Tender 
Sow 1 oz. to 100 ft. of row—4 to 6 Ibs. per acre. 
CULTURE—Sow in drills 14 to 18 ins. apart 
artd one inch deep, as early as the ground can 
be worked; continue or a succession as late 
as the middle of August; when the plants are 
large enough, thin out to stand three inches 
apart. To eradicate maggots use Maggot Des- 
troyer. See page 16 for prices. 
82. EARLY WONDER (54 days.) First 
on the early market. A spiendid shipping vari- 
ety. Similar in quacity to Winesap. Roots are 
blood red with small taproot. Flesh is blood 
red with lighter zones, tender and of good qual- 
ity. Tops are medium small. Fkt, 10c, oz. 20c, 
¥, Ib. 60c, ib. $2.10, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 
lbs. at $1.90 per lb. 
84. EARLY WONDER TALL TOP— 
The Dual-Purpose Beet. Pienty of ‘‘tops for 
greens as well as finest quality roots for table 
use. Gardeners like this very early beet with 
its smooth skin, uniform semi-globe shape and 
its deep red flesh, which is particularly tender 
and sweet. Very popular for canning whole. 
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, %4 Ib. 60c, Ib. $2.10, prepaid. 
i, 5 Ibs. at $1.90 per Ib. 


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85. DETROIT DARK RED— 
(62 days.) The outstanding late va- 
riety for truckers, produce shippers, 
canners and home gardeners. Roots are 
globular, smooth, uniform, attractive, 
with small taproot. Flesh is deep ox- 
blood red, with indistinct zones. 
Splendid quality, sweet and _ tender, 
without any trace of woodiness. Pkt. 
10c, 0z. 20c, % Ib. 60c, lb. $2.20, pre- 
paid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at $2.00 
per lb, (Color photo page 2.) 
87. EARLY BLOOD TURNIP — (68 
days.) One of the best for home use or for 
market gardeners. Tops medium small, but 
fairly coarse. Roots turnip-shaped; dark red. 
Flesh bright red with zones of lighter shade. 
Pkt. 8c, oz. 15c, %4 Ib. 50c, Ib, $1.90, prepaid. 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at $1.75 per lb. 
89. LUTZ GREEN LEAF — (Winter 
Keeper.) —(75 days.) Unequalled for late sow- 
ing and winter storage. Retains its delicious Detroit 
flavor and remains sweet and tender even when 
large and old. Beets are almost globe-shaped, Dark Red on 
tapering somewhat toward the root, the flesh is Tender and Swiss Chard 
deep blood-red of excellent flavor and the re- delici WISS ard, 
markable manner in which this quality is pre- elicious or 
served during winter storage, has given this beet even when Spinach Beet 
the name of Winter Keeper. Pkt: 15c, oz. 30c, see page 22 
‘4, lb. 90c, prepaid. full-grown. pag 




Giant > 
Sludstrup 
Mangei— 
A heavy yietder. 
Sugar Beets 
99. KLEIN WANZLEBEN—1U. 5. No. 1 
Strain—'lhe most popular variety for sugar 
manufacture account ,of high sugar content; 
also good for stock feed. Roots are long, with 
white skin id fiesh. Oz. 15c, %4 lb. 40c, Ib. 
$1.35, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at $1.25 per 
lb. 

Ask for free leaflet, ‘How to Produce Your 
Own Sugar and Syrup from Sugar Beets.” 







Grow Brussels Sprouts for your Thankgiving dinner 
this year. 
delicious with a mild savory flavor. 
Sow 1 oz. to 
100 ft. of 
per acre. 
When cooked they are tender and 
Mangels or Steck feels 
Mangels are the most important of all root crops for feeding livestock. Pal- 
atable, easily digested and highly nutritious, both Dairy Farmers and Poultry 
Raisers find them a valuable winter feed for cattle and poultry. They increase 
the flow of milk when fed to cattle; they keep hens healthy and stimulate egg 
production. They should be fed at the rate of 25 lbs. to 100 hens per day, with 
grain. Mangels are easily stored for winter, in root cellars or outdoor pits. 
drill 
5 Ibs. 


CULTURE—Sow at corn planting time—in drills 2 to 2% feet apart, on rich 
moist land, the seed should be planted an inch deep; on dry and sandy soil it 
must be planted 14% to 1% inches deep. Thin out to stand 8 inches apart in row. 
92. GIANT HALF SUGAR—Roots are long, oval, white with light bronze- 
green shoulder. Flesh is white and high in sugar content, Oz. 15c, Y%4 lb. 40c, lb. 
$1.35, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs, at $1.25 per lb 
94. GIANT SLUDSTRUP—A very high yielder. Roots are long, oval, orange 
colored, Flesh is white with yellow tinge. Oz. 15c, Y% lb, 40c, lb. $1.35, prepaid. 
Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at $1.25 per lb. 
96. MAMMOTH LONG RED—Yields from 20 to 30 tons per acre. Roots 
extremely large, tapering, grow half above ground; skin light red. Flesh is white 
With rose tinge. Oz, 15c, Y% 1b. 40c, Ib. $1.35, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 Ibs. at 
$1.25 per Ib. 

Grow These 
Talle Delicacies 
104, BRUSSELS SPROUTS— 
A delicious vegetable for fall and early 
winter use. The plant stalks are cov- 
ered with small cabbage-like sprouts, 
tender and succulent. The flavor is 
improved by a touch of frost. Requires 
the same method of culture as late 
cabbage. Pkt. 10c, Ye oz. 40c, oz. 
70c, prepaid. 
Treat your seed for 
Disease Control before 
planting. Use ARA- 
SAN, a chemical pow- 
der that sterilizes both 
seed and soil, and 
insures better germina- 
tion and healthier seed- 
lings. See page 17. 
A PR di A Long-Season Vegetable 
4GCCEA. Harvested Until Killing Frost. 
102. EARLY GREEN SPROUTING (Cal- 
abrese.)—Famed for its tender, delicious flavor and 
healthful qualities. Cultivated like cabbage, it bears 
a succession of sprouting heads which, if kept cut, 
will be replaced by others for 8-10 weeks. Each 
sprout, about 5 inches long, ends in a small head of 
deep green buds. Should not be cooked longer than 
15-20 minutes or the delicate flavor will be de- 
stroyed. Pkt. 10c, Y2 oz. 25c, oz, 40c, %4 Ib, $1.25, 
prepaid, 


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