Table Beets 
Grown from Selected and Transplanted Roots 
PERFECT MODEL 
55 Days—This famous variety is an improved strain 
of our “Shull’s Model Beet,” introduced by us in 
1886 and by careful comparison has proven to be 
the best early variety for market gardeners. For 
the home garden it is especially desirable because 
of its exquisite quality, being sweet and finely 
grained, It is a good keeper and may be used ail 
Winter. Its uniformity in shape and medium size 
make it a very desirable market beet. Tops are 
small and growth upright. Excellent for bunching. 
Roots nearly globe-shaped, blood red with small 
tap root, flesh rich blood-red with zones of some- 
what lighter shade. 
EARLY WONDER 
55 Days—One of the earliest bunch beets in cultiva- 
tion, a splendid variety for truckers and shippers 
as a first early variety; also for late planting. Roots 
semi-globular with a small tap root; flesh blood red 
with zoning of a lighter red; tender, smooth and 
sweet, 
CROSBY’S EARLY EGYPTIAN 
55 Days—A very fine selection of the Crosby’s 
Egyptian that will please the most critical. Tops 
erect and medium small. Roots semi-globular, flesh 
dark vermilion red with zones a trifle lighter in 
shade. Very tender and uniformly sweet quality. 
It is a rapid grower, attaining a salable size quicker 
than most sorts. 
EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN 
50 Days—A very early variety. Tops small and 
erect. Roots flat on bottom, rounded on top, flesh 
bright blood red with lighter zones. Fine for forcing 
or early table use. 
EARLY ECLIPSE 
2 Ozs. per 100 Ft.; 8 to 12 Lbs. per Acre 55 Days—A valuable early variety for either mar- 
ket or private gardeners; remarkable for its rapid 
Culture—Little skill is necessary for the cultivation | growth, perfect form and delicious flavor. Foliage 
of this root vegetable, For an early crop dig or dwarf, roots globular of medium size and a bright, 
plored eles and meaner Se Plant seed as early | glossy red; flesh bright red with lighter zones, 
in the Spring as the soil will permit working. Sow 
in rows 1% to 2 ft. apart, \% to 1 in. deep, pressing EARLY DARK BLOOD TURNIP 
the soil firmly over the seed. As soon as the beets | 55 Days—A popular variety for all-around use. 
have formed a few leaves, thin out to 3 to 4 ins. | Roots round, slightly flattened; flesh dark red. Very 
apart in the row. Cultivate and weed frequently. To | sweet and delicious in flavor. It is adapted for Sum- 
enjoy delicious beets, pull quite young when about | mer or Winter use. 
2 ins. in diameter. Successive sowings can be made 
Hae ne cat mh Le: WH COPE develop | LUTZ’S GREEN LEAF OR WINTER KEEPER 
unti e end o ctober. Early beets become too : 
tough to carry over the sft we recommend 70. Days—An excellent late variety for Fall and 
planting main crop varieties if intended for Winter Winter use. Leaves glossy green suitable for 
Pp OF Tt Lae “greens.” Roots half long, top-shaped; flesh rich, 
storing, such as Detroit, Winter Keeper and Half | gark red without zones. Always a tender, sweet beet 
Long Blood, 2 months after the early sowings. On ; ; 
the approach of frost, take up the roots and eat the whether pulled young or old. A ps ee oo 





Detroit 
Dark Red Beet 
leaves off 2 ins, above the crown, store them in keeper. 
pits secure from frost, or cover with earth or sand LENTZ EARLY 
in a cool, dry cellar. 50 Days—An extra early, light colored, turnip 
shaped beet, originating in Philadelphia. Flesh is 
DETROIT DARK RED light red, zoned with white. The top is light green 
and small. It is rich in sugar and remains tender 
55 Days—This splendid second early beet we highly until maturity. Our stock is pure and will give ex- 
he ar as i the outstanding pane, for home and | cellent results. 
market garden use. Tops small and upright in 
growth. Fine for market bunching. cdta cinnates BLACK KNIGHT 
very smooth, with small tap roots; flesh deep ox- | 55 Days—A beautiful dark red beet all the way 
blood with inconspicuous zoning of slightly lighter | through. Thrives on heavy soil. Roots globular, 
hue. Used by canners because of its good deep red | richly flavored, smooth, uniform shape and size, 
color, bunching up attractively. 
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