BEET. 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP. A well-known standard early variety, 
foUowing'Eelipae in earliness; it is of a rich, deep blood-red 
color and of excellent quality. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., ‘20c. W lb., 45c. lb. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN. A superior strain of the well-known 
Egyptian, of handsome form, good size, flue quality, deep blood 
| color and quick, rapid growth. Is preferred to Egyptian or 
Eclipse. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. V lb., 60c. lb. 
DEWING’S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP. An improved 
variety of the Early Blood Turnip, of deep blood-red color, One 
form and flavor; an excellent market sort. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 
10c. oz., 20c. V 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. The bulb is throe Inches 
in diameter at shoulder', tapering in pear-shaped form to the 
slender root, and is entirely free from roughness. No more bril¬ 
liant color can be desired than is shown on slicing this variety. 
It is extremely tender and free from woody fibre or tough stringi¬ 
ness, and of peerless quality. (See cut.) 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 30c. 
34 lb., 75c. lb. 
Continued. Egyptian turnip, a standard 
_! sort, being from ten to twelve days ear- 
lierthan the old Bloo.d Turnip. The roots are large in size, 
and of a rich, deep crimson color. From the smallness of 
the 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., 55c. lb. 
IMFROVED 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 be 
desired in this grand Beet. 10c. pkt., 15c. oz., 25c. 14 lb., 60c. 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 flavor so objectionable in many varieties. (See cut.) 5c. pkt., 
10c. oz., 20c. i£lb„ 55c. lb. 
DETROIT DARK RED. It has proven to be very valuable because of its wonderful uni¬ 
formity in character. It is medium in size, always smooth and very free from small roots. 
The tops are about 18 inches in height and of most attractive color. The flesh is tender, 
fine-grained, and remains so, long after many sorts have becomo woody. It is admirable 
for early or late marketing. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 25c. 34 lb., 60c. lb. 
EDMAND’S. Whilenot strictly a first early Beet, it follows very closely and is the most uni¬ 
form of all Turnip Beets, with very small tops and short foliage of a rich red. The roots are 
handsome and round, very smooth, of good marketable size, and for table use no variety 
can excel it In fine 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., 55c. lb. 
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD-RED. An excellent late variety; a 
great improvement on the common Long Blood. (See cut.) 5c. 
pkt,., 10c. oz.. ‘20c. J4_lb., 45c. lb. 
SWISS CHARD, SILVER OR SEA-KALE BEET. (See page 
'660 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 34 11)., 50c. lb. 
BASTIAN’S BLOOD TURNIP. A good second early variety, 
closely following Egyptian and Eclipse. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 
34 lb., 50c. lb. 
Lentz. An extra early Turnip Beet with a very small top, produc¬ 
ing a crop in six weeks from time of planting. It keeps well and 
is productive. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. >4 lb., 50c. lb. 
Early Yellow Turnip. Similar to t he Blood Turnip, but differing 
in color; flesh yellow. 5c. pkt., 10c. oz., 20c. 34 lb., 60c. lb. 
Early Flat Bassano. Flesh white circled with pink; very sweet 
and delicate in flavor. Chiefly valuable for its oarliness. 5c. 
pkt.. 10c. oz., 20c. 14 lb., 45c. 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. 
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