ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 
The soil best adapted for the beet is rich deep loam. Sow in drills 15 inches apart, 
one inch deep, and thin to six inches. For early, sow as soon as the ground can be worked 
. in the spring; for main and autumn use, about the 5th of May. Sow the mangels in drills 
: two feet apart and thin to 15 inches in the row. 




This wonderful result of 
Early Wonder years of reselecting and 
improving, and is,now so perfected that we be- 
lieve it is one of the earliest and best turnip- 
shaped beets grown. It is much earlier than 
Crosby Egyptian. The tops are not quite as 
large as Crosb 
Egyptian, which 






Black Beauty 

BEET 
permits close plant- 
ing. The root is 
nearly globular in 
shape, slightly flat- 
tened. Pkt. 5c, oz. 
12c, Y% |b. 45c, %% 
Ib. 80c, Ib. $1.50. 
Good for All 
A new variety de- 
veloped from De- 
troit Dark Red, 
which is equally 
good for table, 
canning or pickling. 
Reaches 3 in. when 
fully grown, but is 
best for canning 
when about 1% in. 
in diameter. Roots 
smooth, globe- 
shaped, and very 
even in color, shape 
and size. Always 
deep crimson with- 
out any white 
zones. Tops short. 
Heavy yielder and 
early maturing. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, 
YY, |b. 45c, Y% Ib. 
80c, lb. $1.50. 


Early Wonder 

In this variety we combine a very dark red color, round 
Black Beauty root, and earliness, which make it very desirable. It is 
indeed very early, maturing several days before the other sorts. The ‘shape is 
uniformly perfect. In fact it is one of the smoothest beets on the market. The 
flesh is a rich dark blood-red color, tender, crisp, and deliciously sweet, besides 
having a small short top, also valuable for late sowing. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, 4%, Ib. 
45c, 2 lb. 80c, lb. $1.50. 
? bd A very early, superior variety. Has 
Crosby s Improved Egyptian few small tops and very small tap- 
root. Takes on its turnip shape in early stages of growth, making it much pre- 
ferred for both first early crop and late sowing. Skin is dark red; flesh somewhat 
lighter. After boiling, it has a uniform bright red color and a delicious flavor. 
45 days. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 35c, VY Ib. 65c, Ib. $1.25. 
; Grown extensively by market gardeners 
Extra Early Flat Egyptian to supply the early market. Roots are 
distinctly flattened and have a small top; flesh is dark purplish red zoned with a trifle 
lighter color. It is tender and sweet. Fully grown roots measure 2% in. in 
diameter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Y% lb. 35c, Y Ib. 65c, lb. $1.25. 
1 One of the best varieties grown for main 
Extra Early Blood Turnip crop. The roots are round, very smooth, 
of good marketable size, and for table use no variety can exceed it in fine quality. 
The skin is deep blood red; the flesh is also dark red and is sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 4% Ib. 35c, 1% Ib. 65c, Ib. $.125. 
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; One of the very best red turnip shaped varieties. 
Detroit Dark Red Has small upright growing tops, splendid shape 
and the color of the skin is dark blood red, the flesh is deep bright red. 
Very crisp, tender and sweet; matures early, holds a long time in condition 
for use and produces a very uniform crop in shape. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, 1% Ib. 
45c, 1% lb. 80c, Ib. $1.50. r 
; A really outstanding NEW variety that is cer- 
Early Tendersweet tain to prove popular. Roots are globe shaped, 
of large size and early maturity. Interior color is a fine deep red with a 
minimum of zoning. Tops are medium sized and fine for bunching and the 
smooth, shapely roots make a very attractive display. We would like to 
urge all growers who are interested in securing improved varieties to ar- 
range for at least a trial planting of this excellent beet. Pkt. 8c, oz. 15¢c, 
VY, Ib. 45c, Yo Ib. 80c, Ib. $1.50. 
Ludlow, Mass., 1938. 
Alneer’s New Dark Crimson Globe Are of a neat 


I feel that it is my duty to let you know just what I think of your 
3 turnip shape with service and seeds. Last year I ordered seeds of you and was very well 
Sie dark red skin. The flesh is of a very dark crimson blood pleased with them. They all came up fine. Therefore I am letting all 
» fine grained, of finest quality. When cooked it is a dark blood- my friends know about your service and quality seeds. 
red color. Is very early with ll t 1 
Bote tiaace Ip enon: sma ops. Pkt. 5c, oz. 12c, 14 Ib. 
Mrs. C. M. Zabek. 

