

_ Half Sugar Rose 
~ Culture 
~ when about 3 inches high. It requires 8 Ibs. of Mangel or 10 Ibs. of 
- Sugar Beets to plant an acre. Stock Beets are a valuable food used 
in conjunction with other feeds for milk cows, hogs, poultry. 
~ Golden Tankard 
~ below the 
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TABLE BEETS 
Culture 1 oz. seed to 100-foot row; 8 to 15 Ibs. per acre. Sow 
seed in rows 12 to 18 inches apart, covering the seed to 
a depth of 1 inch. Thin from 2 to 4 inches apart. Beets are best 
when gathered quite young, about 2 inches in diameter. For spring 
crop plant during February and March and for fall crop plant in Aug- 
ust and September. A sandy loam is preferable, however, beets will 
succeed in most soils if properly fertilized and cultivated. 
‘ 52 to 55 days. This is the outstanding sort 
Detroit Dark Red for home or market garden, canners, ship- 
pers. Tops are uniform, medium dark green, slender and erect. Roots 
globe shaped, symmetrical, dark blood red with small tap root. The 
zones are inconspicuous, therefore the interior resembles a solid wall 
of deep blood red. Retains its quality until full grown. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 30c) (% Ib. $1.00) (Ib. $3.00) postpaid. 
* 60 days. A medium early variety suit- 
Early Blood Turnip able for either home or market gar- 
den. Roots smooth. Tops medium but somewhat coarse. Flesh deep 
red with purplish red zones. Crisp and tender. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) 
(% Ib. $1.00) (Ib. $3.00) postpaid. 
50 to 55 days. A splendid home or market garden 
Early Crosby sort. Tops medium with small collar. Roots flat- 
tened globe shape. Has small tap root. The flesh is deep purplish red 
with zones of a lighter shade. Crisp and tender. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) 
 (% Ib. $1.00) (Ib. $3.00) postpaid. 
«50 to 55 days. The best for forcing. De- 
Early Flat Egyptian sirable for home and market garden where 
earliness is desired. Tops medium and upright, roots flattened with 
long slender tap root. Flesh bright red with lighter zones. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 30c) (%4 Ib. $1.00) (Ib. $3.00) postpaid. 
50 to 55 days. 
garden sort. 
Desirable home and market 
Tops medium, small, erect with 
Early Wonder 
small collar or crown. Roots flattened globe with small tap root. Color 
purplish red with zones of lighter hue. Tender and of good quality. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) (% Ib. $1.00) (Ib. $3.00) postpaid. 
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STOCK BEETS 
Seed should be 1 inch apart in rows 2 feet apart, and 
covered to a depth of 14 inches. Thin to 10 inches 
Roots large and almost cylindrical, narrow at 
both ends, light gray above and deep orange 
ground. Flesh yellow with white zones. (Pkt. 10c) (Y% tb. 
$1.00) (Ib. $3.00) postpaid. 
A distinct type of Sugar Beet producing roots 
of giant size, long oval tapering smooth. 
Grows half out of the ground. Flesh is white with high sugar con- 
tent, consequently is high in food value. Excellent for fattening hogs. 
(Pkt. 10c) (% Ib. $1.00) (Ib. $3.00) postpaid. 
A most popular Mangel producing roots 15 
Long Red Mangel to 18 inches long and 6 inches thick. Has 
a heavy shoulder. Grows half out of the ground and is easily har- 
vested. Color light red, flesh white with rose tinge. (Pkt. 10c) 
 (% Ib. $1.00) (Ib. $3.00) postpaid. 
: - Klein Wanzleben 
This is the most desirable for sugar manu- 
facture, also valuable for stock feed. Roots 
re medium large with thick shoulder. 12 to 15 inches long and about 
‘inches at shoulder. Skin gray white; good keeper. (Pkt. 10c) 
V4 tb. $1.00) (Ib. $3.00) postpaid. 

Beet Detroit Dark Red 
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SWISS CHARD 
Culture 1 oz. seed to 50 feet; thin to 8 inches apart in rows 18 
inches apart. Grown for greens, the large outer leaves 
being picked from time to time. Planted early in the spring the 
plants will have a long bearing season. The soil requirements and 
culture are the same as for beets. The broad white mid rib as well 
as the leafy portion is a highly esteemed table vegetable and is used as 
a substitute for spinach. Chard is also excellent for chickens. 
Best for table use and also used for 
Large Ribbed White poultry. The leaves are smooth, dark 
green. Has large white mid rib that can be served as asparagus and 
is also used for pickling. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 30c) (% Ib. $1.00) 
(Ib. $3.00) postpaid. 
50 to 55 days. Leaves grow to a height of about 24 
Lucullus inches, are large, upright. The mid rib or center stem 
is fine and light green. The mid rib can be trimmed and cooked 
as asparagus. The leaf part is cooked like spinach. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 30c) (% Ib. $1.00) (Ib. $3.00) postpaid. 

White Swiss Chard 
AGGELERe MUSSER SEED Co. 
LOS ANGELES, 
Cc 
ALIFORNIA 

