BEETS for a Delicious Vegetable, Greens 

EARLY WONDER 
5 LBS. MAY BE ORDERED AT 10c PER LB. 
: LESS THAN LB. PRICE 
Culture—For very early crop the seed should 
be sown in hotbeds or started in boxes in the 
. house in January and February. After dan- 
ger of frost is past, transplant: and set them 
in rows 2 to 3 feet apart, and 6 inches apart 
in the rows. Or they can be sown outside 
from March to July, as desired, for medium, 
early or late crop in drills, covering 1 inch 
and plants thinned to 6 inches. Beets should 
be grown in light, clean, deep soil, and kept 
well cultivated. Two ounces of seed will sow 
100 feet of row and about 7 lbs. are required 
for an acre. It is best to soak the seed over- 
night before planting. 
EARLY WONDER—Tnhis is said’ to be a 
perfect table beet; it is medium early, 
coming in several days later than the 
extra earlies. The roots are of good, 
uniform size, slightly oval and of a deep 
blood red, has slim tap root, fine grain, 
tender and sweet. Never gets stringy or 
woody. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 15c: 4 lb., 55c; 1 lb., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
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 earli- 
ness. Has small tops. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 15c; 1% lb., 55c; 1 Ib., $1.75, 
postpaid. : 
Due to present conditions, prices 
quoted herein are subject to change 
without notice and all offerings are 
subject to stock on hand. 

DETROIT DARK RED—One of the very best 
varieties for the home garden or market. 
It is globe shaped, medium size, uniform- 
ly smooth, tender and sweet. A good 
variety for both summer and fall use. 
Pkt., 10c: 0z., 15c: ¥% lb., 55c; 1 Ib., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
LIGHT RED CROSBY—Of excellent quality 
for home garden and early market. Tops 
small, but fairly coarse. Root deep tur- 
nip-shaped, almost globular; bright car- 
mine-red. Flesh bright vermilion-red 
with fainter zoning. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 15c: %4 lb., 55c; lb., $1.75, 
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., 10c: 0z., 15c: 1% lb., 55c; 1 lb., $1.75, 
postpaid. 
STOCK BEET OR MANGEL 
Culture—These 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 ot 
the mangels to grow. The roots are 
uniformly straight and well formed and 
grow to a large size, well out of the 
ground; some of them weighing 20 
pounds or more. It is a milk producer 
and makes fine, rich food for stock and 
poultry. ; 
Oz., 15c; % lb., 45c; lb., $1.40, postpaid. 










CALABRESE GREEN SPROUTING 
BROCCOLI 
CALABRESE GREEN SPROUTING—A dis- 
tinct variety, being somewhat like cauli- 
flower. Having the mild flavor of cauli- 
flower combined with the nutty tang of 
celery, making it a most delicious veg- 
etable. 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: Y% lb., $1.25, postpaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
A very esteemed member of the cabbage 
family. Cultivate and treat in all respects 
like winter cabbage or kale. One ounce of 
seed will produce about 1,500 plants. 
Pkt., 10c: oz., 75c: 4 lb., $2.00, postpaid. 

BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
SWISS CHARD 
SWISS CHARD or SILVER LEAVED BEET— 
This 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 Spin- 
ach, Kale and Turnip Salad, and the 
stems like Asparagus. There is a de- 
licious, 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., 10c: oz., 15c; ¥4 lb., 45c; lb., $1.50, 
postpaid. 
DIGGS & BEADLES SEED CO., INC., Richmond, Virginia 
