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DETROIT SHORT TOP BEET 
EARLY WONDER . . . . 49-52 days 
Roots: 214-3” in diameter, flat globe to short top shape with small tap root, 
dark red, smooth skinned ; interior dark red with thin distinct zones of 
magenta tinged medium red, very tender and rapid growing. Suitable for 
diced packs in northern latitudes. 
Tops: 14-18’, with glossy, medium green, broad, short, triangular shape leaf 
blade which remains smooth; small collar. 
EGLIPSE= =>. aie se) OU Cavs 
Roots: 2-2" in diameter, almost ‘globular, with medium tap root, dark red, 
fairly smooth skin; interior bright red with pink zones indistinct, Market 
and home garden type. 
Tops: 15-19’, fairly coarse leaf, almost smooth blade; medium collar. 
EDMAND’S BLOOD TURNIP. .. eer 00-0) (days 
Roots: 234-314” in diameter, top or turnip shaped, medium tap root, medium 
dark red fairly smooth skin with dark red interior variably zoned with 
lighter red. Main crop or late home garden type for winter storage. 
Tops: 17-20”, large, broad leaf blades, mostly green; medium to large collar. 
