urpee’s TABLE BEETS 
How to Grow Beets 
Sow seeds as early in the spring as the ground can be worked. For a run into the interior flesh, which is pure white, 
continuous supply make additional sowings when the preceding planting tender, firm, crisp, and entirely without fibers. 
is up and growing; allow plenty of time for the last sowing to mature before The quality is excellent, being similar to but 
frost. Space rows 14 to 2 ft. apart and cover seed with 1 in. of fine soil. 
A rich, sandy loam, mellow and deep, produces the best shaped and 
smoothest roots. Thin plants to stand 2 to 3 in. apart in the row. A pkt. of 
seed will sow 25 ft. of row; one oz. 100 ft. 
Detroit 
Dark Red 
78 .: W. ATLEE BURPEE CO., Seed Growers 
Burpee’s Red Ball—the outstanding round beet for all purposes 
121 Burpee’s Red Ball O— zxceitent 
Shown in color on the back cover 
60 days. Introduced by Burpee in 1904. Remarkable for its uni- 
form shape, deep colored flesh, and sweet flavor. The roots are globe- 
shaped, growing to 3 in. in diameter, with smooth, deep red skin and 
medium-small tap-root. Flesh is tasty, extremely dark red, free from 
woody fiber, and under good growing conditions, is practically free € ne 
from lighter colored zones. Its intense dark red color especially fits it Burpee White — sweetest of all table beets 
for table use. For a market where dark red colored flesh is a primary 
requirement, for canning, freezing or any commercial use, Red Ball is ~ : 
highly recommended. Medium tall, red and green, erect growing 130 Burpee White — Distinct 
foliage tops. One of the best red beets for the home gardener. I d rs : coe | 
Pkt. 25¢; oz. 55¢; 14 Ib. $1.50; 14 Ib. $2.50; Ib. $4.00 60 days. Introduced by Burpee in 1952. 
Beets are easily: grown and are delicious as baby 
beets when roots are half grown, or they may be 
used from then on until they reach their full size. 
Tops are highly palatable when cooked as 
“sreens” or young beets with their tops may be “| 
cooked together. Burpee’s Red Ball, Detroit 
Dark Red and Crosby’s Egyptian are universally _ 
popular. Spinach Beet (Swiss Chard) is grown ex- 
tensively for the use of its tops as “greens” and its 
mid-ribs or leaf-stalks as asparagus; we offer the 
best varieties of Chard on page 113. 
Roots are white, top-shaped to nearly round,_ 
with a fairly heavy tap-root. Occasionally the 
roots have a slight pink tint on the shoulders. 
This coloring is only on the skin, and does not 
sweeter than any red table beet we have ever 
tasted. Tops are large and vigorous, of a shiny, 
medium green color; excellent for ‘‘greens.” 
Pkt. 25¢; oz. 60¢; 14 lb. $1.75 
115a Detroit Dark Red, Short Top © 
60 days. Widely used round beet for main-crop and fall use whether for table, 
canning or freezing. Tops average about 3 in. shorter than those of the regular 
strain, making it suitable for growing on muck or for any use where large tops 
are not necessary or desirable. Roots are also slightly smaller and more globular. 
Skin is dark red; flesh is uniform deep red with the zones so inconspicuous that 
the flesh, when cooked, seems to be one solid ball of deep blood-red; always 
sweet and tender. Smaller tops allow beets to stand closer together in the row. 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; 1% lb. 95¢; 1% lb. $1.65; Ib. $2.85 
115 Detroit Dark Red, Medium Top 
59 days. Beets are perfectly round with deep red skin. They reach 2% to 3 in. 
in size and have a small collar and a thin tap-root. The flesh is very dark blood- 
red, showing hardly any zones. It is tender, fine grained, exceptionally sweet. 
Medium size foliage makes it popular with housewives wanting plenty of “‘tops”’ 
for use as “‘greens.’’ Roots are slightly larger than the short top strain offered 
above. Splendid for the home garden, market, shipping, freezing and canning. | 
Pkt. 15¢; oz. 40¢; %4]b.95¢; 1% Ib. $1.65; Ib. $2.85 
Pe ee eee ia 
125 Early Wonder — Valuable for home and market 
55 days. Semi-globe-shaped, about 3 in. across, with medium size tops and a 
thin tap-root. Dark red skin and deep red flesh with slightly lighter zones. 
Gardeners like this very early beet; its smooth skin and uniform shape com- 
mend it to everyone. Popular for canning whole or sliced as well as for pickling. _ 
Pkt. 15¢5 oz. 40¢; %4 Ib. 90¢; 14 Ib. $1.65; Ib. $2.85 
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