Burpee’s RED BEETS i itst*s 
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Beets are easily grown and may be enjoyed as baby beets when _ together. Burpee’s Red Ball, Detroi : Sen 
roots are half grown, or they may be used from then on until they Egyptian are. universally popular. Spinach Beet (Swiss Re ity: BS , 
reach their full size. The tops are highly palatable when cooked grown extensively for the use of its tops as “greens ae its mid-— 
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Detroit Dark Red Beets : 
Short Top and Medium Top 
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| oo 15a Detroit Dark Red, Short Top © | 
ir 60 days. One of the best round beets for main-crop and fall use whether for table, canning or freezing. Tops 
average about 3 in. shorter than those of the regular strain, making it suitable for growing on muck or for any 
use where large tops are not necessary or desirable. Roots are also slightly smaller and more globular. Skin is 
dark red; flesh is uniform deep red with the zones so inconspicuous that the flesh, when cooked, seems to be one 
solid ball of deep blood-red, sweet and tender. Smaller tops allow beets to stand closer together in the row. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 14 lb. $1.00; 1 lb. $1.65; Ib. $3.00 
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> 3 of the Best Table Beets: 115 Detroit Dark Red, Medium Top 
: $ 59 days. Beets are perfectly round with deep red skin. They reach 2% to 3 in. in 
¢  Crosby’s Egyptian, Burpee’s Red Ball ¢ size and have a small collar and a thin tap-root. fen poe rg dak ha 
° and Extra Early Flat Egyptian e showing hardly any zones. It is tender, fine grained, exceptionally sweet. 
° : : size foliage makes it popular with housewives wanting plenty of. tops’’ for use as 
> 7035—3 Pkts., one of each variety 35¢ 3 ‘‘greens.’’ Roots are slightly larger than the short top strain offered above. 
$ (value 45¢) for only ¢ : Splendid for the home garden, market, shipping, freezing and canning. 
* 7036 —3 Ozs., one oz. of each variety 75 ° Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 14 Ib. $1.00; 1% lb. $1.65; Ib. $3.00 
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co vccccc ccc ecercccccceccccccceeeecceccnce 121 Burpee Ss Red Ball © — Always satisfactory ‘ 
60 days. Remarkable for its uniform shape, deep colored flesh, and fine sweet 
flavor. Roots are deep globe-shaped, growing to 3 in. in-diameter. and having a 
smooth, deep red skin. The flesh is also extremely dark red, free from woody fiber, 
and very tasty. The quality is always the finest. Its intense dark red color espe-. p 
ciaily fits it for table use, pickling, freezing and canning. Medium tall tops. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 4b. $1.00; 14 Ib. $1.75; Ib. $3.25 
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107 Burpee’s Extra Early © — Glove shaped 
58 days. Excellent early beet with perfectly smooth globe-shaped roots growing 
to 3 in. in diameter, but, as with all beets, can be used when small. The flesh is 
dark red and shows hardly any zones. Popular with home and market gardeners. 
Flavor is sweet and tasty; much esteemed for canning or pickling whole. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 30¢; 14 1b. 90¢; 1 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $2.75 
It is easy to order Burpee Seeds by mail. If you live in the East, send to "4 
Philadelphia; if in the Central and Western States, send to Clinton, lowa. We __ 
are equipped to take care of all orders promptly and efficiently. 
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, 128 Burpee’s Impr. Blood Turnip Beet 
59 days.. The large beets, 3 to 4 in. across, are round but sometimes deeper than 
their diameter. The flesh is dark red, occasionally zoned. Though it is a quick | 
grower, the roots will keep a long time in storage. Splendid for the home garden 
pe for peareet ae pec tat Flesh is fine Stebed tender and most agreeably sweet. 
: may be grown ior early use, summer, fall or winter storing as well as for canning. 
Burpee’s Red Ball Beet , peice aes ree: of he eb it lnc suited for late sowings. It is 
tf eally an all-season, all-purpose, deep red table beet of the highest quality. 
64 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO. Pkt. 10¢; oz. 25¢; 14 Ib. 85¢; 14 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $2.75 
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