BURPEE’S RED BEETS 
115a Detroit Dark Red, Short Topo 
60 days. An improved and refined strain of Detroit Dark Red. It has tops which 
average about 3 in. shorter than those of the regular strain, making it suitable for 
growing on muck or for any use where large tops are not necessary or desir- 
able. Roots are also slightly smaller and more globular. Skin is dark red; 
flesh is uniform deep red with the zones so inconspicuous that the flesh, 
when cooked, seems to be one solid ball of deep blood-red. Smaller 
tops allow beets to stand closer together i in the row. é 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; 1% lb. $1.75. 
115 Detroit Dark Red, Medium Top 
59 days. An early maturing beet of remarkable uniformity. Splendid for the 
home garden, market, shipping, freezing and canning. Perfectly round and ofa 
deep red color. They reach 2% to 3in. in size and have a small collar and a thin 
tap-root. The flesh is very dark blood-red, showing hardly any zones. It is tender; 
fine grained, exceptionally sweet. Medium size foliage makesit popular with 
market growers | requiring a Jarge top for bunching or for housewives wanting 
plenty of ‘‘tops’’ for use as ‘‘greens.’’ Roots are slightly larger than the short 
top strain offered above. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 35¢; 1% Ib. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.75. 









128 Burpee’s Improved Blood Turnip Beet 
59 days. The large beets, 3 to 4 in, across, are round but sometimes deeper than their diame- 
ter. The flesh is dark red, occasionally zoned, Though it is a quick grower,:the roots will keep 
a long time in storage. A splendid variety for the home garden and for market gardeners; 
may be grown for early use, summer, fall or winter storing as well as for canning. Because of 
its quickness of growth, it is especially suited for late sowings. It is really an all-season, 
all-purpose, deep red table beet of high quality that we can recommend to every one. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 1% Ib. 85¢; Vy | lb. $1.50. 
Detroit Dark Red Beet | 
Collection ‘109 Extra Early Flat Egyptian 
53 days. Roots are distinctly flattened and have a small top; flesh 

3 of the Best Table Beets is sweet and tender; dark purplish red zoned with a trifle lighter 
color. Skin is medium red. The earliest of all beets; fine for home © 
z ~ garden and valuable for forcing and early market. F ully grown 
Crosby’s Egyptian, Extra Early Flat Egyptian. beets measure 2% in, in diameter, 
and Burpee’s Red Ball. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 85¢; 1% Ib. $1.50. 
7035—3 Pkts. (1 pkt. of each variety, value 30¢) 25¢ 
for only 
107 Burpee’s Extra Early© 5 
7036 —3 Ozs. (1 oz. of each variety, See i 737) 60¢ 58 days. Excellent early beet with perfectly smooth globe-shaped 
we y roots that are most regular in shape. Will grow to 3 in. in diameter, 
but, as with all beets, can be used when small. The flesh is dark red 
and shows hardly any zones. A profitable early, dark red skinned 
beet with many market growers, especially those having a trade 
120 Winter Keeper— Stores well: that appreciates quality and attractive appearance in a baby beet. 
has 4 Popular one for the home garden. Flavor is sweet and tasty; ideal 
sweet and tender all summer and winter for canning or pickling whole. Crop is short. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢. 

80 days. A “‘long season”’ beet which remains solid and tender all B ; i i 
f 4 eet tops are highly palatable when cooked as “‘greens’’ and are 
summer and also when stored for winter. As the half-long-shaped richet in Vitamin Athan are the ‘roots: Spinach «ese stanae 
roots grow slowly, it is valuable as a late beet, and you will find * : ; cs Hi 
the Winter Keeper firm and sweet when most others are past their poe ae Oe cienat et eas ee use of its tops as “‘greens’’; 
prime. Skin is dark red as is the flesh. Even when the beets get 
large, they are as tender as much earlier varieties. Home gardeners 
appreciate its quality; growers selling direct find it a ready seller. 
Seed crop is very short this year. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢. 



121 Burpee’s Red Ball © — Pictured in color on front cover 
60 days. Red Ball is remarkable for its uniform shape, deep colored flesh, and fine 
sweet flavor. The roots are deep, globe-shaped, growing to 3 in. in diameter, and hav- 
ing a smooth, deep red skin. The flesh is also extremely dark red, free from woody 
fiber, and very tasty. The quality is always the finest. Thousands of home and mar- 
ket gardeners grow it annually to their profit and entire satisfaction. Its intense 
dark red color especially fits it for freezing and canning. Medium tall tops. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; %4 Ib. 95¢; 1% Ib. $1.75. 
How toa Grow Beets 
Sow seeds as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. 
For a continuous supply make repeated sowings 3 to 4 weeks apart 
allowing plenty of time for the last sowing to mature before frost. 
Sow seed in rows 1% to 2 ft. apart and cover with % in. of fine soil. 
A rich, sandy loam, mellow and deep, produces the best shaped and 
smoothest roots. Thin plants to stand 3 to 4in. apart in the row. 
The later sowings will produce the best beets for winter storing. Dig 
the roots with the approach of cold weather and keep in a cool 
cellar, packing them in slightly moist earth until ready to use. A 
pkt. of seed will sow 25 ft. of row; one oz. 100 ft. 
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Red Ball Beet 

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