TABLE BEETS 
Sow seeds as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. For a con¬ 
tinuous supply make sowings 3 to 4 weeks apart up to the end of July. Sow 
seed in rows to 2 ft. apart and cover 1 in. deep. Thin plants to stand 
3 to 4 in. apart in the row. The later sowings will produce the best Beets for 
winter storing. Gather the roots with the approach of cold weather and 
keep in a cool cellar, packing them in slightly moist earth until ready to 
use. Beet tops are used quite extensively for “greens.” One pkt. of 
seed will sow 25 ft. of row, one oz. for 100 ft.; 4 to 6 lbs. for an acre. 
Spinach Beet is grown for its tops for use as “greens” and replaces 
Spinach during the hot weather. We list several varieties under 
the name of Swiss Chard on page 149. 
121 Burpee’s Red Ball O 
55 days. Early Beet which is remarkable for its uni¬ 
form shape, deep colored flesh, and fine sweet flavor. 
The roots are perfectly globe-shaped, growing to 3 in. 
in diameter and having a smooth, deep red skin. The 
flesh is also extremely dark red, free from woody fiber, 
and very tasty. May be used while still quite young or 
left to reach full size. The quality is always the finest. 
Desirable for home or market. The strong point of Red 
Ball is its intense dark red color, which makes it so attractive 
on the table and which fits it for canning at home or on a 
commercial scale. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; 4ozs. 50^; V 2 lb. 75^; 
lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
Burpee’s Red Ball Beet 
128 Burpee's Improved Blood O 
60 days. The large roots, 3 to 4 in. across, are round but sometimes deeper 
than their diameter. The flesh is a beautiful dark red color occasionally 
zoned. Though it is a quick grower, the roots will keep a long' time in 
storage. A splendid variety for the home garden «,nd for market garden¬ 
ers; it is dependable in every way. Pkt. lOd; oz. 15(z‘; 
4 ozs. ZHi Vz lb. 55^; lb. SOjzf; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
127 BrSVO days. One of the darkest red Beets ever 
grown. Smooth, perfectly globular roots with 
small tap-roots, uniform iu size and shape. The refinement of 
Bravo will delight the home gardener and profit the market 
grower who aims to please a discriminating trade. The tops are 
small. Fine quality. Pkt. 15^; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 50^; Vz lb. 80^; 
lb. $1.35; 2 lbs. $2.50; 5 lbs. $5.95. 
59 days. Striking, fast growing 
and therefore quicker in reaching 
a marketable size than any other variety. The flesh is deep dark red 
all the way through without any zoning. The perfectly globe-shaped 
roots are smooth, of uniform shape and size, with slender tap-roots. 
Tops are medium size and just right for bunching. The flesh is tender, 
fine grained, exceptionally sweet, the dark red color well retained 
when the beets are cooked. Quality is always the finest. Pkt. 15(i; 
oz 20^; 4 ozs. SOfii Vz lb. 75^; lb. $1.30; 2 lbs. $2.40; 5 lbs. $5.70. 
116 
Ohio Canner 
Burpee’s 
I ntprooed 
Blood Beet 
55 days. Selection made by 
Ohio Agricultural Experiment 
St :ion 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. Always sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 45«f; Vz lb. 70«^; 
lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
110 Wa Alice Burpee Co. 
Crimson King 
110 Crimson KingO 
60 days. Of good size, with very small tap-roots, globular, perfectly 
smooth, and of handsome appearance. The color is a beautiful deep 
blood-red throughout. The tops are medium in size. A fancy home 
garden or market Beet. Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 45?!; 1/2 lb. 70?!; 
lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
Good Foi* All 55 days. Fine for table, canning or 
pickling. Reaches 3 in. when fully grown, 
but is best for canning when about 1 ^ in. in diameter. Roots smooth, 
globe-shaped, and very even in color, shape and size. Always deep crim¬ 
son without any white zones. Tops short. Heavy yielder. Pkt. 10s!; 
oz. 15?!; 4 ozs. 45?!; 1/2 lb. 70?!; lb. $1.15; 2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05 
Special Offers of Three Excellent Beets 
Burpee's Extra Early, Red Ball, and Columbia. 
7035 3 Pkts. (1 of each, value 30?^) for 200 
7036 3 0zs.(l of each, value 60?f) for 35^ 
