BEETS—Continued 
242 Early Wonder Pkt., 10c; 02z., 25c; % 1b., 65c; ¥ 1b., 95c; 1b., $1.60 
(45 days.) This variety is recommended for early spring sowing. Slightly earlier 
than Crosby’s Egyptian. Tops are medium small and erect, while the roots are 
blood-red, semi-globular with a small tap root. They are tender and of good 
quality. 
248 Holmes’ Green Top = Pkt... 15c; 02., 35c; “% lb., 90c; Y% 1b., $1.40; lb., $2.50 
(80 days.) In quality it stands alone. It is one of the most tender of Beets, of 
delicious flavor and is absolutely unsurpassed for quality by any Beet we know of. 
This grand, main-crop Beet—Holmes’ Green Top—has a tapering root. The 
flesh is a handsome dark red, is sweet and tender at all stages of growth, regardless 
of size. Holmes’ Green Top will 
keep tender all winter. The quality 
of Holmes’ Green Top Beet has no 
equal. 
252 Ohio Canner 
Pkt., 15e; 0z., 30c; % lb., 70c; 
1% 1b., $1.10; 1b., $1.85 
(55 days.) Introduced by the Ohia 
Experiment Station. All agree that 
the color is a much darker red than 
that of the Detroit Dark Red which 
they were growing. The top is un- 
usually short; the root shape is a little 
flatter than that of the Detroit, with 
a fine small tap root. 
238 Perfected Detroit 
Pkt., 106: oz., 25c; 4% lb., 65¢; 
VY 1b., 95c; 1b., $1.60 
aaa (55 days.) Where more top growth 
Bark-Red—Globe-Shaped and larger Beets are desired this is 
the strain to plant. An excellent 
strain for the canning trade where Beets are required for dicing. Recommended as an excellent 
variety for bunching. The interior of the root is a deep red color. 
235 Crosby’s Egyptian Pkt., 10c; 9z., 25c; %4 Ib., 60c; % Ib., 85c; 1b., $1.50 
(48 days.) Very early, making a good strong top. The Beets are dark red in color with small 
tap roots. Interior is dark red color. 
SWISS CHARD (See page 27) 
Mangels and Sugar Beets 
A packet will sow 25 feet of row; 1 ounce 100 feet; 6 pounds will plant an acre. 
A very valuable and economical food for cattle and sheep. Sow the seed in May in rows 2% feet apart. Mangels 
are easily harvested, and can be stored in a cold cellar or pit where they will keep all winter. 
267 Danish Yellow Giant Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; %4 lb., 50c; % Ib., 70c; 1b., $1.15 
(120 days.) This Mangel is a strain of the yellow variety. It grows to a very large size, pro- 
ducing extremely heavy yields. Deep yellow skin with white flesh. Grows two-thirds above 
the ground. 
269 Mammoth Long Red Pkt., 10c; 0z., 20c; V4 1b., 50c; Ye 1b., 70; 1b., $1.15 
(120 days.) Very large; red flesh. 
Broccoli 
A packet will produce about 200 plants; 1 ounce about 2000 plants; 4 ounces per acre. ffalian Green 
Many people who enjoy the delicious flavor of fresh or frozen Broccoli do not realize how easy it is to grow. Sprouting 
Simply sow the seed in the open ground in May. When the plants are large enough, transplant into the garden Best Heading 
about 214 feet apart each way. The large center head develops first, and after this is cut, the plant forms numerous Kind 
branch heads which can be used later. A few plants provide a continuous supply throughout the season. Very 
profitable for market and roadside stands as the yield is large and Broccoli nearly always sells for good prices. 
270 Italian Green Sprouting Calabrese 
Pkt., 15c; Y% oz., 35c; 0z., 65c; % 1b., $1.75; 1b., $5.00 
(70 days.) The Best Heading Kind. This special strain is by far the best we 
have ever seen. It is sure-heading and uniform, each plant producing a large 
C-:= Du PONT center head and many side shoots. The heads are compact, firm and of the 
eae? GARDEN highest quality, and they are excellent for freezing, We recommend this 
| Yarden DUST stock most highly for both market and home gardeners. 
Sss—| An ex | 271 De Cicco Pkt., 15¢; Vo 0z., 35¢; o2., 65¢; % 1b., $1.75; 1b., $5.00 
ae cellent (60 days.) Broccoli has become such a popular vegetable that this early strain 
round dust : ae Y 
for aneects will be a welcome addition to most gardens. It is ready to eat a week or ten 
and ne days ahead of Italian Green Sprouting, and the sturdy, light green plants pro- 
ease. € 
duce big heads and quantities of side shoots that are delicious, fresh and 
adapted to freezing. De Cicco has proved to be the earliest strain of any real 
value yet developed. 
page 62. 
Brussels Sprouts 
Catskill 1 pkt. produces about 300 plants; 1 oz. 3000 plants; %4 1b. will plant an acre. 
Delicate Culture similar to that of late Cabbage. Sow outdoors from May 1 to June 1, and trans- 
Flavor plant in 5 to 6 weeks or thin to stand 2 by 3 feet apart. 
276 Catskill Pkt., 20c; % oz., 65c; Ye oz., $1.15; 0z., $2.10; %4 1b., $7.00 
(90 days.) Developed in the Catskill Mountain sections where the finest 
sprouts in the country are grown and used almost exclusively by growers there. 
Plants are very dwarf, compact and uniform, and will produce an abundance 
of large, firm sprouts. This strain will produce sprouts when all others fail. 
275 Long Island Improved Pkt., 15c; Ye 02z., 45c; 0z., 80c; % lb., $3.00 
(90 days. Plants dwarf and compact; 20 inches tall; very uniform. Stems are 
covered with firm, round, Cabbage-like balls, 11/2 inches in diameter, which 
mature in succession. 
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