BEET 
Betterave Remolacha Salatrube 
One ounce of seed will sow 50 feet of drill; 
5 to 6 pounds, an acre 
Sow as early in the spring as the ground can be 
worked, and every two weeks after, for a succession 
up to the first week of July. Soil should be light, 
sandy loam, well enriched with manure. Sow tin 
drills, 15 inches apart, and thin out to 4 inches. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 30 cts.; I4lb. 75 cts.; Ib. $2.75 
Early Dark-Leaved Globe. Has a dark leaf like 
decorative strains. It is a main-crop Beet of 
excellent keeping qualities. 58 days. 
Crimson Globe. Fine, globular shape; flesh rich, 
very tender and sweet. One of the best for an 
early crop. 58 days. 
Crosby’s Egyptian. Rapid grower; sow outside as 
late as July. Dark blood-red. 56 days. 
Egyptian. Extra early. Flat; deep red; tender and 
sweet. 60 days. 
Early Wonder. Semi-globe-shaped, about 3 inches 
in diameter. Small top and thin tapered root. 
Dark red skin and flesh. Very early. Popular 
Beet for canning or cooking whole. 55 days. 
Giant Winter Keeper. Remains solid and tender 
all summer as well as when stored. 80 days. 
Detroit Dark Red. Very early. Sweet and tender. 
60 days. 
SUGAR BEETS (MANGELS) 
Six to 8 pounds of seed will sow an acre 
Giant Intermediate. 
Alb. 90 cts.; lb. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $7 
Mammoth Long Red. 
Alb. 90 cts.; lb. $1.50; 5 Ibs. $7 
SWISS CHARD, Lucullus. Large, dark green 
leaves; white ribs. May be used as spinach. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 35 cts.; 14lb. 80 cts. 
RHUBARB CHARD. 60 days. A Swiss Chard that 
looks Itke Rhubarb. Bright, delicate, translucent 
crimson. Easily grown, thrives everywhere. 
Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 40 cts. 
CAULIFLOWER 
Chou Fleur Coliflor Blumenkobl 
One ounce of seed will produce 2000 plants 
For early varieties, sow seed in hotbeds during 
January or February, transplant 2 to 3 inches apart, 
to flats or coldframes and set out In open ground 
214 feet apart as soon as weather Is suitable. Thrives 
best in loamy soil. Water freely during dry spells. 
For late Cauliflower give same treatment as late 
cabbage. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 25 cts.; 
lZoz. $1; 140z. $1.50 
Dry Weather. Heads grow to a very large size, are 
solid, pure white, and of delicious flavor. 90 days. 
Extra-Early Snowball. The best for forcing under 
glass or for open ground. Extremely dwarf, early, 
producing wonderful white heads. 82 days. 
Improved Erfurt. One of the earliest and most 
desirable small-leaved, dwarf varieties. 85 days. 
Early Purple Head. Head same shape as ordinary 
Cauliflower, but dark purple on the top. Very 
easy of cultiv ation, plants being large and robust: 
makes a fine tight head which does not require 
any tying. Ready for use late August and Sep- 
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CARROTS 
Zanaboria Mobre 
One ounce 2) seed will sow 100 feet of drill; 
4 pounds, an acre 
Sow seed in light sandy soil, from April to July, in 
drills 114 feet apart, covering the seed 14 inch deep. 
Thin out to 3 to 5inches apart. Cultivate freely and 
do not allow the soil to get too dry during hot weather. 
Standard prices, all varieties, pkt. 15 cts.; 
oz. 50 cts.; 14lb. $1.75; Ib. $5 
Scarlet Intermediate. In color, quality, and shape 
cannot be excelled. Splendid cropper and good 
keeper. 70 days. 
California Bunching. A well-shaped Carrot, 1144 
inches thick by 8 inches in length. 72 days. 
Chantenay Half-Long Scarlet. Orange-red, 
stump-rooted variety, with broad shoulder. 70 
Carotte 
days. 
Danvers Half-Long. Handsome, large, smooth, 
rich orange-red Carrot with little core. 75 days. 
Early French Forcing. Its small, mild-flavored, 
globe-shaped roots make an elegant and delicious 
side dish. 65 days. 
Early Scarlet Horn. A round stump-rooted variety 
which produces a heavy early crop. Splendid 
flavor and very tender. 60 days. 
Guerande (Oxheart). Animmense cropper. Espe- 
cially suited to hard soils. 70 days. 
Half-Long Nantes (Coreless). A popular French 
sort adapted to shallow soils. 70 days. 
Imperator. An exceptionally heavy cropper. Rich 
orange-red, always smooth and tender. Ideal 
bunching Carrot. 74 days. 
Long Red Surrey. Heavy cropper of first-rate 
quality. 82 days. 
CABBAGE 
Chou Col repollo Kopfkobl 
One ounce of seed will produce about 1500 heads; 
8 ounces will sow an acre 
For plants of early kinds, sow seed in January 
under glass, and prick out into flats about 2 inches 
apart. Transplant to open ground as early in the 
spring as the soil can be prepared, setting 1% feet 
to 2 feet apart, in rows, which should be 3 feet apart. 
Cultivate frequently, and during dry weather water 
copiously. Late Cabbage seed should be sown in 
drills in open ground during April and May, and 
transplanted in June or July. Fertilize heavily, us- 
ing 400 pounds Nitrate of Soda per acre in three 
dressings, one-third when plants are set out, and 
two-thirds a month apart later. 
Standard prices, all varieties and Savoys, pkt. 
15 cts.; Woz. 45 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; 14lb. $2.50 
Dwarf Earliest. A conical-shaped Cabbage of very 
dwarf habit. Delicate in flavor, very tender, and 
quick to mature. 59 days. 
Autumn King. Large, ae heads with closely set 
leaves of fine quality; good keeper. 65 days. 
Copenhagen Market. The earliest round variety 
and the largest. 69 days. 
Danish Ballhead. Medium size; few outer leaves; 
good keeper. 70 days. 
Early Jersey Wakefield. Heads conical, solid, with 
few outer leaves. 62 days 
Charleston Wakefield. Head heart-shaped, 8 
inches long, 7 inches broad at base. A popular 
first-early variety. 72 days. 
Premium Flat Dutch. The heads are flat and 
grow remarkably large. 84 days. 
Men aoue Rock Red. Round, solid heads. 
ays. 
SAVOY, American Drumhead. Unsurpassed for 
winter use. Large, late, and finely curled. 90 days. 
Savoy, Perfection. Largely grown for New York 
market. 90 days. 
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