Beet, Early Wonder 
BEETS 
A light, sandy loam that has been well en- 
riched is best adapted to the growth of the Beet. 
Sow in drills about 1 inch deep as soon as ground 
can be worked in the Spring. 
1 ounce will sow 50 feet of drill 
Crosby’s Egyptian. 55 days. One of the earliest 
dark red varieties; fine quality. Very popular 
among market gardeners. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 
V4 |b. $1.15. 
Detroit Dark Red. 58 days. Round and smooth, 
deep red, very tender. Pkt. 10c., 0z. 40c., 
VY |b. $1.15. 
Early Wonder. 50 days. The most perfect 
model of an extra early round Beet. The flesh is 
deep blood-red crimson. It is an ideal all- 
season Beet. Pkt. 10c., oz. 40c., 14 lb, $1.15. 
Winter Keeper. 75 days. A long, tapering root. 
Prized in the home garden for its uniformly 
dark roots that are sweet and tender at any 
stage of growth. Fine for storage. Pkt. 15c., 
oz. 50c., 14 Ib. $1.50. 
Beets for Greens. The dark green, tender 
leaves are highly prized for Summer use in 
New England. Highly nutritious. Pkt. 10c., 
oz. 25c., 4 lb. 75c. 
MANGEL WURZEL 
Sow in April or May, using 6 to 8 pounds of seed 
to the acre 
Prize Long Red Mangel Wurzel. 110 days. 
The most largely grown of the Mangels; roots 
attain an enormous size, producing 30 to 50 
tons to theacre. Oz. 25c., 44 lb. 75c., lb. $2.25. 
Golden Tankard Mangel Wurzel. 110 days. 
The flesh is bright golden yellow; very large, 
and will produce more Mangels to the acre than 
any other variety; excellent for feeding stock. 
Oz. 25c., 4% |b. 75c., lb. $2.25. 
CHERVIL 
Curled Chervil. Cultivated like Parsley. The young leaves are 
used for flavoring soups and salads, and also used for garnish- 
Pktloc).0z.00c; 
CHICORY 
ing. 
Witloof or French Endive. This grows in a solid oblong head 4 
One of the choicest of all Winter 
and blanches ivory-white. 
salads. Pkt.§10c., oz. 75c. 
COLLARDS 
Georgia, Southern. 
leaves on rather long stems. 
improve the*crop. 
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This vegetable develops a loose-leaved 
head. It grows 2 or 3 ft. high and produces large, light green 
A frost, if not too severe, will 
Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., % Ib. 75c. 
Catskill. 120 days. 
Pkt. 25c., 4% oz. $1.75, oz. $3.00. 
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Detroit Dark Red 
CABBAGE 
A deep, rich, loamy soil is best adapted to the 
growth of this crop, and if large, fine heads are 
expected, the land must be heavily manured. A 
handful of wood ashes thrown into the forming 
heads will keep off the Cabbage-fly. 
1 ounce produces about 3,000 plants 
American Improved Savoy. {0 days. The 
favorite curled Savoy Cabbage of finest qual- 
ity, and an excellent keeper. Pkt. ldc., 
oz. 75c., 4 |b. $2.00. 
Copenhagen Market. 70 days. An early Cab- 
bage. Very solid. Excellent market sort. 
Pict, 15c:,-0Z. (5¢- 
Danish Ballhead. 110 days. A Winter Cab- 
bage. Extra hard-headed, of fine quality. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. 75c., 14 lb. $2.25. 
Early/Jersey Wakefield. 66 days. One of the 
most popular early pointed varieties; good 
grower. Pkt. l5c., oz. 75c., lb. $2.25. 
Mammoth Red Rock. 100 days. The largest 
and surest heading Red Cabbage. Pkt. ldc., 
oz. 75c., 4 |b. $2.25. 
Penn State Ballhead. 105 days. A large, 
somewhat flattened form of the Ballhead. 
This is one of the best Winter varieties. 
Pkt. 15c., oz. $1.00. 
Cabbage, 
Copenhagen Market 
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
1 ounce will produce about 2,000 plants 
Dwarf variety of compact 
growth. The stems are thickly set with large, 
dark green sprouts of delicate flavor. A reliable 
sort for our New England climatic conditions. 
Long Island Improved. 120 days. Very com- 
pact heads, productive. Pkt. 25c., 4% oz. $1.00, 
oz. $1.75. 
Brussels Sprouts, Catskill 
Vegetable Plants and Roots 
See Page 31 
Curled Savoy 
CHINESE OR CELERY 
CABBAGE 
This is a native of China and distinct from 
other Cabbage; makes an elegant salad, with a 
delightful flavor. Seed should be sown the latter 
part of July; if sown too early, the heat causes 
it to run to seed. 
Chihili. 75 days. For fine quality, earliness 
and sure heading, this variety is unsurpassed. 
Heads grow 18 to 20 in. tall, 314 to 4 in. thick, 
tapered near tip. Very firm, well blanched, 
crisp, tender, and sweet. Pkt. 15c., oz. $1.00. 
