Tender Young TABLE BEETS 
Sweeter—more Delicious Fresh from Your Garden 
Sow 1 oz. to 100 ft. of row—4 to 6 Ibs. per acre 
85. DETROIT DARK RED—(62 days). The 
CULTURE—Sow in drills 14 to 18 ins. apart Outstanding late variety for truckers produce ship- 
pers, canners and home gardeners. Roots are 
’ : globular, smooth, uniform, attractive, with small 
be worked; continue for a succession as late as taproot. Flesh is deep ox-blood red, with indistinct 
the middle of August; when the plants are large zones. Splendid quality, sweet and tender, with- 
enough, thin out to stand three inches apart, Out any trace of woodiness. Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, 4 
lb. 90c, Ib. $2.50, prepaid. 
and one inch deep, as early as the ground can 
To eradicate maggots use Maggot Destroyer. 
See page |6 for prices. 
Detroit Dark Red 
Tender and delicious 
even when full-grown. 
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. 35c, Yq 
lb. 90c, lb. $2.50, prepaid. 
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. 35c, 1% lb. 
90c, lb. $2.50, prepaid. 
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. I5¢, oz. 25c, 1/4 Ib. 95c. 
Ib. $2.65, prepaid. 
MANGELS ox Siech Beets 
Sow 1 oz. to 100 ft. of drill, 5 Ibs. per acre CULTURE— ‘Sow at corn planting time 
Mangels are the most important of all root crops for —Jin drills 2 to 2!/5 feet apart, on rich 
feeding livestock. Palatable, easily digested and high- moist land, the seed should be planted 
ly nutritious, both Dairy Farmers and Poultry Raisers Daten ) _ d d I it 
find them a valuable winter feed for cattle and poultry. 97 !"° ANON SIN OWN seh san eyy soll | 
They increase the flow of milk when fed to cattle; they must be planted |'/4 to I'/ inches deep. 
keep hens healthy and stimulate egg production. They Thin out to stand 8 inches apart in row. 
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 
83. KING RED — (57 days). A selection out of 
Perfected Detroit that's especially valuable 
‘where a shorter top is desired. Smooth skinned, 
uniform roots are more round than Perfected 
Detroit, with a dark red interior color that's uni- 
form throughout. Tops grow 12 to 14 inches 
high, are dark green, tinged with deep red. Pkt. 
15c, oz. 40c, 1/4 lb. 95c, lb. $2.65, prepaid. 
Glent SUGAR BEETS tinge. Oz. 15c, %4 lb. 45c, lb. $1.50, pre- 
Mangels “99. KLEIN WANZLEBEN —U. S. No. paid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at $1.30 per lb. 
A heavy yielder. 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 
high sugar content; also good for 
stock feed. Roots are long, with : : : ; 
white skin and flesh. Oz. 15c, Y% lb. ground; skin, light red. Flesh is white 
powder to each pkt. of seed, shake well, and plant. You'll 45c, lb. $1.50, prepaid. Not prepaid, with rose tinge. Oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. 
get better stands of healthy, vigorous seedlings. ARASAN: 5 lbs. at $1.30 per lb. $1.50, prepaid. Not prepaid, 5 lbs. at 
TREAT YOUR SEED! 
Just add a pinch of ARASAN 
$1.30 per lb. 
3/4 oz. pkg. (for home garden) 25c. 
Choice Table Delicacies 
As easy to grow as Cabbage! 
a 
NEW PURPLE BROCCOLI a ee 
169. EARLY PURPLE HEAD (85 days). You'll BROCCOLI BRUSSELS SPROUTS 
like this unusual, delicious, easy-to-grow 102. EARLY GREEN SPROUTING — (Calabrese). 104. BRUSSELS SPROUTS—A delicious vege- 
vegetable! Large purple heads turn green Famed for its tender, delicious flavor. Cultivated like table for fall and early winter use. The plant 
when cooked. Perfect for quick freezing. cabbage, it bears a succession of sprouting heads stalks are covered with small cabbage-like 
Resembles both broccoli and cauliflower. which, if kept cut, will be replaced by others for sprouts, tender and succulent. The flavor is 
Also called Cauliflower, but flavor is more 8-10 weeks. Should not be cooked longer than 15-20 improved by a touch of frost. Requires the 
delicate than broccoli. Pkt. 25c, 1% oz. 95c, minutes or the delicate flavor will be destroyed. same method of culture as late cabbage. Pkt. 
I, oz. $1.70, oz. $2.95 -prepaid. Pkt. 15c, 1/2 oz. 30c, oz. 45c, 14 lb. $1.35, prepaid. 15c, ¥2 oz. 45c, oz. 75c, prepaid. 
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