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F. W. BOLGIANO & CO., INC., Washington, D. C. 
1 ounce to 50 feet of drill BEETS 5 to 6 pounds to the acre. 
Prices Include Postage on Pkts., Ozs., Va Lbs. and Lbs. 
CULTURE. Our beet seed is grown from selected transplanted roots and 
have given truckers and market gardeners, who appreciate a high standard 
of perfection, the utmost satisfaction. The soil best suited for beet culture 
is that which is rather light and well enriched. Sow in drills 1 foot apart 
and 1 inch deep, as early as the ground can be worked. When the plants 
are large enough, thin out to stand 6 inches apart in rows; continue sowing 
for a succession as late as the middle of August. Keep well cultivated. 
The early varieties mature in 40 to 50 days; the midseason and late 
varieties require 70 to 100 days. Beets can readily be kept for winter use 
by packing them in slightly moist earth and storing in a cool cellar. 
67. Bolgiano’s Extra Early Superb. (“Best in Garden” Va¬ 
riety.) Has taken the lead among early turnip-shaped Beets entirely 
by superior merits of everything pertaining to a Beet to make a 
recognized leader. It is very early. The shape is uniformly perfect, 
being entirely free from fibrous side roots, which are so objection¬ 
able; in fact, it is the smoothest Beet within our knowledge. The 
flesh is a rich, dark blood-red, tender, crisp, and deliciously sweet, 
besides having a very small top; is an ideal variety for bunching. 
Will produce a good crop inside of six weeks from sowing. Is ex¬ 
cellent as a forcing sort or as a main crop. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 
Vi lb. 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb., 
postpaid. 
47. Good for All. (Matures in about 54 days.) This 
is a selection of Detroit, bred to produce uniform roots which 
can be harvested when IVl-IVi inches in diameter, especially 
for canning and pickling. It is almost perfectly globular, 
smooth and uniform in size, with deep crimson even color 
inside. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Va lb. 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts., 
postpaid. 
68. Long Smooth Blood. (75 days.) We recommend 
this Beet to be of great value. Its roots are of an attractive 
shape, its flesh is dark red and. very tender and sweet. As a 
fall and winter beet it has few equals. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 
cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 
70 cts. lb., postpaid. 
45. Wonderful Early Spring. (40 days.) Extra quick 
in maturing, small tap root, small tops, deep dark red color, 
fine-grained flesh; a splendid variety for early market. Grown 
in hot beds, cold frames or open ground. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 
cts.; *4 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 
70 cts. lb., postpaid. 
108. Bolgiano’s Extra Early Eclipse. (45 days.) It 
is valuable for home gardens and indispensable for market 
gardens. It is remarkable for very rapid growth, the perfect 
flesh, and for its dwarf foliage. Roots bright, glossy red, 
very fine grained. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; *4 lb. 25 cts.; 
lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb., post¬ 
paid. 
127. Early Blood Turnip. (50 days.) A bright red, 
medium early beet of very good quality for home or garden 
use. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; Va lb. 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. 
lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb., postpaid. 
10103. Bolgiano’s Deep Blood Beauty. (45 days.) 
Our long experience in the growing of Beets has shown this 
strain of Beet to be one of the Best Extra Early Deep Blood 
Turnip Beet. Roots are globular and peculiarly smooth; color 
is of blood red, very crisp, tender, fine-grained and sweet, re¬ 
maining so for a long time. We believe our excellent new 
stock will produce a crop uniform in shape, color and of su¬ 
perior quality. Pkt. 10 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; Ib. 
90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb., postpaid. 
142. Pink Crosby. (45 days.) One of the best and 
earliest beets for growing either out of doors or under glass. 
The shape is very desirable. Perfectly smooth. Color of 
flesh a light pink. The foliage is scant. An excellent all- 
season beet. Just the kind for Market Gardeners. Pkt. 10 
cts.; oz. 15 cts.; 14 lb. 25 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. Ib.; 
5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb., postpaid. 
125. Crosby Extra Early. (45 days.) A very supe¬ 
rior strain of blood-red Egyptian, carefully selected for years 
by Mr. Crosby, a noted market gardener, whose aim was to 
secure a perfect forcing variety. The results obtained were 
handsome form, good size, few small tops, very small tap 
root, fine quality, and, above all, quick, rapid growth. 'Die 
shape is very desirable, not flat like the ordinary Egyptian, 
nor so round as Eclipse. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts.; V\ lb. 25 
cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb., 
postpaid. 
103. Detroit Dark Red. (50 days.) One of the best 
deep red Turnip Beets for market gardeners or home use. 
Its small upright-growing tops, medium early maturing, and 
fine globular shape and color of the roots make it very popu¬ 
lar with every one who plants it. Pkt. 5 cts.; oz. 15 cts; % lb. 
25 cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb., 
postpaid. 
MANGEL-WURZEL BEET cattUFeed 
Four Pounds to Acre Matures in 90 to 110 days 
97. Improved Sugar Beet. Large growing sort; rich 
in sugar, hardy and very productive. Oz. 10 cts.; Va Ib. 20 
cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb., 
postpaid. 
53. Golden Tankard Yellow-Flesh Mangel. Deep 
yellow-fleshed, of milk-producing quality. Oz. 10 cts.; Va 
lb. 20 cts.; lb. 90 cts,; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. 
lb., postpaid. 
49. Giant Mangel-Wurzel. The heaviest cropper, of 
mammoth size; fine quality. Oz. 10 cts.; Va lb. 20 cts.; lb. 
90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. lb.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb., postpaid. 
204. New Jumbo Mangel. For milch cows and cat¬ 
tle generally. The New Jumbo Mangel has no equal. It is a 
milk-producer of the highest quality. Oz. 10 cts.; Va lb. 20 
cts.; lb. 90 cts.; 2-lb. lots, 80 cts. ib.; 5-lb. lots, 70 cts. lb., 
postpaid. 
Bv Planting Beets Every Two Weeks You Can Have a Continuous Supply for Summer and Winter 
