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ALNEER BROTHERS RELIABLE SEEDS, ROCKFORD, ILL. 


large as Crosby 
Egyptian, which 
permits close plant- 
ing. The root is 
nearly globular in 
shape, slightly flat- 
tened. Pkt. 10c, oz. 
20c, % Ib. 60c, Ye 
lb. $1.10, Ib. $2.00. 






Good for All 
A new variety de- 
veloped from De- 
troit Dark Red, 
which is equally 
good for table, 
canning or pickling. 
Reaches 3 in. when 
fully grown, but is 
best for canning 
when about 1% in. 
in diameter. Roots 
smooth,  globe- 
shaped, and very 
even in color, shape 
and size. Always 
deep crimson with- 
out any white 
zones. Tops short. 
Heavy yielder and 
Black Beauty : BEET early maturing. 




























Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 
Y% Ib. 50c, Y Ib. 
90c, lb. $1.75. 
Black Beauty In this variety we combine a very dark red color, round 
root, and earliness, which make it very desirable. It is 
indeed very early, maturing several days before the other sorts. The shape is 
uniformly perfect. In fact it is one of the smoothest beets on the market. The 
flesh is a rich dark blood-red color, tender, crisp, and deliciously sweet, besides 
having a small short top, also valuable for late sowing. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1%, Ib. 
60c, 2 Ib. $1.10, lb. $2.00. 
? = A very early, superior variety. Has 
Crosby s Improved Egyptian few small tops and very small tap- 
root. Takes on its turnip shape in early stages of growth, making it much pre- 
ferred for both first early crop and late sowing. Skin is dark red; flesh somewhat 
lighter. After boiling, it has a uniform bright red color and a delicious flavor. 
45 days. Pkt.-5c, oz. 15c, 1/4 Ib. 50c, 1 lb. 90c, Ib. $1.75. 
7 Grown extensively by market gardeners 
Extra Early Flat Egyptian to supply the early market. Roots are 
distinctly flattened and have a small top; flesh is dark purplish red zoned with a trifle 
lighter color. It is tender and sweet. Fully grown roots measure 2% in. in 
diameter. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 50c, 1/ Ib. 90c, Ib. $1.75. 
7 One of the best varieties grown for main 
Extra Early Blood Turnip crop. The roots are round, very smooth, 
of good marketable size, and for table use no variety can exceed it in fine quality. 
The skin is deep blood red; the flesh is also dark red and is sweet and tender. 
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 4/4 lb. 50c, 1% lb. 90c, Ib. $1.75. 
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The soil best adapted for the beet is rich deep loam. Sow in drills 15 inches apart, 
one inch deep, and thin to six inches. For early, sow as soon as the ground can be worked 
in the spring; for main and autumn use, about the 5th of May. Sow the mangels in drill: 
two feet apart and thin to 15 inches in the row. : 
ee This wonderful result of 
<a Early Wonder years of reselecting and 
ae improving has now been so perfected that we be- 
a lieve it is one of the earliest and best turnip- 
shaped beets grown. It is much earlier than 
Crosby Egyptian. The tops are not quite as 





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Very crisp, 
for use and 


9 7 aha Are of a _ neat 
Alneer’s New Dark Crimson Globe ne aes Gee 
smooth dark red skin. The flesh is of a very dark crimson blood 
red, fine grained, of finest quality. When cooked it is a dark blood- 
_ red color. Is very early with small tops. Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % Ib. 
50c, 2 Ib. 90c, lb. $1.75. 
Detroit Dark Red One of the very best red turnip shaped varieties. é' 
and the color of the skin is dark blood red, the flesh is deep bright red 
hee es and sweet; matures early, holds a long time in condit 
produces a very uniform crop in shape. Pkt. - OZ. VY Vk 
60c, 4% Ib. $1.10, lb. $2.00. we ecto a = 
Perfected Detroit Matures in about 55 days. In this improved 
qualities which have made that variety standard for main crop sowing hav 
been strengthened by careful breeding. It is earlier, and almost spheri 
in shape. Its small tops are just right for either dry or wet season, hea 
8, ae The Aas nsiae ve out is p very dark red, and flesh of fi 
xture, tender and of excellent flavor. Pkt. 10 : i Yo 
$1.20, Ib. $2.25. » sete Bo eas oe 
or light soil. 
I fee] that it is my duty to let you know just what I think of ° 
service and seeds. Last year I ordered seeds of you and was very 
pleased with them. 
my friends know about your service and quality seeds. 

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Has small upright growing tops, splendid shape 
strain of Detroit Dark Red Turnip Beet the fi 



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They all came up fine. Therefore I am letting 


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