Each year, when our root crops are dug, 
-■ ^-^ we select the very best for shape, size, 
color, etc.; store them over winter and transplant them the following 
spring. It is from these transplanted roots that we get the best seeds. 
Detroit 
Dar/i Red 
111 Crosby’sEgyptianQ 
56 days. Widely grown for an early 
supply for the table or market. 
Roots are top to semi-globe shaped 
and about 3 in. in diameter. The 
skin is dark red and the flesh is 
a shade or two lighter, with 
still lighter zones. The tops 
are medium size, which, to¬ 
gether with small, slender 
tap-roots, makes this beet 
valuable to market growers 
for bunching. Pkt. 10^; 
oz. 15^; 4 ozs. 35^; Vz lb. 55^; 
lb. 90^; 2 lbs. $1.60; 
5 lbs. $3.80. 
107 Burpee’s 
Extra Early BeetQ 
58 days. Excellent early beet with perfectly 
smooth, globe-shaped roots that are most regu¬ 
lar in shape. Will grow to 3 in. in diameter, but, as 
with all beets, can be used when small. The flesh 
is dark red and shows hardly any zones. 
Pkt. 10^; oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; lb. 750; 
Ib. $1.25; 2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
120 Winter Keeper 
80 days. A “long season" beet 
which remains solid and tender 
all summer and also when 
stored for winter. As the 
half-long shaped roots grow 
slowly, it should be used as a 
late beet, and you will find 
the Winter Keeper firm and 
sweet when most others are 
past their prime. Color rich 
red without zones. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 200; 4 ozs. 500; 
1/2 lb. 750; lb. $1.25; 
2 lbs. $2.30; 5 lbs. $5.50. 
109 Extra Early 
Flat Egyptian 
53 days. Grown extensively by mar¬ 
ket gardeners to supply the early market. 
Roots are distinctly flattened and have a 
small top; flesh is dark purplish red zoned 
Crosby's with a trifle lighter color. It is tender and 
17 . sweet. Fully grown roots measure 214 in. 
in diameter. Pkt. 100; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; 
1/2 lb. 600; lb. 950; 2 lbs. $1.70; 5 lbs. $4.05. 
115a Detroit Dark Red, Short TopQ 
60 days. An improved and refined strain of Detroit Dark 
Red. It has tops which average about 3 in. shorter than 
those of the regular strain, making it suitable for growing 
on muck or for any use where large tops are not neces¬ 
sary or desirable. Roots are also slightly smaller and 
more globular. Interior color is a uniform deep red 
with a minimum of zones. Ideal for canners, 
market or home gardeners. Pkt. 10^; oz. 15)zf; 
4 ozs. 45^; lb. 70^; lb. $1.15; 
2 lbs. $2.10; 5 lbs. $5.05. 
115 Detroit Dark Red, Medium Top 
59 days. An early maturing beet of remarkable uniformity. 
Splendid for the home garden, market, shipping and canning. 
Perfectly round and of a deep red color. They reach 2K to 3 in. 
in size and have a small collar and a thin tap-root. The flesh is 
very dark blood-red, showing hardly any zones. It is tender, fine 
grained, exceptionally sweet. Medium size foliage. Pkt. 100; 
oz. 150; 4 ozs. 400; Vi lb. 600; lb. $1.00; 2 lbs. $1.85; 5 lbs. $4.40. 
3 of the Best Table Beets 
Red Ball. Good For All and Crosby’s Egyptian. 
7035- 3 Pkts. (1 pkt. of each variety, value 300) for only 20 ^ 
7036— 3 Ozs. (1 oz. of each variety, value 500) for only 35)^ 
Burpee's 
Extra Early 
Beet 
MANGELS and 
SUGAR BEETS 
Plant liberally for winter feeding of your 
stock. Use 5 lbs. per acre in drills; 15 to 
20 lbs. per acre broadcast. One oz. for 100 ft. 
151 Mammoth Prize Long Red 110 days. 
Largest and heaviest cropping Mangel. 
Red skin; white flesh veined pink. Always 
satisfactory. Grow K to 34 above surface. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; Vz lb. 400; 
lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
147 Golden Tankard 100 days. Smooth 
yellow-skin Mangel. Oval-shaped, broad 
shoulder. Flesh is orange-yellow. Heavy 
cropper. A favorite for stock feeding. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; Vi lb. 400; 
lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
145 Giant Half Sugar Rose 90 days. 
Broad, wedge-shaped Mangel. Skin is 
bright rose above and white below; flesh is 
white. Highly nutritious and rich in sugar. 
Pkt. 50; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; Vi Ib. 400; 
lb. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
139 Danish Improved 90 days. Thick, 
oval-shaped Sugar Beet; skin shaded pink. 
Pkt. 100 ; oz. 150; 4 ozs. 250; Vi lb. 400; 
Ib. 650; 2 lbs. $1.15; 5 lbs. $2.60. 
W. Aflee Burpee Co. 
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