Beets 
CULTURE: Sow seed early in the spring in rows 
12 to 14 inches apart. For winter use sow from 
July 1 until middle of August. One ounce of seed 
will sow 100 feet of drill; 6 to 8 pounds per acre. 
CROSBY EGYPTIAN 
(Days to Maturity, 55) 
Uses: Early variety for home and market gar- 
den. Desirable as early bunch type. Adapted to 
freezing. 
Shape: Flat, round, smooth, with small slender 
tap-root. 
Flesh: Red, fine texture and sweet flavor. 
Tops: Medium size. 
Beets, Crosby Egyptian 
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Beets, Detroit Dark Red 
DETROIT DARK RED 
(Days to Maturity, 58) 
Uses: All-purpose garden beet. Used for home 
ana shipping and canning. Stores and freezes 
well. 
Shape: Smooth, slender ‘tap-root. 
Flesh: Dark red throughout, free of fiber. 
Sweet flavor. 
Tops: Reddish tinged. Intermediate height, 
uniform. 
EARLY BLOOD TURNIP 
(Days to Maturity, 60) 
Uses: Home and market garden. 
Shape: Round, smooth, deep dark red. 
Flesh: Deep red, sweet flavor. 
EARLY WONDER 
(Days to Maturity, 54.) 
Uses: Early. For home and market gardens. 
Shape: Flat globe, small collar. 
Flesh: Purplish red, good texture. 
Tops: Large. 
SOUTHERN STATES COOPERATIVE 
