
Beet, Detroit Dark Red Beets, Early Wonder 
: B i ( i ‘gS One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill; 
i } 6 pounds for an acre 
_ Best results are obtained by using a light soil that has been well en- 
riched with manure. Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, as soon 
as the ground is in workable condition, and for succession every two weeks 
until August. When the plants are well advanced thin out to 4 or 5 inches 
apart. A liberal sowing should always be made during July for a winter 
crop. 
A very fine selection of deep blood-red Beet particu- 
Early Wonder. larly recommended for early sowing. The Fonts are 
globular in shape, have small tops and mature so evenly that the en- 
tire crop may be harvested at one time. Market-gardeners will find 
Early Wonder a valuable variety to sow as an early bunch Beet. Pkt. 
10 cts., %oz. 15 cts., 02. 25 cts., 14]b. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Crosby’s Extra-Early Egyptian. An improved strain of the well- 
known and very popular Early Egyptian, and, like that variety, one 
of the very best early Beets for the garden. In shape it is almost 
round, somewhat flattened; flesh bright vermilion-red and in quality 
unsurpassed for flavor and fine grain. Pkt. 10 cts., 4oz. 15 cts., oz. 
25 cts., 4b. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. 
: This variety cannot be too highly recom- 
Detroit Dark Red. mended. It is not only one of the best for 
the market and home-garden, but is equally valuable for either early 
or late sowing. The root is globular in shape, very smooth, of a blood- 
red color and uniform size. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 41b. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Early Egyptian. A favorite for sowing early in the frames and for the 48 
first crop outdoors. It has small, deep green leaves, is flat-shaped and § 
well recommended for the home-garden. The flesh is of the darkesté 
color, very sweet and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4lb. 60 cts., 
Ib. $1.75. 
Improved Blood Turnip. A remarkably fine Beet for either early or 
late crops. The roots are nearly round, of the darkest color and high- 
est quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 4]b. 60 cts., lb. $1.75. 
Long Dark Blood. (Above ground.) An excellent sort which keeps well 
during the winter. The roots, when fully matured, are almost a foot 
in length, half forming above the ground; very smooth, with few side 
roots. The skin and flesh are both of the darkest red color. Pkt. 10 
cts., 4oz. 15 cts., oz. 25 cts., 41b. 60 cts., lb. $1.75, 
Swiss Chard. For description and price, see page 25, 


