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Detroit 
Dark Red Beet 
2 Ozs. per 100 Ft.; 8 to 12 Lbs. per Acre 
Culture—Little skill is necessary for the cultivation 
of this root vegetable. For an early crop dig or 
plough deep and manure well. Plant seed as early 
in the Spring as the soil will permit working. Sow 
in rows 1% to 2 ft. apart, % to 1 in. deep, pressing 
the soil firmly over the seed. As soon as the beets 
have formed a few leaves, thin out to 3 to 4 ins. 
apart in the row. Cultivate and weed frequently. To 
enjoy delicious beets, pull quite young when about 
2 ins. in diameter. Successive sowings can be made 
until late July. The roots will continue to develop 
until the end of October. Early beets become too 
tough to carry over the Winter and we recommend 
planting main‘crop varieties if intended for Winter 
storing, such as Detroit, Winter Keeper and Half 
Long Blood, 2 months after the early sowings. On 
the approach of frost, take up the roots and cut the 
leaves off 2 ins. above the crown, store them in 
pits secure from frost, or cover with earth or sand 
ina cool, dry cellar. 
DETROIT DARK RED 
55 Days—This splendid second early beet we highly 
recommend as the outstanding variety for home and 
market garden use. Tops small and upright in | 
growth, Fine for market bunching. Roots globular, 
very smooth, with small tap roots; flesh deep ox- 
blood with inconspicuous zoning of slightly lighter 
ae Used by canners because of its good deep red 
color. 
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Beets 
PERFECT MODEL 
55 Days—This famous variety is an improved st 
of our “Shull’s Model Beet,” introduced by u 
1886 and by careful comparison has proven tc 
the best early variety for market gardeners. For 
the home garden it is especially desirable because | 
of its exquisite quality, being sweet and finely — 
grained, It is a good keeper and. may be used all 
Winter. Its uniformity in shape and medium size 
make it a very desirable’ market beet. Tops a 
small and growth upright. Excellent for bunchin 
Roots nearly globe-shaped, blood red with small — 
tap root, flesh rich blood-red with zones of some- — 
what lighter shade. Ne | 
EARLY WONDER 
55 Days—One of the earliest bunch beets in cultiva- — 
tion, a splendid variety for truckers and shippers — 
as a first early variety; also for late planting. Roots — 
semi-globular with a small tap root; flesh blood r 
with zoning of a lighter red; tender, smooth an 
sweet, ae 
CROSBY’S EARLY EGYPTIAN 
55 Days—A very fine selection of the Crosb 
Egyptian that will please the most critical. To 
erect and medium small. Roots semi-globular, 
dark vermilion red with zones a trifle lighte 
shade. Very tender and uniformly sweet qua 
It is a'rapid grower, attaining a salable size qui 
than most sorts. jaa 
EXTRA EARLY EGYPTIAN 
50 Days—A very early variety. Tops small 
erect. Roots flat on bottom, rounded on top, fie 
bright blood red with lighter zones. Fine for forci 
or early table use. eb 3 
EARLY ECLIPSE . 
55 Days—A valuable early variety for either | 
ket or private gardeners; remarkable for its r 
erowth, perfect form and delicious flavor. Fo 
dwarf, roots globular of medium size and a bright, 
glossy red; flesh bright red with lighter zones. — 
EARLY DARK BLOOD TURNIP ~ 
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55 Days—A popular variety for all-around 
Roots round, slightly flattened; flesh dark red. 
sweet and delicious in flavor. It is adapted fo 
mer or Winter use. pi 
LUTZ’S GREEN LEAF OR WINTER KEEP’ 
70 Days—An excellent late variety for Fall an 
Winter use. Leaves glossy green suitable fo 
“oreens.”’ Roots half long, top-shaped; flesh 
dark red without zones. Always a tender, sweet b 
whether pulled young or old. A splendid w 
keeper. Ben 
LANDRETH’S BEST 
55 Days—A choice home garden, canner and freez 
ing type. Roots globe shape with slim tap roots. 
Flesh deep red with indistinct.zoning and excellent 
sugary quality. Delicious when pulled young and 
served whole. Pees 
BLACK KNIGHT 
55 Days—A beautiful dark red beet all the i 
through. Thrives on heavy soil. Roots globula 
richly flavored, smooth, uniform shape and ‘ 
bunching up attractively. ie i 
