Plant BEETS and CHARD for Greens 
Beets are one of the most healthful of veg- 
etables, containing more elements which the 
human system needs than almost any other. 
Beets grow in moderately light, sandy soil. 
For very early crops, sow in hot-beds and 
transplant the seedlings as soon as the weather 
is warm enough into open ground; for regular 
crop, plant outside as soon as the ground is in 
good condition; plant in drills 12 to 15 inches 
apart and cover about 1 inch deep. When the 
seedlings are 4 to 5 inches high, thin them out 
to stand 4 to 5 inches apart in the row. An 
ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 
pounds to the acre. A complete plant food will 
increase quality and yield. 
GREEN TOP BUNCHING—A 1940 in-. 
troduction. Early, extremely attrac- 
tive bunching beet. Tops medium size 
and erect. Foliage clean, grayish- 
green that does not turn red or brown 
in fall. Roots round, smooth and 
glossy, slightly flattened when ma- 
ture; flesh bright blood red. Flesh 
finer and has less fiber than most 
bunching beets. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 1/4 -Ilb., 60c, post- 
paid. 
DETROIT DARK RED—A very pop- 
ular sort used extensively by market 
gardeners as well as private planters. 
It matures early, and the roots are of 
splendid shape and good color. The 
tops are small and upright-growing, 
which makes possible close planting. 
The roots are globular and ‘smooth, the 
skin is dark, blood red, the fiesh red 
with lighter zones. The beets are very 
tender, firm and crisp, and remain so 
for a long time. 
Pkt., 10c¢; oz., 20c; 4 Ib., 60¢, post- 
paid. 

EARLY WONDER 
EARLY WONDER — A very early, 
dark red beet similar to Crosby’s 
Egyptian. Its earliness and deep color 
make it a favorite with the market 
gardeners. The taproots are small and 
the roots are of a desirable shape for 
bunching. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; 4 Ib., 60c, post- 
paid, 
CROSBY'S EGYPTIAN—The market 
gardener’s favorite. Fine, globe- 
shaped roots. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 4 Ib., 60c, poste. 
paid. 

EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—Coming in 
at the same time as the small, flat 
Egyptian, it is much larger and almost 
globe-shaped—a much better beet for 
every purpose.- It is fine-grained, very 
tender, and of good, sweet flavor. The 
color of the flesh is a rich red, tinged 
with crimson. ; 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; 4 Ib., 60c, post- 
paid. 
SWISS CHARD 
OR SPINACH BEET 
Swiss chard is the best “greens” fol- 
low-up for spinach, and will stand the 
hot weather without losing its crisp- 
ness. 
This delicious and useful vegetable 
should be in every garden and on every 
market stall. It is really two distinct 
vegetables. First the leafy part of the 
foliage is cooked and served the same 
as spinach, while the stalks are cooked 
and served with drawn butter, like 
tender asparagus. It grows about 2% 
feet high. The stalks are thick and 
broad like rhubarb; the leaves are 
large and heavily crumpled, like Savoy 
Spinach. Crisp and tender, pleasing 
flavor. \ 
Pkt., 10¢; oz., 20c; 4 Ib., 60c, post- 
paid. 
Watch cookery columns for new ways 
to prepare vegetables. 
A new one is 
boiling globe rooted radishes. They 
taste like a mild flavored turnip. 
CABBAGE /s Delicious Cooked or Raw 
EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES © 
Soil for cabbage should be a rich, heavy loam, 
with good drainage. Such a soil when supplied 
with complete fertilizers will produce excellent 
crops. 
TRUE EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD— 
‘Small, cone-shaped head; matures in 
from 90 to 100 days after planting. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c, postpaid. 
CHARLESTON WAKEFIELD — Selec- 
tion from Early Jersey Wakefield, 
only it is about one week later than 
that popular variety, and grows larger 
heads. Very solid and of fine quality. 
Pkt., 10¢: oz.. 40c, postpaid. 

COPENHAGEN MARKET 
COPENHAGEN MARKET—The earli- 
est large round-headed cabbage. Very 
popular with market gardeners. An 
extra early summer cabbage, matures 
fully as early as the Early Jer- 
sey Wakefield, but produces larger 
heads, often averaging 10 pounds or 
more. The heads are ball-shaped, mild 
and firm, with small core, and of 
splendid quality. Leaves are of light 
green color, tightly folded together, 
forming a very compact head. 
Pkt., 10¢; oz., 40c, postpaid. 
GOLDEN ACRE—Very early, of the 
Copenhagen type, flat head, but about 
eight days earlier than the Copen- 
hagen. This extra earliness assures 
higher prices for the market gardener 
—and more tender, more crisp, and 
better flavored cabbage for the table. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c, postpaid. 
LATE VARIETIES 
PREMIUM LATE FLAT DUTCH — Of 
good flavor and very tender; among 
the earliest of the winter cabbages. 
Pkt., 10c; 0z., 40c, postpaid. 
MAMMOTH RED ROCK — The best 
‘red cabbage for pickling or table use. 
Pkt., 10c; oz., 50c, postpaid. 
CHINESE or “CELERY” CABBAGE 
PE-TSAI—Pro- 
beautiful, 
crisp, celery-like 
heads that blanch 
easily and re- 
duces 
semble a_ giant 
Cos lettuce. Sow 
seed in any good 
soil the first of 
August, making 
rows 24 to 36 
inches apart and 
thinning to 15 
inches apart in 
the row. 
Pkt., 10c¢; 
20c, postpaid. 

PL-TSAIL 
Shallow and frequent sprinkling 
causes plant roots to seek moisture near 
the surface—a very bad condition. Deep 
irrigation is to be preferred. 

PERFECTION BRAND SEEDS—Since 1906 
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