. Dark-leaved Globe. (See colored plate and page 8.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; }\b., 50 cts.; lb., $ Early Model. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Dreer's Special Crosby's Egyptian. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Crimson Globe. (See cut.) This Beet is remarkable for its smooth skin and fine shape. \Ve ha\e been growing it on our trial grounds for several years, and cannot help noting its many desirable qualities. It is a second early variety, does not grow large and coarse, the matur
. Dark-leaved Globe. (See colored plate and page 8.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; }\b., 50 cts.; lb., $ Early Model. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Dreer's Special Crosby's Egyptian. (See Specialties, page 5.) Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; } lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Crimson Globe. (See cut.) This Beet is remarkable for its smooth skin and fine shape. \Ve ha\e been growing it on our trial grounds for several years, and cannot help noting its many desirable qualities. It is a second early variety, does not grow large and coarse, the matured Beets being medium in size and of good shape. The flesh and skin are both very dark and quality fine, being sweet and tender. The tops are small and dark in color. We are confident that this Beet will please all who plant it. Pkt., 10 cK; 15 cts.; \ lb., 40 cts.; lb., $ Dreer's Excelsior Blood. The attractive form and rich dark color of this Beet commend it to all. In addition to beautiful appearance, Dreer's Excelsior Beit has many other good qualities. It is fully as early as any variety of turnip-shape Beet known, and always IS of uni- form shape and size. The flesh is blood-red, remarkably sweet and tender, retaining all these qualities until it has attained an a. Ivan, ed age. We recommend this variety for the private garden, as well as for market gardeners' use. Pkt., 10 cK ; oz., 15 cts.; 1 ll>., 10 cts.; lb., $ Crosby's Egyptian. A variety of Beel which hi- nearlj supplanted the I vptian, and is more desirable because of its shape and fine quality, [t is extremely early, and maj be grown either oul "i doors or under glass. In either , ase the young Beets are fil for use at an early ige of theii growth. The B thicker through than the old Egyptian, which elds greatly to their appearance, ind this, together with the rich vermilion color, makes il live sort, rhe quality t, being sweet and tender. Pkt., Sets.; â â /. 10 cts.; | lb.', 30 cts.;
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