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BUTZER’S SEED STORE, PORTLAND, OREGON 
GARDEN BEETS 
Culture —The best results are obtained on a deep 
rich sandy loam. For general crop, sow in freshly pre¬ 
pared soil as soon as the ground will permit, in rows 
eighteen inches apart covering about an inch deep and 
pressing the soil firmly over the seed. When the plants 
are well established thin out to four inches apart in 
the row. For winter use the turnip varieties may be 
sown in June, so as to mature later in the season. 
DETROIT DARK RED 
Detroit Dark Red —Splendid for market or home 
garden and popular with canneries. Roots nearly 
round, very uniform and of medium size ; flesh tender 
and blood red. We carry an extra select strain. The 
best canning beet. The outstanding beet for high 
quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; X A lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
Extra Early Egyptian —This strain has had our per¬ 
sonal selection and produces extra early beets with 
small leaves and small tap roots. The roots are of 
rather flattened shape and the flesh is dark blood red 
and of finest quality. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; X A lb. 35c; lb. $1. 
Early Wonder —This variety is a selection of Crosby 
Egyptian. It is a little earlier and is so uniform in 
growth that the crop can be harvested practically at 
one time. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; X A lb. 35c; lb. $1.00. 
Crosby’s Egyptian —One of the earliest, with flat 
dark red roots. Flesh purplish red with lighter zones. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; X A lb. 35c; lb. $1.00, 
SWISS CHARD or “SPINACH BEETS” 
Lucullus —Grows about two and a half feet high. 
The heavy stalks are over an inch thick and bare for 
more than a foot of their length. Should be served as 
you would asparagus. The leaves make the finest 
“greens.” Swiss Chard is hardy, easily grown, and 
should be in every garden. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; % lb. 40c; lb. $1.00, postpaid. 
Fordhook Giant —Larger, darker green and more 
crinkled leaves than Lucullus. Stalks white. Outstand¬ 
ing for size and quality. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; *4 lb. 40c; lb. $1.00, postpaid 
MANGEL WURZELS or-STOCK BEETS 
Valuable as stock feed. Plant early in the Spring 
in rows 2 x / 2 feet apart. The seeds should be 1 inch 
apart in the row and covered by l x / 2 inches of soil 
firmly pressed down. Cultivate frequently. When the 
plants are 3 inches high, begin to thin until the roots 
are 10 inches apart. All varieties of Mangels: 
Danish Sludstrup —Very high yielder. Roots long 
oval, orange colored; flesh white with faint yellow 
tinge. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; X A lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
Giant Half Sugar— This variety is one of the favor¬ 
ites among the dairymen and hog raisers. It is very 
sweet and nutritious, as it has a larger sugar content 
than the ordinary Mangel. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 75c 
Golden Tankard— Heavy cropper; easily harvested. 
Roots large; thick oval, nearly cylindrical; light gray 
above, deep orange below ground. Flesh yellow with 
white zones. Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; X A lb. 25c; lb. 75c. 
Mammoth Long Red —Superior to strains offered as 
Norbiton Giant, Colossal, Monarch, etc. Roots very 
large; long spindle shape, straight and thick; grow 
one-third to one-half out of ground. Light red; flesh 
white tinged with rose. 
Pkt. 5c; oz. 10c; % lb. 25c; lb. 75c 
BROCCOLI 
Same cultural directions as for cabbage will apply. 
One pkt. produces about 250 plants; oz., 3000 ; use 
4 ozs. for an acre. 
St. Valentine— The finest of all Broccoli. Is a sure 
header of immense size and finest quality, and is ready 
for market in February. The large, solid, handsome 
white heads remain in good condition longer than 
other varieties. Pkt 10c; oz. $1.25. 
Large White French— A valuable variety with large, 
white heads, firm and of good flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1 
ITALIAN or SPROUTING 
Resembles cauliflower except in color. One large 
head is produced on the main stalk, and after being 
cut, other smaller heads appear. 
Calabrese— 90 days. Large heads of bright green, 
tender sprouts, which are cooked like spinach or Brus¬ 
sels Sprouts and have the combined flavor of cauli¬ 
flower and asparagus. Pkt. 10c; oz. $1.00. 
Brussels Sprouts 
The plants are very hardy and grow from 2 to 3 feet 
high, bearing a large mass of leaves at the top. The 
sides of the main stem are covered with three or four 
dozen small cabbage heads, which are broken off and 
cooked the same as cabbage. The sprouts mature in 
succession. Sow early so as to have well-grown plants 
by fall. Cultivate the same as for cabbage. 
Burpee’s Danish-Prize—A very fine strain. The 
plants are of strong robust growth. The stalks are 
large, thick and close-joined, so that the sprouts set 
thickly on the stalk. The sprouts develop for nearly 
the entire height of the stalk about the same time— 
consequently a very large crop can be gathered. Even 
the sprouts formed at the base of the stalk are tightly 
folded : they are quite as fine and solid as those higher 
up. Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c. 
Long Island Improved-The finest strain of "Sprouts” 
grown. We offer the choicest Long Island grown seed. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c 
CHINESE CABBAGE 
Plant like late cabbage, about 15 inches apart, in 
rows. Does its best in cool moist weather. Will last 
until freezing weather. 
Wong Bok produces a beautiful, crisp, blanched tall 
or long head, resembling a giant Cos Lettuce. As a 
salad it rivals the finest lettuce. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 
“PEKING” (Genuine “Pe-Tsai”) 
We can say without exaggeration that this is the 
finest Pe-Tsai in existence today. Whether for medium 
early, main crop or late use, it has no equal, and is 
so finely bred and so true to type. Pkt. 10c; oz. 40c. 
