
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN BEET 
BEETS 
Table beets are a crop which can be planted and re- 
planted all spring and summer, and in mild climates 
in the fall as well. Succession plantings give tender, 
prime young beets for months, as well as a supply of 
greens. 
105 DETROIT DARK RED 
The most popular beet in the nation, Detroit is nearly 
perfect globe-shaped, intense, dark red, and of the 
finest imaginable texture. Perfectly adapted to can- 
ning, pickling, and storage. 
Pete lucr OZ GoC en lbs 95c 
106 CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN 
A somewhat tapered, top-shaped beet combining extra 
size and earliness. Dark red color together with fine 
tenderness and flavor. Pkt. 10c; oz.35c; % lb. 95c 
CAULIFLOWER 
A cool weather crop, cauliflower does best planted 
very early, or in midsummer to mature in the cool 
fall weather. In most sections the fall crop is best. 
140 EARLY SNOWBALL 
The first to mature. Heads are compact, crisp, and 
solid, weighing about 1% lbs. each, and measuring 
from 9 to 12 in. across. Blanches to a beautiful 
creamy white. Pkt. 25c; % oz. $1.25; % oz. $2.30 
141 DANISH GIANT 
Larger than Early Snowball, and mid-season in ma- 
’ turity. Heads are borne on short, strong stems, and 
weigh about 2 lbs. 
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142 DANISH PERFECTION 
The latest maturing of this trio of varieties, this strain 
is also the largest of the group. Good cauliflower is 
not the easiest crop to grow, but if the gardener will 
follow local expert advice he will be well rewarded. 
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CELERY 
Celery plants always seem to be hungry and thirsty. 
Provide plenty of commercial fertilizer, and if pos- 
sible, manure as well. They must never lack water, 
and don’t be afraid of giving too much. Start indoors 
in February, or in the spring for a fall crop. 
210 GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING 
Plants grow 18 to 20 in. tall, with thick, solid stalks. 
Crisp, stringless, and richly flavored. Blanches to a 
waxen yellow. Ektels cs mozeen 1-00 
211 IMPROVED SPECIAL UTAH 
Compact plants with very broad, thick, succulent 
green stalks which may be blanched pure white. This 
is probably the highest quality celery grown; a popu- 
lar shipping variety. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00 
wv 
roots. 

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228 RADICHETTA 
Also known as Small Rooted 
Chicory. This is a fine summer 
greens, with a spicy, piquant 
flavor. The plants stand crowd- 
ing well, and if they are allowed 
to grow 
leaves will blanch. 
107 EARLY WONDER 
Semi-globe shaped, early, uniform, 
and thoroughly dependable. This va- 
riety has an abrupt, thin tap root, 
smooth skin and fine texture. The 
color is a bright, fiery red, not so dark 
as Detroit, but every bit as vivid and 
intense. Interior zones are indistinct. 
Pkt l0G3" oz. 30c.824 Ib 85c 

EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER 
CELERIAC 
Give celeriac the same growing conditions 
as celery. The large, globe-shaped roots are 
used raw or cooked like celery hearts. 
199 GIANT SMOOTH PRAGUE 
Roots grow from 2 to 4 in. across, and are 
used in soups, stews, or raw in salads. De- 
licious celery flavor. Bie loc 
CHICORY 
Each variety is different from the other, and 
has different uses. Would you like some good 
chicory recipes? Just ask for leaflet C. 
225 CASTELFRANCO 227 TREVIGIANA 
Also called Giant Rose, A very popular salad plant 
this superior variety has [eaves are rose colored. 
variegated 
leaves are thick, fleshy, : 
crisp, tender, and milder and delightfully flavored. 
in flavor than the others. Imparts zest to any green 
PkKty25eoz7o1.00= «salad: Pkt. 155 oz. 61.00 
226 LARGE ROOTED 
The roots are commonly dried, 
ground, and used to mix with 
coffee to impart a rich, distinc- 
tive flavor. The young leaves 
are used in salads, or whole 
plants are boiled with the young 
foliage. The fleshy, mild, tender, crisp, 
oz. 65c; % lb. $2.00 
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DETROIT DARK RED BEET 

CARDOON 
CARDOON 
Tall, vigorous plants like Globe 
Artichoke. In the fall, when ma- 
ture, tie the leaves up tightly and 
wrap with burlap to blanch. 
135 LARGE SPANISH SPINELESS 
Plants 3 ft. tall. When blanched 
boil until tender; fry in butter. It’s 
delicious. Pkt oct. Oza1.00 

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