WETHERSFIELD 9, CONNECTICUT 
Beet, Detroit Dark Red 
BEETS 
1 oz. of seed will sow 50 feet of drill—10 lbs. per acre in 
rows 14 inches apart. A few rows in the garden will supply 
fresh Beets throughout the season 
Culture—Sow early in the Spring and later for a succession. 
Sow in July for use in the Fall. Sow in rows 14 to 18 inches apart; 
cover 14 to I| inch deep (the latter if ground is dry). Thin to 3 
inches apart when plants are small. Thinnings may be used for 
Beet Greens. 
Crosby’s Egyptian (Special Strain). Deep crimson 
color, small tops and slender tap roots. Very early. 
Pit locmozea0ce4 Ibac0c., lb. $1.75: 
Detroit Dark Red. Very deep red in color, adaptable 
for both market and home garden use. Desirable for 
bunching and canning. Beets are smooth and uni- 
form. Pkt. 15¢., oz. 30c., 14 Ib. 65c., Ib. $1.80. 
Early Wonder. The finest available early bunching 
Beet. Our splendid selection of this desirable early 
variety is unsurpassed and we confidently feel that 
no other strain offered can approach it for uniformity 
of size, shape and deep bright red color. Pkt. 15c., 
ozeales +7 Ib. 60c:,, lb: $1.75. 
Long Seasons. This Beet is rightfully named Long 
Seasons. Remains tender and sweet all Summer, 
Fall and Winter. Is unexcelled for quality, young or 
old. A deep red color with large tops. A desirable 
home variety. Pkt. 15c., oz. 35c., 14 Ib. 80c., Ib. $2.60. 
Perfected Detroit. An improvement over the old 
type Detroit. A splendid Beet. (All-Time All- 
America Winner.) Pkt. 25c., oz. 45c., 14 Ib. 85c., 
Ib. $2.05. 
Mangel Beet, Improved White Sugar 
Mangel Beet. For Stock Feeding 
Plant 6 to 8 lbs. per acre. Sow seed in rows 2% feet 
apart 
All Mangels: Pkt. 10c., oz. 25c., 14 lb. 55c., lb. $1.60 
Golden Tankard. Large oval yellow roots. 
Improved White Sugar. Handsome white flesh 
high in sugar content. 
Mammoth Long Red. The most popular and one of 
the heaviest yielders. 
Threshing Highmoor Cucumber for Seed in One of 
Our Fields in Oregon 
