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•PETER HEN DERSON ft. CO.. NEW YORK- 
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Bctleraga. 
EDMAND'S. While not strictly a first early Beet it follows very 
closely and is tho most uniform of all Turnip Beets, with very 
small tops and short foliage of a rich red. The roots are hand¬ 
some and round, very smooth, of good marketable size, and for 
table use no variety can excel it in line quality. The skin is 
deep blood-red; the flesh also is dark red and exceedingly sweet 
and tender. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 34 lb., 60c. lb. 
DEWING’S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP. An improved 
variety of tho Early Blood Turnip, of deep blood-red color, fine 
form and flavor; an excellent market sort. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 
10 c. oz., 20c. 34 lb., 60c. lb. 
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD-RED. An excellent late variety; a 
great improvement on tho common Long Blood. (See cut.) 5c. 
pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 34 lb., 55c. lb. 
HENDERSON’S HALF LONG. Its shape and general appear¬ 
ance and grand color are unapproachable. The top is medium in 
size and of a very rich glossy crimson. Tho bulb is three inches 
in diameter at shoulder, tapering in pear-shaped form to the 
slender root, and is entirely free from roughness. No more 
brilliant color can be desired than is shown on slicing this variety. 
It is extremely tender and free from woody fibre or tough stringi- 
noss, and of peerless quality. (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 
35c. 34 lb., $1.00 lb. 
• 1 oz. to 50 ft. of drill; 5 to 6 lbs. to the acre in drills. 
The soil which is best suited is that which is rather light and thoroughly enriched with manure. 
For an early supply sow in spring, as soon as the ground becomes fit to work, in drills about one foot 
apart and two inches deep. For main crop sow the first week in May, and for winter use sow in June. 
ELECTRIC. (See Novelties , page 10.) 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 35c. 34 lb., SI.00 lb. 
EGYPTIAN TURNIP. A standard sort, being from ten to twelve days earlier than the 
old Blood Turnip. The roots are large in size, and of a rich, deep crimson color. From 
the smallness of tho tops of the Egyptian at least one-fourth more can be grown on the 
same space than any other variety. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 34 lb., 60c. lb. 
IMPROVED ARLINGTON. Of medium size and a dark rich blood-red color. One of the 
strongest points in favor of this variety is the fact that it does not get bitter and stringy 
when it is a little old, as is the case with many other varieties, but is sweet and tender at 
all times. Its grand quality, uniform shape and beautiful color leave nothing to bo 
desired in this grand Beet. 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 25c. 34 lb., 70c. lb. 
ECLIPSE. This variety is a great acquisition, has become exceedingly popular, and is one 
of the best early sorts. It possesses all the qualities requisite in a first-class Beet, and is 
of a uniform globular shape. The roots are a bright glossy red, fine grained and delicious, 
with none of that earthy ilavor so objectionable in many varieties. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 
10 c. oz., 20c. 34 lb-, 60c. lb. 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. A well-known standard early variety, following the above in 
oarliness; it is of a rich, deep blood-red color, and of excellent quality. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 
20c. 34 lb., 55c. lb. 
~ . SWISS CHARD, SILVER OR SEA-KALE BEET. This 
variety is grown for its leaves onlj-; tho middle of tho leaf is 
cooked and served like Asparagus ; the other portions of the leaf 
are used like Spinach. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 34 lb., 60c. lb. 
BASTIAN’S BLOOD TURNIP. A good second early variety 
closely following Egyptian and Eclipse. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 
34 lb., 55c. lb. 
Lentz. An extra-early Turnip Beet with a very small top, pro¬ 
ducing a crop in six weeks from time of planting. It keeps well 
and is productive. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 34 lb., 65c. lb. 
Early Yellow Turnip. Similar to the Blood Turnip, but differing 
in color; flesh yellow. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 34 lb-, 60c. lb. 
Brazilian Variegated. Beautiful for garnishing and garden deco¬ 
ration, the stems and veins being richly colored with crimson, 
yellow and white. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 34 lb., 75c. lb. 
Early Flat Bassano. Flesh white circled with pink; very sweet 
and delicate in ilavor. Chiefly valuable for its earliness. 5c. 
pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. )4 lb., 55c. lb. 
BEET. Sugar and Mangel. (Sec Farm Seed Department, page 67.) 
For a fuller description of Mangels and Sugar Beets, also Grasses, 
Forage Plants, etc., we refer you to our American Farmers’ Manual, 
sent free on application. 
