BEETS 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN SPECIAL (HENDERSON’S) 
This variety is one of the most desirable for the market gardener, especially for 
early bunching. The tops are of medium size. Roots very smooth, slightly flattened 
globe shape with small tap root, dark purplish red. Flesh, deep purplish red, 
slightly zoned with a lighter shade, crisp, tender and sweet. 
oz. 1/, lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 
Price 25c¢ 60c $1.80 $17.50 $42.50 
CROSBY’ Ss EGYPTIAN. A desirable variety for the market gardener. Tops 
medium in size. Roots slightly flattened, globe shaped, with fairly small tap root, 
purplish red. Flesh of good quality, fairly dark purplish red zoned a lighter shade. 
oz. lf, lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. ; 
Price 25c 60c $1.80 $17.50 $42.50 j 
DETROIT DARK RED 
The strain we offer of this well known variety is without doubt the best main crop ; : 
beet in existence. Tops very uniform, medium to small in size. Roots globe shape “nh. Early 
with a small slender tap root, dark blood red. Flesh exceptionally uniform in color Wonder 
which is deep blood red. The zones are so indistinct that the flesh appears to be 
a solid color. Very tender, sweet, and retains this remarkably high quality until < , 
the roots are fully matured. 
oz. 1, lb. lb. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 
Price 25c 75e $2.00 $19.50 $47.50 EARLY WONDER 
Our strain of this variety is unsurpassed for earliness and unifor- 

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GREEN TOP WONDER mity of shape and color of roots. The tops are of medium size 
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This is an early, extremely attractive variety for bunching. The tops flattened, globe shaped, very small slender tap root, deep purplish 
are of a greyish-green color that remains green even late in the fall, red. Flesh dark red, faintly zoned a lighter shade and tender. 
when the tops of the ordinary Early Wonder turn to a deep purplish- oz. lf, lb. Ib. 16 lbs. 25 lbs. 
red. The roots are nearly round during the early stages of growth, Price 25c 60c $1.80 $17.50 $42.50 
but at maturity are slightly flattened; exceptionally smooth, deep red 
in color. The interior is bright blood-red; practically free from zoning. PERFECTED E ARLY WONDER (LARGE TOP) 
A most desirable bunching variety. 
oz. 1/4, lb. lb. 10 lbs. 
Price 25c¢ 75¢ $2.25 $22.00 
This improved strain of Early Wonder produces larger tops than 
the regular strain, and for this reason is preferred in many locali- 
ties as a summer bunching beet. Even in dry weather the tops are 
; : large enough to permit satisfactory bunching. The roots are 
EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN. An extra early variety extensively smooth, slightly flattened, globe shaped, deep purplish red. The 
used for forcing and frame culture. Tops small. Roots smooth, Neshie dar’ redtalmostantirely feeatronmeoniig: 
decidedly flattened and with a slender tap root, dark red in color. oz. \4lb. Ib. 10 lbs. 25 lbs. 
Flesh dark purplish red, zoned a lighter shade and of good quality. Price 25c 60c $1.80 $17.50 $42.50 
oz. %%4lb. tb. 10lbs. 25 lbs. 
Price 25¢  60c $1.80 $17.50 $42.50 peer FOR “GREENS’’ (GREEN TOP) 
Price lb. $1.50 10 lbs. $14.50 25 lbs. $35.00 
PERFECTED DETROIT (LARGE TOP) 
This improved strain of the large top type of Detroit Dark Red is pre- 
ferred by many growers as a summer bunching beet because it pro- SWISS CH ARD 
duces larger, stronger tops especially in dry weather. Roots smooth, 
uniform globe shaped, small tap root, dark red. Flesh deep blood-red FORDHOOK GIANT. An ideal type for market. Leaves dark 
with indistinct zones, tender, and of excellent quality. green, well crumpled or savoyed, with very broad white stem 
oz. 14, lb. lb. 10 bbs. 25 lbs. i eae 
Price 25c 75¢ $2.00 $19.56 $47.50 
Price oz. 20c lf, lb. 50c lb. $1.50 10 lbs. $14.50 
WINTER KEEPER—also called ‘‘LONG SEASON’’ GREEN PLUME. This variety is very popular with market gar- 
and “NEW CENTURY” deners. Leaves dark green, smooth, with broad, thick, white stem 
and mid-rib. 
A large, late, slow growing variety of high quality. However, the beets Brice ont tle \/, Ib. 50c Ib. $1.50 10 lbs. $14.50 
can be used at any stage of growth and regardless of their size and 
age, are always tender and deliciously sweet. The tops are large and 
green. The roots are large, tapering, and often reach a size of 6 
inches in diameter. The flesh is dark red, entirely free from light 
zoning. A very desirable variety for roadside market or other special 
quality trade, but not well suited for commercial market. 
LUCULLUS. Leaves light yellowish-green, well crumpled or savoyed 
with medium thick white stem and mid-rib. 
Price oz. 20c 1/4, Ib. 50c Ib. $1.50 10 lbs. 14.50 
ORDINARY. Lighter in color, but otherwise resembles Green 
oz. 14, lh. lb. 10 lbs. Plume. 
Price 25c 60c $1.80 $17.50 Price oz. 20c 14 lb. 50c lb. $1.50 10 lbs. $14.50 
1942. WHOLESALE CATALOG FOR MARKET GROWERS AND FLORISTS—PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK 
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