. Beckert Seed & Bulb Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Gardening Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Equipment and. 10 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY. Crosby's Special Egyptian Beet GARDEN BEETS One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill—5 to 6 pounds for an acre. Beets are easily the favorite of all root crops. Best results are ob- tained in well drained loamy soil, although any soil will do if it is deeply dug and cultivated frequently
. Beckert Seed & Bulb Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Gardening Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Equipment and. 10 BECKERT SEED AND BULB COMPANY. Crosby's Special Egyptian Beet GARDEN BEETS One ounce will sow 50 feet of drill—5 to 6 pounds for an acre. Beets are easily the favorite of all root crops. Best results are ob- tained in well drained loamy soil, although any soil will do if it is deeply dug and cultivated frequently. Sow as early as the ground can be pre- pared, in rows 18 inches apart and 1 inch deep, pressing the soil down firmly over the seed. A continuous supply of beets can be had through- out the season by sowing seeds every two weeks up to early August. Make a liberal planting in July to provide roots for winter use. Beets stored in a cool cellar, covered with dry earth or sand, will keep their tenderness and flavor all winter. Crosby's Special Egyptian. No finer strain is grown than the stock we offer of this largely used beet. It is of rapid growth, with small tops, the roots taking on their turnip shape at an early stage; deep blood red and of fine quality. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., yi lb. 45 cts., lb. Early Wonder. A handsome early beet of deep turnip shape, recom- mended for both market and home gardens. Flesh blood red, tender and of good flavor. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 3^ lb. 45 cts., lb. Detroit Dark Red. An ideal main crop beet, universally planted. Large globe-shaped roots, sweet, fine grained and dark red in color. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 45 cts., lb. Extra Early Egyptian. Fine for first earh- crop and for forcing. Roots dark red and decidedly flat; flesh sweet and tender. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 15 cts., 1^ lb. 35 cts., lb. 85 cts. Early Model. Small tops and perfect globe-shaped roots which are smooth, dark red and quicklv attain a good s
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