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A packet will sow 25 feet of row; an 
ounce 100 feet. 
The tops of this beet are used for 
greens like spinach and the succulent 
stalks and midribs may be prepared in 
the same way as asparagus. The plants 
are cultivated like beets except that 
they should be thinned to 8 to 10 inches 
apart. If only the outer leavesare gather- 
ed, the inner leaves will continue to grow 
and repeated pickings can be made. 
FORDHOOK GIANT 
A tall sturdy variety which com- 
bines the good points of Lucullus 
broad, heavily crumpled, dark ee ANU 
green, attractive. Ribs thick, white, 
fully 21% inches broad. Pkt. 15c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 55c: lb. $1.40 
LUCULLUS 
The fleshy crumpled leaves of this variety make very choice greens. The plant 
grows erect with rounded finely ribbed stalks. Foliage light yellowish green. 
Pktaloc; oz. 20c74 tba 55c7lba$140 
LARGE RIBBED WHITE (Dark Green) 
The leaves are broad, somewhat waved but smooth dark glossy green in color 
with a broad white rib. The stalks are broad and flattened but tender and 
succulent. Pets 150702206 =)41b--55c 1b. $1.40 
BEET GREENS 
RED ROOT STRAIN 
We offer an excellent strain of seed which will produce a large crop of beet 
greens. Specially adapted for between seasons planting in greenhouses. 
Lb. $1.05; 5 lbs. or more 95c per lb. 
BEETS 
A packet will sow 25 feet of row; an ounce 100 feet; four to eight pounds will 
sow an acre. 
CULTURE. Best results are obtained on deep rich sandy loam but nearly all types of soil will 
produce a good crop if sufficiently fertilized and properly tilled. Sow in drills 18 to 24 inches apart 
in well worked soil and cover about an inch deep. Thin to about 14 inch apart when the plants are 
an inch tall. When they have grown 5 to 6 inches, the alternate plants in the row may be pulled 
and used for greens. This can be repeated as often as the roots touch in the rows or until they 
reach a good table size. Beets are usually most tender and succulent when about two inches in 
diameter. By planting at intervals of two to three weeks until July, greens and beets will be sup- 
plied regularly until late fall. The roots from the later plantings may be stored and kept for winter 
use. 
Crosby’s Egyptian 50 to 55 Days 
An extra early variety for home and market garden use. Tops medium size, 
collar small. Roots flattened globe in shape with small tap root. Flesh deep 
purplish red zoned with a lighter shade, crisp and tender. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 20c; lb. $1.65; 5 lbs. or more $1.50 per Ib. 
25 lbs. or more $1.20 per Ib; 100 lbs. or more $1.15 per Ib. 
DETROIT DARK RED—Short Top (See Photo Page 6) 52 to 55 Days 
The standard of excellence in table beets for home use, truckers, produce ship- 
pers and canners. Tops small and erect. Roots globe shaped, smooth and 
uniform with small tap root. Flesh dark red with zones so inconspicuous as 
to be hardly distinguishable; remains tender and sweet and of highest quality 
unti Jthe roots are full grown. This is an ideal bunching beet because of the 
even size, color and shape. 
Pkt. 15c; oz. 20c; Ib. $1.65; 5 lbs. or more $1.50 per Ib.; 
25 lbs. or more $1.20 per lb.; 100 lbs. or more $1.15 per Ib. 
