: Perfect Model Beet 
Swiss Chard 
2 Ozs. per 100 Ft.; 
8 to 10 Lbs. per Acre \ 
| This beet produces tops only and 
is used for greens, the leaves 
cooked and served the same as 
spinach and the stalks or mid- 
| ribs prepared in the same way 
as Asparagus. 
Culture—Sow % to 1 in. deep 
| early in the Spring in rows 1% 
. to 2 ft. apart and thin out to 6 
; ins. apart in the row. Cultivate 
frequently and cut the leaves 
when large. New leaves will 
continue to grow and repeated 
cuttings can be made. 
GIANT LUCULLUS 
50 Days—The largest and most 
popular variety desirable for 
home and market garden use. 
The plants grow 2% ft. high, 
very erect; leaves yellowish- 
green, heavily crumpled, stems 
4 thick, broad and light green. 
‘ LARGE RIBBED WHITE 
: 50 Days—A very strong 
7 grower with dark glossy 
green, smooth leaves; stems 
broad, thick lght green; 
midribs tinted white. 
RHUBARB CHARD 
. 60 Days— A Swiss Chard 
. resembling Rhubarb in ap- 
pearance. Leaf stalks are 
crimson, the color extends 
out into the dark green, 
crumpled leaves. You will 
relish different, delicious 
flavor, 
= ae 
Mangels and Sugar Beets 
2O0zs. per 100 Ft.; 8 to 10 lbs. per Acre 
The roots excel as a Winter keeper, giving an im- 
mense yield of food at small cost for cattle, hogs, 
sheep and poultry, 
Culture—Plant the same as for table beets except 
that the rows should be 2% ft. apart and thinned 
to 6 ins, apart.~ 
MAMMOTH LONG RED 
110 Days—Adapted to deep, rich soil. The produc- 
tion is enormous, a single root weighing from 25 to 
30 pounds with yields of 30 to 50 tons per acre. Roots 
lcng and tapering, grow half above ground; color 
light red; flesh white with rose tinge. 
GOLDEN TANKARD 
100 Days—Roots large, nearly cylindrical, deep or- 
ange, grows partly above ground, adapted to shal- 
low lands; flesh yellow with white zones. 
GIANT HALF SUGAR | 
90 Days—Roots long, oval, tapered; skin white 
with rose tinted shoulder; flesh white, rich in sugar. 
Broccoli 
FALL AND SPRING RAAB 
1 oz. per 100 Ft.; 2 Lbs. per Acre 
CALABRESE 
1 Oz. for 2,000 Plants; 
4 Ozs. per Acre 
Culture—Sow seed % in. deep 
in frames early in the spring or 
outdoors in the open ground in 
May and transplant like Cab- 
bage, 1% to 2 ft. apart in rows 
2 to 3 ft. apart. 
90 Days—The leading and popu- 
lar variety used by market gar- 
deners, shippers and in home 
gardens. This true type produces 
a bluish, green head at the cen- 
ter of the plant. After this head 
is cut many branches and smaller - 
lateral heads appear which are 
as desirable as the first head. 
Continues to bear until frost. 
Can be cooked and served 
like either As- 
paragus or Cauli- 
flower. It has a 
distinctive flavor; . 
very tasty and 
palatable, 
Prices see page 2 
Culture—Sow thinly in drills % 
in. deep, 1% to 2 ft. apart. 
SPRING BROCCOLI RAAB 
40 Days—This variety will not 
winter over and must be planted 
in the Spring. It is grown for 
tops and tender flower shoots 
used as greens. Leaves are 
smooth and strap leaved. The 
plant withstands the heat of late 
Spring making it a profitable 
green to follow the Fall Raab. 
FALL BROCCOLI RAAB 
Plant in the Fall. The leafy tur- 
nip type shoots are used as 
greens. Will Winter over for 
early Spring greens. 
Early Green 
Calabrese Broccoli 
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