BEET 
Short Top Detroit 
Culture A rich, sandy loam will give best results with table 
beets. Sow the seed in the early spring in rows 12 to 14 inches 
apart and when about 2 inches high, thin to three inches apart. 
For winter use, sow from July first to August 10th. One ounce 
of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 6 to 8 pounds per acre. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN A standard early beet, as early as 
Early Wonder, but lacking the finer qualities of that variety 
as to smoothness, color and even maturity. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
M lb. 25c; lb. 70c. 
BOSTON CROSBY A superior early variety sim¬ 
ilar to Woodruff’s Early Wonder but slightly 
deeper in shape, and cuts a little darker red in¬ 
side. The top is medium. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 
34 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
WOODRUFF’S EARLY WONDER A standard 
early crop variety, flattened globe shape with a 
very small tap root, medium size top and a dark 
interior color. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 25c; 
lb. 85c. 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP A late or main crop variety with a 
large top and a turnip shaped root. Excellent for winter 
storage. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 70c. 
EXTRA EARLY FLAT EGYPTIAN About 10 days earlier than 
other early varieties, very dark inside color, small tops and 
flattened roots. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; ft lb. 25c; lb. 70c. 
ASGROW WONDER All-America Selections Gold 
Medal 1934. Extra early, maturing in about 
50 days. The roots are deepest red all thru, 
semi-flat with rounded bottom, large and smooth 
skinned. Fifteen inch tops for good bunching. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 85c. 
5c Per Pound Less in Lots of 5 Pounds or More 
EARLY RED CHIEF A new early beet of unusual 
merit, fast growing and yet dark red flesh. The 
shape is attractive, perfectly round instead of 
flattened as are most early sorts. The roots are 
smooth, of uniform shape and with small taproot. 
The tops are medium, not too small for bunch¬ 
ing. The market gardener will welcome this 
addition to the list of beets. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 
34 lb. 60c; lb. $2.00. 
SHORT TOP DETROIT A very special stock for 
main crop with an exceptionally dark interior color. 
The beet is a deep globe shape, smooth and has 
a small tap root. The top is small to medium. 
We highly recommend this variety if you want 
an extra dark red beet. It is extensively used by 
canners. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
DETROIT DARK RED A standard late variety 
with globe shaped roots and a dark interior color. 
The large top makes it desirable for greens. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
SPECIAL CROSBY EGYPTIAN An improved 
strain of the popular Crosby Egyptian, with more 
uniform shape, a larger top and fine dark interior 
color. A fine early beet for bunching. Pkt. 10c; 
oz. 15c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 90c. 
LONG SMOOTH BLOOD A late variety for winter use. The 
roots are 10 to 15 inches long and extra dark blood red inside. 
Excellent flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; 34 lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
BEET FOR GREENS Large topped varieties for use as greens 
only. Oz. 5c; 34 lb. 15c; lb. 45c. 
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Special Crosby Egyptian 
