See cut.) Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. 
oz., 55c. l /i lb., $2.00 lb. 
ECLIPSE BEET 
Exceedingly popular, and one of the best early varieties; of uniform 
globular shape; flesh bright, glossy-red, fine grained, and unusually 
tender and sweet. Price, 5c. pkt., 20c. oz., 55c. lb.j $2.00 lb. 
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HENDERSON'S 
HALFTONG BEET 
Those who desire extremely dark color, should surely plant Henderson’s 
Half-long. Both flesh and leaves are intensely dark crimson in color. It 
is a late variety, and particularly valuable to store for winter use. It is of great 
value for slicing or for pickling, in which condition the color is most striking. The 
flavor is rich and sweet, and the flesh is tender at all stages of growth. This variety is 
rather slow growing and therefore should be sown in this » 
vicinity not later than the first week in July. (See cut.) V 1 l0 h ™* n fi avor of Beets , they should be 
Price, 10c. pkt., 20c. oz., 55c. M lb., $2.00 lb. ihe The 
varieties to which we give extra space 
are so well bred , that both tops and 
roots may be removed without cut¬ 
ting into the bulb , thus effectually 
preserving both form and fiavor. 
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