


F. H. EBELING 77th Annual Catalog 1868-1945 SYRACUSE, N. Y. 

BEETS Tops Rich in Vitamins and Make a Delicious Dish 
Rube (Ger.) Barbabietola (It.) CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN, SPECIAL. This special selection is valu- 
able both for the private gardener and the amateur, on 
account of its reliability to produce a uniform crop of best 
quality. In the production of this seed, selection is not only 
made for shape, but also for extreme earliness and high 
quality. The skin is very smooth, bright red and flesh ver- 
milion, very sweet and tender. Pkt., 10c. 4 
} EARLY WONDER. 50 days. A deep blood-red Beet, nearly 
EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN BLOOD TURNIP. The best variety globular, with small, clean tap-root and small sized head. 
for forcing and excellent for first early crop out-of-doors, Similar to Crosby but a little earlier. Pkt., 10Oc. 4 
being very early with small tops. Root very dark red, moder- —_ DETROIT DARK RED. 68 days. Probably the best of the largest 
ately thick, a little rounded on top, distinctly flat on the sorts. It succeeds equally well at all seasons and is one of the 
bottom, and about two inches in diameter when mature. best to sow in early spring, to succeed the extra early and 
Flesh dark purplish red, zoned lighter shade. Pkt., 10c. medium crop sorts. May be sown about August first (in the 
Best results are cbtained on a deep, rich, sandy loam. If 
wanted very early, sow such sorts as Crosby’s Egyptian or Detroit 
Dark Red in hotbeds and transplant, cutting off the outer leaves. 
For general crop sow in freshly prepared soil as soon as the 
ground will permit, in rows eighteen inches apart, covering 
about an inch deep and pressing the soil firmly over the seed. 
GOOD FOR ALL. 52 to 55 days. An excellent new variety de- vicinity of Syracuse) for a crop to store for winter. Flesh solid, 
veloped from Detroit Dark Red. Especially fine for canning always tender, of good flavor and excellent color. Pkt., 10c. 
and pickling whole at 1%4 to 114 inches in diameter. Roots PERFECTED DETROIT. Matures in 

smooth, even in size and shape, and almost perfectly glob- about 55 days. In this improved 
ular; collar and taproots very small; interior deep crimson, strain of Detroit Dark Red Turnip 
free from white zones. Pkt., 10c. Beet the fine qualities which 
have made that variety 
standard for main crop sowing have been strengthened 
by careful breeding. It is earlier, and almost spherical in 
shape. Its small tops are just right for dry or wet sea- 
son, heavy or light soil. Color, inside and out, very dark 
red; flesh fine texture, tender, excellent flavor. Pkt., 10c. 
SWISS CHARD = (Sea Kale Beet) 
55 days. A most satisfactory vegetable for 
the small garden. A short row is sufficient to 
supply greens all summer, and if not cut too 
close, additional leaves will come up from the 
roots. Use same culture as for Beets and for 
best results thin out to at least 4 inches be- 
tween plants. Pkt., 10c. 
RHUBARB CHARD. A recent introduction having all 
the Chard characteristics excepting color. It has dark 
green, heavily crumpled leaves and crimson stem 
and midrib. Pkt., 25c. 
MANGEL - Stock Beet 
Mangel Ruben 
Cheap and nutritious winter feed for stock. The dairy- 
man’s friend. Plant 6 Ibs. per acre in drills, 5 to 6 seeds 
per foot, thinning later to 9 inches apart, or broadcast 15 
to 20 Ibs. per acre. 90 to 120 days to maturity. 
ly bead st ees A smooth, yellow-fleshed Mangel. 
ter Cape. 
MAMMOTH LONG RED. On good land and well cultivated, 
this popular sort will yield 30 to 50 tons per acre of 
large, long, light red roots which grow half above 
ground and are easily pulled. Pkt., 10c. ; 
DANISH _SLUDSTRUP MANGEL. Long, reddish yellow 
root. Grows more above ground, is very easily harvested. 
Requires little exertion to pull same. Frequently weigh 
Swiss Chard from 15 to 20 Ibs. Pkt., 10c. 
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