Crosby’s Egyptian Beets 
BEETS 
Beets may be planted any time of the year and at intervals 
of 2 or 3 weeks. A rich sandy loam is most favorable. Sow 
seed about 1 inch deep in rows 18 inches apart and when well 
established thin the plants to stand 3 or 4 inches apart. One 
ounce will sow 50 feet of row. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN—Extremely early and of fine qual¬ 
ity. More globe-shaped than Extra Early Egyptians and 
of a rich vermilion color; is sweet and tender. The most 
popular variety. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; *4 11>«» 45c; 14 15., 75c; 
lb., $1.25. 
DETROIT DARK RED—An early globe-shaped variety; 
skin blood red and flesh rich red. Tops small and green. 
One of the best table varieties and of handsome appear¬ 
ance. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; y A lb., 45c; 14 15., 75c; lb., $1.35. 
EARLY WONDER — Globe-shaped and very uniform in 
size, skin smooth. Flesh deep blood-red and extremely 
tender. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 45c; y 2 lb., 75c; lb., $1.25. 
IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP—A selected strain of Early 
Blood Turnip Beet. Flesh is blood red and of excellent 
quality; remains in good condition for a long time; tops 
are green. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 15., 40c; y 2 lb., 65c; 
lb., $1.10. 
Hallawell’s 
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SWISS CHARD 
Used for greens; the leaf stalks are cooked as Asparagus. 
IMPROVED SILVER—Large green leaves with white mid¬ 
rib. Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 lb., 35c; y 2 lb., 60c; lb., $1.00. 
GIANT LUCULLUS — Large crumpled leaves with thick 
light-colored mid-ribs which are delicious when cooked 
and served like Asparagus, while the leafy parts make 
excellent “greens.” Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c; 14 15., 35c; y 2 lb., 
60c; lb., $1.00. 
BROCCOLI 
Broccoli is a very late hardy Cauliflower. Sow the seed 
y 2 inch deep and transplant to rows 2J4 feet apart and l l / 2 
feet apart in the row. Cultivate the same as Cabbage. 
CALIFORNIA WONDER—A vigorous long leaved plant 
with heavy mid-ribs, is intermediate in type between the 
true Cauliflower and the Broccoli. Usually heads in Jan¬ 
uary, but season can be varied by planting at different 
dates. Pkt., 10c; 14 oz -, 60c; V2 oz -> $1-10; oz., $2.00. 
ITALIAN GREEN SPROUTING — The heads or curds 
branch and are broken off and cooked like Asparagus. 
Pkt., 10c; y 2 oz., 25c; oz., 40c; 14 15., $1.15; lb., $3.25. 
LATE PEARL—Plants short stemmed, compact; with me¬ 
dium green leaves; head very white and well protected. 
Pkt., 10c; 14 oz -» 60°, y 2 oz., $1.10; oz., $2.00. 
ST. VALENTINE—Heads are large, solid white and well 
protected with large leaves. Matures early in March. Pkt., 
10c; 14 oz -> 60c; y 2 oz., $1.10; oz., $2.00. 
Italian Green Sprouting Broccoli 
