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any good soil that has been prepared deeply and en- 
riched with well-rotted manure. Sow as early in spring 
as soil permits in rows 1% to 2 ft. apart. Cover seed 
firmly with % to 1 in. of mellow soil. Thin out when a 
few leaves have formed to stand 8 or 4 in. apart in the 
row. Cultivate and weed frequently, and use when about 
2 in. in diameter to enjoy themat their best. For a con- 
tinuous supply of tasty, sweet beets, sow every two 
weeks up to the end of July. For winter use sow a 
main crop variety about mid-July to provide 90 days 
before the first severe frost. 
Detroit Dark Red 
DETROIT DARK RED.* 55 days. Highly recom- 
mended for home garden and market as a splen- 
did main-crop variety. Tops are smalland upright. 
The roots are globular, very smooth, and have a 
small tap root. Very attractive deep red flesh with 
inconspicuous zoning of a slightly lighter hue. A 
beet of foremost quality and greatest eye appeal. 
Important. to home gardeners, market growers, 
shippers, and canners. One of the best for winter 
storing. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; % lb. 90e. » 
Broccoli 
CALABRESE.% 90 days. The leading heading variety with 
market growers, shippers, home gardeners. Produces solid 
bluish green heads on the center stalk and when this is cut 
side branches will bear numerous smaller heads. These are as 
delectable as the first one. Additional side branches will yield 
‘right up to frost. One oz. will give 2000 plants; 4 oz. per 
acre. Sow in spring % in. deep in frames, or in May in the 
open for transplanting 1% to 2 ft. apart with 2 to 3 feet 
between rows. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; oz. 65c; % Ib. $1.95. 
Spring and Fall Broccoli Raab 
One oz. for 100 ft.; 2 lb. per acre. Sow % in. deep; 1% ft. 
between rows. 
SPRING BROCCOLI RAAB. 40 days. Plant in spring only as 
it will not winter over. The smooth leaves and tender flower 
shoots are used as greens.- Withstands late spring heat. 
Pkt; 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.50. 
FALL BROCCOLI RAAB. Plant in fall. The plants are hardy 
and will winter over to provide leafy turnip shoots for 
spring greens. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; % Ib. 90c. 
EARLY WONDER. 
CROSBY’S EGYPTIAN EARLY. 
: Sweet, Delicious Table Beets 
‘Two oz. per 100 ft.; 8-12 lb. per acre. Easy to grow in 
Early Wonder 
55 days. A choice variety 
much in demand by home gardeners, market 
gardeners, truckers, and shippers. Excellent for 
early as well as late planting. The roots are 
semi-globular and very uniform in size and shape 
with a small tap root and red-tinged green 
leaves. Dark purplish red flesh with lighter 
zones. Tender, smooth, and sweet. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
30c; %4 lb. 80c. 
55 days. A 
very fine selection of Crosby’s Egyptian that will 
please the most critical. The tops are erect and 
medium small. The roots are globular and the in- 
terior is an appetizing dark vermilion with slight- 
ly lighter zones. Always very tender and of 
uniformly sweet flavor. Grows very quickly to 
usable or salable size. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; % Ib. 
80c. 
LUTZ’S GREEN LEAF or WINTER KEEPER. 
70 days. A unique variety that has won fame 
as the best for winter storage. The roots are 
top-shaped and grow to large size yet retain 
their excellent flavor. The rich dark red flesh 
cooks very tender while retaining a desirable 
firmness. For fall or winter use sow in mid- 
June if full-sized roots are wanted. Excellent 
either while young or fully grown. Pkt. 10c; oz. 
40c; % lb. 95ce. 
Broccoli Calabrese 
% Recommended For Freezing 
