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CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN BEET 
PREMIUM STOCK 

EXTRA EARLY DARK DETROIT DARK 
RED BEET RED BEET 

PREMIUM SNOW BALL CAULIFLOWER 

CHOICE TABLE BEETS 
CULTURE—For very early crop sow such varieties as Dxtra Barly 
Dark Red or Crosby’s Egyptian in hotbeds in January or February, 
and transplant. For general crops, sow in freshly prepared soil 
as soon as the ground will permit, in rows 12 to 18 inches apart,. 
covering about an inch deep, and pressing the soil firmly over the 
seed. When the plants are well established, cut to three or four 

inches apart. One ounce will sow 50 feet. Drill six to seven ree 
pounds to the acre. <s 
EXTRA EARLY DARK RED—This variety is exactly what its name 4 
implies, an extra Early Dark Red Beet of splendid quality for 
either forcing or first early crop outdoors, small tops, beets beauti- 
ful dark red color, very smooth, uniform in shape and size, small — 
tap root. A fleld of these beets mature so evenly that every beet 
can be pulled in two weeks, about five days earlier than Crosby’s 
Egyptian. Pkt. 10c; oz 15ce; %4 Ib. 40c; Ib. $1.25; 5 Ibs. $6.00. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN—(Premium Stock)—The most largely used 
variety for early planting outdoors for bunching, leaves medium 
green, tinted red. The roots are flattened globe shaped and very 
smooth, the exterior color of the beet is bright red, the flesh of 
our strain is bright vermillion red, very sweet, tender and of ex- 
cellent quality. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢e; %4 lb. 45c; Ib. $1.50; 5 lbs. $7.25. 
DARK CROSBY—Roots are remarkably uniform, very dark red, flesh 
deep purplish red with little tendency to zoning. One of the most 
popular and handsome of the early beets. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15ce; %4 Ib. 
40c; lb. $1.25; 5 Ibs. $6.00. 
EARLY WONDER—It may be sown early and it matures rapidly, 
earlier than Crosby's Egyptian. Globe shaped, very uniform in 
size, and of a beautiful deep red color; a desirable sort for the home 
garden as well as for market. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 40c; Ih. $1.25; 
5 Ibs. $6.00. 
DETROIT DARK RED—Leaves are dark green, shaded with red. The 
beets are medium sized, globular or nearly round, very smooth and 
of dark blood red color. The inside flesh is deep vermillion red, 
with zones of a slightly Hghter shade. A desirable variety for 
bunching or packing in crates, on account of its uniformly deep 
rich red color. We especially recommend this variety for canning. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15¢e; %4 lb. 40e;3 lb. $1.25; 5 lbs. $6.00. 
SWISS CHARD 
SWISS CHARD (Lucullus)—An improved type, leaves, dark green, 
much crumpled and curled; mid-rib and veins white; stalks thick, 
broad and flat. Pkt. 10e; oz. 15¢e; %4 Ib. 35e; Ib. $1.00. 
MANGELS 
MAMMOTH LONG RED—The largest of all Mangels and the heaviest 
cropper. They grow to an immense size, weighing sometimes 20 
pounds. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; % Ib. 35e; lb. $1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.50. 
GOLDEN TANKARD—Large, cylinder shape; immensely productive. ie 
Flesh yellow, zoned with white. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c3; %4 lb. 35c; Ib. 
$1.00; 5 Ibs. $4.50. 
CAULIFLOWER 
CULTURE—Sow seeds in hot-bed in December or January. When 
plants are three inches high, transplant into cold frames, 2 to 3 
inches apart, and plant out into fleld in March or April for heading. 
HALL’S PREMIUM SNOW BALL—Absolutely the finest strains of 
Snow Ball Cauliflower obtainable. Heads very early, good size, 44 
firm compact, solid and very white; plant compact in growth with Ny 
four short, upright leaves. Pkt. 20c; % oz. 75c; oz. $2.50. é 
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CELERY SEED "ag 
One ounce will produce 3000 plants; % Ib. will plant an acre. 
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING—Celery may be started early in cold a 
frames or indoor boxes, or when the weather becomes warm, plant ny 
outdoors in rows 8 to 10 inches apart, covering the seed one-half 
inch. When plants are advanced, thin out to 5 or 6 inches apart 
until ready for transplanting into trenches. 
GIANT PASCAL—A home-garden variety, good for fall and winter 
storage. Plant large, stocky, with dark green leaves. Stalks long, 
broad, and solid; blanches to yellow-white; of excellent, nutty flavor. 
Pkt. 10c3 oz. 65c; % Ib. $2.00. 
GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING—Plants compact and stocky, with yell- 
owish-green foliage; stalks perfectly solid, of a fine nutty flavor, 
attains a good size; blanches a handsome golden yellow color. — 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 75c; % Ib. $2.25; Ib. $7.00. ee 
IMPROVED WHITE PLUME—A very early, handsome variety; leaves 4, 
light, bright green; easily blanched a beautiful silvery-white color. — 
A popular sort for first early market. Pkt. 10c; oz. 65c; %4 Ib. $2.00. Fy. 
COLLARDS 
GEORGIA—A tall, loose leaved cabbage-like plant, is grown in differ- 
ent section of the South for “Greens.” Seed may be planted in th 
Spring or Fall. Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %& Ib. 80c; Ib. 75c. ‘ i 









