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OUR CABBAGE PLANTS ARE THE BEST 
UNION SEED & FUEL CO. 
BEET — Table Beets 
CULTURE—Beets require a deep, rich, mellow soil, and 
may be sown from early spring to commencement of summer. 
Drop about 1 inch deep in drills 12 to 18 inches apart. One 
ounce to 60 feet of drill; 6 to 8 lbs. to the acre. 
Extra Early Egyptian. An extra early turnip shaped variety; 
has small tops and grows quickly. The flesh is in alternate 
rings of white and deep red. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. 90c. 
Early Blood Red Turnip Beet. Here we have the old standby, 
the turnip beet, with its dark color, well known to so many 
homesteads. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. 90c. 
Eclipse. It is nearly as early as Egyptian and more desirable, 
owing to its globe shape, great smoothness and regularity, 
having a small top; very sweet, fine and dark blood color. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
Burpee’s Early Red Ball Beets. Uniform globe shaped, deep 
color flesh and fine sweet flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; 
1 lb. $1.25. 
OTHER STANDARD VARIETIES 
Detroit Dark Red. Extremely popular for market and can¬ 
ning. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; y± lb. 35c; lb. 90c. 
Half Long Beet. Yields more than the turnip rooted varieties. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; X A lb. 35c; lb. 90c. 
Early Wonder. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 35c; lb. 90c. 
Market Gardener. A standard variety suited for table use. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; 14 lb. 35c; lb. 90c. 
STOCK BEETS 
MANGEL WURZEL FOR STOCK FEEDING 
CULTURE—They require a soil plowed deeper and the drills farther apart than garden 
beets. Sow in April or beginning of May in drills from 2 to 3 feet apart, and when 4 or 5 
inches high thin to 12 to 18 inches in the rows. 
Golden Tankard Mangel Wurzel. This is undoubtedly one of the most prolific varieties to 
grow for stock, as it is an enormous cropper, and is said to be one of the most nutritious 
mangels in cultivation. Color, bright yellow. Postpaid, lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25; 10 lbs. $4.00; 
20 lbs. $7.75. 
Mammoth Long Red Mangel Wurzel. This is a particularly fine mangel, growing from one- 
half to two-thirds above ground. The roots attain enormous size; smooth and regular in 
shape. Postpaid, lb. 50c; 5 lbs. $2.25; 10 lbs. $4.00; 20 lbs. $7.75. 
Giant Feeding Sugar Beet or Half Sugar Mangel Wurzel. This new sugar beet gives nearly 
as large of easily grown and harvested roots as a crop of mangels, besides being much more 
succulent than the ordinary sugar beet. It grows well above ground and is easily pulled. 
Under same cultivation will yield twice more than regular sugar beets. Postpaid, lb. 50c; 
5 lbs. $2.25; 10 lbs. $4.00; 20 lbs. $7.75. 
Klein Wanzeleben Sugar. The most popular varieties for sugar factories. The sugar content 
depends on intelligent care and development on the part of the seed grower. It is wedge 
shaped, wide at the top and tapering gradually to a long tail. This variety is most planted 
by sugar factories as it has a high sugar content; MAKES GOOD FOOD FOR CATTLE. 
Pkt. 5c; % lb. 20c; lb. 50c; postpaid, 10 lbs. $4.00; 20 lbs. $7.75. 
BROCCOLI 
Mammoth Long Red Mangel 
CULTURE—Sow early in the spring, transplant and cultivate the same as cabbage. The 
broccoli is a species of cauliflower, but more hardy and closer grained; does best in cool, 
moist climate. They will produce heads in October and November, and should any plant not 
be forward enough for use before frost, let them be removed to a light cellar, where they will 
head during the winter. 
St. Valentine. This new strain is a sure header of immense size; heads extra early, pure 
white, and remains in good condition longer than any other variety. Try this and compare 
with best cauliflower. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 40c. 
Purple Cape. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c. 
CABBAGE 
Early, Midsummer and Late 
CULTURE—For early cabbages sow the seed in a hot bed 
in March and April, covering the seed from % to % inch deep, 
and when big enough, transplant to another bed. As soon as 
the ground is in good condition, transplant outside in rows 2 
feet apart and 15 to 18 inches in the row. The soil should be 
mellow, rich and well drained. For late crops, the seed can be 
sown in a cold frame, or even in the open ground, and then 
transplanted in rows 3 feet one way and 2 feet the other, so 
as to be able to work with a horse and cultivator. One ounce 
of saltpeter dissolved in one gallon of water sprinkled over 
the cabbages will destroy the green worm. The liquid being 
