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CULTURE. Beets may be grown in any good soil, but they do best in rich sandy loam. 
Sow the seeds any time from February to October, one-half inch deep in well prepared 
moist soil, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart. Drill 6 pounds of seed to an acre. When the 
beets are 3 or 4 inches high, thin them out 1 inch apart. Irrigate about every two weeks 
unless the nature of the soil is such that more frequent irrigation is necessary. Mulch the 
soil after each irrigation. Beets are ready for use in ten weeks, and retains its prime 
condition for another ten weeks. 
DETROIT DARK RED. The best sort for home or market gardener and for canning pur¬ 
poses. Roots globe shaped, of medium size. 1 oz. 15c; Vi lb. 25c; I lb. 60c; 10 lbs. $5.50, 
postpaid. 
Detroit Dark Red 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN. Favorite for the first market. Roots a flattened globe shape. 1 oz. 
15c; Vi lb. 25c; 1 lb. 60c; 10 lbs. $5.50, postpaid. 
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