BEETS 
Table beets are a crop which can be planted and re- 
planted all spring and summer, and in mild climates 
in the fall as well. Succession plantings give tender, 
prime young beets for months, as well as a supply of 
greens. 
105 DETROIT DARK RED 
The most popular beet in the nation, Detroit is nearly 
perfect globe-shaped, intense, dark red, and of the 
finest imaginable texture. Perfectly adapted to can- 
ning, pickling, and storage. 
Pts lOc oz, 3503.) 74 Ib. 95¢ 
106 CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN 
A somewhat tapered, top-shaped beet combining extra 
. size and earliness. Dark red color together with fine 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN BEET tenderness and flavor. Pkt. 10c; OZ; 35¢e% 4 Ib. 95c 
107 EARLY WONDER 
Semi-globe shaped, early, uniform, 
CA U Li FLOW R and thoroughly dependable. This va- 
riety has an abrupt, thin tap root, 
A cool weather crop, cauliflower does best planted smooth skin and fine texture. The 
very early, or in midsummer to mature in the cool color is a bright, fiery red, not so dark 
fall weather. In most sections the fall crop is best. as Detroit, but every bit as vivid and 
intense. Interior zones are indistinct. 
140 EARLY SNOWBALL Pkt. 106; 6z.30c: %{ tb 85c 
The first to mature. Heads are compact, crisp, and 
solid, weighing about 1% lbs. each, and measuring 
from 9 to 12 in. across. Blanches to a beautiful 
creamy white. Pkt. 25c; % oz. $1.25; % oz. $2.30 
141 DANISH GIANT 
Larger than Early Snowball, and mid-season in ma- 
turity. Heads are borne on short, strong stems, and 
weigh about 2 lbs. 
Pkt. 25c; %4 oz. $1.25; % oz. $2.30 
142 DANISH PERFECTION 
The latest maturing of this trio of varieties, this strain 
is also the largest of the group. Good cauliflower is 
not the easiest crop to grow, but if the gardener will 
follow local expert advice he will be well rewarded. 
Pkt. 25c; % oz. $1.25; ¥Y% oz. $2.30 
& L E R 4 EARLY SNOWBALL CAULIFLOWER 
Celery plants always seem to be hungry and thirsty. 
Provide plenty of commercial fertilizer, and if pos- C E L E ad f A C 
sible, manure as well. They must never lack water, 
and don’t be afraid of giving too much. Start indoors 
in February, or in the spring for a fall crop. Give celeriac the same growing conditions 
as celery. The large, globe-shaped roots are 
210 GOLDEN SELF-BLANCHING used raw or cooked like celery hearts. 
Plants grow 18 to 20 in. tall, with thick, solid stalks. 199 GIANT SMOOTH PRAGUE 
Crisp, stringless, and richly flavored. Blanches to a Roots grow from 2 to 4 in. across, and are 
waxen yellow. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00 used in soups, stews, or raw in salads. De- 
211 IMPROVED SPECIAL UTAH licious celery flavor. Pkt. 15c 
Compact plants with very broad, thick, succulent 
green stalks which may be blanched pure white. This 
is probably the highest quality celery grown; a popu- 
lar shipping variety. Rikteiscs) lozal. ‘ 
ene 4 pits Each variety is different from the other, and 
has different uses. Would you like some good 
chicory recipes? Just ask for leaflet C. 
225 CASTELFRANCO 227 TREVIGIANA 
Also called Giant Rose, A very popular salad plant. 
this superior variety has [eaves are rose colored, 
variegated foliage. The 
leaves are thick, fleshy, fleshy, mild, tender, crisp, 
crisp, tender, and milder and delightfully flavored. 
in flavor than the others. Imparts zest to any green 
Pkt. 25c; oz. $1.00 salad. Pkt.15;, oz. $1.00 eo vigorous plants like Globe 
226 LARGE ROOTED rtichoke. In the fall, when ma- 
; ture, tie the leaves up tightly and 
PIs ie Teg a mien Beale wrap with burlap to blanch. 
coffee to impart a rich, distinc- 135 LARGE SPANISH SPINELESS 
tive flavor. The young leaves Plants 3 ft. tall. When blanched 
are used in salads, or‘ whole boil until tender; fry in butter. It’s 
plants are boiled with the young delicious. Pkt. 15c; oz. $1.00 
roots. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 65c; % lb. $2.00 
228 RADICHETTA 
Also known as Small Rooted 
Chicory. This is a fine summer 
greens, with a spicy, piquant 
flavor. The plants stand crowd- 
ing well, and if they are allowed 
to grow close together the 
i al : leaves will blanch. { ne’ : . 
UTAH CELERY Pkt. 10c; oz. 65c TREVIGIANA CHICORY RADICHETTA CHICORY 
CARDOON 
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