115a Detroit Dark Red Beet, Short Top Q 
Crosby’s 
Egyptian 
Burpee’s 
Extra Early 
Detroit 
Darft Red 
55 days. Improved strain of Detroit Dark Red Beet with a shorter top, smaller 
and more spherical roots. The dark blood-red interior is very uniform in ml.ir, 
the zones being so inconspicuous that the flesh seems to be one solid b.ill 
of deep blood-red. Ideal for canners, market or home gardeners. 
Pkt. 10^; oz, ISfii 4 ozs. 45?f; 1/2 lb. 70^; lb. $1.15; 
2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
115 Detroit Dark Red, IVIedium Top 
55 days. An early maturing Beet of remarkable uniformity. 
Splendid for the home garden, market, shipping and canning. 
Perfectly round and of a deep red color. They reach 2K to 3 in. 
in size and have a s'mall collar and a thin tap-root. The flesh is 
very dark blood-red, showing hardly any zones. It is tender, fine 
grained, exceptionally sweet. Medium size foliage. Pkt. 10^; 
oz. 15$i; 4 ozs. 40^; lb. 60^; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
125 Boston Crosby or Early Wonder 
55 days. Choice selection from Crosby’s Egyptian. It is more 
globe-shaped, grows about 3 in. across, has a smaller top and a 
thinner tap-root. Very uniform, with deep red flesh and slightly 
lighter zones. A popular variety with all gardeners everywhere as its 
smooth skin and uniform shape commend it to everyone. Pkt. lOd; 
oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 40^; ^/^Ib. 60)zi; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
Ill Crosby’s Egyptian Q 
55 days. Widely grown for an early supply for the table or market. The 
roots are nearly round, being flattened on top and 3 in. in diameter. The 
skin is dark red and the flesh is a shade or two lighter, with still lighter 
zones. Of finest quality, being sweet, tender, smooth and early. 
The tops are medium size which, together with small, slender tap¬ 
roots, makes this beet valuable to market growers for bunching. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 35^; Vz lb. 55^; lb. 90^; 
2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
109 Extra Early Flat Egyptian 
50 days. Grown extensively by market gardeners to supply 
the early market. Roots are distinctly flattened and have a 
small top; flesh is dark purplish red zoned with a trifle lighter 
color. It is tender and sweet. Fully grown roots measure 2K in. 
in diameter. Pkt. lOfi; oz. ISfi; 4 ozs. 35^; Y 2 lb. 55^; 
lb. 90fi; 2 lbs. $1.60; 5 lbs. $3.80. 
120 Winter Keeper 
75 days. A “Long Season” Beet 
which remains solid and tender all 
summer and also when stored for winter. As the half-long shaped 
roots grow slowly, it should be used as a late Beet, and you will find the 
Winter Keeper firm and sweet when most others are past their prime. 
Color rich red without zones. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 50^; Vi lb. 75(f; 
lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
107 Burpee’s Extra Early Q 
55 days. Excellent early Beet with perfectly smooth, globe-shaped roots 
that are most regular in shape. Will grow to 3 irf. in diameter, but, as with 
all Beets, can be used when IK to 2 in. in diameter, which size they reach 
very quickly. Flesh is dark red and shows hardly any zones; presents a 
most appetizing appearance when served. Especially popular because of 
its particularly sweet and tasty flavor. Pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; 4 ozs. 50f^; 
Vi lb. 75^; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
117 ColUtTlbid 55 days. We consider this second-early or 
main-crop Beet one of the best. It is a great 
favorite; perfectly smooth. Turnip-shaped, grows 3 to 4 in. across, 
with a broad shoulder and tapering quickly to the lower portions; has 
small tap-roots. The skin is dark red and the attractive flesh is deep 
blood-red, slightly zoned; tender and of the richest flavor. Pkt. 10^; 
oz. 20)^; 4 ozs. SOfi} Vi ^b. 75^; lb. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
MANGELS and 
SUGAR BEETS 
Plant liberally for winter feeding of your 
stock. 5 lbs. per acre in drills; 15 to 20 lbs. 
per acre broadcast. 
151 Maminoth Prize Long Red 110 days. 
Largest and heaviest cropping Mangel. 
Red skin; white flesh veined pink. Always 
satisfactory. 
147 Golden Tankard 100 days. Smooth 
yellow-skin Mangel. Oval-shaped, broad 
shoulder. Flesh is orange-yellow. Heavy 
cropper. A favorite. 
145 Giant Half Sugar Rose 90 days. 
Broad, wedge-shaped Sugar Beet. Skin, 
bright rose and white; white flesh. Highly 
nutritious. 
Any of the above: Pkt. 5^; oz. lOfi; 
4 ozs. 25^; Vi lb. 35^; lb. 60^; 2 lbs. $1.10; 
5 lbs. $2.40. 
139 Danish Improved 90 days. Thick, 
oval-shaped Sugar Beet; skin shaded pink. 
Pkt. 10?!; oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 25^; lb. 40;;!; 
lb. 65«!; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
W. Atlee Burpee Co 
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