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TABLE BEETS 
Culfurp ^ 100-foot row; 8 to 15 lbs. per acre. Sow 
V^uiiure gggj jp |.Q ^2 ]2 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. 
n;irlr’ outstanding sort 
L/cirOIT L/diK IxcQ .fQ,. |-,ome or market 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) ('A lb. 35c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid. 
T. 60 days. A medium early variety suit- 
tarly Blood Turnip ^ble 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) 
llA lb. 35c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid. 
Farlv r'rrtcKw 50 to 55 days. A splendid home or market garden 
ggj.). jgpg pnedium 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) 
(>/4 lb. 35c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid. 
Beet Detroit Dark Red 
Farlv Flat- Fnvni-lan 50 to 55 days. The best for forcing. De- 
bdiiy riar cgyprian sj^able for home and market garden where 
earliness is desired. Tops medium and upright, roots flattened with 
long slender tap root. Flesh bright red with tighter zones. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) (14 lb. 35c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid. 
Farlv WnnHpr 55 days. Desirable home and market 
riy YT u Uc garden sort. Tops medium, small, erect witli 
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) (14 lb. 35c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid. 
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STOCK BEETS 
Ciiltiirp 5eed should be 1 inch apart in rows 214 feet apart, and 
\iKUiiure (-overed to a depth of 11/2 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. 
Tanlrai-rl Roots large and almost cylindrical, narrow at 
vauiacn l dilKdru ends, light gray above and deep orange 
below the ground. Flesh yellow with white zones. (Pkt. 10c) (lb. 75c) 
(10 lbs. $7.50) postpaid. 
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 nnn RpH Mannpl popular Mangel producing roots 15 
UOny l\60 lyidrigcl |.q Jg ji-K-hgj jong 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. 
XA/an-rloKon desirable for sugar manu- 
YYdnzieDen fgcture, also 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 
Culfure ^ ^ inches apart in rows 18 
u c jpghgg 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. 
I arnp RihKprI Whifp ^^^le use and also used for 
Large MDOea wnire J^e leaves are smooth, dark 
green. Has large white mid rib that can be served as asparagus and 
is also used for pickling. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (14 lb. 35c) (lb. $1.00) 
postpaid. 
Lurulluc 50 to 55 days. Leaves grow to a height of about 24 
UUCUIIUS inches, 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) (14 lb. 35c) (lb. $1.00) postpaid. 
White Swiss Chard 
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ACGELER&tfuSSER SEED Co: 
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 
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