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TABLE BEETS 
Culture ^ 0Z ' seed *° ^'^ oo1 ' row /' 2 t0 15 lbs. per acre. Sow 
V'Uiiure seed in 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. 
Dpfrnif HarL- Pzsrl 52 to 55 days. This is the outstanding sort 
diK l\eu f or home or mar k e 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) C/4 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
Early 
Blood Turnip Bdib ' e ^0 da V s - ^ 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) 
(V4 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
Earlv Crncfw 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) 
(V4 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
Flat Fnvntian 50 to 55 days. The best for forcing. De- 
d Egyptian 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) (i/ 4 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
Edible 50 to 55 days. Desirable home and mar¬ 
ket 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) (i/4 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.25) postpaid. 
Early Wonder 
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STOCK BEETS 
Culture Seed sbcxdd be 1 inch apart in rows 2 V 2 feet apart, and 
Vulture coverec j to a depth of 1 V 2 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. 
Cn\Aan TsnbirA Roots large and almost cylindrical, narrow at 
V30iaen I anKara 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 Sugar Rose 
A distinct type of Sugar Beet producing roots 
of giant 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 n . j A most popular Mangel producing roots 15 
Long Red Mangel t0 18 inches , ong 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. 
1 x 1 U/m-rlflkan This is the most desirable for sugar manu¬ 
al®*" YVanZieDen f ac t ure/ a | s0 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. 
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SWISS CHARD 
Culture ^ 02 ' seed ^ ^ eet ' B incbes apart in rows 18 
u c 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 Rihhprl Whif-P Best for table use and a,s0 used for 
Large ixiDDea wnire pou , try 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) (!4 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.10) 
postpaid. 
Lucullus 50 to 55 days. Leaves grow to a height of about 24 
uv.uiiud i nc hes, 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) (V4 lb. 40c) (lb. $1.10) postpaid. 
White Swiss Chard 
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Aggeler^Musser Seed Co. 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 
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