L. P. GUNSON & CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y. 5 
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 144 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. 
DETROIT DARK RED—Short Top (See Photo) 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 
until the roots are full grown. This is an ideal bunching beet because of the 
even size, color and shape. 
DETROIT DARK RED BEET 
