Burpee’s RED BEETS 
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Beets are easily grown and are delicious as baby beets when Burpee’s Red Ball, Detroit Dark Red and Crosby's Egyptian are 
roots are half grown, or they may be used from then on until they universally popular. Spinach Beet (Swiss Chard) is grown exten- 
reach their full size. Tops are highly palatable when cooked as sively for the use of its tops as ‘“‘greens’’ and its mid-ribs or leaf- 
“oreens’” or young beets with their tops may be cooked together. stalks as asparagus; we offer the best varieties on page 99. 

Burpee’ s Red Ball, the outstanding round beet for all purposes 
121 Burpee’s Red Ball (O Jase ye an color on the back cover 
60 days. Remarkable for its uniform shape, deep colored flesh, and sweet flavor. The roots are globe-shaped, 
growing to 3 in. in diameter, with smooth, deep red skin and medium-small tap-root. Flesh is tasty, extremely 
dark red, free from woody fiber, and under good growing conditions, is practically free from lighter colored zones. 
(Quality is always the finest. Its intense dark red color especially fits it for table use. For a market where dark 
red colored flesh is a primary requirement, for canning, freezing or any commercial use, Red Ball is highly recom- 
mended. Medium tall red and green foliage. Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 14 lb. $1.10; 1% lb. $2.00; Ib. $3.50 
115a Detroit Dark Red, Short Top © 125 Early Wonder—swee: 
60 days. Widely used round beet for main-crop and fall use whether for table, 55 days. Semi-globe shaped, about 3 in. across, with 
canning or freezing. Tops average about 3 in. shorter than those of the regular medium size tops and a thin tap-root. Dark red skin 
strain, making it suitable for growing on muck or for any use where large tops and deep red flesh with slightly lighter zones. Garden- 
are not necessary or desirable. Roots are also slightly smaller and more globular. ers like this very early beet; its smooth skin and uni- 
Skin is dark red; flesh is uniform deep red with the zones so inconspicuous that form shape commend it to everyone. Popular for can- 
the flesh, when cooked, seems to be one solid ball of deep blood-red; always ning whole or sliced as well as for pickling. Pkt. 10¢; 
sweet and tender. Smaller tops allow beets to stand closer together in the row. oz. 30¢; 14 ]b. 85¢; 14 lb. $1.50; Ib. $2.50 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 35¢; 14 lb. 95¢; 1% Ib. $1.65; Ib. $2.85 

Detroit 
115 Detroit Dark Red, Medium Top DacriRed 
59 days. Beets are perfectly round with deep red skin. They reach 2% to 3 in. 
in size and have a small collar and a thin tap-root. The flesh is very dark blood- 
red, showing hardly any zones. It is tender, fine grained, exceptionally sweet. 
Medium size foliage makes it popular with housewives wanting plenty of tops. 
for use as “‘greens.’’ Roots are slightly larger than the short top strain offered 
above. Splendid for the home garden, market, shipping, freezing and canning. 
Pkt. 10¢; oz. 30¢; 14 lb. 85¢; 14 Ib. $1.50; Ib. $2.50 

How to Grow Beets 
Sow seeds as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. For a 
continuous supply make additional sowings when the preceding planting 
is up and growing; allow plenty of time for the last sowing to mature before 
frost. Space rows 1% to 2 ft. apart and cover seed with 1% in. of fine soil. 
A rich, sandy loam, mellow and deep, produces the best shaped and 
smoothest roots. Thin plants to stand 2 to 3 in. apart in the row. The later 
sowings will produce the best beets for winter storing. Dig the roots with 
the approach of cold weather and keep in a cool cellar, packing them in 
slightly moist earth until ready to use throughout the winter months. 
A pkt. of seed will sow 25 ft. of row; one oz. 100 ft. 

64 .. W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers and Breeders 
