AsM 
TABLE BEETS 
Culture 1 oz. seed to 100-foot row; 8 to 15 Ibs. per acre. Sow 
seed in rows |2 to 18 inches apart, covering the seed to 
a depth of 1 inch. Thin from 2 to 4 inches apart. Beets are best 
when gathered quite young, about 2 inches in diameter. For spring 
crop plant during February and March and for fall crop plant in Aug- 
ust and September. A sandy loam is preferable, however, beets will 
succeed in most soils if properly fertilized and cultivated. 
: 52 to 55 days. This is the outstanding sort 
Detroit Dark Red for home or market garden, canners, ship- 
pers. Tops are uniform, medium dark green, slender and erect. Roots 
globe shaped, symmetrical, dark blood red with small tap root. The 
zones are inconspicuous, therefore the interior resembles a solid wall 
of deep blood red. Retains its quality until full grown. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) (1% Ib. 60c) (lb. $1.75) postpaid. 
Early Blood Turnip 60 days. A medium early variety suit- 
able for either home or market gar- 
den. Roots smooth. Tops medium but somewhat coarse. Flesh deep 
red with purplish red zones. Crisp and tender. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(Y% Ib. 60c) (Ib. $1.75) postpaid. 
50 to 55 days. A splendid home or market garden 
Early Crosby sort. Tops medium with small collar. Roots flat- 
tened globe shape. Has small tap root. The flesh is deep purplish red 
with zones of a lighter shade. Crisp and tender. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(Y% Ib. 60c) (ib. $1.75) postpaid. 
©. 50 to 55 days. The best for forcing. De- 
Early Flat Egyptian sirable for home and market garden where 
earliness is desired. Tops medium and upright, roots flattened with 
long slender tap root. Flesh bright red with lighter zones. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) (% Ib. 60c) (Ib. $1.75) postpaid. 
50 to 55 days. Desirable home and market 
Early Wonder garden sort. Tops medium, small, erect with 
small collar or crown. Roots flattened globe with small tap root. Color 
purplish red with zones of lighter hue. Tender and of good quality. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (¥% Ib. 60c) (Ib. $1.75) postpaid. 
AgvM 
STOCK BEETS 
Seed should be 1 inch apart in rows 2¥2 feet apart, and 
Culture covered to a depth of 1% inches. Thin to 10 inches 
when about 3 inches high. It requires 8 Ibs. of Mangel or 10 Ibs. of 
Sugar Beets to plant an acre. Stock Beets are a valuable food used 
in conjunction with other feeds for milk cows, hogs, poultry. 
Roots large and almost cylindrical, narrow at 
Golden Tankard both Shas light gray above and deep orange 
below the ground. Flesh yellow with white zones. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) 
(Y% Ib. 50c) (Ib. $1.50) postpaid. 
A distinct type of Sugar Beet producing roots 
Half Sugar Rose of giant ine eines tapering smooth. 
Grows half out of the ground. Flesh is white with high sugar con- 
tent, consequently is high in food value. Excellent for fattening hogs. 
(Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (%4 i 50c) (Ib. ara Posthalg: an 
-A most popular Mange! producing roots 
Long Red Mangel to 18 Aas long and 6 inches thick. Has 
a heavy shoulder. Grows half out of the ground and is easily har- 
vested. Color light red, flesh white with rose tinge. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) (% Ib. 50c) beet iee a boseald. cna 
: is is the most desirable tor sugar manu- 
Klein Wanzleben facture, also valuable for stock feed. Roots 
are medium large with thick shoulder. 12 to 15 inches long and about 
4 inches at shoulder. Skin gray white; good keeper. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) (% Ib. 50c) (Ib. $1.50) postpaid. 
ORNAMENTAL SWISS CHARD | 
Rhubarb Chard A delicious Swiss Chard which is so 
ornamental that it may be used in 
flower borders with startling effect. The heavy stalks are a 
bright translucent, rhubarb crimson which extends out through 
the veins and blends with the dark green of the heavily 
crumpled leaves. Truly a double purpose plant as it is as 
delicious to eat as it is handsome to look at. Whether you 
cook only the stalks or the whole plant, the flavor is sweet 
and rich. (Pkt. 15¢) (oz. 30c) (% Ib. $1.00) (Ib. $3.00) post- 
paid. 


Beet Detroit Dark Red 
A&M 
SWISS CHARD 
Culture 1 oz. seed to 50 feet; thin to 8 inches apart in rows 18 
inches apart. Grown for greens, the large outer leaves 
being picked from time to time. Planted early in the spring the 
plants will have a long bearing season. The soil requirements and 
culture are the same as for beets. The broad white mid rib as well 
as the leafy portion is a highly esteemed table vegetable and is used as 
a substitute for spinach. Chard is also excellent for chickens. 
Best for table use and also used for 
Large Ribbed White poultry. The leaves are smooth, dark 
areen. Has large white mid rib that can be served as asparagus and 
is also used for pickling. (Pkt. 10c) (oz. 20c) (% Ib. 50c) 
(Ib. $1.50) postpaid. 
50 to 55 days. Leaves grow to a height of about 24 
Lucullus inches, are large, upright. The mid rib or center stem 
is fine and light green. The mid rib can be trimmed and cooked 
as asparagus. The leaf part is cooked like spinach. (Pkt. 10c) 
(oz. 20c) (Y% Ib. 50c) (Ib. $1.50) postpaid. 

White Swiss Chard 

