
Whatever you do, don't throw away Beet tops 

MICHELL’S CHOICE 
BEET SEED 
BeEtTTERAVE (Fr.) Saratruse (Ger.) 
BaRBABIETOLA (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow a row 50 feet long; 
5 pounds, an acre 
Beets are tasty, a pleasing addition to your 
menu. The Beet tops can also be used, having 
an unusually high food-value, being rich m 
Vitamins A and C, with a goodly percentage 
of calctum and iron. 
Sow in drills 1 foot apart and 1 inch deep, 
as early as the ground can be worked; when 
the plants are IJarge enough, thin to stand 4 
inches apart in the row. For an early crop in 
hotbed sow the seed in early March, while 
for a winter supply sow about July 10 out- 
doors. 
Crimson Globe. 56 days. Rich deep red 
Beets, almost round, with a distinct de- 
lictous flavor, and very tender. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 30c.; ib. 85c.; Ib. $2.50. 
Crosby’s Egyptian, Special Straim. 51 
days. A special selection of the usual strain 
and repeated tests have proved it to be a 
darker red and much earlier. Pkt. 15c.; 
oz. 35c.; Ylb. $1.00. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. Usual Strain. 51 days. 
Especially desirable on account of its rich 
blood-red color throughout. Early, and 
one of the best table Beets. Pkt. 10c.; 
oz. 25c.; Ib. 70c.; Ib. $2.25. 


Detroit Dark Red, Michell’s Special 
Strain. 56 days. Carefully reselected 
seed from the choicest, most uniform 
roots. Found superior to the usual type 
of Detroit Beet. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 45c.; 
Vib. $1.45. 





Detroit Dark Red. Usual Strain. 56 days. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 30c.; 4Ib. 90c.; Ib. $3.00. 
Early Wonder. 58 days. Extra-early, globe- 
shaped, with deep blood-red, tender flesh. 
Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 14Ib. 70c.; Ib. $2.25. 
Lentz Early. 50 days. Fine for sowing in 
hotbeds and early outdoors. Flesh red, 
with zone of lighter shades. Pkt. 15c.; 
oz. 45c.; Ib. $1.45; Ib. $4.30. 
Michell’s Winter Keeper. 78 days. ‘Top- 
shaped Beet with rich red, tender, sweet 
flesh. One of the best winter varieties. 
Pkt. 15c.; oz. 35c.; 14lb. 95c.; Ib. $3.00. 
Early Wonder Beet 
Mangel-Wurzel 
Sow 5 pounds per acre during April and 
May, in thoroughly plowed, well-manured 
soil, in drills about 2 feet apart, and thin out 
to 1 foot apart in the row. Keep the weeds 
down by frequent hoeing and cultivating. Low 
ground ts best for Mangel-Wurzels. 
Golden Tankard. 102 days. The best long 
yellow Mangel. Matures earlier than other 
large sorts. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 4b. 60c.; 
Ib. $1.75. 
Lane’s Improved White Sugar. 100 days. 
Attains an enormous size, growing con- 
siderably above the ground. One of the 
best for stock-feeding. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 25c.; 
Ylb. 75c.; Ib. $2.20. 
Mammoth Long Red. 110 days. An enor- 
mously productive variety, yielding from 
50 to 75 tons to the acre, a single root often 
weighing from 20 to 40 pounds. The best . 
Jong red Mangel. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 20c.; 
Yb. 60c.; Ib. $1.75. 
SWISS CHARD 
Spinach Beet 
Porre (Fr.) BeErIssKonL (Ger.) 
Biera (Ital.) 
One ounce will sow a row about 50 feet long 
Can be used in five weeks after sowing, 
and is a continuous crop until killed by frost. 
Cultivated for the Jeaves which are used for 
greens; the outer leaves only should be care- 
fully pulled from the plant and the foliage 
part separated from the rib in preparing to 
cook. Chard is served like spinach which it 
resembles in taste; the ribs when boiled and 
served with melted butter are the equal of 
the finest asparagus. 
Dark Green Curled. 55 days. Large, dark 
green leaves with silvery white stems, ten- 
der and of fine flavor. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 25c.; 
lb. 75c. 
Giant Lucullus. 50 days. Very tall-growing, 
with crinkly leaves often 2 feet long. Beau- 
tiful ornamental plant for any garden. Pkt. 
15c.; oz. 25c.; W4lb. 75c. 
Fordhock Giant. 55 days. A recent intro- 
duction of real merit. The leaf is dark 
green, heavily crumpled as in Lucullus. 
Midrib is wide and thick, with a good white 
~ color. The plant is strong, sturdy and a 
good grower. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 25c.; 4b. 75c. 
Swiss Chard Rhubarb. 60 days. A de- 
liclous Chard having a bright rich crimson 
leaf-stalk that resembles rhubarb, and dark 
green crumpled leaves, veined with crim- 
son. Pkt. 15c.; oz. 50c. 
BORAGE 
An herb whose leaves are used as a salad. 
Pkt. 15c.; Moz. 60c.; oz. $1.00; oz. $1.50. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
Cuou DE BRUXELLES (Fr.) RosEKouu (Ger.) 
BeERZA DE BrussELs (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce about 3000 plants 
Sow seed about May 15 and transplant 
when about 4 inches high, in rows 3 feet 
apart, 2 feet apart in the row. When heads 
begin to crowd, the lower leaves should be 
broken from the stem of the plant to give 
them plenty of room. Best for cooking after 
slight frost. 
Michell’s Mammoth Fancy. 90 days. We 
have an exceptionally fine strain of these 
Sprouts. Compact, dwarf type, having 
stems covered with fancy, solid Sprouts. 
Pkt. 25c.; Yoz. $1.25; oz. $2.00. 
Long Island Improved. 90 days. Com- 
pact heads. Very productive. Pkt. 15c.; 
440z. 50c.; oz. 90c. 
Matchiess Improved. 90 days. Pkt. 25c.; 
Yaz. $1.25; oz. $2.00. 


Italian Broccoli 
BROCCOLI 
Brocco. (Fr.) SpARKELKOHL (Ger.) 
Brocu 1 (Ital.) 
One ounce will produce 3000 plants 
Resembles cauliflower and often grown 
where the latter does not thrive. Culture is 
similar. 
Early Green Calabrese. 70 days. Much 
sought by the Italian trade, and is quite 
popular in American gardens. After the 
fair-sized green head is cut from the main 
stalk, new sprouts develop into small, 
loose heads. Pkt. 15c.; Y4oz. 40c.; oz. 75c.; 
Vib. $2.25. 
Rapa er 40-Day. A very early type of 
sprouting Broccoli producing many small 
heads. The seed is usually broadcast 
thickly. Cut when about 10 to 12 inches 
high, just before the heads burst into bloom. 
Suitable for early spring or fall sowing. 
Makes very fine greens. Pkt. 10c.; oz. 
20c.; oz. 35c.; 14Ib. $1.00. 
CARAWAY. 
Herb used for flavoring, etc. Pkt. 15c.; 
Yéoz. 50c.; oz. 90c. 
Chinese or Celery Cabbage 
A native of China and distinct from other 
Cabbage. It grows like Romaine lettuce, and 
makes a tasty salad, having a_ delightful 
flavor. Seed should be sown the latter part 
of July, in rows 24% feet apart, and the plants 
thinned out to 18 to 20 inches in the rows; 
if sown too early the heat causes it to run to 
seed. The heads mature in 8 to 10 weeks. 
Chihili (Improved Pekin). 75 days. Early 
and dependable in heading. Head 3 to 4 
inches thick, tapered at tip, solid, blanches 
well, sweet and tender. A superior variety. 
Pkt. 10c.; Y40z. 25c.; oz. 40c.; Ylb. $1.25. 
Wong-Bok. 85 days. Does not grow as tall 
as Pe-Tsai, but is thicker through. Heads 
are elongated, self-folding, and require no 
blanching. Pkt. 10c.; Woz. 25c.; oz. 40c.; 
Ylb. $1.25. 

LAGS RABBIT CHASER. Spray on plants 
and vegetables to repel rabbits. Will not 
burn or harm plants or rabbits. 4-0z. 
bottle with directions, 50c. 7 
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