BEETS 
CULTURE. Any well-prepared light garden soil will pro- 
duce good beets, although a rich, sandy loam brings the 
best results. Sow the seed about 1 inch deep in rows 15 
to 24 inches apart. When plants are about 6 inches high 
they should be thinned to 3 or 4 plants to the foot, Those 
taken out at this time make excellent greens. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIANx. 55 DAYS. A splendid extra early 
beet of slightly flattened globe shape. It is sweet and tender, 
of dark purplish red color. Tops fine for greens. Pkt., 10c; 
OZ, 20C. =14" 1b.040077 L ths, 2 LO 
GREEN TOP BUNCHINGx. 58 DAYS. An early, attractive 
‘variety for bunching. Tops remain green even late in the 
fall. The roots are nearly round during early growth, but 
at maturity are slightly flattened; exceptionally smooth, 
deep red in color. The interior is practically free from 
zoning. PKt., 10c; 02Z., 20c; % lbs 40c; 1. Ib.,.-$1-10. 
DETROIT DARK REDxf (Short Top). 58 DAYS. This well- 
Known variety is very popular among market gardeners 
and canners as well as being an ideal variety for the home 
garden. The roots are very dark red in color, uniform in 
shape and of excellent quality. Pkt., 10c; oz., 20c; % Ib., 
S9cs- L-1b:,. $1.00. 
EARLY WONDER* (Dark Strain). 52 DAYS. An extra 
early beet of special merit. Roots are nearly globe shaped, 
slightly flattened; skin dark red, flesh deep blood red with 
very little zoning, and of finest quality. Tops are small 
abe Se ert ie a bunching beet. PkKt., 10c; 0z., 20c; % Ilb., 35c; 
GOULD'’S EARLY BUNCHING BEETx. 51 DAYS. An 
outstanding variety that matures earlier than any other 
beet. The color is deep dark red all the way through with- 
out zoning. Roots are smooth, perfectly globular, of uniform 
shape and size, with slender tap roots. Tops are medium 
one ages for bunching, PKt., 10c; oz: 20c+ 44° Ib.,-35c3 
1 s .00. 
GOULD’S RELIABLE RED BEETx*f. 60 DAYS. Is espe- 
cially selected for its uniformity in size, shape and color, 
being a very dark red. We recommend it either for market 
or home garden. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 Ib., 35c; 1 Ib., $1.00. 
MARKET GARDENERS 
Special quantity price list of vegetable seeds to commercial 
‘ : gZrowers, sent on request. 
MANGEL BEETS “£27 Steck 
Feeding) 
CULTURE. Sow six pounds to the acre in rows three feet 
apart, and thin to nine inches in the row. Seed should not 
be sown until the ground is warm and the weather fully 
settled. Deeper planting will be required on sand lands 
or when the soil is dry. Sow one inch deep. 
IMP. MAMMOTH LONG RED. 110 DAYS. The roots are 
extra large, often 20 to 24 inches in length, weighing from 
14 to 20 lbs. Roots are uniformly straight and well formed. 
the flesh is white tinged with rose. PkKt., 10c; oz., 15c; 
% Ib., 30c; % Ib., 55c; 1 1b., 85c. 
GIANT FEEDING HALF SUGAR (White). 90 DAYS. A 
heavy yielder, but is not fit for sugar production. Yields 
nearly as heavy as do other mangels, but supplies a food 
of very much higher nutritive value. A most excellent feed 
for. stock and poultry, Pkt, 10c;_190z., Ibe; 14° 1b, 30c¢; 
1% Ib., 55c; 1 Ib., 85c. 
GOULD’S RELIABLE SLUDSTRUP BARRES. 110 DAYS. 
It is a reddish yellow color, is very hardy and grows well 
above ground. Flesh white with faint yellow tinge. A heavy 
yielder: Pkt., 10ces3\1 024 15¢; 44: 1b. 30¢3 16.lb., bbes 1ibe She: 
IMPROVED GOLDEN TANKARD. 100 DAYS. A popular, 
productive mangel adapted to shallow land, although doing 
well on every soil. Tankard shaped, golden skin, flesh yel- 
low zoned white and very sweet. Pkt., 10c; 1° o0z., 15ce; 
4 Ib., 30c;. % Ib., 55c; 1 Ib:, 85e. : 
SUGAR BEETS. GOULD'S RELIABLE (WU. S. Strain). 90 
DAYS. We consider this to be one of the very best sugar 
beets for sugar production. Is rich in sugar content, also 
valuable for stock feeding—rich in vitamins. Pkt., 10c; 
OZ, 15¢; AQNi1b.; -30c; 46" IbSnbbesea Ibs (Shc: 
CELTUCE 
It is a distinct species of lettuce, but is different from 
ordinary lettuce in its growth and uses. The young leaves 
may be eaten as a salad or cooked as “greens.” The center 
stalk, after outer skin is’ removed, may be eaten raw or 
cooked like celery or asparagus. Celtuce taste slightly 
suggests that of celery, but different and milder. Pkt., 10c. 
CHICORY 
Used as a winter salad. May be used as a Cos Lettuce, 
and is delicious when served with salad dressing. The plants 
form long parsnip-shaped roots that are lifted in the fall, 
trimmed of leaves, and stored in soil in a cool place until 
wanted for forcing. WITLOOF, 150 DAYS. Pkt., 10ce; OZ., 
45c; % lb., $1.40. 
CARDOON 
A perennial with greyish-green cut foliage belonging to 
the artichoke family. Grown for its fleshy almost spinel 
leaf stalks. Pkt., 15c; oz., 60c. 4 TpPEaesene 
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CABBAGE 
Cabbage is one of the best vegetable sources of Vitamin C—also 
rich in Vitamins B and G. Green leaves are ten times as rich in 
Vitamin A as white bleached leaves. Help to keep your digestion, 
glands, nerves and organs in tone. As a tonic, food, and medicine, 
it is one of Nature’s best. 
YELLOW RESISTANT VARIETIES LISTED ON PAGE 5. 
CULTURE FOR EARLY CABBAGE. Seed of the early va- 
rieties should be sown % of an inch deep in a greenhouse, 
hotbed or in boxes in the house, about 6 weeks before the 
plants are needed for planting out. One-fourth pound of 
seed produces enough plants for one acre. 
If, when the second leaves appear, the plants can be trans- 
planted, spacing them 3 inches apart, better and more hardy 
plants will be obtained. 
As soon as the soil can be worked in the spring the plants 
should be removed to the open field and set in rows 2 feet 
apart each way. : : 
CULTURE FOR LATE CABBAGE. The seed may be sown in 
rows one foot apart or broadcast in the garden, about the ~ 
middle of May, and the plants set in the field in June. 
PREMIER ROUND (Holland Seed). 57 DAYS. Earliest 
round existing. Special selection of Golden Acre, maturing 
a week earlier than Golden Acre. Uniform in type, firm. 
Small veins. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 50c; % lb., $1.25; 1 lb., $3.75. 
EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. 62 TO 65 DAYS. Heads 
are very solid and conical in shape with very few outside 
leaves, Which permits closer planting. Fine for home or 
market gardens. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; %4 1b., 60c; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
GOLDEN ACREx. 63 TO 65 DAYS. An early round head 
variety of the Copenhagen Market type, which heads up 
ahead of Copenhagen. This excellent variety heads very 
uniformly, producing a hard head which does not burst 
easily and which stands shipment well. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 30c; 
% 1b., 70c; 1 1b., $225. 
Golden Acre 
COPENHAGEN MARKET. 68 DAYS. Heads grow upon 
a short stem, are solid and large, often weighing from 8 to 
12 pounds. Its quality is extra fine and sweet. The leaves 
are light green, rather small, saucer-shaped and tightly 
folded. Excellent for early market and early kraut. Pkt., 10c; 
oz., 80¢; 14: lb> 70c;°1 Ib,, $2.25. 
HOLLAND (Short Stem). 100 TO 105 DAYS. -The standard 
winter cabbage, and most remarkable late variety, for 
storage or shipping purposes. The head is deeper than it 
is wide and excellent quality. -Pkt., 10c; oz., 40c; %4 Ib., 
$1.00371 1b.; $3.25. 
LATE FLAT DUTCH. 95 TO 105 DAYS. A low growing 
variety, heads large, bluish-green, round, solid, broad and 
flat on top. An excellent fall and winter variety, and a good 
keeper. Pkt., 10c; 0z., 25c; % 1b., 60c; 1 Ib., $2.00. 
SAVOY CHIEFTAIN. 90 TO 95 DAYS. The best of the 
Savoy or curly leaf type of cabbage. Produces a large solid 
head upon a short stem. Heads almost round; inside yellow 
to greenish yellow. It is very sweet and delicious especially 
after being touched by frost. A good winter keeper. Pkt., 
10c;.0z., 40c; % Ib., 90c; 1: Ib., $2.75. 
MAMMOTH RED ROCK. 100 DAYS. Heads are of a deep 
purplish red color to the very center. A hard heading 
variety, producing heads 6 to 8 pounds each. Pkt., 10c; oz., 
40c; % lb., $1.00. 
DANISH ROUNDHEAD or BALLHEADx. 100 TO 105 
DAYS. Is an improved strain of the Danish Ballhead, being 
shorter stemmed and heavier. It is less liable to blight and 
is an excellent Keeper. Crisp, sweet, tender and unsurpassed 
eg ie Js or boiling. Pkt., 10citoz., 30c; 44 1b., (0cssa ibe 
PENN STATE BALLHEAD*. 115 DAYS. A strain of 
Danish Ballhead, one of the best on the market. Heads are 
globe shaped slightly flattened on the top. They are very 
solid, weighing 8 to 9 lbs., and are excellent Keepers. This 
variety has yielded the heaviest tonnage per acre of any 
Ballhead types. Pkt., 10c; oz., 30c; 44 1b., 70c¢; 1 Ib., $2.25. 
Cabbage plants available in May and June. 
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