Tender Young TABLE BEETS 
Sweeter—more Delicious Fresh from Your Garden 
Sow 1 oz. to 100 ft. of row—4 to 6 lbs. per acre 
CULTURE—Sow in drills 14 to 18 ins. apart 
and one inch deep, as early as the ground can 
be worked; continue for a succession as late as 
the middle of August; when the plants are large 
enough, thin out to stand three inches apart. 
To eradicate maggots use Maggot Destroyer. 
See pege I7 for prices. 
82. EARLY WONDER—(54 days). First on the 
early market. A splendid shipping variety. Roots 
are blood red with small taproot. Flesh is blood 
red with lighter zones, tender and of good qual- 
ity. Tops are medium small. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 
lb. 65c, lb. $2.25, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 
$1.95 per lb. 
85. DETROIT DARK RED—(62 days). The 
outstanding late variety for truckers produce ship- 
pers, canners and home gardeners, Roots are 
globular, smooth, uniform, attractive, with small 
taproot. Flesh is deep ox-blood red, with indistinct 
zones. Splendid quality, sweet and tender, with- 
out any trace of woodiness. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, %4 
lb. 65c, lb. $2.25, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 
$1.95 per lb. (Color photo page 71.) 
Detroit Dark Red 
Tender and delicious 
even when full-grown. 
Early Blood Turnip 
87. EARLY BLOOD TURNIP—(68 days). 
One of the best for home use or for mar- 
ket gardeners. Tops medium small, but 
fairly coarse. Roots turnip-shaped; dark 
red. Flesh bright red with~ zones of 
lighter shade. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, “4 Ib. 
65c, lb. $2.25, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 
lbs. at. $1.95 per lb. 
88. CROSBY SPECIAL (62 days). An 
improved Crosby strain that has all the 
best qualities desired in a beet. Perfect 
globe shape, crisp, tender, ox-blood red 
flesh (without the customary white rings), 
early maturity and medium sized tops. It’s 
excellent. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, 1/4 Ib. 65c, 
lb. $2.25 prepaid. 
MANGELS ox Sicck Beets 
CULTURE— ‘Sow at corn planting time 
—in drills 2 to 2'/y feet apart, on rich 
moist land, the seed should be planted 
an inch deep; on dry and sandy soil it 
must be planted |'/4 to |'/ inches deep. 
Thin out to stand 8 inches apart in row. 
84, EARLY WONDER TALL TOP—The Dual-Pur- 
pose Beet. Plenty of ‘‘tops’’ for greens as well as 
finest quality roots for table use. Gardeners like 
this very early beet with its smooth skin, uniform 
semi-globe shape and its deep red flesh, which 
is particularly tender and sweet. Very popular 
for canning whole. Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, % lb. 65c, 
lb. $2.25, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at $1.95 
per lb. 
Sow 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill, 5 lbs. per acre 
Mangels are the most important of all root crops for 
feeding livestock. Palatable, easily digested and high- 
ly nutritious, both Dairy Farmers and Poultry Raisers 
find them a valuable winter feed for cattle and poultry. 
They increase the flow of milk when fed to cattle; they 
keep hens healthy and stimulate egg production. They 
should be fed at the rate of 25 lbs. to 100 hens per day, 
with grain. Mangels are easily stored for 
winter, in root cellars or outdoor pits. 94. GIANT SLUDSTRUP—A very high 
yielder. Roots are long, oval, orange 
colored. Flesh is white with yellow 
Shee SUGAR BEETS tinge. Oz. 15c, % Ib. 45c, Ib. $1.50, pre- 
Mangel— 99, KLEIN WANZLEBEN=U. S.No. | Pcic. Not prepaid: s Ibssicts a0 pase: 
A heavy “yieider. 1 Strain — The most popular variety 
for sugar manufacture on account of 
96. MAMMOTH LONG RED — Yields 
from 20 to 30 tons per acre. Roots ex 
tremely large, tapering, grow half above 
ground; skin, light red. Flesh is white 
with rose tinge. Oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, Ib. 
$1.50, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 
$1.30 per lb. 
TREAT YOUR SEED! 
Just add a pinch of ARASAN : 
powder to each pkt. of seed, shake well, and plant. You'll 
get better stands of healthy, vigorous seedlings. ARASAN: 
3/4 oz. pkg. (for home garden) 25c. 
high sugar content; also good for 
stock feed. Roots are long, with 
white skin and flesh. Oz. 15c, 1% Ib. 
45c, lb. $1.50, prepaid. Not prepaid, 
5 lbs. at $1.30 per lb. 
Choice Table Delicacies 
As easy to grow as Cabbage! 
NEW PURPLE BROCCOLI 
169. EARLY PURPLE HEAD (85 days). You'll B R O C C O LI 
like this unusual, delicious, easy-to-grow 102. EARLY GREEN SPROUTING — (Calabrese). 
vegetable! Large purple heads turn green Famed for its tender, delicious flavor. Cultivated like 
when cooked. Perfect for quick freezing. cabbage, it bears a: succession of sprouting heads 
Resembles both broccoli and cauliflower. which, if kept cut, will be replaced by others for 
Also called Cauliflower, but flavor is more 8-10 weeks. Should not be cooked longer than 15-20 
delicate than broccoli. Pkt. 25c, 14 oz. 95c, minutes or the delicate flavor will be destroyed. 
Yo oz. $1.70, oz. $2.95 prepaid. Pkt. 15c, 1/2 oz. 30c, oz. 45c, %y Ib. $1.35, prepaid. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
104. BRUSSELS SPROUTS—A delicious vege- 
table for fall and early winter use. The plant 
stalks are covered with small cabbagelike 
sprouts, tender and succulent. The flavor is 
improved by a touch of frost. Requires the 
same method of culture as late cabbage. Pkt 
15c, % oz. 45c, oz. 75c, prepaid. 
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