. DeJong Floral and Seed Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Catalogs; Nursery stock Iowa Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Iowa Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Gardening Iowa Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Crosby's Improved Egyptian Beet CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN. The earliest Beet in the market. A selection from Early Egyptian, retains the earliness of the parent stock, and has added thickness, giving it a more desirable shape; it is the deepest red, and is of finer quality than the Egyptian, being sweeter and even more tender and s
. DeJong Floral and Seed Co. Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Catalogs; Nursery stock Iowa Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Iowa Catalogs; Grasses Seeds Iowa Catalogs; Gardening Iowa Equipment and supplies Catalogs. Crosby's Improved Egyptian Beet CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN. The earliest Beet in the market. A selection from Early Egyptian, retains the earliness of the parent stock, and has added thickness, giving it a more desirable shape; it is the deepest red, and is of finer quality than the Egyptian, being sweeter and even more tender and smoother. The most desirable sort for small beets for early market. A great favorite among market gardeners. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 35 cts., lb. $ DARK RED EGYPTIAN TURNIP. The old stand- ard sort, being from ten to twelve days earlier than the Blood Turnip. The roots are large in size, and of a rich, deep crimson color. From the smallness of the tops more can be grown on the same space than any other variety. Per Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 10 cts., % lb. 35 cts., lb. $ EARLY MODEL. This splendid variety has at- tained perfection for table use. This is indeed a model variety, and will be highly appreciated both for forcing and growing outside. It is a medium early variety. The roots are of good size and run uniformly perfect, almost round, with small dark crimson leaves, and a slim tap root. In quality and color it is peerless, very fine grained, tender and sweet, never woody or stringy. Color of flesh deep rich blood crim- son, equalling that of the best long Beets. Per pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., lb. 35 cts., lb. $ Market Gardeners' Beet MARKET GARDENERS'. This variety is an ideal "Market Gardeners' Beet", with small tap root and but few fibrous roots; color deep blood-red. When cooked they are dark red, fine grained and unsurpassed in quality. One sowing only is necessary to produce early beets for market and main crop for winter use, which is not t
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