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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL, 
BEETS 
The soil best adapted for the beet is rich deep loam. Sow in drills 16 inches apart, 
one inch deep, and thin to six inches. For early, sow as soon as the ground can be worked 
in the spring; for main and autumn use, about the 5th of May. Sow the mangels in drills 
two feet apart and thin to 15 inches in the row. 
Detroit Dark Red 
Detroit Dark Red One of the very best red turnip shaped varieties. 
Has small upright growing tops, splendid shape 
and the_ color of the skin is dark blood red, the flesh is deep bright red. 
Very crisp, tender and sweet; matures early, holds a long time in condition 
for use, and produces a very uniform crop in shape. Pkt. 7c, oz. 14c, Vi Ih. 
27c, 1/2 lb. 47c, lb. 85c. 
Market Gardeners^ (Half-long) 
This variety is an ideal 
“Market Gardeners’ ’’ Beet, 
with small_ tap-root. When cooked they are dark red, fine grain and un¬ 
surpassed in quality. One sowing only is necessary to produce beets for 
main crop and winter use. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 25c, V2 lb. 35c, lb. 60c. 
Early Eclipse 
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Roots smooth, of perfect round 
shape, beautiful red skin and flesh, very fine grained; 
the best early market beet. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 20c, V 2 lb. 30c, lb. 55c. 
Good for All 
Alneer’s New Dark Crimson Globe 4rnip°shape with 
smooth dark red skin. The flesh is of a very dark crimson blood 
red, fine grained, of finest quality. When cooked it is a dark blood- 
red color. Is very early with small tops. Pkt. 7c, oz. 14c, Vi lb. 
27c, 1/2 Ib. 47c, lb. 85c. 
Early Wonder 
This wonderful result of 
years of reselecting and 
improving, and is now so perfected that we be¬ 
lieve it is one of the earliest and best turnip¬ 
shaped beets grown. It is much earlier than 
Crosby Egyptian. The tops are not quite as 
large as Crosby 
Egyptian, which 
permits close plant¬ 
ing. The root is 
nearly globular in 
shape, slightly flat¬ 
tened. Pkt. 7c, oz. 
14c, 1/4 lb. 27c, V 2 
Ib. 47c, lb. 85c. 
Black Beautv variety we combine a very dark red color, round 
^ root, and earliness, which make it very desirable. It is 
indeed very early, maturing several days before the other sorts. The shape is 
uniformly perfect. In fact it is one of the smoothest beets on the market. The 
flesh is a rich dark blood-red color, tender, crisp, and deliciously sweet, besides 
having a small short top, also valuable for late sowing. Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, lb. 
30c, 1/2 lb. 50c, lb. 85c. 
A very early, superior variety. Has 
few small tops and very small tap¬ 
root. Takes on its turnip shape in early stages of growth, making it much pre¬ 
ferred for both first early crop and late sowing. Skin is dark red; flesh somewhat 
lighter. After boiling, it has a uniform bright red color and a delicious flavor. 
45 days. Pkt. 7c, oz. 14c, 14 lb. 27c, 1/2 lb. 47c, lb. 85c. 
Grown extensively by market gardeners 
to supply the early market. Roots are 
distinctly flattened and have a small top; flesh is dark purplish red zoned with a trifle 
lighter color. It is tender and sweet. Fully grown roots measure 2 V 2 in. in 
diameter. Pkt. 7c, oz. 14c, Vi lb. 20c, V 2 lb. 35c, 1 lb. 65c. 
One of the best varieties grown for main 
crop. The roots are round, very smooth, 
of good marketable size, and for table use no variety can exceed it in fine quality. 
The skin is deep blood red; the flesh is also dark red and is sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 20c, ViZ lb. 35c, lb. 65c. 
Crosby’s Improved Egyptian 
Extra Early Flat Egyptian 
A new variety de¬ 
veloped from De¬ 
troit Dark Red, 
which is equally 
good for table, 
canning or pickling. 
Reaches 3 in. when 
fully grown, but is 
best for canning 
when about 1 Vz in. 
in diameter. Roots 
smooth, globe- 
shaped, and very 
even in color, shape 
and size. Always 
deep crimson with¬ 
out any white 
zones. Tops short. 
Heavy yielder and 
early maturing. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 15c, 
Vi lb. 30c, 1/2 lb. 
50c, lb. 85c. 
Black Beauty 
BEET 
Ludlow, Mass., 1938. 
I feel that it is my duty to let you know just what I think of your 
service and seeds. Last year I ordered seeds of your and was very well 
pleased with them. They all came up fine. Therefore I am letting all 
my friends know about your service and quality seeds. 
Mrs. C. M. Zabek. 
