BEANS—Pole or Running Varieties—Continued 
SCARLET RUNNER.^ lb. 15^; 1 lb. 30^; 5 lbs. $1.35 
Used for ornamental purposes. 
ASPARAGUS. ^ lb. 25; 1 lb. 50^f; 5 lbs. $2.25 
Yard long. Pole variety bearing pods 18-30 inches long of good quality nearly round. 
Matures in 72 days. 
MAMMOTH HORTICULTURAL, KING OR WORCESTER 
^Ib. 20^; 11b. 40?^; 5 lbs. $1.75; 100 lbs. $25.00 
The largest pods and seeds of any Horticultural Beans. Pods 7 inches long, attractive, 
fine stringless quality similar to the London Horticultural. Matures in 73 days. 
Pole Limas 
KING OF THE GARDEN LIMA ^ lb. 15^; 1 lb. 35^; 5 lbs. $1.35; 100 lbs. $20.00 
Most popular and highly esteemed. Early and extremely prolific with large pods 
bearing five to six beans. Matures in 88 days. 
SIEVA WHITE LIMA ... 3^ lb. 15^; 1 lb. 35^^; 5 lbs. $1.35; 100 lbs. $20.00 
BEETS 
Culture —The best results are obtained on deep, rich, sandy loam. If wanted early sow in 
hot beds and transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. For general crop sow in drills 14 inches 
apart as soon as the ground will permit, and thin out to 3 inches in the row. For winter use, 
sow from July to August. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill. On Mangel or Sugar Beets, rows 
should be 2 to 3 feet apart. 
<|>EMERSON’S EARLY WONDER 
pkt. 10^; oz. h lb. 60^f; 1 lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00 
An early, deep, blood-red variety; very uniform in size with small top nearly globular 
in shape. Grown for us in a hardy environment best suited to New England’s climate. 
We recommend it as superior in color and uniformity to any other beet for table use. 
Marketable roots in 58 days. 
<^CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN pkt. 10^; oz. 20^; ^ lb. 60^; 1 lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00 
The standard market-garden beet. An improvement over the turnip shape for table 
use. Its early maturity, globular shape and color, make it most popular. Marketable 
roots in 60 days. 
<|>DETROIT DARK RED pkt. lOff; oz. 25^; ^ lb. 65^; 1 lb. $1.30; 5 lbs. $5.25 
The best late beet and a favorite with large growers. It has a dark, blood-red root; 
flesh bright red, toned with lighter shade. Very crisp and tender. Marketable roots 
in 68 days. 
EXTRA EARLY DARK EGYPTIAN 
pkt. 10^; oz. 25^; ^ lb. 65^; 1 lb. $1.30; 5 lbs. $5.25 
The earliest beet; maturing in about 55 days. Dark blood-color and rather flat in shape. 
EDMUND’S BLOOD TURNIP 
pkt. 10^; oz. 25fi; ^ lb. 65f^; 1 lb. $1.30; 5 lbs. $5.25 
A good winter beet as it has excellent keeping qualities. A market gardeners’ strain 
of great regularity in shape and color. Excellent quality. Marketable roots in 70 days. 
Swiss Chard or Spinach Beet 
^ Popular for the spinach-like tender leaves and stalks for greens. Cut frequently for a con¬ 
tinuous supply of tasty greens all season. Cultivate like beets but thin 8 to 10 inches apart. 
Protect in the winter for early spring greens. 
BROAD RIB GREEN . . pkt. 10^; oz. 20^5; ^Ib. 60^; 1 lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $5.00 
Vigorous plants producing large, tender, crisp, white ribs and dark green leaves. 
Preferred by many for its fine flavor and the best for market gardens. Matures in 
60 days. 
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