Table Beets 
Grown from Selected and Transplanted Roots 
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Dark Red Beet 
2 Ozs. per 100 Ft.; 8 to 12 Lbs. per Acre 
Culture—Little skill is necessary for the cultivation 
of this root vegetable. For an early crop dig or 
plough deep and manure well. Plant seed as early 
in the Spring as the soil will permit working. Sow 
in rows 114 to 2 ft. apart, % to 1 in. deep, pressing 
the soil firmly over the seed. As soon as the beets 
have formed a few leaves, thin out to 3 to 4 ins. 
apart in the row. Cultivate and weed frequently. To 
enjoy delicious beets, pull quite young when about 
2 ins. in diameter. Successive sowings can be made 
until late. July. The roots will continue to develop 
until the end of October. Early beets become too 
tough to carry over the Winter and we recommend 
planting main crop varieties if intended for Winter 
storing, such as Detroit, Winter Keeper and Half 
Long Blood, 2 months after the early sowings. On 
the approach of frost, take up the roots and cut the 
leaves off 2 ins. above the crown, store them in 
pits secure from frost, or cover with earth or sand 
in a cool, dry cellar. 
DETROIT DARK RED 
55 Days—This splendid second early beet we highly 
recommend as the outstanding variety for home and 
market garden use. Tops small and upright in 
growth. Fine for market bunching. Roots globular, 
very smooth, with small tap roots; flesh deep ox- 
blood with inconspicuous zoning of slightly lighter 
nue, Used by canners because of its good deep red 
color. 
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PERFECT MODEL . 
55 Days—This famous variety is an improved strain | 
of our “Shull’s Model Beet,” introduced by us in- 
1886 and by careful comparison has proven to be 
the best early variety for market gardeners. For 
the home garden it is especially desirable because 
of its exquisite quality, being sweet and finely 
grained, It is a good keeper and may be used all 
Winter. Its uniformity in shape and medium size 
make it a very desirable market beet. Tops are 
small and growth upright. Excellent for bunching. 
Roots nearly globe-shaped, blood red with small 
tap root, flesh rich blood-red with zones of some- 
what lighter shade. 
EARLY WONDER 
55 Days—One of the earliest bunch beets in cultiva- 
tion, a splendid variety for truckers and shippers 
as a first early variety; also for late planting. Roots 
semi-globular with a small tap root; flesh blood red 
with zoning of a lighter red; tender, smooth and 
sweet, 
CROSBY’S EARLY EGYPTIAN 
55 Days—A very fine selection of the Crosby’s 
Egyptian that will please the most critical. Tops 
erect and medium small. Roots semi-globular, flesh 
dark vermilion red with zones a trifle lighter in 
shade. Very tender and uniformly sweet quality. 
It is a rapid grower, attaining a salable size quicker _ 
than most sorts. 
EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN 
50 Days—A very early variety. Tops small and 
erect. Roots flat on bottom, rounded on top, flesh 
bright blood red with lighter zones. Fine for forcing 
or early table use. 
EARLY, ECLIPSE 
55 Days—A valuable early variety for either mar- 
ket or private gardeners; remarkable for its rapid 
growth, perfect form and delicious flavor. Foliage 
dwarf, roots globular of medium size and a bright, 
glossy red; flesh bright red with lighter zones. 
EARLY DARK BLOOD TURNIP — 
55 Days—A popular variety for all-around use. 
Roots round, slightly flattened; flesh dark red. Very 
sweet and delicious.in flavor. It is adapted for Sum- 
mer or Winter use. , 
LUTZ’S GREEN LEAF OR WINTER KEEPER 
70 Days—An excellent late variety for Fall and 
Winter use. Leaves glossy green suitable for 
“oreens.” Roots half long, top-shaped; flesh rich, 
dark red without zones. Always a tender, sweet beet 
whether pulled young or old. A splendid winter 
keeper. 
LENTZ EARLY 
50 Days—An extra early, light colored, turnip 
shaped beet, originating in Philadelphia. Flesh is © 
light red, zoned with white. The top is light green © 
and small. It is rich in sugar and remains tender — 
until maturity. Our stock is pure and will give ex- — 
cellent results, 
BLACK KNIGHT 
55 Days—A beautiful dark red beet all the way | 
through. Thrives on heavy soil. Roots globular, | 
richly flavored, smooth, uniform shape and size, | 
bunching up attractively. . 
