


PERFECT MODEL Rich 7 
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 © Par 
grained, It is a good keeper and may be used all 
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, 
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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. j a 
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, 
pioney acee and manure well. 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, % fe 1 in, deep, pressing EARLY DARK BLOOD TURNIP 
the soil firmly over the seed. As soon as tue beets | 55 Days—A popular variety for all-around use. 
have form _d a few leaves, thin out to 8 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 a 
until late July. The roots will continue to develop | LUTZ’S GREEN LEAF OR WINTER KEEPER ‘ 
until the end of October. Early beets become too ss 
tough to carry over the Winter and we recommend 


Detroit 
Dark Red Beet ~ 
70 Days—An excellent late variety for Fall and 
lanti ad ke Be witness : Winter use. Leaves glossy green suitable forvags x 
Herings such ac Detroit: Winter Recaoe any Tar | “iereens” Roots half Tong, top-shaped; flesh rich, 
_ Long Blood, 2 months after the early sowings. On dark red without zones. Always a tender, sweet beet ; 
the approach of frost, take up the roots and cut the whether pulled young or old. A splendid winter — 
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- ‘ 
pcemnend a the outstanding variety for home and | ¢ellent results, 
market garden use. Tops small and upright in | 
growth. Fine for market bunching. Roots Sanne: BLACK KNIGHT 
very smooth, with small tap roots; flesh deep ox- | 55 Days—A beautiful dark red beet all the Way) Pu 
blood with inconspicuous zoning of slightly lighter | through. Thrives on heavy soil, Roots globular, see 
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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