BEETS 
One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 
6 pounds for an acre 
Best results are obtained by using a light soil that has been well en¬ 
riched with manure. Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as soon 
as the ground is in workable condition, and for succession every two weeks 
until August. When the plants are well advanced thin out to 4 or 5 inches 
apart. A liberal sowing should always be made during July for a winter 
crop. 
Early 
Wnnrlpr ^ ver y ^ ne selection of deep blood-red Beet particu- 
tt UllUci. j ar jy recommended for early sowing. The roots are 
globular in shape, have small tops and mature so evenly that the en¬ 
tire crop may be harvested at one time. Market-gardeners will find 
Early Wonder a valuable variety to sow as an early bunch Beet. Pkt. 
5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Jib. 35 cts., lb. $1. 
Crosby’s Extra-Early Egyptian. An improved strain of the well- 
known and very popular Early Egyptian, and, like that variety, one 
of the very best early Beets for the garden. In shape it is almost 
round, somewhat flattened; flesh bright vermilion-red and in quality 
unsurpassed for flavor and fine grain. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., jib. 35 
cts., lb. $1. 
Detroit Dark Red. 
This variety cannot be too highly recom¬ 
mended. It is not only one of the best for 
the market and home-garden, but is equally valuable for either early 
or late sowing. The root is globular in shape, very smooth, of a blood- 
red color and uniform size. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Jib. 35 cts., lb. $1. 
Early Egyptian. A favorite for sowing early in the frames and for the 
first crop outdoors. It has small, deep green leaves, is flat-shaped and 
well recommended for the home-garden. 1 he flesh is of the darkest 
color, very sweet and tender. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., jib. 35 cts., lb. $1. 
Improved Blood Turnip. A remarkably fine Beet for either early or 
late crops. The roots are nearly round, of the darkest color and high¬ 
est quality. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., jib. 35 cts., lb. $1. 
Long Dark Blood. (Aboveground.) An excellent sort which keeps well 
during the winter. The roots, when fully matured, are almost a foot 
in length, half forming above the ground; very smooth, with few side 
roots. The skin and flesh are both of the darkest red color. Pkt. 5 
cts., oz. 15 cts., jib. 35 cts., lb. $1. 
Swiss Chard. For description and price, see page 25. 
Broccoli, Italian Green Sprouting. See page 6 
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