THOMAS J. GREY CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE 
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Beets 
One ounce will sow 60 feet of drill; 6 to 6 lbs. an acre. 
Sow In drills from April until July, 16 inches apart and 
about 1 inch deep; thin the plants about 3 inches apart. 
■ The Turnip rooted are the best. 
Crimson Globe. Early, of globe shape, and rich, deep crim¬ 
son flesh. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c. % lb. 50c, lb. $1.25. 
Crosby’s Egyptian Selected (Arlington Strain), One of the 
earliest dark-leaved varieties; flne quality. Pkt. 15c, oz. 
50c. H lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. One of the earliest dark red varieties; 
flne quality. Very popular among market gardeners. Pkt. 
10c, oz: 2Sc, % lb. 75c. 
Detroit Dark Red. Round and smooth, deep red, very tender. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c. 
Dewing’s Blood Turnip. Of fine form and flavor; deep red. 
A desirable variety. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c; lb. $1.25 
Grey’s Prize Long Bed Brussels Sprouts 
Mangel Wurzel 
Early Wonder. The most perfect model of an extra early 
round Beet. The flesh is deep blood-red crimson. It 
is an ideal all season Beet. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, ^ lb. 75c, 
lb. $2.00. 
Edmand’s. Deep blood-red color, round and smooth, excel¬ 
lent quality; highly recommended. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 
% lb. 50c, lb. $1.25. 
Grey’s Blood Turnip. One of the very best strains for mar¬ 
ket gardeners; small top. round, handsome and very dark 
red, Pkt. 15c, oz. 60c, % lb. $1.50, lb. $4.00. 
Perpetual, or Spinach Beet. This variety will give a 
constant supply of Spinach throughout the season. Pkt, 
10c, oz, 25c, % lb. 75c. 
Swiss Chard. The leaves are used as Spinach, and the 
midrib of the leaf, cooked and served up like Asparagus, 
is delicious, Pkt. 10c, oz. 26c, ^ lb. 75c. 
Swiss Chard, Fordhook Giant. A superior variety of 
Chard with dark green, crumpled leaves. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
26c, % lb. 76c. 
Swiss Chard, Lucullus. A tall-growing variety, crinkled 
leaves, tender and of fine flavor. Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, >4 
lb. 76 c. 
Brussels Sprouts 
One ounce will produce 2000 plants. 
Cultivated for the small heads that grow from the main 
stem; these small heads are Arm and compact, like iittle 
Cabbages, and are considered a great delicacy by many 
people. Cultivate the same as Cabbage or Cauliflower. 
Debbie’s Exhibition. Grows tall; is of good quality and 
very productive. Pkt. 26c, oz. $1.26. 
Improved Dwarf French, Tender and of flne flavor. Pkt. 
10c, oz. 60c. 
Long Island Improved. Very compact heads, productive. 
Pkt. 25c, oz. $1.25. 
Early 
Wonder 
Beet 
Sugar Beet and Mangel Wurzel 
Sow in April or May, using 6 to 8 lbs. of seed to the acre. 
Danish Sludstrup. Very high yielder. Roots long, oval, 
orange colored; flesh white with faint yellow tinge. 
Oz. 10c, % lb. 26c, lb. 76c. 
Grey’s Prize Long Red Mangel Wurzel. The most largely 
grown of the Mangels; roots attain an enormous size, 
producing 30 to 60 tons to the acre; quality superior, the 
best for deep soil. Oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $1.60. 
Golden Tankard Mangel Wurzel. The flesh is bright golden 
yellow; very large, and will produce more Mangels to the 
acre than any other variety; excellent for feeding stock. 
Oz. 10c. % lb. 25c, lb. 75c. 
Giant Yellow Intermediate Mangel Wurzel. A very large 
yellow sort, of good quality, and produced in great abund¬ 
ance. Oz. 10c, % lb. 26c, lb. 76c. 
Lane’s Improved Sugar Beet. Large, hardy, productive and 
excellent quality. Oz. 10c, % lb. 26c, lb. 76c. 
Norbiton Giant Mangel Wurzel. Long red. A valuable 
variety for deep soil; very productive. Oz. 10c, % lb. 26c, 
lb. 76c. 
Bed Globe. Similar to Yellow Globe except in color. Oz. 
10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 76a 
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NOTICE. We are pleased at all times to quote 
prices on special grass mixtures, and for those 
wishing mixtures of their own formula, we will 
either ship the varieties separate, or mix them to 
the customer’s instruction. See Pages 63-64-65. 
