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BROCCOLI 
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 
Beets—Continued 
CROSBY’S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN—A very early strain 
of the old standard Egyptian. The roots are flattened 
globe shaped, of a bright red color. Very sweet and ten- 
der and is ready for use earlier than most other varieties. 
This is the market gardener’s favorite beet, being a 
money maker on account of its extreme earliness. Has 
small tops. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15¢; 4 lb. 50c; lb. $1.50; postpaid. 
DETROIT DARK RED—One of the very best varieties for 
the home garden or market. It is globe shaped, medium 
size, uniformly smooth, tender and sweet. A good variety 
for both summer and fall use. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. 
60c; lb. $2.00; postpaid. 
EXTRA EARLY ECLIPSE—An extra early, rapid-growing 
beet, of medium size, a handsome globe shape, bright red 
color, very sweet, crisp and tender. Has small tops. An 
extra fine beet for early or second early use. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 50c; Ib. $1.50; postpaid. 
IMPROVED EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—An improved strain 
of the old standard, well known table beet. The roots 
are nearly round, slightly flattened, of a deep blood red 
color, fine form and flavor. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 lb. 50c; 
Ib. $1.50. 

SWISS CHARD 
SWISS CHARD OR SILVER LEAVED BEET—Ths kind of 
beet is grown exclusively for its tender leaves and stalks, 
as it does not make an edible bulbous root. The leaves 
being far superior to any other beets for use as “Greens.” 
Prepare and cook the leaves just as you do Spinach, Kale 
and Turnip Salad, and the stems like Asparagus. There is 
a delicious, delicate flavor in Swiss Chard not found in 
Turnip Salad or Kale. The leaves grow from 20 inches to 
2 feet in length. The plant is almost perpetual if kept 
trimmed. This is well worthy of a place in every home 
garden. Plant from early Spring until July. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; 14 lb. 50c; Ib. $1.50; postpaid. 
STOCK BEET OR MANGLE 
CULTURE—tThese can be sowed in April, May and June. 
Drilled in rows 3 feet apart and the plants thinned to 
6 or 8 inches apart in the row. They should be well 
cultivated until they get well started. Sow one ounce 
to about 75 feet of row; 6 lbs. to the acre. 
MAMMOTH PRIZE LONG RED—This is by far the most 
popular and satisfactory of the mangles to grow. The 
roots are uniformly straight and well formed and grow to 
a large size, well out of the ground, some of them weigh- 
ing 20 pounds or more. It is a milk producer and makes 
fine, rich food for stock and poultry. Oz. 10c; 4 Ib. 35c; 
Ib. $1.15; postpaid. 
BROCCOLI 
CALABRESE GREEN SPROUTING—A distinct variety, 
being somewhat like Cauliflower. Having the mild flavor 
of Cauliflower combined with the nutty tang of Celery, 
making it a most delicious vegetable. The plant grows 
about 2 feet high, producing a medium size central head. 
After the head is fully developed, it should be cut and 
used. Pkt. 10c; oz. 45c; %4 lb. $1.25. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
A very esteemed member of the cabbage family. Culti- 
vate and treat in all respects like winter cabbage or kale. 
One ounce of seed will produce about 1,500 plants. ..Pkt. 
10c; oz. 45c; %4 lb. $1.25; postpaid. 

