Schell’s “Lutz’s Green-Leaf” Beet 
Introduced by us; originated here by the late Jacob Lutz, successful market- 
gardener. Always in great demand. Be sure to order plenty of this Beet. 
Lutz’s Green-Leaf is a very large Beet, 4 to 6 inches in diameter at the top, 
and tapers to a point, like a “top.” Dark red all the way through; flesh tender 
and delicious at all times, and it may be used when quite small or medium size 
as well as when full grown. Ideal for storing for winter use and slicing. The 
green leaves may be cooked like spinach. Pkt. 10 cts.; 2 pkts. 15 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 
2 ozs. 35 cts.; Vilb. 50 cts.; %lb. 75 cts.; lb. $1.50; 5 lbs. $7. 
“Schell’s Miniature” Beet 
Lutz’s Gieen-Leaf Table Beet 
Introduced by us, its quality is superb; the flesh is very tender and of ex¬ 
ceptionally fine-grained texture; very deep rich dark crimson, without the 
slightest sign of light zones. Its small size, being only a little more than an 
inch in diameter, makes it ideal for serving whole, either cooked or pickled. 
Pull and use, or sell them when they are this size. If, however, you prefer to 
have them a trifle larger (1 Vi to 2 inches) they are excellent this size also. 
Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; 2 ozs. 35 cts.; i^lb. 50 cts.; V^lb. 75 cts.; lb. $1.50. 
Schell’s Black Knight Beet wins again! Mrs. George Schlipf, Pennsyl¬ 
vania, writes: “I ordered some of your Black Knight Beet in the spring to try 
it and we think it surpasses any Beet we ever had.” 
Schell’s Deep Blood Turnip Beet. 
is especially esteemed on account of its dark red color, which extends entirely 
through the Beet and without the light-colored rings seen in some varieties. 
The medium-sized Beets are smooth and handsome, and are now being largely 
used for canning as well as for the home-garden and market. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; V^lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4.50; 10 lbs. $8. 
Detroit Dnrk Red Rppt A variety of exceptional quality and 
______ Lsuin. I\isU UWl. unusua j attractiveness. Its handsome 
appearance makes it a great seller on the market. Globe-shaped, tapering 
slightly; smooth; dark red; very early. A good general-crop Beet. We sell 
thousands of pounds of seed of our fancy strain to market-gardeners everywhere. 
If Detroit is one of your leaders, plant my seed this year. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
Vilb. 35 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4.50; 10 lbs. $8. 
Crosby’s Improved Egyptian. ^ of A h ; e 
and extra-fine flavor. Small tops, making it a good forcer. A profitable market 
sort. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; %lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4.50; 10 lbs. $8. 
Ohio Canner. An excellent Beet for home and market use. Color is deep 
blood-red; fine form; tender, sweet, and free from any stringiness. Medium 
early. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 20 cts.; J£lb. 40 cts.; lb. $1.10; 5 lbs. $5; 10 lbs. $9. 
Early Wonder. An extra-early Beet of excellent quality; dark red; fine shape, 
almost globular, smooth. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; }4\b. 35 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. 
$4.50; 10 lbs. $8. 
Edmand’s Blood Turnip. One of the best varieties to follow the extra-early 
varieties and for late crop. Should be planted at the same time to mature 
just after the extra early. The shape is round; color deep red. Pkt. 5 cts.; 
oz. 15 cts.; Mlb. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4.50; 10 lbs. $8. 
Half-Long Blood. Rich, dark red, very sweet, crisp and tender; does not 
become woody. It is very smooth and handsome. A good winter keeper. 
Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; J£lb. 35 cts.; lb. $1.15; 5 lbs. $5; 10 lbs. $9. 
Long Smooth Blood-Red. The best of all long Beets. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
}4lb. 30 cts.; lb. $1; 5 lbs. $4.50; 10 lbs. $8. 
Swiss Chard Beet. See page 38. 
Sow the seed as soon as the ground 
can be properly worked. Be sure to work 
in Wizard Brand Pulverized Sheep 
Manure (we have it) or some other good 
fertilizer. Make the rows 12 inches apart for hand cultivation; 
cover the seed 1 inch; thin out the plants to stand 3 to 4 inches in the 
row; cultivate often; keep clean of weeds. Successive plantings may 
be made every 3 weeks until August 1. You will then have Beets all 
summer, with the last crop for winter use. At this last planting put 
out all you can to provide for your own use, for canning, and for 
selling all winter. This is one of the important crops so necessary to 
provide for winter vegetables. One ounce will sow a row of 50 feet; 
5 to 6 pounds to the acre. 
Schell’s Black Knight Beet 
See it on front cover page 
Schell's Harrisburg Market 
America’s Finest Extra-Early Beet 
Dark red color all the way through; tender, highly 
flavored flesh; smooth clean skin; shape extremely 
uniform. This is the very best first-early Beet. For 
many years this very excellent Beet has been grown 
almost exclusively by the market-gardeners of all our 
city markets here for first early. Now it has become the 
leading early Beet in many other city markets. Our sales 
total many tons of seeds. The illustration gives the shape 
of it. It is half-globe, not as globular as our Black Knight 
nor as flat as is Crosby’s Egyptian. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 
20 cts.; Vilb. 40 cts.; y 2 lb. 65 cts.; lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. 
$5.75; 10 lbs. $10. 
Schell’s Harrisburg 
Market Extra-Early 
The best first-early Beet 
4 to 6 inches in diameter is its normal size 
For Mangels see page 62 
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