AsM 
TABLE BEETS 
Culture 1 oz ' seed 100-foot row; 8 to 15 lbs. per acre. Sow 
wllirure seec j j n rows 12 to 18 inches apart, covering the seed to 
a depth of 1 inch. Thin from 2 to 4 inches apart. Beets are best 
when gathered quite young, about 2 inches in diameter. For spring 
crop plant during February and March and for fall crop plant in Aug¬ 
ust and September. A sandy loam is preferable, however, beets will 
succeed in most soils if properly fertilized and cultivated. 
Detroit Dark ReH 52 55 ^ ays ' This is the outstanding sort 
ureiiOli UdiK IxcU f or (-, ome or marke t garden, canners, ship¬ 
pers. Tops are uniform, medium dark green, slender and erect. Roots 
globe shaped, symmetrical, dark blood red with small tap root. The 
zones are inconspicuous, therefore the interior resembles a solid wall 
of deep blood red. Retains its quality until full grown. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) (14 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
Early 
Blood Turnip ® da V s - A medium early variety 
suitable for either home or market gar¬ 
den. Roots smooth. Tops medium but somewhat coarse. Flesh deep 
red with purplish red zones. Crisp and tender. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(14 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
Early Crosby 
50 to 55 days. A splendid home or market garden 
sort' Tops medium with small collar. Roots flat¬ 
tened globe shape. Has small tap root. The flesh is deep purplish red 
with zones of a lighter shade. Crisp and tender. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(14 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
Farlu Flap Fnvnfian 50 to 55 days. The best for forcing. De- 
car, 7 r,dr c yyP l,an sirable for home and market garden where 
earliness is desired. Tops medium and upright, roots flattened with 
long slender tap root. Flesh bright red with lighter zones. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) (14 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
Early 
W H Edible 50 to 55 days. Desirable home and mar- 
WOnaer ke f. garden sort. Tops medium, small, erect with 
small collar or crown. Roots flattened globe with small tap root. Color 
purplish red with zones of lighter hue. Tender and of good quality. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
AsM 
STOCK BEETS 
fnlfurp should be 1 inch apart in rows 2’/2 feet apart, and 
VrfUliUre coverec j f 0 a depth of 1 Vz inches. Thin to 10 inches 
when about 3 inches high. It requires 8 lbs. of Mangel or 10 lbs. of 
Sugar Beets to plant an acre. Stock Beets are a valuable food used 
in conjunction with other feeds for milk cows, hogs, poultry. 
Pi-kMon TanL-ar/4 Roots large and almost cylindrical, narrow at 
V30luen I dlHidrU both ends, light gray above and deep orange 
below the ground. Flesh yellow with white zones. (Pkt. 10c) (lb. 75c) 
(10 lbs. $7.50) postpaid. 
Half ^unar Rncp A distinct type of Sugar Beet producing roots 
nair jugal 05e 0 f gj an t- size, long oval tapering smooth. 
Grows half out of the ground. Flesh is white with high sugar con¬ 
tent, consequently is high in food value. Excellent for fattening hogs. 
(Pkt. 10c) (lb. 75c) (10 lbs. $7.50) postpaid. 
I nnn Rnrl Mannnl A most P°P ular Mangel producing roots 15 
Long nea wangei t0 18 jnches bng and 6 inches thick Has 
a heavy shoulder. Grows half out of the ground and is easily har¬ 
vested. Color light red, flesh white with rose tinge. (Pkt. 10c) 
(lb. 75c) (10 lbs. $7.50) postpaid. 
If lain This is the most desirable for sugar manu- 
Iviein YYanzieDen f ac t ure( a | so valuable for stock feed. Roots 
are medium large with thick shoulder. 12 to 15 inches long and about 
4 inches at shoulder. Skin gray white; good keeper. (Pkt. 10c) 
(lb. 75c) (10 lbs. $7.50) postpaid. 
AeM 
SWISS CHARD 
Culture ? ° 2 - seed 50 feet; thin to 8 inches apart in rows 18 
inches apart. Grown for greens, the large outer leaves 
being picked from time to time. Planted early in the spring the 
plants will have a long bearing season. The soil requirements and 
culture are the same as for beets. The broad white mid rib as well 
as the leafy portion is a highly esteemed table vegetable and is used as 
a substitute for spinach. Chard is also excellent for chickens. 
Lamp RihKprl Wliifp Best for table use and a,so used for 
Large MDDea wnire poultry The leaves are sm00th( dark 
green. Has large white mid rib that can be served as asparagus and 
is also used for pickling. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.10) 
postpaid. 
Lucullus “T* t0 ^5 days- Leaves grow to a height of about 24 
^uv-uiiua inches, are large, upright. The mid rib or center stem 
is large and light green. The mid rib can be trimmed and cooked 
as asparagus. The leaf part is cooked like spinach. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) (14 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.10) postpaid. 
White Swiss Chard 
Aggeler e/Musser Seed Co. 
LOS ANCELF.S, CALIFORNIA 
