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BEET 
Beta vulgaris 
THE FAMOUS DETROIT FAMILY 

Morse’s Strain Ferry’s Strain Perfected 
Ferry-Morse has long held an enviable record for the production of consistently out- 
standing strains of beets. Beginning with the introduction of Detroit Dark Red—the 
standard variety of this country since 1892—our strains have proven leadership where- 
ever critical trials and comparisons have been made. Special selections have continued 
to meet strictest requirements for specialized demands of growers, shippers and canners. 
Every stock offered has been carefully bred and selected to maintain our exacting stand- 
ards for each variety. 
Although the number of days may vary according to season and area, we have indicated 
the length of time generally required to produce roots for ideal bunching (size 1% to 
134 inches) under average conditions. 
Table Varieties 
Days 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN |. cies i aes oe Se ae i 58 
A standard bunching beet for home and market gardens. 
Roots: Flattened globe shape, with small tap root; very dark skin and 
interiors deep purplish-red, ordinarily indistinctly zoned with a 
lighter shade. 
Tops: Medium tall—small collar. 
DETROIT DARK RED, FERRY’S STRAIN... 3.2... ee 60 
(F-M) Since introduction, this variety has remained the most widely used for home, 
market, and canners. Produces small round roots when young. 
Roots: Globe shaped, symmetrical, with small tap roots. Interiors are 
deep blood red. Retains excellent quality and color until roots 
become large and fully grown. 
Tops: Medium tall, erect; collar refined; adapted to mechanical har- 
vesting. 
