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Hunt s Dark-leaved Globe Beets 
BEET 
One ounce of seed will sow SO feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds, an acre 
Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, and every two weeks after, for a succession 
up to the first week of July. Soil should be light, sandy loam, well enriched with manure. Sow in drills, 
15 inches apart, and when well up, thin out to 4 inches. 
HUNT’S DARK-LEAVED GLOBE. This 
variety has not only a dark leaf, like the 
best decorative strains, but is equal in 
color of the flesh to Detroit. These two 
important features, coupled with its hand¬ 
some form, place it in the front rank of 
this class of Beet. It is a main-crop Beet 
of excellent keeping qualities. Pkt.. 15 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; 34 Ib. $1. 
Crimson Globe. Fine, globular shape; 
flesh rich, very tender and sweet. One of 
the best for an early crop. Oz. 20 cts.; 
J4lb. 60 cts.; Ib. $2. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. Rapid grower; can be 
sown outside as late as July. Dark blood- 
red. Oz. 20 cts.; J^Ib. 60 cts.; Ib. $1.75. 
Egypt'® 0 - Extra early. Flat; deep red; 
tender and sweet. Oz. 20 cts.; J^lb. 50 cts.; 
Ib. $1.50. 
Detroit Dark Red. Very early. Sweet and 
tender. Oz. 20 cts.; 34Ib. 60 cts.; Ib. $1.75. 
Good for All. Refined and distinct strain. 
Leaves dull grayish green. Roots globular, 
with small neck and slender tap-root. Deep 
vermilion flesh of fine texture. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
i./ ill cts.; J 4 U). $1 . 
Model Red Globe. Flesh is exceedingly 
rich and of the choicest flavor. Perfect in 
shape, with very small tap-root. Fine for 
exhibition. Oz. 20 cts.; %\b. 60 cts. 
Perfect Model Globe. A fine selection of 
Globe Beet with a very small top. Heavy 
cropper; splendid keeper. Pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; 341b. $1. 
SWISS CHARD, Lucullus. Large, dark 
green leaves; white ribs. May be used as 
spinach. Oz. 20 cts.; 341b. 60 cts.; Ib. $2. 
CABBAGE, continued 
Premium Flat Dutch. Well-known late 
sort. The heads are flat and grow remark¬ 
ably large. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Giant Chinese, Pe-Tsai. Outside leaves 
are pale green, inside creamy white; very 
mild flavor. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Giant Chinese, Wong-Bok. Big, compact, 
and crisp. Best heading variety to grow 
for summer months. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Mammoth Rock Red. Round, solid heads 
of deep red color. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
SAVOY, American Drumhead. Unsur¬ 
passed for winter use. Large, late, and 
finely curled. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Savoy, Perfection. Largely grown for New 
York market. Produces larger and better 
heads than any other Savoy Cabbage. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
CARROTS 
One ounce of seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 
4 pounds, an acre 
Sow seed in light sandy soil, from April to July, 
in drills 1J 2 feet apart, covering the seed J^inch 
deep. Thin out the young plants from 3 to 5 inches 
apart, according to size of variety. Cultivate freely 
and do not allow the soil to get too dry during 
hot weather. 
HUNT’S SCARLET INTERMEDIATE. 
The stock we ofTer has been carefully 
selected for many successive years, and in 
color, quality, and shape cannot be 
excelled. Splendid cropper and good 
keeper. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 341b. SI .50. 
Chantenay Half-Long Scarlet. Orange- 
red, stump-rooted variety, with broad 
shoulder. Oz. 20 cts.; 341b. 60 cts. 
Danvers Half-Long. Handsome, large, 
smooth, rich orange-red Carrot with little 
core. Produces very large crops. Oz. 20 
cts.; MIb. 60 cts. 
Early French Forcing. The earliest Carrot 
in cultivation. Its small, mild-flavored, 
globe-shaped roots make an elegant and 
delicious side dish. Oz. 20 cts.; 341b. 60 cts. 
Early Scarlet Horn. Very thick roots. 
Fine for frames. Popular kitchen variety. 
Oz. 25 cts.; 341b. 75 cts. 
Guerande (Oxheart). An immense cropper. 
Especially suited to hard soils. Oz. 20 cts.; 
341 b. 60 cts. 
Half-Long Nantes. A popular French sort 
adapted to shallow soils. Oz. 20 cts.; 
341b. 60 cts. 
Long Red Surrey. One of the finest for 
exhibition purposes. Heavy cropper of 
first-rate quality. Oz. 25 cts.; 341b. 75 cts. 
The Premier. Excellent for both table and 
market, possessing all the fine qualities of 
St. Valery. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Field Carrots 
Long Orange. Lb. $1.50. 
White Belgian. Lb. $1.50. 
CABBAGE 
One ounce of seed will produce about 1500 heads; 8 ounces will sow an acre 
For plants of early kinds, sow seed in January under glass, and prick out into flats about 2 inches apart. 
Transplant to open ground as early in the spring as the soil can be prepared, setting 1 x /i feet to 2 feet 
apart, in rows, which should be 3 feet apart. Cultivate frequently, and during dry weather water copiously. 
Late Cabbage seed should be sown in drills in open ground during April and May, and transplanted in 
June or July. Fertilize heavily, using 400 pounds Nitrate of Soda per acre in three dressings, one-third 
when plants are set out, and two-thirds a month apart later. 
HUNT’S EARLIEST. A conical-shaped 
Cabbage of very dwarf habit, with very 
few outer leaves. It is delicate in flavor, 
very tender, and quick to mature. Seed 
sown in early spring will produce Cabbages 
ready for cutting in early June. Pkt. 20 
cts.; oz. $1. 
Autumn King. Large, flat heads, with 
closely set leaves of fine quality; good 
keeper. Pkt. 15cts.;oz. 50cts.; 341b- $1.50. 
Copenhagen Market. The earliest round 
variety and the largest. Very solid, short¬ 
stemmed heads of fine quality. Danish- 
grown seed. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts. 
Danish Ballhead. Medium size; few outer 
leaves; good keeper. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 60 cts. 
Early Jersey Wakefield. The standard 
early variety. Heads conical, solid, with 
few outer leaves. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 50 cts.; 
341b. $1.75. 
SUGAR BEETS (MANGELS) 
Six to 8 pounds of seed will sow an acre 
Giant Intermediate. Lb. 50c.; 5 lbs. $2.25. 
Mammoth Long Red. Lb. 50c.; 5 lbs. $2.25. 
Early Scarlet Horn Carrots 
WILLIAM M. HUNT & CO., Inc., NEW YORK 
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